Recent advances in surgical techniques and implants have created alternatives for patients that have spinal stenosis. Facet replacement is one type of procedure that is performed after a spinal stenosis surgery and involves replacing the entire facet joint.

The Anatomic Facet Replacement System (AFRS™) is designed to restore the natural anatomy of the spine while providing pain relief and stability to the spine. The AFRS procedure may help patients maintain a more natural range of motion.

The AFRS™ surgical procedure:

• The facet joint is removed along with any additional bone that is putting pressure on the nearby nerve roots.
• The AFRS™ implants are sized to the patient’s anatomy and secured in place.
• The final AFRS™ reconstruction restores the natural anatomy of the lumbar spine.

AFRS™ Benefits:

• A motion preserving alternative to bone fusion with rigid spinal fixation.
• Replacement of the diseased fact joint with an anatomical implant.
• Potentially restore physiological motion, stability, and balance of the lumbar spine.
• Potential elimination of the pain associated with spinal stenosis.