Spinal implant system and method
US11426292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30556
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating a spine is provided. The method includes the steps of: disposing an interbody implant adjacent a posterior portion of an intervertebral disc space; connecting a surgical instrument with at least one fixation element fastened with tissue adjacent the posterior portion; and manipulating the surgical instrument such that tissue adjacent the posterior portion engages the interbody implant and one or more vertebra rotate about the interbody implant. Spinal implants; surgical instruments and systems are disclosed.
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