Method of interbody fusion with stacked elements

Details Method of interbody fusion with stacked elements Method of interbody fusion with stacked elements

2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S099000, C623S017160

Reexamination Certificate

active

10623957

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.

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