Axially-fixed vertebral body prosthesis and method of fixation

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1990-01-16

1991-11-05

Isabella, David J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

606 61, A61F 244

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050628500

ABSTRACT:
A vertebral body prosthetic device for replacing a surgically removed natural vertebral body and a method for its fixation to thereby reconstruct a patient's spinal column. The inventive device generally comprises upper and lower endplates separated by a plurality of support columns or posts. The device is dimensioned to fit completely within the patient's vertebral column and is fixed using axially-oriented screws.

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