Expandable intervertebral fusion implants having hinged sidewalls
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1. An expandable intervertebral fusion implant comprising a pair of rectangular or semi cylindrical shells joined by at least two articulated side walls, each comprising at least two leaves which can hinge with respect to one another to allow the implant to be collapsed prior to implantation and then expanded once implanted.
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Abstract
An expandable intervertebral implant includes two shell components connected by articulated side walls which allow for expansion of the components between intervertebral bodies. The implant is maintained at a desired height by placing an insert of a selected size between the articulated walls, to prevent the implant from collapsing.
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- 1. An expandable intervertebral fusion implant comprising a pair of rectangular or semi cylindrical shells joined by at least two articulated side walls, each comprising at least two leaves which can hinge with respect to one another to allow the implant to be collapsed prior to implantation and then expanded once implanted.
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5. An expandable intervertebral fusion implant kit comprising
a implant having a pair of shells joined by at least two articulated side walls, each side wall comprising at least two leaves which can hinge with respect to one another to allow the implant to be collapsed prior to implantation and then expanded once implanted, and an assortment of inserts of different sizes, any of which can be placed within the implant, between the side walls, to maintain the implant at a desired height.
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