Distractor for use in spinal surgery
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May 20, 2003
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Jul 26, 2001
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Jan 23, 2001
filing date -
Jan 25, 1999
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Abstract
A distractor for use in spinal surgery for urging two adjacent vertebral bodies apart is disclosed. The distractor includes a disc penetrating portion having a hollow with an open leading end configured to facilitate insertion of the distractor into at least a portion of the disc space. The hollow is adapted to contain disc material within the extension as the distractor is being inserted at least in part between the adjacent vertebral bodies.
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