Disk prosthesis for cervical vertebrae

Details Disk prosthesis for cervical vertebrae Disk prosthesis for cervical vertebrae

2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Stewart, Alvin J. (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reissue Patent

active

RE040260

ABSTRACT:
A disk prosthesis for cervical vertebrae. The prosthesis includes a spherical cap formed on a first insert, while a spherical cup is formed on a second inset, two inserts made of ceramic material, one of the inserts being mounted on a first plate while the other insert is mounted on a second plate in such a manner that the center of rotation of the joint is substantially centered relative to the edges of the plates, a spherical cup possessing a contact surface area that is not less than that of the spherical cap and being connected via an annular molding to the base of the insert, and a plate provided with the insert having the spherical cap includes an annular setback to leave clearance for the annular molding.

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