Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
May 2014
Patent Number
8734521
Abstract
An inter-vertebral cage with a wedge shape eccentrically located on the leading end of the cage. The ectopically shaped leading edge of this embodiment facilitates easier interbody spacer placement with less risk of nerve injury, as well as with likely decreased risk of destruction of the end plate during the distraction process when the interbody cage is impacted.
Application Number
12/714,990
Recommended Citation
Freeman, Thomas B. and Johnson, Wesley, "Asymmetric disc distracting cage" (2014). USF Patents. 118.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/118
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
03/01/2010
Primary/U.S. Class
623/171
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