Intervertebral Interference Implants and Instruments

Abstract

An implant includes an implant body sized and shaped for insertion into a sacro-iliac joint, the implant including a first bone fixation element receiving channel extending through a portion thereof along a first central axis oriented so that, when the implant body is received within the sacro-iliac joint in a desired configuration, a bone fixation element inserted into the first bone fixation element receiving channel will extend into a first one of the bones forming the joint.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61 / 725,179 filed November 12, 2012, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein. Background technique [0003] Posterior spinal fusion can be achieved using, for example, screws, rods, and / or plates to fix two or more adjacent vertebrae relative to each other and to promote fusion. Pedicle screws are used to add extra support to prevent movement of the vertebrae as they fuse. Additionally, it may be desirable to fuse the sacrum and ilium. Known implants and / or fixation devices can be bulky, causing patient discomfort and requiring time-consuming and invasive procedures. Contents of the invention [0004] In one embodiment, an implant may be configured to be inserted into a sacroiliac joint along an insertion direction. The implant may include an implant body having a proximal ...

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Known implants and / or fixation devices can be bulky, causing patient discomfort and requiring time-consuming invasive procedures

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