Method and apparatus for performing spine surgery
US9351845B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are described for correcting sagittal imbalance in a spine including instruments for performing the controlled release of the anterior longitudinal ligament through a lateral access corridor and hyper-lordotic lateral implants.
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