Implantable spinal device revision system

a spinal device and implantable technology, applied in the field of implantable spinal device revision system, can solve the problems of future disc degeneration, addition of problems and/or complications, and joint failure of the spin
US20060058791A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-16FACET SOLUTIONS
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
FACET SOLUTIONS
Publication Date
2006-03-16
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The invention discloses devices, methods and systems for an implantable revision device useful for altering the biomechanics of an implanted spinal arthroplasty device. The revision device has a first surface adapted to communicate with a natural anatomical surface; and a second surface adapted to engage a portion of the arthroplasty device. The device alters the biomechanics of the implanted spinal arthroplasty device permanently semi-permanently and / or temporarily.
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CROSS-REFERENCE

[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 071,541 to Kuiper et al., filed Mar. 2, 2005, and also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. Nos. 60 / 643,556 to Reiley filed Jan. 13, 2005, and 60 / 602,827 to McLeer filed Aug. 18, 2004, the disclosures of which are both incorporated herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention generally relates to devices and surgical methods for treatment of various spinal pathologies. More specifically, the present invention is directed to configurable and anatomically adaptable implantable devices for use in a spine and surgical procedures for altering the biomechanics of a spine, either temporarily or permanently. The devices alter, replace and / or revise existing anatomy and / or previously implanted devices. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Back pain, particularly in the small of the back, or lumbosacral region (L4-S1) of the spine (se...

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