Expandable fusion devices and methods of installation thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9901459
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14571773

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Exemplary embodiments of apparatuses and methods of an expandable fusion device are provided. In one embodiment, an intervertebral implant can be provided, having a first endplate having an upper surface and a lower surface, a second endplate having an upper surface and a lower surface. A first side wall extends from the first endplate and a second side wall extends from the second endplate and are configured to engage one another to provide a selective variable height between the first endplate and the second endplate. The first side wall and the second side wall form a substantially hollow portion substantially enclosed by the first endplate, second endplate and the side walls. The substantially hollow portion is configured to receive bone growth inducing material.

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GLOBUS MEDICAL INC2560 GENERAL ARMISTEAD AVENUE AUDUBON PA 19403

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Faulhaber, Kurt Plymouth Meeting, US 100 972

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