Bone implants and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7018416
APP PUB NO 20030028197A1
SERIAL NO

10080375

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Implants, instruments and methods for bone fusion procedures are disclosed. In some embodiments, the implants are particularly advantageous for use between opposing vertebral bodies to facilitate stabilization or arthrodesis of an intervertebral joint. The implants include, at least, a support component that provides structural support during fusion. In a typical embodiment, the implants also include a growth component. A growth component provides an environment conducive to new bone growth between the bones being fused. Several unique configurations to enhance fusion, instruments for insertion and methods for insertion are also disclosed.

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  • ZIMMER SPINE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hanson, David A St. Louis Park, MN 39 3017
Longhini, Ross A West Lakeland, MN 14 1743
McPhillips, Daniel D Ham Lake, MN 7 1474
Seme, Steven J Savage, MN 32 2307

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