摘要 |
Instruments and methods for preparating adjacent bones for fusion, and for inserting implants are disclosed. In one embodiment, the instruments include paddles for spacing the adjacent bones a predetermined distance and a cutting edge to create a channel between the adjacent bones to receive a fusion implant. In another embodiment, the instruments include a bone cutting instrument, a rasp, and an implant inserting tool. The instruments and methods are particularly advantageous for preparing a spiral fusion implant site. |
申请人 |
SULZER SPINE-TECH INC.;HANSON, DAVID, A.;LONGHINI, ROSS, A.;SEME, STEVEN, J. |
发明人 |
HANSON, DAVID, A.;LONGHINI, ROSS, A.;SEME, STEVEN, J. |