DEANNA ALLY
Physical Therapy at Sheridan, Dania Beach, FL
License number
Florida 13865
Issued Date
Jun 25, 1996
Effective Date
Jan 1, 1901
Expiration Date
Nov 30, 2017
Category
Health Care
Type
Physical Therapist
Address
Address
619 E Sheridan St E. SHERIDAN, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Professional information
Facet Joint Broaching Instrument, Implant, And Associated Method
US Patent:
2010007, Mar 25, 2010
Filed:
Feb 27, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/395300
Inventors:
JONATHAN GREENWALD - Boca Raton FL, US
Deanna Ally - Dania Beach FL, US
Deanna Ally - Dania Beach FL, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/88, A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606279, 606 86 A
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a facet joint broaching instrument, implant, and associated method for stabilizing/immobilizing a facet joint of the spine. The instrument is configured to bore a broaching spike through the facet joint to create a bore in the facet joint. The instrument is further configured to remove excess bone material from the broaching operation through the bore. Once a bore is formed through the facet joint, a facet joint implant is positioned through the bore thereby stabilizing and immobilizing the facet joint. In an exemplary embodiment, the instrument includes a pair of handles, a hinge, opposing arms, a broaching spike, and a receiving chamber for excess bone. The present invention further includes the implant for use with the instrument and an associated surgical method for stabilizing and immobilizing a facet joint with the implant and the instrument.