SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

Devices and methods for orthopedic support are disclosed. The device can have a first rigid section hingedly attached to a second rigid section. The device can be curved or rotated around obstructions along an access path to a target site. The device can be delivered to an intervertebral location in a patient.

主权项

1. A method for inserting an implant device to a target site between a first vertebra and a second vertebra, wherein the device has a longitudinal axis, the method comprising:
inserting a first rigid section of the device into the target site, wherein the target site is inferior to the L5 vertebra, rotating a second rigid section of the device with respect to the first rigid section, wherein the first rigid section is rotatably attached to the second rigid section; inserting a second rigid section of the device into the target site, wherein the second rigid section has a first structure extending from a first lateral side of the second rigid section to a second lateral side of the second rigid section, wherein the second rigid section has a second structure extending from the first lateral side of the second rigid section to the second lateral side of the second rigid section; and rotating a third rigid section of the device with respect to the second rigid section, wherein the second rigid section is rotatably attached to the third rigid section.