Orthopaedic retractor blade

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1994-04-28

1996-05-28

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

600210, 600227, 600233, A61B 1702, A61B 1756

Patent

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055206085

ABSTRACT:
A retractor blade having a generally "S" shaped configuration in cross section. The blade is pivotally attached to a rod which may be connected to a table fixed ring retractor. The central portion of the blade moves tissue away from the operative site when the distal end of the blade is placed against a bone and the rod is moved away from the operative site.

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"A Simple Retractor for Spinal Surgery", G. Mosser Taylor, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, vol. 28, No. 1, Jan. 1946, pp. 183-184.

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