EXPANDABLE SUPPORT DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. A slidable expansion device is disclosed. The expansion device can have an expansion component, a deployment extension, and a handle. The expansion component can have multiple elements. When at least two elements slide with respect to each other, the expansion device can expand. Methods of using the device are also disclosed.