Spinal surgery tools and positioning method
US6283966A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instruments and methods are disclosed for positioning a spinal implant within an intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae. The invention advantageously provides for positioning of the implant at a predetermined location with reduced likelihood of implant positioning which deviates from the predetermined location.
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