Inventors:
Andrew M. Dickson - Memphis TN, US
James S. Harrop - Philadelphia PA, US
Dean G. Karahalios - Lake Forest IL, US
Eric A. Potts - Indianapolis IN, US
Christopher I. Shaffrey - Charlottesville VA, US
Jeffrey C. Wang - Sherman Oaks CA, US
Assignee:
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN
SDGI Holdings, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine.