EP1514519A3

Interbody fusion grafts and instrumentation

Abstract

This invention relates to implants (10) formed from donor bone for use in lumbar interbody fusion procedures and instruments for performing such procedures. The implants are formed to include a concave surface (14) formed from a portion of the medullary canal of a long bone. The concaved surface defines a recess (15) in the implant that serves as a depot for osteogenic material. Specific instruments for inserting the implants prepared according to this invention and for preparing the intervertebral space to receive the implants are also provided.

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