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Composite telescoping anterior interbody spinal implant

  • US 20100076559A1
  • Filed: 05/05/2008
  • Published: 03/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/04/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A composite telescoping interbody spinal implant comprising:

  • a cage formed of metal, a metal alloy, or both, able to change size following manufacture, and having a top plate with a plurality of posts and a bottom plate with a corresponding plurality of columns, the posts telescopically engaging the columns upon assembly of the top plate with the bottom plate, wherein the posts extend partially outside the columns when the top plate is in a raised first position with respect to the bottom plate and the posts and columns are fully engaged when the top plate is in a second position closest to the bottom plate; and

    a non-metallic body inserted between the top plate and the bottom plate and defining the adjustable height of the implant.

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