Expandable spinal implant system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9655738
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14816757

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A spinal implant comprises a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a wall that defines an axial cavity and at least one lateral opening configured for disposal of an instrument. A second member is configured for disposal with the axial cavity and includes a wall having an axial surface disposed along a thickness thereof. The axial surface defines at least a portion of an axial opening and includes a plurality of gear teeth disposed therealong. The instrument is engageable with the teeth to axially translate the second member relative to the first member. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.

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  • WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Prevost, Julien J Memphis, US 61 763
Stinchfield, Thomas Memphis, US 2 28

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