Patent ID: 7632282
Filing Date: 2009-12-15
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. Instrumentation for inserting an intervertebral disc prosthesis having a height, the instrumentation comprising: a guide comprising at least one separator sized to maintain a gap between the upper vertebra and the lower vertebra, the gap being sufficient for insertion of the intervertebral disc prosthesis through the guide into the intervertebral space between the upper vertebra and the lower vertebra; at least one pin for implantation into at least one of the upper vertebra and the lower vertebra in approximate orientation with the antero-posterior reference axis of said vertebra; at least one offset adjuster adjustably linking the angle adjuster to the at least one pin; at least one contact adjuster disposed approximately parallel to the insertion axis; a coupling between the at least one contact adjuster and the angle adjuster allowing movement of the angle adjuster with respect to the at least one contact adjuster; and a connector configured to move along the longitudinal axis of the pin and to connect the at least one offset adjuster to the at least one pin.