Methods and apparatus for performing spine surgery

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8920500
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13653335

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Systems and methods are described for correcting sagittal imbalance in a spine including instruments for performing the controlled release of the anterior longitudinal ligament through a lateral access corridor and hyper-lordotic lateral implants.

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  • NUVASIVE, INC.

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Morris, Andrew San Diego, US 65 1610
Pimenta, Luiz Sao Paulo, BR 62 2588
Serra, Michael San Diego, US 49 1703
Snider, Brian San Diego, US 19 469

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