11 Lateral Interbody Cages
11.1 Introduction
Perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of lateral interbody cages is the larger footprints they afford, in addition to accommodating multiple methods of supplemental fixation.1,2 The rate of subsidence appears to be lower when wider cages are used,1,2 as evidenced by lateral interbody cages demonstrating lower rates of subsidence than comparable posterior interbody cages.1
11.2 Static PEEK Lateral Interbody Cages
Table 11.4 RTI Surgical Cross-Fuse® II PEEK VBR/IBF System
Design | ||
Cage type Static | Composition PEEK-OPTIMA® from Invibio® Biomaterial Solutions | Design feature Graft window internal ridges enhance surface area for graft containment and features anatomy matching tooth geometry to minimize device movement |
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Modular aspects and variations | ||
Widths 14, 18, 22, 26 mm | Lordotic angles 6° and 12° | |
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Procedures | ||
MIS LLIF | ||
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Supplemental fixation systems | ||
RTI Surgical’s Streamline® TL or Streamline® MIS Spinal Fixation Systems | ||
