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For example, the implant assembly may have a thin profile for minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery techniques which can reduce the size of the incisions, soft tissue damage, blood loss, less intrusive implants, post-operative pain, recovery time, risk of surgical complications, and the like. Furthermore, the shape, or profile, of an implant assembly can facilitate insertion of the implant during the surgery. A reliable locking mechanism can provide more stable and secure engagement between the implant and bones or vertebral bodies on either side of a space where the implant is positioned.

Added by DJM 5 2021