Method for inserting and deploying an expandable interbody spinal fusion implant
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Feb 2, 2010
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May 13, 2004
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Nov 6, 2003
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Feb 4, 2001
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Methods for inserting and expanding fusion implants having an expandable height are disclosed. An implant holder having a passage therethrough that is adapted to receive an expander driver is provided. The implant holder is attached to the implant, and the expander driver is inserted through the passage to engage an expander of the implant. Using the expander driver, the expander is rotated from a first position to a second position to expand the expandable implant from a first collapsed height to a second expanded height.
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