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Artificial disc prosthesis

  • US 20060259145A1
  • Filed: 02/24/2006
  • Published: 11/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A spinal disc prosthesis, comprising:

  • a first endplate and a second endplate each suitable to attach to respective vertebrae;

    a first ball-and-socket joint comprising a first socket connected to said first endplate, and a first ball or portion thereof suitable to articulate with respect to said first socket;

    a second ball-and-socket joint comprising a second socket connected to said second endplate, and a second ball or portion thereof suitable to articulate with respect to said second socket;

    wherein, in each of said ball-and-socket joints, said ball or portion thereof is mechanically captured by other components within said prosthesis.

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