Surgical system and method of use
US10172719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4659
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating a spine is provided. The method includes the steps of: pre-operatively measuring a first portion of intervertebral tissue adjacent to a neural foramen; intra-operatively measuring a second portion of the intervertebral tissue adjacent to the neural foramen; generating a threshold value based on the measured portions; and selecting an interbody implant based on the threshold value. Spinal implants, surgical instruments and systems are disclosed.
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