Expandable vertebral body replacement device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9889018
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15486739

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Expandable vertebral body implants, systems, instruments, and methods of assembly and using the implants, systems, and instruments are disclosed. The vertebral body implant includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, wherein an end includes a plurality of first notches inset into the first rotating member, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, wherein an end includes a plurality of second notches inset into the second rotating member, 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 implant and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body implants and instruments are also disclosed.

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MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT19 HAGOOD AVENUE SUITE 909 CHARLESTON SC 29425

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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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