Patents Assigned to Total Facet Technologies, Inc.
  • Facet arthroplasty devices and methods
    Publication number: 20020123806
    Abstract: Surgically installed prostheses replace either the caudal portion of a natural facet joint, the cephalad portion of a natural facet joint, or both. The prostheses are readily attached to the pedicles of a vertebral body and support at least one element that defines an artificial facet joint structure. The caudal facet joint structure is sized and located to articulate with the cephalad facet joint structure. Together, the prostheses form a total facet replacement system. The system is suitable for use in virtually all levels of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Applicant: Total Facet Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Reiley