Artificial intervertebral disc having a universal joint

Details Artificial intervertebral disc having a universal joint Artificial intervertebral disc having a universal joint

2005-02-18

2008-12-23

Isabella, David (Department: 3774)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S016110, C623S017140

Reexamination Certificate

active

07468076

ABSTRACT:
An artificial intervertebral implant including a first baseplate having a top surface, a bottom surface, an aperture extending therethrough and a strap attached to the bottom surface of the first baseplate and underlying the aperture. The implant further includes a second baseplate juxtaposed with the first baseplate. The second baseplate includes a top surface with a cavity exposed therein. An articulating element is attached to a pair of opposing sidewalls of the cavity for retaining the strap within the cavity.

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