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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2008
Jason Blain, Encinitas, CA (US);
Dean Johnson, Solana Beach, CA (US);
Jason Blain, Encinitas, CA (US);
Dean Johnson, Solana Beach, CA (US);
Spinal Elements, Inc., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Abstract
A method for distracting a pair of adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant within the intervertebral space between the adjacent vertebrae using a posterior angle is described. The method employs a vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a housing, a pair of opposing arms in mechanical communication with the housing, a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms, wherein the driving rod comprises an axis and a surface with a plurality of angled ratchet teeth on at least a portion of the surface, and a ratchet drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod.