Spinal prosthesis

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2004-07-26

2009-06-23

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

07550009

ABSTRACT:
An endoprosthesis including a first articulating member formed with a generally concave articulating surface, and a second articulating member formed with a generally convex articulating surface which articulates with the concave articulating surface, the first and second articulating members each having a generally planar attachment surface for attachment to spine structure, wherein the first articulating member includes a contour defined by a cutting surface that cuts through a portion of the first articulating member at a non-zero angle relative to its attachment surface, and the second articulating member includes a contour defined by a cutting surface that cuts through a portion of the second articulating member at a non-zero angle relative to its attachment surface.

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