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Charles J. Winslow0
John A. Markwart0
Steven T. Mitchell0
Date of Patent
October 4, 2011
0Patent Application Number
114297330
Date Filed
May 8, 2006
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
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.
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