A flanged interbody spinal fusion implant for insertion at least in part
between adjacent vertebral bodies has opposed upper and lower surfaces
adapted to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies from within the
disc space, a leading end for insertion between the adjacent vertebral
bodies, and a trailing end opposite the leading end. The trailing end has
a height greater than the maximum height of the disc space forming a
flanged portion adapted to overlie a part of the anterior aspects of the
vertebral bodies adjacent and proximate the disc space to be fused. The
flanged portion has at least two bone screw receiving holes, at least one
each adapted to overlie each of the adjacent vertebral bodies at least in
part. The implant has at least one locking element to lock one or more of
the bone screws inserted in the bone screw receiving holes.
Instrumentation for inserting the implant, forming screw holes in the
vertebral body, and for locking the locking elements are disclosed.