Implants for stable surgery in the chest and lumbar spine

摘要

An implant used in stabilising operations on the thoracic and lumbar vertebral column for restoring the load-bearing capacity of the vertebral column is provided. An insertion region of the implant (I) comprises a wedge-shaped distraction part (C), which permits the vertebral bodies to be pushed apart in order to increase the intervertebral distance. In addition, guide elements in the form of grooves ( 7 ) and/or strips are provided on said wedge-shaped distraction part (C) and/or in the implant part (D).