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Human spinal disc prosthesis

  • US 20040098131A1
  • Filed: 11/14/2003
  • Published: 05/20/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/22/1996
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of surgery comprising:

  • forming concave surfaces in endplates of confronting vertebral bodies; and

    inserting between the formed concave surfaces an intervertebral disc endoprosthesis wherein the intervertebral disc endoprosthesis comprises;

    L-shaped supports wherein each of the L-shaped support comprises an exterior convex surface adapted to mate with one of the formed concave surfaces; and

    a resilient body interposed between the L-shaped supports.

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