Brian Bulter;Lindsey G. Waugh;Frank J. Schwab;Stanley Palmatier;William David Armstrong;Anthony J. Melkent;Christopher I. Shaffrey
发明人:
Anthony J. Melkent,William David Armstrong,Lindsey G. Waugh,Frank J. Schwab,Christopher I. Shaffrey,Brian Bulter,Stanley Palmatier
申请号：
US12694778
公开号：
US08465547B2
申请日:
2010.01.27
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要：
Methods and devices for spacing vertebral members using modular intervertebral devices and insertion tools. The devices may include opposing first and second endplates, and an intermediate member configured to fit between and support the endplates. The insertion tool may include an elongated handle and a distracter. A method of inserting the device using the tool may include inserting the endplates positioned on opposing sides of the handle into the intervertebral space and positioning the endplates in the intervertebral space relative to first and second vertebral members. The method may include deploying the distracter and increasing a distance between the endplates. Another step may include inserting the intermediate member into the intervertebral space and between the endplates and supporting the endplates with the intermediate member. The insertion tool may then be removed from the intervertebral space.
