Expandable spinal fusion cage
US7771473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An expandable spinal fusion device is provided. The expandable device comprises a first part slidingly coupled to a second part. An removable expandable member extends between the first part and the second part and is coupled to a rotating operator such that rotating the operator causes the first part and the second part to move away from each other and distract vertebral bodies. A spacer or clip is used to lock the first part in relation to the second part to allow bone growth the fuse the vertebral bodies.
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