Spinal stabilization method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5015255
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07350126

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A spinal stabilization method is disclosed for fusing contiguous vertebra in an animal spine. The method includes the steps of forming an access opening into at least a layer of tissue disposed between contiguous vertebra to be fused. Additional portions of the tissue layer as well as material of the vertebra body portions are removed to form an enlarged chamber disposed between the contiguous vertebra. The chamber is at least partially filled with a graft medium.

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  • ZIMMER SPINE, INC.

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Kuslich, Stephen D Maplewood, MN 66 13965

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