Instrumentation for inserting and deploying an expandable interbody spinal fusion implant
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Apr 12, 2011
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Jan 13, 2005
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Aug 4, 2004
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Feb 4, 2001
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Instruments for inserting and expanding interbody spinal implants having an expandable height are disclosed. The Instruments are provided for engaging expanders of the implants to increase the heights thereof. The instruments include an implant holder and an expander driver. The implant holder has a longitudinal axis, a passage along the longitudinal axis, and a distal end with an implant engagement area adapted to cooperatively engage the implant. The expander driver has a shaft adapted to pass through the passage of the implant holder, and a distal end adapted to engage the expander of the expandable implant.
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