Spinal implant

Details Spinal implant Spinal implant

1987-02-26

1987-12-22

Frinks, Ronald L.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

128 92YM, 128 92VY, 128 92VD, 128 92VL, 128303R, A61F 244, A61F 504, A61B 1700

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047144696

ABSTRACT:
A spinal implant adapted to replace a disc between adjacent vertebrae having a predetermined thickness and profile chosen to match the space between said vertebrae and characterized by elongated protuberances adapted to be located in grooves drilled in said vertebrae and a porous coating on at least a portion of its surface. A method and apparatus for placement of said spinal implant are also disclosed.

REFERENCES:
patent: D245259 (1977-08-01), Shen
patent: 3867728 (1975-02-01), Stubstad et al.
patent: 4364389 (1982-12-01), Keller
patent: 4450834 (1984-05-01), Fischer
patent: 4550448 (1985-11-01), Kenna

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