Transpedicular intervertebral disk access methods and devices

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07867233

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for treating diseases and conditions that change the spacial relationship between the vertebral bodies and the intervertebral disks, or that cause instability of the vertebral column, or both, and a method and devices that allow the surgeon to access the intervertebral space to restore a more normal three-dimensional configuration of the space, with or without additionally fusing two adjacent vertebrae.

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