OBLIQUE LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method for fusing an inferior vertebra and a superior vertebra together, said method comprising the steps of:
- extending a screw obliquely, both anteriorly and superiorly, through the inferior vertebra; and
further extending the screw across an interbody space and into the superior vertebra both anteriorly and superiorly.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A method fuses an inferior vertebra and a superior vertebra together. The method includes the steps of: extending a screw obliquely, both anteriorly and superiorly, through the inferior vertebra; and further extending the screw across an interbody space and into the superior vertebra both anteriorly and superiorly.
45 Citations
11 Claims
-
1. A method for fusing an inferior vertebra and a superior vertebra together, said method comprising the steps of:
-
extending a screw obliquely, both anteriorly and superiorly, through the inferior vertebra; and further extending the screw across an interbody space and into the superior vertebra both anteriorly and superiorly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
-
Specification