Total disc replacement system and related methods

Details Total disc replacement system and related methods Total disc replacement system and related methods

2005-03-08

2009-02-03

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

07485146

ABSTRACT:
A total disc replacement (TDR) system for use in the spine and related methods, involving a first anchor plate having a first surface for engaging a first vertebra and a second surface including a semi-cylindrical surface, a second anchor plate having a first surface for engaging a second vertebra and a second surface including a semi-cylindrical surface, a pair of intradiscal liners, each having a first semi-cylindrical surface for engaging with said anchor plates and a second semi-cylindrical surface for engaging with an intradiscal element, and an intradiscal element including a first articular surface having a generally arcuate cross-section for articulating with said first intradiscal liner, and a second articular surface having a generally arcuate cross-section for articulating with said second intradiscal liner.

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