Methods of 3D printing universally expanding cages
US10500059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/448
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of additive manufacturing expandable medical implants is provided along with methods of patient imaging for 3D printing expandable spine cages and topographically matching patient specific implants. Methods for stabilizing and correcting the alignment of the spine are also provided. Spine pathologies such as lordosis, kyphosis and scoliosis can be corrected with properly expanding spine cages such as those described. Independent control and adjustment of the proximal and distal ends of spine cages allows for treating multiple horizontally affected intervertebral spaces.
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