Methods and instrumentation for disc replacement
US8282641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various exemplary instruments for introducing an implant using a posterolateral approach are also provided, as well as various exemplary methods for using such instruments. In general, the instruments are configured to interconnect to an implant and/or to a guide member such that the components are all docked relative to one another. This allows the various components of a multi-piece implant to be mated intraoperatively within the disc space, and in particular to be guided into alignment with one another.
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