Static trials and related instruments and methods for use in implanting an artificial intervertebral disc
US7115132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/914
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instrumentation for distracting an intervertebral space and determining an appropriate size for an artificial intervertebral disc to be implanted therein include static trials and a static trial holder for manipulating the static trials. Each static trial is provided with at least one notch that is engaged by the static trial holder when the static trial is being manipulated thereby, to limit or prevent rotation of the static trial about a longitudinal axis with respect to the static trial holder during the manipulation.
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