Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.

Katie S Barron

Jeffrey L Trudeau

Michael D Kakuk

Michael Sibley Carter

Brent E Skaw

Stephen John Horvath

Adam MacMillan

John Kovarik

Allison Rogers

Allison Koskey

Adam Macmillian

Intervertebral implant

In accordance with one aspect, a spinal implant for fusing vertebral bones is provided that includes a monolithic body for being inserted between bones. The body has a through opening of the body for receiving bone growth material and a wall of the body extending about the through opening. The wall includes nubs extending into the through opening that increase the surface area of the wall available for bone on-growth.

Intervertebral implants, instruments, and methods

Implant devices for implantation within an intervertebral space are provided, together with methods and tools for use therewith. Implant devices of the present invention include an implant body formed of a synthetic bone substitute material, such as a nanocrystalline calcium phosphate material. The implant body and the methods and tools used therewith are configured to optimize strength and stability of the implant, minimize areas of stress concentration in the implant body and promote bone growth through the implant body and fusion of the vertebra.

Intervertebral implant devices for supporting vertebrae and devices and methods for insertion thereof

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Ishpeming, MI, United States of America

Katie S Barron