Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, McNett & Henry LLP
Methods and instrumentation for vertebral interbody fusion
Methods and instrumentation particularly adapted for disc space preparation for insertion of implants from an anterior approach to the spine are provided. The instruments include a guide sleeve defining a channel having overlapping cylindrical working channel portions and lateral non-distracting extensions extending from reduced thickness wall portions. The guide sleeve has an overall reduced width configuration. A pair of distractors are provided. A first distractor includes a shaft and distal tip, and the second distractor includes a shaft and distal tip. The first and second distractors can be used with the guide sleeve. Methods using the disclosed instruments are also provided.
SDGI Holdings, Inc.
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Eddie F. James P. J. Kenneth
Ray, III Duncan Burkus