Parallel distractor and related methods for use in implanting an artificial intervertebral disc
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Feb 20, 2004
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Jul 16, 2001
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Instruments and methods for distracting an intervertebral space and inserting and impacting artificial intervertebral discs. A parallel distractor comprising a plying device with attached opposing forks operable to distract an intervertebral space. A method of distracting an intervertebral space comprising the steps of inserting a distractor having opposing forks into an intervertebral space and inserting an inserter/impactor between the opposing ramped surfaces of the distractor to insert/impact an artificial implant in the intervertebral space. A system for distracting an intervertebral space employing a parallel distractor, inserter/impactor and artificial intervertebral implant.
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