Self-contained expandable implant and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8231681
APP PUB NO 20110257751A1
SERIAL NO

13153136

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Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods having internally contained expansion mechanisms. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine.

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WARSAW ORTHOPEDICWARSAW IN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Castleman, David W Germantown, US 11 549
Heinz, Eric S Memphis, US 27 1982

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