Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1995-06-07
1997-12-23
Willse, David H.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
606 96, A61F 244, A61B 1717
Patent
active
057002916
ABSTRACT:
Spinal fusion implants are laparoscopically placed in a disk space separating two vertebrae. Implant tools, including distraction spacers, boring tools and implants, are passed through a cannula toward the disk space.
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Kohrs Douglas W.
Kuslich Stephen D.
Spine-Tech, Inc.
Willse David H.
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