Spinal motion-preserving implants
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1. A prosthetic device comprising:
- a component configured to be implanted in association with two vertebrae, the component comprising a rigid-rod polymeric material.
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Abstract
In a particular embodiment, a prosthetic device is provided which includes a component that includes a rigid-rod polymer material and is configured to be implanted in association with two vertebrae.
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53 Claims
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1. A prosthetic device comprising:
a component configured to be implanted in association with two vertebrae, the component comprising a rigid-rod polymeric material. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5)
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6. An implantable device comprising:
a component configured to be implanted in association with two vertebrae, the component comprising a polymeric material including a rigid-rod polymer matrix. - View Dependent Claims (7, 17, 20, 21, 27, 36, 38, 39, 43, 45, 46, 47)
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18. The implantable device of claim, wherein the polymeric material is substantially free of a filler.
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19. The implantable device of claim, wherein the rigid-rod polymer matrix comprises a phenylene-based homopolymer or copolymer.
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22. The implantable device of claim, wherein the polymer blend is homogeneous.
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23. The implantable device of claim, wherein the polymer blend includes the rigid-rod polymer matrix and a second polymer comprising a polyurethane material, a polyolefin material, a polystyrene, a polyurea, a polyamide, a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) material, a silicone material, a hydrogel material, or any alloy, blend or copolymer thereof.
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28. The implantable device of claim, wherein the filler material comprises a ceramic, a metal, a carbon, a polymer, or any combination thereof.
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37. The implantable device of claim, wherein the agent comprises an osteogenerative agent.
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48. The implantable device of claim, wherein the wear surface has a roughness (Ra) not greater than about 100 nm.
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52. A prosthetic device comprising:
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a first component configured to be implanted in association with two vertebrae, the first component including a first surface configured to moveable engage an opposing second surface, the first surface formed of a rigid-rod polymer; and a second component including the opposing second surface.
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