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Method of anchoring an implant in an intervertebral disc

  • US 7,524,333 B2
  • Filed: 05/26/2006
  • Issued: 04/28/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of securing an implant within an intervertebral disc comprising the steps of:

  • providing a biocompatible support member adapted for implantation within the intervertebral disc, wherein said annulus comprises a defect;

    wherein the defect is bordered by an outermost layer of the annulus and an innermost layer of the the annulus;

    providing at least one bone anchor;

    implanting the biocompatible support member entirely beyond the defect and positioning said support member entirely against the innermost lamella of the annulus to close said defect;

    positioning said at least one bone anchor in the defect;

    anchoring the biocompatible support member with said at least one bone anchor to at least one of an upper or lower vertebra along an endplate.

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