System and Method for Correcting Scoliosis

摘要

In described embodiments, an implant has an outer perimeter. The implant includes a top surface extending generally in a first plane and a bottom surface extending in a second plane. The second plane extends obliquely with respect to the first plane. The first plane intersects the second plane outside the outer perimeter of the implant. A medial surface extends between the top surface and the bottom surface proximate to the intersection of the first plane and the second plane. A lateral surface extends between the top surface and the bottom surface distal from the intersection of the first plane and the second plane. An anterior surface extends a first distance between the top surface and the bottom surface between the medial surface and the lateral surface. A posterior surface extends a second distance between the top surface and the bottom surface between the medial surface and the lateral surface. The second distance is greater than the first distance.

主权项

1. An implant having an outer perimeter, the implant comprising:
(a) a top surface extending generally in a first plane; (b) a bottom surface extending in a second plane, the second plane extending obliquely with respect to the first plane, the first plane intersecting the second plane outside the outer perimeter of the implant; (c) a medial surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface proximate to the intersection of the first plane and the second plane; (d) a lateral surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface distal from the intersection of the first plane and the second plane; (e) an anterior surface extending a first distance between the top surface and the bottom surface between the medial surface and the lateral surface; and (f) a posterior surface extending a second distance between the top surface and the bottom surface between the medial surface and the lateral surface, the second distance being greater than the first distance.