Bone removal device

Details Bone removal device Bone removal device

2004-05-24

2009-12-22

Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S08600R, C606S099000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07635370

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for placing adjacent vertebrae at a fixed distance and angular relationship relative to each other, fixing said vertebrae in said position by use of a milling block engaging each of said adjacent vertebrae and then using a milling means, the depth, length and excursion of which from side to side are controlled by said apparatus to machine out a defined thickness of bone and a space of defined length, height, width and shape in preparation for receiving an interbody spinal implant or graft of known size and configuration are disclosed.

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