Patent ID: 8545566
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A spinal implant comprising: a support body having a proximal end, a distal end, side surfaces connecting the proximal end with the distal end, a superior end surface and an inferior end surface, wherein each of the superior end surface and the inferior end surface include one or more teeth for contacting a superior and an inferior vertebrae; a side recess formed in the proximal end in between the superior end surface and the inferior end surface for receiving an articulating element therethrough; and an articulating element positioned in the recess, wherein the articulating element is configured to rotate along one or more axes after the articulating element is positioned in the recess; wherein the articulating element includes a substantially spherical body in contact with the recess, a top bump-out, and a connecting aperture adapted to be removably connected to a delivery tool.