Transverse cavity device and method

Details Transverse cavity device and method Transverse cavity device and method

2009-04-01

2010-10-19

Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S084000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07815643

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument and method is provided for creating and preparing a cavity in a bony intervertebral body. Asymmetrical cutting structures selectively open a cavity which has a relatively large surface area in the vertical direction. One method pertains to the treatment of a vertebral compression fracture.

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