Expandable orthopedic devices

摘要

An expandable bone device (10) that includes a plurality of linking elements (12) pivotally connected to one another about a hinge (18), wherein each of the linking elements (12) has upper and lower support plates (14A,14B). An expansion mechanism is operatively connected to the linking elements (12) and can move the upper support plate (14A) closer or further with respect to the lower support plate (14B).