Laparoscopic spinal stabilization method

Details Laparoscopic spinal stabilization method Laparoscopic spinal stabilization method

1997-07-10

1999-07-27

Willse, David H.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606172, A61B 1790

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059282428

ABSTRACT:
Spinal fusion implants are laparoscopically placed in a disc space separating two vertebrae. Implant tools, including distraction spacers, boring tools and implants are passed through a hollow tube having exposed teeth and including a blunt sleeve slidably placed over the hollow tube.

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