Radially expanding interbody spinal fusion implants,...

Details Radially expanding interbody spinal fusion implants,... Radially expanding interbody spinal fusion implants,...

2006-10-31

2006-10-31

Lewis, Ralph A. (Department: 3732)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S017160, C606S064000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07128760

ABSTRACT:
Interbody spinal fusion implants being at least in part radially expandable at one of the leading or trailing ends to expand both the height and at least a portion of the width of the implant, and instruments and methods for inserting the implants into an implantation space in the spine are disclosed.

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