LATERAL MASS FIXATION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A device for accessing and guiding at least one fixation device to a spine, the device comprising:
- a distal portion configured to fit in a facet of the spine; and
a proximal portion extending from the distal portion.
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Abstract
A device for accessing and guiding at least one fixation device to a spine may include a distal portion configured to fit in a facet of the spine and a proximal portion extending from the distal portion. The proximal portion may be detachable from the distal portion and may be hollow or solid. A system for accessing and guiding at least one fixation device to a spine may include a distal portion configured to fit in a facet of the spine, a proximal portion extending from the distal portion, and a slidable guide device for sliding over the facet guide device to guide at least one instrument to the spine.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A device for accessing and guiding at least one fixation device to a spine, the device comprising:
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a distal portion configured to fit in a facet of the spine; and a proximal portion extending from the distal portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for accessing and guiding at least one fixation device to a spine, the system comprising:
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a facet guide device, comprising; a distal portion configured to fit in a facet of the spine; and a proximal portion extending from the distal portion; and a slidable guide device for sliding over the facet guide device to guide at least one instrument to the spine. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for implanting a spinal fixation implant, the method comprising:
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advancing a guide device into a facet between two adjacent vertebrae; advancing a fixation device along the guide device; and attaching the fixation device to at least one of the two adjacent vertebrae. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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Specification