Abstract: A system for treating a lumbo-sacral junction includes at least one dilator configured to create a passageway from a direct lateral trajectory in a body defining a longitudinal axis. A cutting instrument is configured to create a bore, oriented at an angle from the longitudinal axis, in a L5 vertebrae of the body extending to a central portion of a L5-S1 intervertebral disc space of the body. A delivery instrument is configured to deliver an implant through the bore to the central portion of the L5-S1 disc space. Methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: The present application discloses intervertebral implants and methods of using the implants. The implants may include inferior and superior surfaces, and a sidewall that together form the body of the implant. One or both of the inferior and superior surfaces may include tapered surfaces to facilitate distraction of adjacent vertebral members. The multiple tapered sections allows insertion via multiple surgical approaches using a single implant thereby negating the need to employ a plurality of approach-specific implants as is conventional.

Abstract: The present application is directed to intervertebral implants. The implants may include a body with superior and inferior surfaces, and a sidewall. An interior section may be positioned within the body and sized to contain bone growth material. An opening extends through one or both of the superior and inferior surfaces to access the interior section. A cover may be attached to the body to extend across the opening. In some embodiments, the cover includes teeth that engage a vertebral member. The cover may further include a plate that extends across the opening, and an attachment mechanism to attach the cover to the body. One method of using the implant may include inserting bone growth material into the interior section and attaching the cover to close the opening. The implant may then be inserted into the intervertebral space.

Abstract: The present application is directed to intervertebral implants including teeth arranged in a radial pattern to resist expulsion in multiple directions. The teeth may include a variety of shapes and orientations. In one embodiment, the implant includes an annular shape with a central opening. The implant may further be tapered along a section or entirety of an insertion edge to distract the adjacent vertebral members upon insertion of the implant into the intervertebral space.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing appliance containing a cell and/or device comprising same for electrolyzing tap water and/or wash and/or rinse liquor for treating tableware to improve cleaning, sanitizing and stain removal. The present invention also relates to methods of use and articles of manufacture.