Retractor for spinal surgery
US11457908B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00261
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retractor assembly and minimally invasive surgical techniques and implants. Such embodiments include techniques and implants for provision of therapy to a spine from a lateral approach. Embodiments of the invention include minimally invasive surgical techniques using one or more extended retractors to create an extended access route such as the non-limiting example of lateral access to the spine.
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