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Prosthetic Intervertebral Disc Implants

  • US 20120296431A1
  • Filed: 07/31/2012
  • Published: 11/22/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A prosthetic intervertebral disc, comprising:

  • an upper plate including a first piece coupled with a second piece, wherein a first plurality of slots are located in the first piece and the second piece is positioned above the first piece such that the first plurality of slots are covered by the second piece;

    a lower plate including a third piece coupled with a fourth piece, wherein a second plurality of slots are located in the third piece and the fourth piece is positioned below the third piece such that the second plurality of slots are covered by the fourth piece;

    a core member positioned between the upper and lower plates; and

    a fibrous component extending through at least one of the first plurality of slots in the first piece of the upper plate and at least one of the second plurality of slots in the third piece of the lower plate such that the upper plate is held to the lower plate.

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