Intervertebral spacer and plate
Embodiments herein are generally directed to spinal implants, systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal fusion and/or stabilization procedures, as well as methods of installation. The spinal implants may include an intervertebral spacer and a plate member.
1. A surgical system comprising:
an implant comprising:
a first endplate;
a second endplate;
a first ramped body extending between the first endplate and the second endplate, wherein the first ramped body comprises at least one upwardly facing ramp engaging the first endplate and at least one downwardly facing ramp engaging the second endplate; and
an actuator in engagement with the first ramped body, wherein rotation of the actuator causes translation of the first ramped body, thereby causing expansion of the implant; and
an inserter configured to engage the implant at an angle,
wherein the inserter comprises a distal engagement portion having a first projection.
2. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the first projection is in engagement with a drive shaft.
3. The surgical system of claim 2 , wherein the drive shaft is capable of rotation via a rotatable actuator.
4. The surgical system of claim 3 , wherein the rotatable actuator comprises a thumb wheel.
5. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein a second projection extends from the distal engagement portion.
6. The surgical system of claim 5 , wherein the second projection further comprises a spherical guide.
7. The surgical system of claim 5 , wherein the second projection further comprises a spring positioned between the spherical guide and a trilobular tip.
8. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the projection is actuated by a drive shaft that is integrated into a body of the inserter.
9. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein rotation of the second projection causes expansion of the implant.
10. A surgical system comprising:
an implant comprising:
a first endplate;
a second endplate;
a first ramped body extending between the first endplate and the second endplate; and
an actuator in engagement with the first ramped body, wherein rotation of the actuator causes translation of the first ramped body, thereby causing expansion of the implant; and
an inserter configured to engage the implant, wherein the inserter comprises an outer shaft and a distal engagement portion, wherein the distal engagement portion comprises a first projection and a second projection,
wherein the first projection is receivable in an opening in the implant.
11. The surgical system of claim 10 , wherein the inserter further comprises a first lumen in fluid communication with the first projection and a second lumen in fluid communication with a second projection.
12. The surgical system of claim 10 , wherein the inserter further comprises a drive shaft for engaging the first projection.
13. The surgical system of claim 12 , wherein the drive shaft comprises a distal portion having one or more beveled ends.
14. The surgical system of claim 13 , wherein the first projection comprises a proximal portion having one or more beveled ends, wherein the engagement between the drive shaft and the first projection comprises one or more gears.
15. The surgical system of claim 10 , wherein the implant further comprises a second ramped body.