Undercutting system for use in conjunction with sacroiliac fusion
US11707285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1602
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for preparing a region between adjacent bones for fusion. A first aperture is formed that extends through one of the bones. An undercutting system is inserted into the first aperture. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus and a cutting assembly. A first path is cut between the adjacent bones by extending or retracting the cutting assembly with respect to the insertion apparatus.
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