Intervertebral implant for the fusion between two vertebral bodies of a vertebral column and corresponding positioning instrument

摘要

An intervertebral implant for the fusion between two vertebral bodies of a vertebral column may include a body having two opposite surfaces and holes or cavities for filling purposes during bone growth, and an engagement portion for receiving a gripping end of a positioning instrument. The engagement portion may be shaped as a splined shaft accessible through an opening of the body.