Non-rigid surgical retractor

Details Non-rigid surgical retractor Non-rigid surgical retractor

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S208000, C600S233000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07955257

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a non-rigid retractor for providing access to a surgical site, such as a patient's spine, during a surgical process. When used in spinal surgery, the non-rigid retractor allows a surgeon to operate on one or more spinal levels. The non-rigid retractor includes at least one flexible strap anchored at a first end to the spine or other internal body part at the surgical site. The body of the at least one flexible strap extends from a skin incision and is anchored at a second location external to the body to retract skin and muscle from the surgical site, allowing adequate visualization of the surgical site and providing access for implants and surgical instruments to pass through the retractor and into the surgical site.

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