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Instruments and techniques for disc space preparation

  • US 20030032962A1
  • Filed: 08/14/2002
  • Published: 02/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical instrument for preparation of a disc space between adjacent vertebrae of a patient, comprising:

  • a burr assembly adapted to matingly engage a window assembly that is coupled to between the adjacent vertebrae, said burr assembly including a guide housing having a cutting slot defined therein, and a guide assembly pivotally linked to said guide housing, said guide assembly being adapted to guide a cutting piece in said cutting slot while maintaining alignment of said cutting piece.

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