Apparatus and method for treating the spine
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Aug 4, 2005
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Dec 20, 2004
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Dec 18, 2003
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An apparatus and method for stabilizing vertebrae and implanting bone growth material is disclosed. Trocars are set onto the specific pedicles of the vertebrae to be stabilized. A series of dilators are passed over each trocar until a final working channel is placed. The interior dilators are removed, leaving the working channel to guide placement of the pedicle screws. The ends of a connecting rod are set in each screw to stabilize the pedicles. A steerable osteotomy device is used via the working channel to obtain the bone graft. Growth material from the graft is then implanted into the stabilized area.
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