Method for inserting an articular disc prosthesis via the transforaminal approach
US7331995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00796
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic device for transforaminal insertion into an intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first curved flange for engaging a first vertebra from a transforaminal approach, the first component having a first articular surface, and a second component having a second curved flange for engaging a second vertebra from a transforaminal approach, the second component having a second articular surface for cooperating with the first articular surface to permit articulating motion between the first and second components.
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