The patent protects VerteLoc Spinal Stabilization System's technology for spinal facet fusions. The system's surgical instruments prepare the facet joint's articular surfaces for insertion of the dual geometric implant, comprised of human allograft.
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The implant is rectangular and designed to limit motion in flexion/extension. Dual vertical stabilizers rest between the facet joint surfaces to limit motion in both torsion and lateral bending.
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VG Innovations Receives Patent for Spinal Facet Fusion System Featured
Written by Laura Miller | May 01, 2012
VG Innovations has received a United States patent for the VerteLoc technology.
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