Spine microsurgery techniques, training aids and implants

Details Spine microsurgery techniques, training aids and implants Spine microsurgery techniques, training aids and implants

2004-10-18

2008-11-18

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S249000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07452369

ABSTRACT:
A minimally invasive, fluoroscopically guided system is disclosed for stabilizing the articular facet joints of adjacent vertebrae. Ring and dowel implants are disclosed for installation into the facet joint. The invention includes a novel spine surgical training aid used in the initial surgeon training process for refreshing the surgeon's perspective of the critical three dimensional anatomy of the vertebrae. The invention also includes a surgical kit having a range of size-specific drills, inserters, impactors and custom-length long k-wires matched to the internal diameter of the instrumentation system.

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