Vertebral prosthesis

Details Vertebral prosthesis Vertebral prosthesis

1992-08-27

1994-04-26

Isabella, David

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 228

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053063104

ABSTRACT:
A prosthesis as a vertebral replacement element consists of two helical strands, which may are screwed together to form a tubular structure. The implant is inserted between vertebrae and then slightly unscrewed until the desired height is reached. The helical strands consist of carbon fiber reinforced composite material.

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