FACET JOINT RESURFACING IMPLANT AND ASSOCIATED SURGICAL METHODS
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Sep 16, 2010
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Mar 12, 2010
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Mar 13, 2009
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The present invention provides devices and methods for resurfacing a facet joint of a spine of a patient, including: a first portion that is selectively coupled to an opposed surface of a superior facet of the facet joint of the spine of the patient; and a second portion that is selectively coupled to an opposed surface of an inferior facet of the facet joint of the spine of the patient; wherein the first portion is allowed a predetermined degree of movement with respect to the second portion. These devices and methods find applicability to other anatomical joints as well.
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