Vertebral implants adapted for posterior insertion

Details Vertebral implants adapted for posterior insertion Vertebral implants adapted for posterior insertion

2003-10-28

2009-02-03

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C623S017130, C623S017150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07485134

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an endoprosthetic implant for a human spinal disc. The structure of the implant allows it to be inserted posteriorly. This insertion is accomplished by performing a partial discectomy in the affected region. An intervertebral space is then created by removing the fibrocartilage between the facing surfaces of adjacent vertebrae. The implant is then inserted into the intervertebral space. The implant is thus adapted to replace damaged or worn intervertebral discs. Furthermore, the structure of the implant, and its posterior insertion, alleviate most spinal pathologies.

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