Systems and methods for spinal fusion

Details Systems and methods for spinal fusion Systems and methods for spinal fusion

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918891

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for spinal fusion comprising a spinal fusion implant of non-bone construction releasably coupled to an insertion instrument dimensioned to introduce the spinal fusion implant into any of a variety of spinal target sites.

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