DR. M. DAVID DENNIS, M.D.
Medical Practice at Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX
License number
Texas E4294
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Address
Address
5282 Medical Dr STE 200, San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone
(210) 614-6432
(210) 615-7655 (Fax)
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Professional information
Cortical, Anti-Migration, Facet Dowel For Fusion Of Facet Joints In The Spine And Devices For Setting The Same In Place
US Patent:
2011023, Sep 22, 2011
Filed:
Mar 18, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/051488
Inventors:
M. David Dennis - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/70, A61B 17/16
US Classification:
606247, 606 80
Abstract:
A novel allograft is provided for insertion into a prepared site between adjacent spinal facets. The allograft or facet dowel is typically comprised of three portions, a partially spherical body defining a spherical segment, a nose portion, and a tail portion, all aligned along a longitudinal axis. In addition, a set of instruments is provided for the excavation of an allograft placement site between the two facets. The set of instruments includes a T-spade drill which will, in conjunction with a normal drill, excavate a site for the emplacement of the allograft. A novel method of using the instruments and the allograft is also provided.