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Laterally insertable artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with crossbar spacer

  • US 20050125065A1
  • Filed: 11/05/2004
  • Published: 06/09/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An intervertebral implant adapted to be inserted between adjacent vertebral bodies comprising:

  • a. a first end plate adapted to mate with a first vertebral body, the first end plate further comprising;

    i. a first inner surface;

    ii. a first outer surface; and

    iii. a first keel on the first outer surface, wherein the first keel is oriented substantially perpendicular to the sagittal plane of the vertebral bodies;

    b. a second end plate having a second outer surface adapted to mate with a second vertebral body, the second end plate including a second inner surface opposed to the first inner surface; and

    c. a crossbar spacer positioned between the first and second inner surfaces.

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