Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE FACET FUSION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/041409
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for facet fusion include an insertion tool and a guide tool coupled to one another. The insertion tool has a proximal end portion and an opposite distal end portion. The distal end portion of the insertion tool is configured to retain an interbody implant, such as, for example, an inter-facet implant configured for placement between a superior facet and inferior facet of a facet joint. The proximal end portion of the insertion tool includes a handle. The guide tool includes an elongated body with a passage extending between and opening at its distal and proximal ends. A linking member extends between and adjustably connects the guide tool to the insertion tool so that the passage of the guide tool is alignable with the interbody implant retained on the insertion tool while the insertion tool and guide tool are in substantially orthogonal relation to one another.
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Inventors:
CARLS THOMAS A (US)
METCALF JR NEWTON H (US)
METCALF JR NEWTON H (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/050715
Publication Date:
June 03, 2011
Filing Date:
September 29, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC (US)
CARLS THOMAS A (US)
METCALF JR NEWTON H (US)
CARLS THOMAS A (US)
METCALF JR NEWTON H (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/88; A61B17/70; A61B17/90; A61F2/44; A61M37/00
Foreign References:
| US20060265076A1 | 2006-11-23 | |||
| US20050131438A1 | 2005-06-16 | |||
| US20060084977A1 | 2006-04-20 | |||
| US20070270825A1 | 2007-11-22 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HAINES, Warren, M. et al. (Minneapolis, Minnesota, US)
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