US Patent 10952870 Spinal fixation and guidance system and method

A spinal fixation and guidance system comprising: a spinal cage configured to be received between adjacent first and second vertebrae; and an alignment assembly comprising: a guidance element for guiding one or more fasteners for fastening said spinal cage relative to said adjacent vertebrae; or fastening said spinal plate to adjacent vertebrae and a mating element comprising engagement portions for mating with said guidance elements relative to the spinal cage.