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Process for implanting an invertebral prosthesis

  • US 5,702,454 A
  • Filed: 05/29/1996
  • Issued: 12/30/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for implanting an intervertebral prosthesis comprising:

  • forming a cavity within an intervertebral disc;

    providing at least three elastically deformable support members;

    individually introducing each of the support members into the cavity of the intervertebral disc; and

    individually positioning each of the support members within the cavity of the intervertebral disc.

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