摘要 |
An apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve (140) having teeth (142) at one end is then driven into the vertebra adjacent the disc space. A drill (240) is then passed through the hollow sleeve (242) removing disc and bone in preparation for receiving the spinal implant (1) which is then inserted through the sleeve (141). |