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System and method for multiple level facet joint arthroplasty and fusion

  • US 8,777,994 B2
  • Filed: 09/29/2008
  • Issued: 07/15/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/02/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a superior articular surface attachable to a first vertebra to articulate with an adjacent inferior articular surface; and

    an inferior articular surface attachable to the first vertebra, independently of attachment of the superior articular surface to the first vertebra, to articulate with an adjacent superior articular surface;

    wherein at least one of the superior and inferior articular surfaces is polyaxially adjustably attachable to the first vertebra via a fixing element;

    wherein at least one of the superior articular surface and the inferior articular surface is attachable to the first vertebra via a locking assembly having a rotational locking member and a translational locking member; and

    wherein the locking assembly having the rotational locking member and translational locking member is slidable relative to the fixing element.

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