Patent ID: 7223269
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A facet fusion system for fusing a facet joint comprising: a trochar arranged and configured for use during percutaneous retraction; a retractor arranged and configured for use during percutaneous retraction; and a facet bur arranged and configured for decorticating the facet joint, said facet bur comprising: a shaft being adapted releasably to engage a power source for rotation; and a head having a planar and an extension extending from said planar; wherein said planar extends laterally outward from a longitudinal axis of said head; wherein said shaft extends from said planar of said head and extends from said planar in a direction opposing said extension of said head; wherein said extension is tapered to engage a facet joint to taper said facet joint and said planar has an abrasive surface to engage and plane a posterior surface of the facet joint while the extension is inserted into the facet joint; wherein said trochar, said retractor, and said facet bur are implemented to prepare the facet joint for fusion.