Surgical access system and method
US11617663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4628
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are instruments, implants and methods of accessing the spine from an Anterior to the Psoas (ATP) approach, performing a discectomy through an ATP approach and then placing an intervertebral implant via an ATP approach for spinal fusion.
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