IMPLANTS AND GUIDES FOR INSERTING AN IMPLANT

摘要

A system and a method for performing a spinal procedure configured to minimize the size of the surgical corridor so as to reduce recovery time is provided. The system and method include an implant and a guide. The guide is configured to be disposed within a surgical corridor formed by an instrument. The instrument is removed wherein the muscles may contract onto the guide so as to reduce the surgical corridor, wherein the implant is slid down the surgical corridor between a pair of guide members.

主权项

1. An implant for use in a spinal procedure, the implant configured to be inserted between adjacent vertebrae, the implant comprising:
an implant body having a superior surface and an inferior surface, a pair of side walls and a distal end opposite a proximal end; and a groove extending axially along adjacent sides of the superior and inferior surfaces of the implant.