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Methods and apparatus for performing spine surgery

  • US 9,757,246 B1
  • Filed: 10/20/2015
  • Issued: 09/12/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a resector includinga sliding blade having a handle, a hollow shaft defining a central lumen, a head defining a first opening in communication with the central lumen, and a second opening in communication with the central lumen and opposingly positioned from the first opening;

    an implant positionable within an interbody space defined by a first vertebra and a second vertebra, the implant includingan upper surface to contact the first vertebra when the implant is positioned within the interbody space, a lower surface to contact the second vertebra when the implant is positioned within the interbody space, a distal wall, a proximal wall, an anterior sidewall that faces anteriorly when the implant is positioned within the interbody space, and a posterior sidewall that faces posteriorly when the implant is positioned within the interbody space;

    at least a first fusion aperture extending through the upper surface and lower surface and configured to permit bone growth between the first vertebra and the second vertebra when the implant is positioned within the interbody space; and

    a tab including at least one fixation aperture therethrough configured to receive a fixation anchor, and a locking mechanism configured to prevent disengagement of a fixation anchor from the fixation aperture.

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