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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2012
Rhausler, Inc., San Carlos, CA (US);
Fred Geisler, Chicago, IL (US);
Terry Johnston, San Carlos, CA (US);
RHAUSLER, INC., San Carlos, CA (US);
Abstract
Various exemplary embodiments relate to a spinal implant for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae, the spinal implant including one or more of the following: a cage comprising: a frame sized to be inserted between the vertebrae, the frame comprising a fastener hole and a cage alignment structure, the cage alignment structure comprising at least one of: a cage groove and a cage ridge; a bone plate comprising a bone plate alignment structure a through hole, wherein the bone plate alignment structure comprises at least one of a bone plate groove and a bone plate ridge, and wherein the bone plate alignment structure and the cage alignment structure are configured to interact with each other to provide an indication when the bone plate is properly aligned with the cage; and a fastener to attach the bone plate to the cage when inserted through the through hole and into the fastener hole.