Method and device for fixing and correcting spondylolisthesis anteriorly
US6056749A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for fixation and correction of spondylolisthesis anteriorly includes a disk cage which is inserted into the space between adjacent vertebrae, a drill guide for guiding and aligning a drill bit to angle an opening anteriorly between adjacent vertebrae, a distractor for temporarily aligning the vertebrae to position a disk cage and an elongated hollow screw positioned in said drilled opening through one vertebra, said disk cage and into said adjacent vertebra.
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