Abstract: This invention relates to devices and instruments for implant insertion through a posterior lateral opening to the disc space. The instruments include an implant inserter, and the devices include a spinal fusion implant engageable by the implant inserter. The implant provides bilateral support of the adjacent vertebrae when inserted into the disc space from a postero-lateral approach.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 10, 2002
Date of Patent:
June 13, 2006
Assignee:
SDGI Holdings, Inc.
Inventors:
George Frey, John L. White, Steven D. DeRidder, Harald Ebner