INSTRUMENTATION AND METHODS FOR USE IN IMPLANTING A CERVICAL DISC REPLACEMENT DEVICE

摘要

A drill assembly comprises an intervertebral disc replacement device including first and second separable members for insertion into an intervertebral disc space of a 5 spinal column, an insertion plate removably and directly connected with first and second mounting screw holes of the first and second members for maintaining the first and second articulation surfaces of the first and second members in registration with one another, a drill guide removably connected with at least the insertion plate, the drill guide including: a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a guide 0 member disposed at the distal end of the shaft and operable to engage the insertion plate.