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Articular disc prosthesis and method for implanting the same

  • US 7,179,294 B2
  • Filed: 04/11/2003
  • Issued: 02/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An articular disc prosthesis for disposition between a first vertebra and a second vertebra, comprising:

  • a first articular component including a first cylindrical portion and a first flange portion extending laterally therefrom and defining a first bearing surface adapted to engage the first vertebra; and

    a second articular component including a second cylindrical portion and a second flange portion extending laterally therefrom and defining a second bearing surface adapted to engage the second vertebra, said first and second bearing surfaces defining a space therebetween; and

    wherein at least one of said first and second articular components includes a concave articular surface that cooperates with a corresponding convex articular surface to provide articulating motion between the first and second articular components, at least a portion of said concave articular surface positioned beyond said space.

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