Facet device and method
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1. A facet implant comprising:
- an insert positionable between a first facet of a facet joint and a second facet of the facet joint, the insert configured to exert a distraction force on the first and second facets;
an anchor connected to the insert and configured to secure to one of the first and second facets;
a sensor coupled to the insert and configured to sense load on the facet joint; and
a shrink-wrap material secured at least partially around the insert,wherein the shrink-wrap material includes burrs or barbs.
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Abstract
A spine implant includes an insert positioned between facets of a zygapophyseal joint. In various embodiments, the insert is configured to exert a distraction force on one or more facets of the zygapophyseal joint. The insert may comprise one or more members having one or more opposing facet interfacing portions. A securing member is configured to interface with the insert to secure the facets.
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1. A facet implant comprising:
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an insert positionable between a first facet of a facet joint and a second facet of the facet joint, the insert configured to exert a distraction force on the first and second facets; an anchor connected to the insert and configured to secure to one of the first and second facets; a sensor coupled to the insert and configured to sense load on the facet joint; and a shrink-wrap material secured at least partially around the insert, wherein the shrink-wrap material includes burrs or barbs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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