Expandable interbody fusion device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9913731
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15598725

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An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.

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SPINE WAVE INCSHELTON CT

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Johnson, Wes Eden Prairie, US 24 2681
Kieval, Robert Minneapolis, US 24 3674
Lipschultz, Tyler San Diego, US 29 5070
Wales, Larry Maplewood, US 30 4828

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