Intervertebral spacer device having an engagement hole for manipulation using a surgical tool
First Claim
1. A spinal orthopedic device and tool set, comprising an intervertebral spacer device having first and second baseplates mounted to one another such that the first and second baseplates are articulatable relative to one another, wherein at least one of the baseplates has at least one engagement hole on a perimetrical region of the at least one of the baseplates;
- and a manipulation tool having a distal end supporting an extendible and retractable post that when extended is engageable with the engagement hole and when retracted while so engaged holds the baseplate against the manipulation tool, such that the at least one of the baseplates is manipulatable using the manipulation tool.
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Abstract
Instrumentation for implanting an artificial intervertebral disc includes static trials and a dynamic trial for determining the appropriate size of disc to be implanted, static trial holders for manipulating the static trials, inserter/impactors for inserting and removing the static trials and for inserting the artificial intervertebral discs, repositioners/extractors for repositioning and extracting the static trials or the artificial intervertebral discs, and a leveler for setting the proper position of the artificial intervertebral disc. Methods for using the same are also disclosed. Features for artificial intervertebral discs and intervertebral spacer devices useful for manipulation by the instrumentation are also disclosed.
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12 Claims
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1. A spinal orthopedic device and tool set, comprising
an intervertebral spacer device having first and second baseplates mounted to one another such that the first and second baseplates are articulatable relative to one another, wherein at least one of the baseplates has at least one engagement hole on a perimetrical region of the at least one of the baseplates; - and
a manipulation tool having a distal end supporting an extendible and retractable post that when extended is engageable with the engagement hole and when retracted while so engaged holds the baseplate against the manipulation tool, such that the at least one of the baseplates is manipulatable using the manipulation tool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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