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The intervertebral fusion cage is a large, hollow cylinder made of high-grade metal, typically titanium. Designed as a "cage," it allows bone graft placement inside the hollow cylinder to facilitate spinal fusion between two vertebrae. The strategically placed holes throughout the cage enable bone formation around and through the structure, creating a solid connection.
Modern intervertebral fusion cages support both traditional open incision surgery and laparoscopic procedures. The laparoscopic approach utilizes smaller incisions and a specialized camera, potentially reducing tissue damage and accelerating recovery times.
The cage serves multiple critical functions: it spreads the vertebrae apart to increase space for nerve roots, decreasing irritation. It also tightens surrounding ligaments to reduce segmental instability and mechanical pain, holding the vertebrae in the correct position until fusion is complete.
This system addresses various spinal conditions causing instability:
