Abstract: 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 28, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 22, 2022
Assignee:
MUSC FOUNDATON FOR
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
Inventors:
Mark Evald Semler, Bruce Frankel, Joseph Ruscito, Christopher Hapstack