Spinal drill tube guide

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1997-07-29

1999-05-04

Willse, David H.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 80, A61B 1790, A61B 1717

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058999086

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a guide system for use in a spinal implant procedure. The system includes a hollow tube for accurately guiding instruments to prepare a site and/or insert a spinal fusion implant between opposing vertebrae. The guide tube can be surrounded by a sheath to reduce the chance of injury during placement of the guide tube.

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