Spinal implant having a compressible insert
US11883302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal implant for insertion into and positioning in an intervertebral space is provided. The insert comprises a compressible support configured to change the height of the insert, wherein the insert comprises a first portion having a first surface and a compressible support adjacent to the first surface; and a second portion having a second surface and a second compressible support adjacent to the second surface. A method for fusing two adjacent vertebrae utilizing the spinal implant including the bone insert is also provided.
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