Percutaneous arthrodesis method and system
AssigneeAmendia, Inc.
InventorsGERALD SCHELL, TRACY SCOTT ANDERSON, ALAN SCOTT DAVENPORT, KENNETH RICHARD BARRA
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Abstract
A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.
Claims22
1-13. (canceled)
A spinal implant comprising a body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis, wherein the implant is sized for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae and comprises a substantially bullet shaped distal end.
21-31. (canceled)
A spinal implant comprising a body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis and defining at least one implant aperture therethrough the body substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis, wherein the implant is sized for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae and comprises a substantially bullet shaped distal end.
38-60. (canceled)
A spinal implant comprising a body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis, wherein the implant is sized for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae, the implant defining at least one implant aperture therethrough the body substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis and sized and configured to permit the implant to be inserted over a guide wire.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.