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Method of maintaining distraction of a spinal disc space

  • US 7,722,619 B2
  • Filed: 04/25/2006
  • Issued: 05/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of maintaining distraction of a spinal disc space, the method comprising:

  • exposing a portion of the spine at the disc space;

    distracting the disc space to a desired height with a first distractor;

    selecting second and third distractors each having an extension and a shaft connected to the extension, the extensions each having a height between a top surface and a bottom surface that corresponds to the distracted disc space height, the extensions each further having a length extending between a leading end and a trailing end thereof;

    inserting the extension of one of the second and third distractors into the disc space through the first distractor;

    removing the one of the second and third distractors from the disc space through the first distractor; and

    performing subsequent procedures in the disc space.

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