US Patent No: 8,162,992
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Spinal fusion with osteogenic material and migration barrier
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Apr 24, 2012
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Apr 30, 2005
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Abstract
Described are interbody spinal fusion methods, and kits useful therefor, in which a barrier material is interposed between an osteogenic material and an opening in the disc annulus providing access to the interbody space, wherein the barrier material is effective to inhibit migration of the osteogenic substance to the opening.
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