Unitarily formed expandable spinal implant and method of manufacturing and implanting same

作者: Gregory C. Marik , Steven DeRidder , Stephen L. Ritland

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摘要: A unitarily formed expandable spinal implant for insertion in a disc space between two adjacent vertebrae. The is moveable from an unexpanded configuration to expanded configuration, and can be manufactured by 3-dimensional printer. includes upper portion, lower proximal wall, first distal wall second separator connected at least one point of attachment the implant. separation tool breaks free attachment, moves within force expansion thereof configuration.