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Facet spacer

  • US 20070135814A1
  • Filed: 12/12/2005
  • Published: 06/14/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device to space a facet joint formed between first and second vertebral members, the device comprising:

  • a mounting section sized to extend over a face of the first vertebral members;

    a first intermediate section integral with and extending outward from the mounting section;

    a second intermediate section integral with the first intermediate section and forming a two layer construction sized to fit within the facet joint between the first and second vertebral members; and

    a fold connecting the first and second intermediate sections;

    the device being constructed of a flexible material that permits movement of the facet joint.

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