Spinal disc space preparation instruments and methods for...

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S099000, C606S914000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07875034

ABSTRACT:
Instruments and methods for preparing a spinal disc space to receive an implant include an annulus template, a footprint template, a distractor for distracting adjacent vertebrae, and a guide member for guiding a chisel. The instruments and methods can be employed in an oblique approach to the spinal disc space.

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