Charles J. Winslow,James F. Zucherman,Ken Y. Hsu,Steven T. Mitchell,Scott A. Yerby,John J. Flynn
申请号:
US11447413
公开号:
US08118838B2
申请日:
2006.06.06
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要:
Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. The implant can be inserted laterally or posteriorly.