Patent ID: 8894685
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for facet joint fixation and fusion, comprising: surgically delivering an assembled spinal implant to a facet joint, the spinal implant including an integral, bone-engaging elongate member, the elongate member having threads extending over at least a portion thereof, the elongate member further seated within a stabilization member, the stabilization member having a bone contacting surface being configured to seat the elongate member, the stabilization member further having at least one feature configured to stabilize a portion of the facet joint and the spinal implant; and engaging the feature to an anatomical structure thereby securing the spinal implant relative to the facet joint and engaging the threads of the spinal implant such that the threads abut against a superior articular facet and an inferior articular facet.