Methods of post-filling an intervertebral implant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9649203
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14694145

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According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls configured to extend between the anterior wall and the posterior wall. In some embodiments, the spinal implant further comprises at least one internal chamber generally positioned between the anterior wall, the posterior wall and the two lateral walls, wherein the internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the graft and/or other fill material delivered into the internal chamber is configured to exit through the one or more of the openings of the anterior wall.

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SPINE HOLDINGS LLC1601 ELM STREET SUITE 3500 DALLAS TX 75201

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Lynn, Jim R San Clemente, US 12 617
Nelson, Russell W Westlake Village, US 12 617

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