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Methods and instrumentation for the surgical correction of human thoracic and lumbar spinal disease from the lateral aspect of the spine

  • US 20020091390A1
  • Filed: 03/18/2002
  • Published: 07/11/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/1995
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of inserting an intraspinal implant from the lateral aspect of the human spine, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) making a penetration from the lateral aspect of a spinal disc intermediate two adjacent vertebrae;

    (b) removing at least a portion of said spinal disc; and

    (c) inserting through said penetration at least one implant between said adjacent vertebrae.

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