Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3772)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C606S060000, C606S246000, C623S017120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07914530
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in preparation for receiving the spinal implant which is then inserted through the sleeve. Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted to restore the normal angular relationship of the vertebrae adjacent to that disc space. An extended outer sleeve having extended portions capable of maintaining the vertebrae distracted in their normal angular relationship is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in preparation for receiving the spinal implant which is then inserted through the sleeve.
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Brown Michael A.
Martin & Ferraro LLP
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
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