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ALLOGRAFT SPINAL FACET FUSION SYSTEM

  • US 20080255667A1
  • Filed: 07/31/2007
  • Published: 10/16/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for fusing a spinal facet joint with an implant comprising the steps of:

  • a) locating the facet joint with a facet finder;

    b) sliding a drill guide over said facet finder and until a distal end of said drill guide engages the facet joint;

    c) tapping a proximal end of said drill guide to reversible secure said distal end of said drill guide to the facet joint;

    d) removing said facet finder from within said drill guide;

    e) inserting a drill through said drill guide and drilling a socket within the facet joint to a predetermined depth;

    f) removing said drill from within said drill guide;

    g) securing a proximal end of said implant within a distal end of an implant inserter;

    h) inserting said implant inserter through said drill guide until a distal end of said implant engages the socket;

    i) tapping a proximal end of said implant inserter to push said implant completely within the socket;

    j) removing said implant inserter from within said drill guide; and

    k) removing said drill guide.

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