Expandable lordotic interbodies and related methods
US11690732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4627
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an expandable interbody that includes superior and inferior shells enclosing a control mechanism that includes interlocking proximal and distal cages as well as an adjustment screw that longitudinally translates the distal cage relative to the proximal cage and thereby expands interbody by pushing apart the distal ends of the superior and inferior shells.
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