Surgical access system and related methods
US8343046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0262
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for accessing a spinal disc of a lumbar spine of a patient using a surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue retraction assembly. The method can include maintaining an operative corridor along a lateral, trans-psoas path using the retraction assembly.
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