Spinal implant system and method
US9877846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30556
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating a spine is provided. The method includes the steps of: disposing an interbody implant adjacent a posterior portion of an intervertebral disc space; connecting a surgical instrument with at least one fixation element fastened with tissue adjacent the posterior portion; and manipulating the surgical instrument such that tissue adjacent the posterior portion engages the interbody implant and one or more vertebra rotate about the interbody implant. Spinal implants, surgical instruments and systems are disclosed.
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