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Expandable implant device with interchangeable spacer

  • US 20070050030A1
  • Filed: 08/22/2006
  • Published: 03/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of inserting an implantable device having two end pieces and a spacer configured to be positioned between the two end pieces, the method comprising:

  • simultaneously inserting the two end pieces into a surgical site of a patient;

    applying a force to separate the end pieces away from each other in vivo;

    inserting the spacer between the two end pieces while maintaining the separation force between the two end pieces; and

    releasing the separation force, wherein the spacer maintains a desired separation distance between the two end pieces.

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