Implantation Tools for Interspinous Process Spacing Device

Various embodiments described herein provide surgical instrument tools, systems and associated methods for treating spinal disease by implanting one or more interspinous process spacing devices. The surgical instruments for implanting an interspinous process spacing device comprise first and second...

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Main Authors SMISSON, III HUGH F, BOHLEBER BRANDI L, YILMA HIYWOT, FIELD DAVID C, COWAN MICHAEL A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.12.2012
Subjects
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:Various embodiments described herein provide surgical instrument tools, systems and associated methods for treating spinal disease by implanting one or more interspinous process spacing devices. The surgical instruments for implanting an interspinous process spacing device comprise first and second arms which engage opposite sides of an implant device, and have an element for positioning the arms in alignment for securing the implant onto spinal processes.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213572125