Inventors:
Ephraim Akyuz - Logan UT, US
Andrew Fauth - River Heights UT, US
Douglas M. Lorang - North Logan UT, US
Daniel J. Triplett - Providence UT, US
Rick Simmons - Carlsbad CA, US
Larry T. Khoo - Los Angeles CA, US
Burak M. Ozgur - Los Angeles CA, US
Bryan Howard - Smithfield UT, US
Assignee:
MEDICINELODGE, INC. DBA IMDS CO-INNOVATION - Logan UT
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
Abstract:
Apparatus, systems, and methods for spine surgery employ a guide wire temporarily anchored to a contralateral side of an intervertebral disc. The guide wire establishes a reliable pathway for passage and actuation of cannulated instruments or implants through a small working channel leading to an ipsilateral side of the disc. The guide wire may be disconnected and removed from the disc after use.