Total disc replacement system and related methods
US9168149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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