Anterior Lumbar Fusion Method and Device
AssigneeNuTech Spine, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey S. Schiffman, Robert K. Eastlack, Richard S. Maly, Howard P. Walthall, JR.
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AssigneeNuTech Spine, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey S. Schiffman, Robert K. Eastlack, Richard S. Maly, Howard P. Walthall, JR.
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A method and devices for placing spinal implants including placing the implants completely within a spaced defined between adjacent vertebral bodies where the implants are supported by the cortical bone of the vertebral bodies. An insertion instrument places the implants in pairs with a variable-sized space placed in between. The implants are made of a biocompatible material and are particularly suited for anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery. The spinal implants used to facilitate spinal fusion, correct deformities, stabilize and strengthen the spine.
A method of inserting spinal implants between adjacent vertebral bodies comprising:
A system for inserting spinal implants between adjacent vertebral bodies comprising
A method of inserting spinal implants between adjacent vertebral bodies comprising:
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