Inflatable intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis

Details Inflatable intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis Inflatable intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3732)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

06969405

ABSTRACT:
An intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis which can be implanted in a collapsed state, then expanded within the disc space such that minimally invasive surgical techniques may be employed for its insertion, and, by virtue of its expandable nature, ligaments can be restored to proper tension, facet joints can be unloaded posteriorly to inhibit degenerative changes, and functional mobility of the intervertebral segment can be restored.

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