Methods and apparatus of performing spine surgery
US11446157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are described for correcting sagittal imbalance in a spine including instruments for performing the controlled release of the anterior longitudinal ligament through a lateral access corridor and hyper-lordotic lateral implants with detachable fixation tabs.
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