Adjustable bone fusion implant and method
US6852129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a pair of spaced apart expandable sidewalls extending therebetween. The top surface, bottom surface, and pair of expandable sidewalls at least partially bound a compartment therebetween. A discrete reinforcing member has a predetermined shape. The reinforcing member is selectively positioned within or outside of the compartment such that a compressive force applied on the top surface and bottom surface of the housing is transferred through the reinforcing member.
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