Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1996-03-15
1997-12-02
Willse, David H.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
A61F 244
Patent
active
056931000
ABSTRACT:
Artificial disk implant and methods for implanting same, the implant, in one embodiment, having a member for adapting in size and shape to the anatomical space between vertebrae, and apparatus for expanding the member to conform to the space. In one preferred embodiment, there is provided an artificial intervertebral disk implant having a cylindrical body comprised of cylindrical subunits capable of expansion. In another preferred embodiment, rectangular subunits capable of expansion are provided. The implant can be used alone or in various combinations for the purpose of spinal fusion.
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Willse David H.
Wisner Mark R.
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