Expandable vertebral body replacement device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9775719
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14665833

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An expandable vertebral body device, system, instrument, and methods of assembly and using the device, system, and instrument are disclosed. The vertebral body device includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body device and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body device and instrument are also disclosed.

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  • MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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Frankel, Bruce Mount Pleasant, US 24 488
Ruscito, Joseph Southport, US 10 31
Semler, Mark Evald Mount Pleasant, US 18 729

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