The spinal cage comprises a structural component having sufficient
strength to withstand the compressive loading between vertebral bodies.
The structural component is integrated with an osteoconductive component
to facilitate bone growth between the vertebral bodies. The structural
component may comprise any of PEEK, PEKK, or other structural material.
The osteoconductive component may comprise any of allograft, natural
bone, tricalcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite or a blend of calcium
carbonate, calcium lactate and other calcium salts. A method for making
the spinal cage involves molding polymers around an osteoconductive
component, heat staking, and may further include ultrasonically welding,
snap fit or mechanically assembling and/or adhesively bonding components.