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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 19, 2002
David A. Hanson, St. Louis Park, MN (US);
Ross A. Longhini, West Lakeland, MN (US);
Daniel D. Mcphillips, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Steven J. Seme, Savage, MN (US);
David A. Hanson, St. Louis Park, MN (US);
Ross A. Longhini, West Lakeland, MN (US);
Daniel D. McPhillips, Ham Lake, MN (US);
Steven J. Seme, Savage, MN (US);
Zimmer Spine, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Implants, instruments and methods for bone fusion procedures are disclosed. In some embodiments, the implants are particularly advantageous for use between opposing vertebral bodies to facilitate stabilization or arthrodesis of an intervertebral joint. The implants include, at least, a support component that provides structural support during fusion. In a typical embodiment, the implants also include a growth component. A growth component provides an environment conducive to new bone growth between the bones being fused. Several unique configurations to enhance fusion, instruments for insertion and methods for insertion are also disclosed.