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Total disc replacement system and related methods

US9168149B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2014
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00239
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Total disc replacement systems and related methods involving a lateral, trans-psoas surgical approach to the spine while performing at least one of continuous and intermittent intra-operative neural monitoring of the psoas muscle to avoid injury during introduction.

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