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Method of implanting dynamically stable spinal implant

  • US 20050033441A1
  • Filed: 09/20/2004
  • Published: 02/10/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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