Methods and apparatus for vascular protection in spinal surgery
US8162980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4455
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus provide for: coupling an elongate guide substantially at a first end to at least one vertebral body of a spinal column of a patient; and extending a second end of the guide to a structure of the patient spaced in an anterior direction away from the at least one vertebral body towards an entry incision.
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