method for fabricating a living hinged expandable intervertebral cage, method for manufacturing and using a patient hinged expandable intervertebral cage and system for deploying a living hinged expandable intervertebral cage

摘要

an expandable intervertebral cage with manufactured hinges that utilizes 3D printing. The intervertebral cage is configured to expand from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration. The intervertebral cage may include an implantation system, such as a variable volume pouch or implantation cord, to apply force to the intervertebral cage to implant the intervertebral cage.