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In an embodiment, where the first lattice 130 and second lattice 140 both have the same pattern or a common pattern, activation of the expansion mechanism 160 can cause both the first lattice 130 and the second lattice 140 to expand in an even, uniform, and predictable manner. Consequently, the upper plate 110 and lower plate 120 can maintain a parallel relationship to each other when the expansion mechanism 160 changes the expandable intervertebral implant 100 from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration.

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