Expandable intervertebral spacers and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8579979
APP PUB NO 20120296430A1
SERIAL NO

13562550

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An intervertebral spacer is inserted between vertebral members in a compact configuration and expanded post-insertion to contact the adjacent vertebral members. The intervertebral spacer comprises a first member and a second member movable with respect to the first member between retracted and extended positions.

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WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INCWARSAW IN

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Cooper, Lloyd Guyton Bowers Birmingham, US 16 1532
Dawson, John Caleb Chicago, US 10 1196
Edie, Jason A Memphis, US 23 3148
Walker,, II Don Byron Muscle Shoals, US 12 1012
Windham, Jerrod Bradley Auburn, US 6 1121

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