Patent ID: 6080193
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A61B,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A spinal implant for facilitating a fusion between neighboring vertebrae of a human spine, comprising:a first side opposite a second side;a pair of engaging plates adapted to fit between and engage the vertebrae to maintain a disk space between the vertebrae during use;a plurality of slots in each engaging plate, wherein each slot has at least one slanted section;a first pin and a second pin, wherein a portion of the first pin and a portion of the second pin are adapted to be positioned between the engaging plates on the slanted sections of the plurality of slot, the pins being substantially elongated and positioned to extend in a direction from the first side to the second side during use; anda connector for engaging the pins, wherein rotation of the connector causes movement of the first pin and the second pin along slanted sections of the slots to alter a separation distance between the engaging plates during use.