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Instruments and techniques for guiding instruments to a spinal column

US8016831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17References

15Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Carlos Eduardo Gil · Memphis, US
Rick Sasso · Carmel, US
Mark C. Dace · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 8, 2007
Grant date	Sep 13, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 24, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/1757
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods of shaping surfaces of vertebral bodies include a reference guide instrument that can be positioned relative to a disc space between vertebral bodies and referenced to the caudally located endplate of the disc space. The reference guide instrument can then be employed to guide preparation instruments to the vertebral bodies in an orientation and spacing referenced to the caudal endplate of the subject disc space to shape vertebral surfaces to receive an implant.

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