Retractor and distractor system for use in anterior cervical...

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2004-10-19

2009-02-24

Ramana, Anu (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C606S105000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07494463

ABSTRACT:
A retractor, a distractor, and a drill guide for use in performing anterior cervical discectomy and vertebral fusion. The distractor is located with respect to vertebrae to be fused by pins fastened in the vertebrae to be fused, and the retractor is mated mechanically with the distractor to hold the retractor in a required location. Blade carrying arms of the retractor are both moved toward or away from a central part of the retractor.

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