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Transverse cavity device and method

  • US 20020022856A1
  • Filed: 06/04/2001
  • Published: 02/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of creating a transverse cavity in a bone comprising the steps of:

  • inserting a tool having a tool body area, into a bone;

    activating a blade pivotally mounted in and located in said tool body to swing through an arc defining a transverse cavity;

    said transverse cavity having an area larger than said tool body area.

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