Method and apparatus for performing spinal fusion surgery
US9307972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine, and fixing one or more segments of the spine.
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