Instruments, implants and methods for positioning implants...

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2005-04-15

2009-08-18

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S246000, C606S279000, C623S017110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07575580

ABSTRACT:
Instruments, implants and methods are provided for positioning spinal implants in a spinal disc space between adjacent vertebrae. The instruments provide a low profile engagement with the implants and facilitate insertion while minimizing tissue retraction and exposure of the tissue and neural elements to the instrumentation in the approach to the disc space.

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