Instruments and techniques for spinal disc space preparation
US7083625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A milling instrument assembly (15) is provided for vertebral endplate preparation along a cutting path obliquely oriented to the axis of approach to the vertebra. The milling instrument assembly (15) provides control of the anterior-posterior depth of endplate removal by guiding cutting assembly (120) in the disc space as it moves transversely across a housing assembly (16.) Methods and techniques are included for using the milling instrument assembly (15) in spinal surgery.
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