Methods for adjustable bone fusion implants
US6863673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for fusing two adjacent bones or pieces of bone includes positioning an adjustable fusion implant between two adjacent bones or pieces of bone, the fusion implant having a first plate and an opposing second plate. A portion of a tool inserted between the first plate and the second plate of the fusion implant is expanded so as to expand the fusion implant between the bones or pieces of bone. The tool is then removed from the expanded fusion implant.
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