Method of implanting dynamically stable spinal implant
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1. A method of implanting an implant in the intervertebral disc comprising:
- selecting an implantation site with a first region having a dynamically changing curved surface adjacent more than one region having a static surface;
providing an implant having first and second end portions and a medial portion with greater flexibility than said first and second end portions;
implanting the medial portion of the implant along the dynamically changing curved surface such that the end portions extend along the adjacent static surfaces.
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Abstract
Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the anulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. The barrier can be implanted into the disc using a delivery cannula, an advancer and at least one control filament to control the positioning of the barrier. A stiffening element can be included within the barrier to impart stiffness to the barrier. The support member can also be connected to an anchor.
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1. A method of implanting an implant in the intervertebral disc comprising:
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selecting an implantation site with a first region having a dynamically changing curved surface adjacent more than one region having a static surface;
providing an implant having first and second end portions and a medial portion with greater flexibility than said first and second end portions;
implanting the medial portion of the implant along the dynamically changing curved surface such that the end portions extend along the adjacent static surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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