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Hybrid intervertebral disc system

  • US 20050165485A1
  • Filed: 01/27/2004
  • Published: 07/28/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/27/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vertebral implant for interposition between two vertebral endplates comprising:

  • a first endplate assembly for engaging a first vertebral endplate;

    a second endplate assembly for engaging a second vertebral endplate; and

    a first flexible core component interposed between the first and second endplate assemblies, the first flexible core component comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion is coupled to the first endplate assembly to limit translation of the first end portion with respect to the first endplate assembly and wherein the second end portion is pivotable with respect to the second endplate assembly.

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