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Paragraph Number59
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| Application | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | FLO-2 | Reference Case 1 | FLO-2 |
| Created | 2/18/21, 12:00 AM | Modified | 2/18/21, 12:00 AM |
In certain embodiments, the opening 150 is configured and/or sized to receive an expansion mechanism 160 and/or a component of an expansion mechanism 160 (See Fig. 5A). As will be appreciated by those of skill in the art, in this disclosure, the opening 150 can receive a variety of different types of expansion mechanisms 160. In the illustrated embodiment, the opening 150 includes internal threads 154 about the longitudinal axis 152. The internal threads 154 can be configured and arranged to engage with threads of an expansion mechanism 160. One exemplary expansion mechanism 160 is described in more detail in relation to subsequent Figures. Other suitable examples of an expansion mechanism 160 include, but are not limited to a peg, a wedge, a pin, or the like. Those of skill in the art may recognize other suitable expansion mechanisms 160 that can be used in connection with the opening 150.
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