Facet arthrodesis with the FFX device: one-year results from a prospective multicenter study

R Srour, Y Gdoura, M Delaitre, J Mortada… - International Journal of …, 2020 - ijssurgery.com
Background: Facet osteosynthesis can be performed to treat facet syndrome (FS) and
reduce spinal instability following laminectomy in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) …

Lumbar facet resurfacing: first experience with the FENIX implant

EV de Kelft - Clinical spine surgery, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Study Design: This is a feasibility study to confirm the design, patient population, and the
surgical technique for FENIX implants. Objective: This study evaluated the safety and the …

Facet joint syndrome treated with interventional procedures: a review article with an update on the current evidence and practice

P Valerio, F Marzano, F Milazzo… - Current Orthopaedic …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: Facet Joint Syndrome (FJS) is a common progressive disease affecting small
joints of the spine and can have painful symptoms. When conservative treatment measures …

Influence of an auxiliary facet system on lumbar spine biomechanics

YP Charles, S Persohn, JP Steib, C Mazel, W Skalli - Spine, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. In vitro biomechanical study investigating L4–L5 kinematics and intradiscal
pressure (IDP) with a facet replacement system. Objective. To assess the influence of the …

Effect of the Total Facet Arthroplasty System after complete laminectomy-facetectomy on the biomechanics of implanted and adjacent segments

FM Phillips, MN Tzermiadianos, LI Voronov, RM Havey… - The Spine Journal, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Lumbar fusion is traditionally used to restore stability after wide
surgical decompression for spinal stenosis. The Total Facet Arthroplasty System (TFAS) is a …

[HTML][HTML] Percutaneous fusion of lumbar facet with bone allograft

FD Verdecia, HM Medina - Coluna/Columna, 2015 - SciELO Brasil
OBJECTIVE: To assess the evolution of the cases treated with percutaneous facet fusion
with bone allograft in lumbar facet disease. METHOD: Between 2010 and 2014, 100 patients …

Biomechanical comparison of a novel percutaneous transfacet device and a traditional posterior system for single level fusion

A Mahar, C Kim, R Oka, T Odell, A Perry… - Clinical Spine …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Posterior spinal fusions are indicated for a variety of spinal disorders. Transfacet fixation
minimizes soft tissue disruption and preserves the adjacent facet joint. This technique is …

Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of FFX Facet Cages Compared to Pedicle Screw Fixation in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Long-Term Study

O Houari, A Douanla, MB Ammar, M Benmekhbi… - medRxiv, 2023 - medrxiv.org
Objective: The study evaluated the long-term safety and efficacy of the FFX facet cage
versus pedicle screw (PS) fixation in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Methods: A …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison between modified facet joint fusion and posterolateral fusion for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases: a retrospective study

Z Li, Z Li, X Chen, X Han, K Li, S Li - BMC surgery, 2022 - Springer
Objective To investigate the safety and effectiveness of modified facet joint fusion in the
treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases and compare them with those of posterolateral …

119. The Total Facet Arthroplasty System®(TFAS®) in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Midterm Results of US IDE Trial with Longest Follow-Up …

B Sachs, S Webb, C Brown, D Wiles… - The Spine …, 2008 - thespinejournalonline.com
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Background Context: Instrumented fusion has been established
as the surgical standard of care for spinal stenosis as a result of its effectiveness in …