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Guide sleeve for offset vertebrae

  • US 6,197,033 B1
  • Filed: 04/07/1999
  • Issued: 03/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A sleeve for engagement with two adjacent vertebrae, said sleeve comprising:

  • a first tube portion having a first bone engaging end; and

    a second tube portion movably coupled to said first tube portion, said second tube portion having a second bone engaging end disposed proximal said first bone engaging end, wherein said second tube portion is movable in relation to said first tube portion to provide a longitudinal offset between the first bone engaging portion and the second bone engaging portion.

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