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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2010
Bryan D. Milz, Florida, NY (US);
Christine Herrmann, Willow Grove, PA (US);
Thomas Alheidt, Sussex, NJ (US);
Lee L. Thibodeau, Cumberland, ME (US);
Bryan D. Milz, Florida, NY (US);
Christine Herrmann, Willow Grove, PA (US);
Thomas Alheidt, Sussex, NJ (US);
Lee L. Thibodeau, Cumberland, ME (US);
Stryker Spine, , FR;
Abstract
A prosthetic intervertebral spacer is disclosed. The spacer preferably includes a body and an interface extending away from the body for use during implantation of the spacer. The interface can be a rail including a neck portion connected to the body and a lip portion connected to the neck portion. The lip portion can be wider than the neck portion in a direction extending between the top and bottom surfaces of the implant. Methods of implanting the spacer and tools used during such procedure are also disclosed.