EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF

摘要

An expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.

主权项

1. A surgical system comprising:
an expandable device, wherein the expandable device comprises:
a first endplate;a second endplate;a translation member positioned in between the first endplate and second endplate, wherein the translation member includes a first ramp and a second ramp, wherein each of the first ramp and the second ramp contact the first endplate, wherein movement of the translation member causes the first endplate and the second endplate to extend distally away from the translation member;an actuator in direct contact with the translation member; anda first stabilization member in direct contact with the translation member, wherein the actuator and the first stabilization member are positioned on opposing ends of the translation member; and a trial member.