FACET FIXATION DEVICE
First Claim
1. An implant assembly for stabilization of a spinal facet joint including an implant having a U-shaped body wherein the U-shaped body comprises a rounded front end, an open back end, first and second elongated components extending from the rounded front end, forming the U-shaped body and ending at the open back end and a helical structure extending within the U-shaped body that serves as a locking mechanism.
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Abstract
The invention features an implant assembly for stabilization of a facet joint including an implant having a U-shaped body. The U-shaped body comprises a rounded front end, an open back end, first and second elongated components extending from the rounded front end, forming the U-shaped body and ending at the open back end and a helical structure extending within the U-shaped body that serves as a locking mechanism.
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7 Claims
- 1. An implant assembly for stabilization of a spinal facet joint including an implant having a U-shaped body wherein the U-shaped body comprises a rounded front end, an open back end, first and second elongated components extending from the rounded front end, forming the U-shaped body and ending at the open back end and a helical structure extending within the U-shaped body that serves as a locking mechanism.
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