End cap and connector for a spinal implant

摘要

The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Among other things, the biocompatible implant and end cap or biocompatible implant, connector and end cap combinations can assist with the restoration of the normal anatomic spinal alignment and spinal stability.

主权项

1. A combination capable of insertion about a surgically created cavity proximate to one or more vertebrae; said combination comprising:
a) a biocompatible cage comprising
a length having a longitudinal axis, a trapezoidal aperture spanning said length and two sides converging toward each other as said sides extend from anterior to posterior ends of said biocompatible cage said biocompatible cage; and b) an end cap comprising:
i) a border comprising four sides;ii) a plate extending in said lengthwise direction parallel said longitudinal axis away from said biocompatible cage and comprising at least one opening for receiving a fastener; andiii) a pair of opposed generally flat docking slides docking with said trapezoidal aperture of said biocompatible cage.