Anchor and interbody for interbody fusion

An anchor and interbody kit for interbody fusion, comprising:

• an interbody for insertion between vertebrae of a human spine, comprising:
• an interbody cage comprising a plurality of anchor receptacles, each anchor receptacle configured to receive an anchor to secure the interbody to a vertebra;
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• the anchor, comprising:
• a head configured to engage one of the plurality of anchor receptacles;
• a curved partial-tubular shank connected to or integral with the head at a proximal end of the curved partial-tubular shank, extending from the head, and comprising a plurality of concentric grooves on an exterior surface of the curved partial-tubular shank;
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• a straight tapered tip portion at a distal end of the curved partial tubular shank and extending from the curved partial-tubular shank;
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• one or more tools configured to manipulate the interbody or the anchor.

A method for using an anchor and interbody for interbody fusion, comprising:

• providing a patient in need of an interbody fusion;
• providing an anchor and interbody for interbody fusion, comprising:
• an interbody cage comprising a plurality of anchor receptacles, each anchor receptacle configured to receive an anchor to secure the interbody to a vertebra;
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• the anchor, comprising:
• a head configured to engage one of the plurality of anchor receptacles;
• a curved partial-tubular shank connected to or integral with the head at a proximal end of the curved partial-tubular shank, extending from the head, and comprising a plurality of or concentric grooves on an exterior surface of the curved partial-tubular shank;
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• a tapered tip portion at a distal end of the curved partial-tubular shank;
• inserting the interbody between two vertebrae of the patient;
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• inserting the anchor into one of the plurality of anchor receptacles.