Anterior Spinal Fusion and Fixation Cage with Integrated Plate and Method of Use

摘要

The present invention provides a fixation and fusion cage with interlocking plate comprising a central cage portion and interlocking plate that rigidly attaches to the front of the cage. The cage can be varied in shape to account for various clinical necessities such as lordosis. The invention may be installed in an offset configuration so as to avoid damage to blood vessels. The device may be constructed from radiolucent material to allow for visualization of bone fusion within the cage.