Anterior lumbar fusion method and device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9707099
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14211837

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A method and devices for placing spinal implants including placing the implants completely within a spaced defined between adjacent vertebral bodies where the implants are supported by the cortical bone of the vertebral bodies. An insertion instrument places the implants in pairs with a variable-sized space placed in between. The implants are made of a biocompatible material and are particularly suited for anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery. The spinal implants used to facilitate spinal fusion, correct deformities, stabilize and strengthen the spine.

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NUTECH SPINE INC2641 ROCKY RIDGE LANE BIRMINGHAM AL 35216

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Eastlack, Robert K San Diego, US 8 152
Maly, Richard S San Diego, US 5 44
Schiffman, Jeffrey S Rancho Santa Fe, US 2 39
Walthall,, Jr Howard P Birmingham, US 22 310

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