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Method and apparatus for performing spine surgery

US8287597B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2010
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are described for correcting sagittal imbalance in a spine including instruments for performing the controlled release of the anterior longitudinal ligament through a lateral access corridor and hyper-lordotic lateral implants.

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