Apparatus and method of inserting spinal implants

Details Apparatus and method of inserting spinal implants Apparatus and method of inserting spinal implants

1995-06-07

1996-04-09

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

623 17, A61B 1756, A61F 244

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055057322

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.

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