Devices and methods for treating facet joints
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1. A facet joint restoration device for use in a restoring a target facet joint surface comprising:
- (a) a first surface configured to articulate with respect to an opposing surface comprising one of a facet joint surface or a facet joint restoration device surface; and
(b) a second surface configured to engage a surface of the target facet joint.
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Abstract
The invention discloses methods and devices for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules.
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30 Claims
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1. A facet joint restoration device for use in a restoring a target facet joint surface comprising:
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(a) a first surface configured to articulate with respect to an opposing surface comprising one of a facet joint surface or a facet joint restoration device surface; and
(b) a second surface configured to engage a surface of the target facet joint. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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- 13. A facet capsule device comprising a body adapted to circumvent a superior facet and an opposing inferior facet of a facet joint, wherein the body comprises a flexible body with a first securable edge and a second securable edge adapted to engage the first securable edge.
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20. A method for treating a facet joint comprising:
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(a) accessing a target articular surface;
(b) selecting a facet joint restoration device; and
(c) positioning the selected facet restoration device on the target articular surface. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for treating a facet joint comprising:
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(a) accessing a target articular surface of a joint;
(b) selecting a capsule replacement device; and
(c) positioning the selected capsule replacement device on the target articular surface. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29)
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30. A kit for treating pathologies of the spinal facet, the kit comprising one or more devices for treatment of the spinal facet pathology, the devices selected from the group consisting of:
- a facet restoration device, a facet capsule device, a facet immobilization device, and a delivery device for delivering therapeutic materials.
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