Milling instrumentation and method for preparing a space between

Details Milling instrumentation and method for preparing a space between Milling instrumentation and method for preparing a space between

1996-07-31

2000-12-12

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

A61B 1700

Patent

active

061592145

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for placing adjacent vertebrae at a fixed distance and angular relationship relative to each other, fixing said vertebrae in said position by use of a milling block engaging each of said adjacent vertebrae and then using a milling means, the depth, length and excursion of which from side to side are controlled by said apparatus to machine out a defined thickness of bone and a space of defined length, height, width and shape in preparation for receiving an interbody spinal implant or graft of known size and configuration are disclosed.

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