Modular prostheses and method for the implantation of modular prostheses
US8882842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of implanting an intervertebral disk prosthesis, and a modular intervertebral disk prosthesis. The method includes permanently anchoring at least one apposition plate with respective vertebra bodies and detachably connecting an intermediate module with the apposition plate such that the intermediate module can be removed and replaced postoperatively. The modular prosthesis includes at least one apposition plate configured to be permanently implanted, and an intermediate module configured to be detachably secure to the apposition plate.
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