Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1991-10-10
1993-08-17
Green, Randall L.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
623 26, 606 61, 403 31, 403109, 403 5, A61F 244
Patent
active
052364607
ABSTRACT:
A vertebral prosthesis locates between vertebral bodies of a human body. The prosthesis has tubular inner and outer bodies that telescope relative to each other. Each body has a platform on its end. The platform secures to adjacent vertebral bodies. Sharp pins on the platform pierce the vertebral bodies to stabilize the prosthesis. A bracket slides laterally and secures by screws to sides of the vertebral bodies.
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Bradley James E.
Green Randall L.
Midas Rex Pneumatic Tools, Inc.
Willse O.
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