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Expandable intervertebral implant and methods of use thereof

  • US 10,322,010 B2
  • Filed: 10/24/2017
  • Issued: 06/18/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An expandable intervertebral implant comprising:

  • a telescoping first sidewall having a first leading end and a first trailing end and comprising a male portion received in a female portion, the first sidewall further comprising a first sidewall groove extending for most of an overall length of the first sidewall;

    a second sidewall having a second leading end and a second trailing end, the second leading end coupled to the first leading end of the first sidewall by a first hinge, the second trailing end coupled to the first trailing end of the first sidewall by a second hinge, the second sidewall including a plurality of links situated between the first hinge and the second hinge, the second sidewall further comprising a second sidewall groove extending for most of an overall length of the second sidewall, wherein in a delivery configuration the first sidewall groove and second sidewall groove face each other to form a channel extending most of an overall length of the implant, wherein the channel is configured to receive a distal portion of a delivery tool therein, wherein the plurality of links includes a first link, a second link, and a third link; and

    a locking element including a mating feature on the male portion of the first sidewall dimensioned to engage a mating feature on the female portion of the first sidewall.

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