Methods for explantation of intervertebral disc implants
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1. A method for explanting spinal implants, comprising:
- inserting a cutting tool through an opening in the annulus fibrosis;
disintegrating the implant into pieces smaller than the opening in the annulus fibrosis; and
removing the pieces through the opening in the annulus fibrosis.
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Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for the explantation of spinal implants. A cutting tool may be extended into the spinal implant. The spinal implant may be disintegrated into pieces and the pieces removed.
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34 Claims
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1. A method for explanting spinal implants, comprising:
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inserting a cutting tool through an opening in the annulus fibrosis;
disintegrating the implant into pieces smaller than the opening in the annulus fibrosis; and
removing the pieces through the opening in the annulus fibrosis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for explanting spinal implants, comprising:
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guiding a retractable protective sleeve and internal cutting tool to the spinal implant;
retracting the protective sleeve;
projecting the cutting tool into the spinal implant;
disintegrating the spinal implant into pieces using the cutting tool; and
removing the pieces. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A spinal implant explantation device, comprising:
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a protective sleeve;
a cutting tool inside the protective sleeve;
a power source; and
a handle to which the cutting tool, protective sleeve, and power source are attached. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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