Facet fusion system
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1. A system for fusing a facet joint comprising:
- a trochar arranged and configured for use during percutaneous retraction;
a retractor arranged and configured for use during percutaneous retraction;
a facet bur arranged and configured for decorticating the facet joint; and
at least one implant configured for insertion into the facet joint;
wherein said trochar, said retractor, and said facet bur are implemented to prepare the facet joint for fusion.
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Abstract
Included in the present disclosure is a system and method for fusing a facet joint. The system includes a trochar arranged and configured for use during percutaneous retraction, a retractor arranged and configured for use during percutaneous retraction, and a facet bur arranged and configured for decorticating the facet joint. Also included is at least one implant configured for insertion into the facet joint. The system also implements the trochar, retractor, and facet bur to prepare the facet joint for fusion.
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1. A system for fusing a facet joint comprising:
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a trochar arranged and configured for use during percutaneous retraction;
a retractor arranged and configured for use during percutaneous retraction;
a facet bur arranged and configured for decorticating the facet joint; and
at least one implant configured for insertion into the facet joint;
wherein said trochar, said retractor, and said facet bur are implemented to prepare the facet joint for fusion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11)
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8. The system of clam 6, wherein a collagen based sponge is used as a carrier material for the fusion material.
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12. A system for fusing a facet joint comprising:
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retraction means for performing percutaneous retraction; and
decorticating means for decorticating the facet joint. planing means for planing a portion of the facet joint; and
insertion means for inserting an implant. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A method for fusing a facet joint, comprising:
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performing percuntaneous retraction;
decorticating the facet joint; and
inserting an implant into the facet joint. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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