SPACER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN SPINAL SURGERIES

摘要

A spacer assembly (100) is provided for use in spinal surgeries. Spacer assembly (100) includes a spacer (12) having opposite ends (24, 26) and a side wall (30) extending between opposite ends (24, 26) and at least one end cap (10) coupled to at least one of the opposite ends (24, 26) of spacer (10). Each end cap (10) includes an inner end (52) facing spacer (14), an outer end (50), and a side wall (54) extending between inner and outer ends (52, 50). Side wall (54) of each end cap (10) is formed for engagement with side wall (30) of spacer (12) to provide a mechanical connection between end cap (10) and spacer (12).