Anterior Lumbar Fusion Method and Device

摘要

A method and devices for placing spinal implants including placing the implants completely within a spaced defined between adjacent vertebral bodies where the implants are supported by the cortical bone of the vertebral bodies. An insertion instrument places the implants in pairs with a variable-sized space placed in between. The implants are made of a biocompatible material and are particularly suited for anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery. The spinal implants used to facilitate spinal fusion, correct deformities, stabilize and strengthen the spine.

主权项

1. A method of inserting spinal implants between adjacent vertebral bodies comprising:
detachably engaging an anterior end of a first spinal implant and an anterior end of a second spinal implant to a distal end of a spinal implant insertion tool, using the spinal implant insertion tool to insert the first spinal implant and the second spinal implant simultaneously between a pair of adjacent vertebral bodies, and detaching the spinal insertion tool from the first spinal implant and the second spinal implant thereby depositing the first implant and the second implant between the pair of adjacent vertebral bodies.