SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINT FIXATION
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Oct 1, 2009
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Mar 4, 2009
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Mar 4, 2008
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The present disclosure provides surgical systems and method for joint fixation device with a self-locking mechanism to provide stabilization and immobilization of a joint, such as a facet joint or the like. The present invention includes an elongated fixation mechanism that is placed through an opening in a joint and inserted into a retention mechanism. The retention mechanism is operable to provide a self-locking mechanism to the elongated fixation mechanism to provide fixation of the joint. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention can be utilized by a surgeon through a minimally-invasive surgical procedure to provide facet joint fixation.
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