Patent ID: 7951203
Filing Date: 2011-05-31
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A spacer for positioning between two adjacent vertebrae, comprising: a convex front surface; a substantially planar rear surface positioned opposite the front surface; a top surface extending between the front and rear surfaces; a bottom surface opposite the top surface, the bottom surface extending between the front and rear surfaces; a first concave side surface extending between the front and rear surfaces and extending between the top and bottom surfaces; and a second concave side surface opposite the first side surface, the second side surface extending between the front and rear surfaces and extending between the top and bottom surfaces; wherein the first and second concave side surfaces extend at an oblique angle with respect to one another; wherein the spacer has a height between the top surface and the bottom surface that is greater than a maximum width between the first side surface and the second side surface.