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Method and apparatus for intervertebral implant anchorage

  • US 6,113,638 A
  • Filed: 02/26/1999
  • Issued: 09/05/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/26/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An implantable device for insertion into an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebrae, the device comprising:

  • an anchor plate comprising a plate member sized to be positioned within an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebra and a plurality of anchoring elements extending from a surface of the plate member, each anchoring element including a distal portion capable of being introduced into an end plate of one of the adjacent vertebrae; and

    an intradiscal component coupled to the anchor plate, the intradiscal component including a cage having a first side for positioning adjacent a first vertebra and a second side for positioning adjacent a second vertebra, the first side including a plurality of holes through which the anchoring elements on the anchor plate can be positioned, and the second side including at least one hollow bore.

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