DEVICES, METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND KITS FOR THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CERVICAL DISC DISEASE

摘要

Described herein are devices, methods, systems, and kits configured for use in the surgical treatment of cervical disc disease. Surgery for cervical disc disease may comprise vertebral fixation with screws and plates as well as insertion of one or more intervertebral implants. In some embodiments, a cervical implant may be connected as one single unit with a cervical plate. In some embodiments, a cervical implant and a cervical plate may be separate elements that are configured to be inserted independently into a subject during cervical spinal surgery. In some embodiments, a cervical implant and a cervical plate are designed to be coupled together.

主权项

1. A system for use in surgical treatment of cervical disc disease comprising
a cervical implant comprising a cervical implant coupler, wherein said cervical implant is configured to be positioned between a first and a second cervical vertebra; and a cervical plate comprising
one or more surgical screw holes, wherein the one or more surgical screw holes are configured to receive a screw;a first cervical plate coupler configured to couple the cervical plate to the cervical implant; wherein the cervical implant coupler and the first cervical plate coupler are configured to couple together in a snap-fit fashion.