Patent ID: 7641666
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for inserting an intervertebral artificial disc for replacement of a damaged spinal disc between two vertebrae, comprising: a guide comprising an angled head and a substantially straight shaft; a trial comprising a keyed recess and a rod receptacle, wherein the keyed recess is capable of receiving the head of the guide; and a chisel guide configured to be received by the substantially straight shaft; wherein the guide is selectively engageable with the keyed recess such that the straight shaft is spaced substantially parallel to and at a predetermined distance from, a central axis of the trial, wherein the keyed recess is capable of receiving the head of the guide at a predetermined angle, wherein the keyed recess is positioned so that it faces toward a contra-lateral side of a treated area, and the guide is then inserted into the treated area on the contra-lateral side of the area from the trail and chisel, wherein the guide attaches to the keyed recess to space apart and position a second intervertebral artificial disc.