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Expandable vertebral implant and methods of use

  • US 20080058931A1
  • Filed: 07/21/2006
  • Published: 03/06/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/21/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implant for insertion between vertebral body endplates in a patient, the implant comprising:

  • a first end member including a first endplate contact surface and a first extension portion;

    a second end member including a second endplate contact surface and a second extension portion, the second extension portion slidingly engaged to the first extension portion;

    an intermediate section contained between the first and second end members; and

    a port operatively connected to the intermediate section;

    the intermediate section being axially expandable upon the introduction of a substance into the port, the intermediate section being expandable between a first size to space the first and second end members a first distance apart and a second enlarged size to space the first and second end members a second greater distance apart.

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