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Patent Inventor Names
Gary Karlin Michelson0
Date of Patent
September 4, 2007
0Patent Application Number
106925450
Date Filed
October 24, 2003
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Patent abstract
Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in preparation for receiving the spinal implant which is then inserted through the sleeve.
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