Implant

Abstract

Abstract An implant (4) for inserting between vertebrae (1) of the vertebral column has a substantially rectangular or trapezoidal cross-section and its covering surfaces which face the adjacent vertebrae (1) are porous and/or designed with a profile. The implant (4) has such a width that it substantially covers at the maximum the rear half of the vertebra (1) facing the spinous process (2), preferably at the maximum the rear third of the vertebra (1) facing the spinous process (2), and such a length that it substantially covers the rear region of the vertebra. The limiting surface (10) of the implant (4) facing the inside of the vertebra (1) and extending in the direction of the adjacent vertebra (1) is convex. This enables an adequate and reliable supporting function to be achieved with only one implant (4) that can be easily inserted sideways from behind.

Inventors

• 👤 Franz Konstantin Fuss
• 👤 Ronald J. Sabitzer

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