Posterior retractor and method of use for minimally invasive...

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2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Shaver, Kevin P. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C600S210000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06855149

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive hip surgery for implanting a prosthetic acetabular component into a natural acetabulum. The method and apparatus include a posterior retractor having handle and retracting sections. The retracting section retracts soft tissue in the posterior section of the surgical site and includes a paddle with a curved flare and an elongated curved prong extending outwardly.

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