Disc replacement method and apparatus

Details Disc replacement method and apparatus Disc replacement method and apparatus

1995-12-29

1997-07-08

Brittingham, Debra S.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

606 61, 128898, A61F 244

Patent

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056455976

ABSTRACT:
A method for replacing a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc. The method is achieved by removing the nucleus pulposus from the intervertebral disc to create a space defined by an inner wall of a annulus fibrosis. A flexible prosthetic disc is then inserted within the space formerly occupied by the nucleus pulposus and the prosthetic disc is subsequently filled with a gel.

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