FACET JOINT IMPLANT
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    发明公开
    FACET JOINT IMPLANT 审中-公开
    FACET关节植入物

    公开(公告)号:EP3250155A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-06

    申请号:EP16743832.4

    申请日:2016-01-12

    发明人: BLAIN, Jason

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: Methods and devices are disclosed for treating the facet joint. An implant for treating the facet joint is provided comprising a fixation plate having an access surface and a bone facing surface, a spacer configured to be inserted into the facet joint, and at least one hinge between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate. A method for treating a facet joint comprising a superior articular process and an inferior articular process is provided comprising the steps of implanting a spacer between the superior articular process and the inferior articular process, positioning a fixation plate over the facet joint, and securing the fixation plate to at least one of the superior articular process and the inferior articular process. Another method comprises the steps of providing an implant comprising a fixation plate having an access surface and a bone facing surface, a spacer, and at least one hinge between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate.