Expandable vertebral implant

摘要

An expandable implant for engagement between vertebrae includes an inner member, an outer member, and a gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The inner member includes a longitudinal groove configured to engage a pin extending through the outer member such that the pin prevents the inner member from translating completely through the outer member and aids in alignment and limits rotation of the second endplate. Portions of the implant may be provided with a series of markings such that when the markings are aligned, the implant is aligned in a specific configuration and for a specific implantation approach.

主权项

1. An expandable prosthetic implant for engagement between vertebrae, comprising:
an inner member having a hollow interior portion and an external portion, the inner member comprising a longitudinal groove extending along a length of the inner member; a first endplate configured to engage a first vertebral body connected to the inner member; an outer member having a hollow interior portion configured to coaxially receive the inner member therein, wherein the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis from a first position to a second position; a pin having a first end and a second end, the pin extending through the outer member, and the second end configured to engage the groove in the inner member when the inner and outer members are in the first position and the second end does not engage the groove in the inner member when the inner and outer members are in the second position; a gear member positioned coaxial to the inner member and outer member and axially fixed to the outer member; and a second endplate configured to engage a second vertebral body connected to the outer member.