Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3764)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C623S017120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07115128
ABSTRACT:
An artificial spinal implant is disclosed which when placed between two adjacent vertebrae directly participates and is incorporated in the ensuing fusion. Instrumentation and procedure is also disclosed.
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