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  Vertebral body and disc space replacement devicesUSPTO Application #: 20080103602Title: Vertebral body and disc space replacement devices Abstract: A vertebral replacement body device for supporting adjacent vertebrae includes a connecting member having an upper member and a lower member engaged thereto at opposite ends thereof. The members can be restrained relative to one another to resist axial, rotation and/or lateral displacement. The vertebral replacement body device can have a chamber extending therethrough for fusion of the supported vertebrae. (end of abstract) Agent: Krieg Devault LLP - Indianapolis, IN, US Inventors: Bret M. Berry, Eric C. Lange USPTO Applicaton #: 20080103602 - Class: 623017160 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, Or Aids And Accessories Therefor, Implantable Prosthesis, Bone, Spine Bone, Including Spinal Disc Spacer Between Adjacent Spine Bones The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080103602. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/400,837 filed on Mar. 27, 2003, and issuing as U.S. Pat. No. 7,309,358, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/103,237 filed on Mar. 21, 2002, and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,758,862, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND [0002] The present invention is directed to devices for replacement of one or more vertebral bodies and/or one or more disc spaces between vertebrae of a spinal column. [0003] The repair and reconstruction of bony structures is sometimes accomplished by directly fixing adjacent bony structures to each other, such as by a plate. In other instances, bone growth inducing material can be introduced between the adjacent bony structures, which over time results in a solid bony connection. In some instances, the adjacent bony structures are not sufficiently strong to maintain their patency as the bone heals or the bone grows between the adjacent structures through the bone growth inducing material. In these instances, mesh structures or cages have been provided to engage the adjacent bony structures to provide additional stability. The cages are generally hollow and can be configured to contact the harder cortical bone of the adjacent bony structures. The hollow portion of the cages can be filled with bone growth inducing material. [0004] There remains a need for improved devices for replacing one or more vertebral bodies and/or one or more disc spaces in a spinal column. The present invention is directed to satisfying these needs, among others. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES [0005] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vertebral replacement device according to one embodiment. [0006] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the vertebral replacement device of FIG. 1. [0007] FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the vertebral replacement device of FIG. 1 in partial section to illustrate the interconnection between adjacent members of the device. [0008] FIG. 4 is an elevational view of an engaging member comprising a portion of the vertebral body member of the device of FIG. 1. [0009] FIG. 5 is an end view of the vertebral replacement device of FIG. 1. [0010] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a member comprising a portion of the vertebral replacement device of FIG. 1. [0011] FIG. 7 is an elevation view of the member of FIG. 6. [0012] FIG. 8 is an elevational view of the vertebral replacement device of FIG. 1 positioned in the spinal column between two vertebrae. [0013] FIG. 9 is an elevational view of one of the members comprising a portion of the vertebral replacement device of FIG. 1 positioned in a spinal disc space between adjacent vertebrae. [0014] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment vertebral replacement device. [0015] FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment vertebral replacement device. [0016] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a vertebral replacement device according to another embodiment. [0017] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the vertebral replacement device of FIG. 12. [0018] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a vertebral replacement device according to another embodiment. [0019] FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the vertebral replacement device of FIG. 14. [0020] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a vertebral replacement device according to another embodiment. [0021] FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the vertebral replacement device of FIG. 16. Continue reading... Full patent description for Vertebral body and disc space replacement devices Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Vertebral body and disc space replacement devices patent application. 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