Apparatus for fusion of adjacent bone structures

Details Apparatus for fusion of adjacent bone structures Apparatus for fusion of adjacent bone structures

1998-12-21

2000-10-03

Mancene, Gene

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 244

Patent

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061266884

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic implant apparatus for facilitating fusion of adjacent vertebral portions, includes an implant member dimensioned to be at least partially positioned within an intervertebral space defined between adjacent vertebral portions. The implant member includes a bioabsorbable material and has a support structure associated therewith. The support structure is sufficiently rigid to support and maintain the adjacent vertebral portions in spaced relation during healing.

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