Patent ID: 8828085
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An inter-vertebral spinal insert cage device comprising: an upper arm, said upper arm having a substantially planar upper surface; a lower arm, said lower arm having a substantially planar lower surface; a base section coupled to and extending between said upper arm and said lower arm wherein said upper arm, said lower arm and said base section define a frame, each of said upper arm and said lower arm extending outwardly from said base section; a hinge coupling said upper arm to said base section wherein said upper arm is pivotable relative to said base section such that said planar upper surface is pivoted relative to said planar lower surface; an adjustment member positioned between said upper arm and said lower arm, said adjustment member having an outer perimeter, said adjustment member having a plurality of distinct lengths measured straight through a center of said adjustment member, said adjustment member being rotatable wherein an angle between said upper arm and said lower arm is selectively adjustable by rotation of said adjustment member; and a plurality of serrations being positioned on and coextensive with said upper surface of said upper arm and said lower surface of said lower arm.