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US 7,938,857 B2Granted
Spinal implant
AssigneeZimmer Spine, Inc.
InventorsJavier Garcia-Bengochea, Erik J. Wagner, David J. Krueger
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Abstract
A spinal implant may be made of two or more implant members. In an embodiment, implant members may be joined together by a rotational connection that inhibits separation of the members as well as axial movement of the members relative to each other. Implant members may be coupled together by a pin or pins, adhesive, or other fasteners to inhibit separation and/or rotation of the members relative to each other.
Claims22
A spinal implant, comprising:
- two or more members joined together via at least one rotational dovetail and at least one fastener, the spinal implant having:
- a first end;
- a second end;
- a length from the first end to the second end;
- a top side;
- a bottom side;
- a left side;
- a right side;
- wherein the implant comprises a four-sided cross section about its top side, bottom side, left side, and right side, and
- wherein the first end is tapered from the top side, bottom side, left side, and right side to form a rounded tip.
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