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Paragraph Number

104

In certain embodiments, the expandable intervertebral implant 300 includes an inserter attachment feature 550. The inserter attachment feature 550 serves to connect the expandable intervertebral implant 300 to an insertion tool (not shown) during an operation. For example, the inserter attachment feature 550 may be configured to removably attach the expandable intervertebral implant 300 to part of an insertion tool. Figures 5C and 5D illustrate that the inserter attachment feature 550 may have a dove-tail shape (Figure 5D) that enables a clamp, jaws, fork, or similar part of an insertion tool to removably engage with the expandable intervertebral implant 300 when the expandable intervertebral implant 300 is being positioned during an operation. Those of skill in the art will appreciate the different insertion tools that can removably engage the plurality of teeth 330 and provide a counter-torque when an expansion mechanism 160 is activated (such as rotation of a screw member 400).

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