Patent ID: 8292959
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A spinal implant, comprising: a distal end; a proximal end opposite the distal end; a top extending between the distal end and the proximal end, wherein at least a portion of the top is shaped to contact a first vertebra; a bottom extending between the distal end and the proximal end opposite the top, wherein at least a portion of the bottom is shaped to contact a second vertebra, wherein the second vertebra is adjacent to the first vertebra; an anterior side extending between said top and said bottom and having: a posterior side extending between the top and the bottom opposite said anterior side and having: a second curvature between said distal end and said proximal end of said spinal implant; and a second groove located on the second curvature near said proximal end and extending from and passing through said top to said bottom; and an opening extending through the spinal implant from the top to the bottom.