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Method of using a vertebral facet joint drill
US9060787B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9060787-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213585242-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | Feb 22, 2007 |
| Publication date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
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Methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra using a vertebral facet joint drill tool are provided. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for forming a lumen, comprising: accessing a first articular process and a second articular process; positioning a spacer having a hole between a first articular surface of the first articular process and a second articular surface of the second articular process; positioning a first lumen-forming member against the first articular process; and actuating an actuator to cause a movement of the first lumen-forming member through the first articu…
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- What does patent US9060787B2 cover?
- Methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra using a vertebral facet joint drill tool are provided. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Blain Jason, Kovach Eric J, Spinal Elements Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/1671. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Jun 23 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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