Spinal fusion cage, method of design, and method of use

Details Spinal fusion cage, method of design, and method of use Spinal fusion cage, method of design, and method of use

2006-10-20

2011-11-15

Woodall, Nicholas (Department: 3775)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C606S246000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08057548

ABSTRACT:
A fusion cage of the present invention includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and an insert portion adapted to be received therebetween, wherein the geometry of the fusion cage corresponds substantially to the geometry of a void into which the fusion cage is to be inserted. Also described is a novel tool for insertion of a fusion cage and a novel method for designing a fusion cage or other surgical implant for filling a void identified within a patient.

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