Patent attributes
A spinal implant includes a first member extending along a first axis between opposite first and second ends. The first end includes a first part. A rack is coupled to the first member. A second member extends along a second axis between opposite first and second ends. A gear is coupled to the second member such that the gear engages the rack. An actuator includes a second part that engages the first part such that rotation of the actuator relative to the members translates the rack relative to the first member along the first axis to move the implant between a first orientation in which the second longitudinal axis extends parallel to the first longitudinal axis and a second orientation in which the second longitudinal axis extends at an acute angle relative to the first longitudinal axis. Systems and methods are disclosed.
