IMPLANT USED IN PROCEDURES FOR STIFFENING THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN

摘要

The invention concerns an implant in the form of a compression-resistant hollow body (1), used in procedures for stiffening the vertebral column (2). The hollow body (1) consists of two open receptacles (3, 4) mutually oriente d which interlock and form the implant proper (cage). The two receptacles (3, 4) can be separated by compression through insertion of a filling material, thereby producing an expansion of the hollow body (1) after it has been implanted.