Spinal stabilization surgical method

Details Spinal stabilization surgical method Spinal stabilization surgical method

2001-10-04

2011-10-25

Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C606S247000, C606S279000, C606S08600R, C606S090000, C606S096000, C623S016110

Reissue Patent

active

RE042863

ABSTRACT:
Spinal fusion implants are inserted into a disc space of disc material separating first and second vertebrae by forming bores between the vertebrae. A distraction spacer is temporarily put in place on one side of the vertebrae while a bore is being formed on an opposite side of the vertebrae.

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