Bioactive spinal implants and method of manufacture thereof

Details Bioactive spinal implants and method of manufacture thereof Bioactive spinal implants and method of manufacture thereof

2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Pellegrino, Brian E. (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S017160

Reexamination Certificate

active

10256566

ABSTRACT:
A bioactive spinal implant used in cervical fusion, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF), and Transforaminal Interbody Fusion (TLIF), having properties and geometries that enhance bone contact, stability, and fusion between adjacent vertebral bodies.

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