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Laterally insertable artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with translating pivot point

  • US 20050154462A1
  • Filed: 11/05/2004
  • Published: 07/14/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An intervertebral implant comprising:

  • a first end plate with a first inner surface;

    a second end plate with a second inner surface opposing the first inner surface, where the second inner surface has an articulating element formed thereon; and

    an attachment mechanism adapted to engage a vertebral body, wherein the attachment mechanism is adapted to extend, when implanted, along a lateral direction with respect to the vertebral body.

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