Inter-cervical facet joint fusion implant
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1. A facet joint implant that addresses ailments of the spine, the implant comprising:
- a first anchoring plate adapted to be fixedly associated with a first vertebra;
a second anchoring plate adapted to be fixedly associated with a second vertebra;
a facet joint space connected with the first anchoring plate and the second anchoring plate, the facet joint spacer adapted to be positioned in a facet joint; and
wherein the facet joint spacer is pivotable relative to at least one of the first anchoring plate and the second anchoring plate.
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Abstract
Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. The implant can be inserted laterally or posteriorly.
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1. A facet joint implant that addresses ailments of the spine, the implant comprising:
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a first anchoring plate adapted to be fixedly associated with a first vertebra;
a second anchoring plate adapted to be fixedly associated with a second vertebra;
a facet joint space connected with the first anchoring plate and the second anchoring plate, the facet joint spacer adapted to be positioned in a facet joint; and
wherein the facet joint spacer is pivotable relative to at least one of the first anchoring plate and the second anchoring plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A facet joint implant that addresses ailments of the spine, the implant comprising:
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a first anchoring plate adapted to be fixedly associated with a first vertebra;
a second anchoring plate adapted to be fixedly associated with a second vertebra;
a facet joint spacer adapted to be positioned in a facet joint; and
a hinge connected between the first anchoring plate, the second anchoring plate and the facet joint spacer;
wherein the facet joint spacer is pivotable relative to one or both of the first anchoring plate and the second anchoring plate. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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