Abstract: A surgical retractor includes a part defining a longitudinal axis. A first radiolucent blade is connected with the part. A second radiolucent blade is connected with the part. The blades are independently translatable relative to the part. At least one of the blades includes spaced apart arms that are connected via a member. The member and the arms are relatively disposed in a configuration to guide at least one surgical instrument in a selected orientation relative to a surgical site. Surgical systems, instruments, constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 8, 2021
Date of Patent:
July 18, 2023
Assignee:
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
Inventors:
Larry Thomas McBride, Jr., Christel Italiaie, Madeline G. Wilson