Fusion device formed of a porous biocompatible material
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1. A fusion device for facilitating arthrodesis in a disc space between adjacent vertebrae, comprising:
- an elongate body having a length and including a pair of oppositely disposed arcuate side walls extending along said length and adapted for engagement with the adjacent vertebrae, said arcuate side walls defining external threads extending substantially entirely along said length, said elongate body at least partially formed of a porous biocompatible material to permit bone tissue ingrowth into said arcuate side walls.
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Abstract
An artificial spinal implant is disclosed for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae. Instrumentation and procedure is also disclosed.
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1. A fusion device for facilitating arthrodesis in a disc space between adjacent vertebrae, comprising:
an elongate body having a length and including a pair of oppositely disposed arcuate side walls extending along said length and adapted for engagement with the adjacent vertebrae, said arcuate side walls defining external threads extending substantially entirely along said length, said elongate body at least partially formed of a porous biocompatible material to permit bone tissue ingrowth into said arcuate side walls. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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