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Methods and apparatuses for fixation of the spine through an access device

  • US 20050090833A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2003
  • Published: 04/28/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of fixing adjoining vertebrae of the spine of a patient, comprising:

  • inserting into said patient an access device to a surgical location adjacent the spine with said access device in a first configuration having a first cross-sectional area at a distal portion thereof;

    actuating said access device to a second configuration having an enlarged cross-sectional area at said distal portion thereof;

    delivering a first fastener through the access device to the surgical location; and

    advancing said first fastener through a first vertebra and into a second vertebra.

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