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Devices and techniques for a posterior lateral disc space approach

  • US 6,830,570 B1
  • Filed: 10/23/2000
  • Issued: 12/14/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for inserting an implant in a spinal disc space, comprising:

  • creating a posterior lateral opening into the disc space;

    providing an implant for insertion into the disc space;

    positioning a leading end of the implant at the opening; and

    alternately applying pushing and pivoting forces to the implant to position the implant through the opening and in the disc space along a non-linear insertion path.

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