Intervertebral implant with reduced contact area and method

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A - Human Necessities

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A61F 2/44 (2006.01) A61B 17/70 (2006.01) A61B 17/88 (2006.01) A61F 2/46 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2324104

The disclosure provides fusion implants, instruments and methods for insertion of the implants between opposing vertebral bodies to facilitate stabilization or arthrodesis of an intervertebral joint. A cross section through the longitudinal dimension of the implant is substantially configured in an "I" shape. In addition to other features, the implants of the invention provide a reduced contact surface area with the interior surface of a bore formed for receiving the implant.

L'invention porte sur des implants, des instruments et des procédés facilitant la fusion, ces procédés permettant d'insérer des implants entre des corps vertébraux opposés de façon à faciliter la stabilisation ou l'arthrodèse d'une articulation intervertébrale. Une section transversale dans le sens longitudinal a pratiquement la forme d'un "I". Et selon d'autres caractéristiques, les implants de l'invention ont une surface de contact réduite avec la surface interne d'un trou formé pour recevoir l'implant.

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