The present invention relates to an intervertebral disk pros thesis comprising at least three
parts including a? rst plate, referred to as the upper plate (1), a second plate, referred to as …

The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged
disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for …

US7090698B2 - Method and apparatus for spine joint replacement - Google Patents
US7090698B2 - Method and apparatus for spine joint replacement - Google Patents Method …

This invention improves upon prior art total disc replacements (TDRS) by more closely
replicating the kinematics of a natural disc. The preferred embodiments feature two or more …

A modular prosthetic device is described. The modular prosthetic device is provided with an
anchoring device having first and second end members, the first and second end members …

Superior and/or inferior facets of one or more facet joints may be replaced by superior and/or
inferior facet joint prostheses. In one embodiment, a kit of superior or inferior prostheses is …

An intervertebral disc prosthesis designed to be substituted for fibrocartilaginous discs
ensures a connection between the vertebra of the vertebra column or the end of the latter …

A prosthesis for the replacement of a diseased or traumatized facet of a mammalian vertebra
includes a surface that articulates with another prosthetic facet or a natural facet, a portion …

US6966929B2 - Artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with a spacer - Google Patents
US6966929B2 - Artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with a spacer - Google Patents …

This invention relates to tools for preparing vertebral bodies in the spine for the implantation
of an artificial vertebral disk replacement and related method. A first tool is disclosed that …