Robert Garryl Hudgins,Michael E. Lancial,Hugh D. Hestad
申请号：
US13207970
公开号：
US08672973B2
申请日:
2011.08.11
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2014
代理人:
摘要：
Spinal stabilization devices for addressing back pain originating in the facet joints and the spinous processes of the vertebrae. One embodiment of the present invention includes a substantially T-shaped facet implant for insertion between the facets of two successive vertebrae after a desired amount of the articulating surfaces have been resected. The long and flat portion of the T-shaped facet implant is inserted in between the facets and then the wings of the T-shape, also called fixation tabs, are secured to the spine to secure the facet implant into place. The T-shape implant may also be a part of a spinal stabilization system that includes a facet implant, a spinous process spacer, and a flexible connecting member securing the same.
