What is the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing? There are two thermal printing methods: direct thermal and thermal transfer. Each method uses a thermal printhead that applies heat to the surface being marked. Thermal transfer printing uses a heated ribbon to produce durable, long-lasting images on a wide variety of materials.
(July 2013). An interbody fusion cage (colloquially known as a  spine cage ) is a prosthesis used in spinal fusion procedures to maintain foraminal height and decompression.n interbody fusion cage (colloquially known as a  spine cage ) is a prosthesis used in spinal fusion procedures to maintain foraminal height and decompression.
Turkish Neurosurgery 2006, Vol: 16, No: 3, 120-123 Kahraman: Polyetheretherketone (Peek) Cages For Cervical Interbody Replacement cage are 5-6-7 mm and the widths are 12-14 mm. Additional plating was not used in any case.