Spinal implant distractor/inserter
US8454622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for distracting a pair of adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant within the intervertebral space between the adjacent vertebrae using a posterior angle is described. The method employs a vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a housing, a pair of opposing arms in mechanical communication with the housing, a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms, wherein the driving rod comprises an axis and a surface with a plurality of angled ratchet teeth on at least a portion of the surface, and a ratchet drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod.
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