Expandable intervertebral fusion cage
AssigneeNational Formosa University
InventorsShou-I Chen, Hsin-Yi Lin, Yi-Kai Chen, Yu-Hsu Chen, Mu-Kuang He, Chuan-Ching Huang, Jui-Yo Hsu
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AssigneeNational Formosa University
InventorsShou-I Chen, Hsin-Yi Lin, Yi-Kai Chen, Yu-Hsu Chen, Mu-Kuang He, Chuan-Ching Huang, Jui-Yo Hsu
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An expandable intervertebral fusion cage, wherein each first block and second block of the fusion assembly is provided with a receiving groove, and the bottom of the groove includes an inclined surface. An intermediate block is installed within the receiving groove. The control assembly includes a fixing member, a pressing member, a horizontal adjustment rod, and a vertical adjustment rod. The fixing member is disposed at the front end of the fusion assembly and positioned between the first block and the second block, while the pressing member is disposed at the rear end and positioned against the intermediate block. The horizontal adjustment rod extends through the fixing member and is pivotally connected to a pushing member, enabling control of the horizontal outward movement of the fusion assembly. One end of the vertical adjustment rod passes through the horizontal adjustment rod and is threadably engaged with the pressing member, while the other end extends beyond the horizontal adjustment rod. Rotation of the vertical adjustment rod drives the pressing member, which actuates the intermediate block to expand the first block and the second block, resulting in relative vertical outward displacement. Accordingly, the width and height of the fusion cage can be independently adjusted as needed, thereby enhancing its applicability.
An expandable intervertebral fusion cage, comprising:
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