Laparoscopic spinal stabilization method
US5700291A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Spinal fusion implants are laparoscopically placed in a disk space separating two vertebrae. Implant tools, including distraction spacers, boring tools and implants, are passed through a cannula toward the disk space.
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