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Movable disc implant

  • US 20040143332A1
  • Filed: 10/31/2003
  • Published: 07/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An artificial disc implant for a human spine, comprising:

  • two engaging plates, wherein each engaging plate comprises;

    a recess; and

    two or more slots configured to engage an insertion instrument during insertion of the disc implant, wherein the slots are at an angle relative to an anterior-posterior axis of the engaging plates; and

    one or more members positionable between the engaging plates, wherein at least one of the members comprises a portion configured to complement at least one of the recesses to allow axial rotation, lateral movement and anteroposterior movement of the engaging plates relative to each other during use.

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