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View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 1D illustrates a second side of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 of FIG. 1A;	6	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 1C illustrates a first side of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 of FIG. 1A;	5	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 1B is a perspective top view of a distal end of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 of FIG. 1A;	4	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 1A is a perspective top view of a proximal end of an expandable intervertebral implant 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;	3	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	For example, using a smaller expandable intervertebral implant for minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery techniques can reduce the size of the incisions, soft tissue damage, blood loss, post-operative pain, recovery time, risk of surgical complications, and the like. Furthermore, the shape, or profile, of an expandable intervertebral implant can facilitate insertion of the implant during the surgery and provide more stable and secure engagement between the implant and vertebral bodies on either side of a space where the implant is positioned.	32	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	In the illustrated embodiment, the pair of fingers 134 extends from the first side 126 of the lower endplate 112 and the second side 128 lacks the pair of fingers 134. The pair of fingers 134 cooperate with the tab 124 to keep the upper endplate 110 aligned longitudinally with the lower endplate 112. The pair of fingers 134 may be configured to slidably engage with the tab 124 of the upper endplate 110.	40	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 1C illustrates a first side 126 of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1D illustrates a second side 128 of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 of FIG. 1A. Referring to FIG. 1C, the lower endplate 112 can include a proximal end 130, a distal end 132, and a pair of fingers 134. In general, the proximal end 130 of the lower endplate 112 may include substantially the same area as the proximal end 120 of the upper endplate 110 and the distal end 132 of the lower endplate 112 may include substantially the same area as the distal end 132 of the upper endplate 110.	39	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	In the illustrated embodiment, the tab 124 extends from a first side 126 of the upper endplate 110 and a second side 128 lacks a tab 124. The tab 124 serves to keep the upper endplate 110 aligned longitudinally with the lower endplate 112. The tab 124 may be configured to slidably engage with the lower endplate 112.	38	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 1A is a perspective top view of the proximal end 120 of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 and FIG. 1B is a perspective top view of the distal end 122 of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 of FIG. 1A. The distal end 122 of the upper endplate 110 is an end of the upper endplate 110 that first enters the space between two vertebral bodies as a surgeon installs the expandable intervertebral implant 100. In certain embodiments, the distal end 122 of the upper endplate 110 is near an end of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 that includes the distal wedge 116.	37	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	The upper endplate 110 may include a proximal end 120, a distal end 122, and a tab 124. The proximal end 120 of the upper endplate 110 is an end of the upper endplate 110 closest to a surgeon installing the expandable intervertebral implant 100 between two vertebral bodies. The proximal end 120 of the upper endplate 110 is near an end of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 that removably connects to an insertion tool used to install the expandable intervertebral implant 100. The proximal end 120 of the upper endplate 110 is near an end of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 that includes the proximal wedge 114.	36	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 1A is a perspective view depicting one exemplary embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant 100. The expandable intervertebral implant 100 may generally include an upper endplate 110 configured to engage a superior vertebral body (not shown), a lower endplate 112 configured to engage an inferior vertebral body (not shown), a proximal wedge 114, a distal wedge 116, and a screw member 118.	35	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	Similarly, a narrower expandable intervertebral implant can enable MIS surgery techniques that use a narrower incision and/or narrower cannulas to perform the procedure. A narrower expandable intervertebral implant can facilitate positioning and placement of the implant. In certain circumstances two or more expandable intervertebral implants may be used to provide desired support for vertebral bodies.	34	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	For example, in one embodiment, the expandable intervertebral implant may have a wedge shaped profile with a narrower part of the wedge on a proximal end of the expandable intervertebral implant and a wider part of the wedge on a distal end of the expandable intervertebral implant. An expandable intervertebral implant with such a wedge-shaped profile can facilitate insertion of the expandable intervertebral implant during a MIS surgical procedure. In addition to the wedge-shaped profile, certain embodiments of the expandable intervertebral implant may include a camber on a top surface and bottom surface of the expandable intervertebral implant to further facilitate placement and positioning of the expandable intervertebral implant between vertebral bodies during the MIS procedure. Of course, one skilled in the art may recognize other situations and advantages of a wedge-shaped profile for an expandable intervertebral implant; this disclosure contemplates all such situations and advantages.	33	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	Spinal fixation procedures utilizing expandable intervertebral implants can be used to correct spinal conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal deformities, or other spinal conditions through minimally invasive or invasive spinal surgery. For example, intervertebral discs can degenerate or otherwise become damaged over time. In some instances, an expandable intervertebral implant can be positioned within a space previously occupied by a disc between adjacent vertebral bodies. Such expandable intervertebral implants can help maintain a desired spacing between adjacent vertebrae and/or promote fusion between adjacent vertebrae. The use of bone graft and/or other materials within an area that includes an expandable intervertebral implant can also facilitate the fusion of adjacent vertebral bodies. Accordingly, a need exists for improved expandable intervertebral implants and related surgical instrumentation, tools, systems, and methods.	2	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	The present disclosure discloses an expandable intervertebral implant, expandable intervertebral implant system, tools, and methods of use. Medical procedures for using expandable intervertebral implants favor an expandable intervertebral implant that is small and compact. For example, minimally invasive or invasive surgery on the spine, such as spinal fusion, may be use a variety of approaches to access the spine, examples include Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF), or Lateral Interbody Fusion (LIF). For each of these spinal procedures, a smaller implant that can be expanded, as needed, to a desired height, is preferred because the smaller expandable intervertebral implants can cause less disruption of soft tissue and smaller access openings can be used for the procedures.	31	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 5 is an exploded view of an inserter fork and a driver of the inserter of FIG.s 4A and 4B.	26	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 4B illustrates an inserter without an expandable intervertebral implant attached; and	25	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 4A illustrates an inserter with an expandable intervertebral implant attached;	24	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 3B is a top view of components of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 of FIG. 1A showing the proximal wedge, distal wedge, and screw member in an expanded configuration;	23	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM
View Edit Delete	FLO-5PROV	FIG. 3A is a top view of components of the expandable intervertebral implant 100 of FIG. 1A showing the proximal wedge, distal wedge, and screw member in a collapsed configuration;	22	Added by DJM 2 2021	2/18/21, 12:00 AM

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