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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2004
Denis Pasquet, Quinsac, FR;
Régis Le Couedic, Andresy, FR;
Jacques Senegas, Merignac, FR;
Christian Renaud, Arthes, FR;
Denis Pasquet, Quinsac, FR;
Régis Le Couedic, Andresy, FR;
Jacques Senegas, Merignac, FR;
Christian Renaud, Arthes, FR;
Zimmer Spine, Bordeaux, FR;
Abstract
An intervertebral implant for the lumbo-sacral joint is provided. The intervertebral implant comprises a spacer adapted to fit between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the sacral vertebra articulated thereto and a strap. The spacer comprises a body. The body comprises a top end face and a bottom end face opposite the top end face. The top end face comprises a groove that extends along a midplane of the spacer. The groove comprises a first side and a second side, wherein between the first side and the second side the groove is adapted to receive the spinous process of said lumbar vertebra. The bottom end face comprises a longitudinal housing. The longitudinal housing extends orthogonal to the groove. The longitudinal housing is adapted to receive and rest directly on a top portion of the sacral vertebra.