Methods and instrumentation for positioning implants in spinal disc space in an anterior lateral approach
US7326216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0019
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instruments and methods are provided for positioning one or more implants into a spinal disc space. The instruments and methods have application in an anterior lateral approach to the disc space between the L4 and L5 vertebrae. The instruments include a distractor, a housing, a guide member to facilitate positioning of the housing, and a partition member engageable to the housing to facilitate positioning of one or more implants into the disc space.
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