Adjustable bone fusion implant and method

Details Adjustable bone fusion implant and method Adjustable bone fusion implant and method

2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3732)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

06852129

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a pair of spaced apart expandable sidewalls extending therebetween. The top surface, bottom surface, and pair of expandable sidewalls at least partially bound a compartment therebetween. A discrete reinforcing member has a predetermined shape. The reinforcing member is selectively positioned within or outside of the compartment such that a compressive force applied on the top surface and bottom surface of the housing is transferred through the reinforcing member.

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