Systems and methods for performing spine surgery
US9386971B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/448
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column during a medialized posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure.
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