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Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, Or Aids And Accessories Therefor > Implantable Prosthesis > Bone > Spine Bone > Having Ball And Socket Means Having Ball And Socket MeansHaving Ball And Socket Means patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/30/06 - 20060271195 - Facet replacement Facet replacement device is provided. The facet replacement device comprises a superior seating device coupled to a superior vertebral body and an inferior seating device coupled to an inferior vertebral body. The seating devices provide a joint to replace the facet. Another device comprises a superior vertebral body anchor with ... 11/16/06 - 20060259146 - Artificial disc prosthesis A visco-elastic motion-limiting artificial intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided that mimics the physiologic function of a normal spinal disc. The disc comprises upper and lower endplates having therewithin channels or openings for optionally receiving one or more motion-limiting members fitted on each end with an enlarged portion. One or more ... 11/16/06 - 20060259145 - Artificial disc prosthesis A visco-elastic motion-limiting artificial intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided that mimics the physiologic function of a normal spinal disc. The disc comprises upper and lower endplates having therewithin channels or openings for optionally receiving one or more motion-limiting members fitted on each end with an enlarged portion. One or more ... 11/02/06 - 20060247778 - Intradiscal devices including spacers facilitating posterior-lateral and other insertion approaches Apparatus and methods are used to expand and/or connect disc replacement devices in situ, allowing such devices to be inserted through smaller openings including posterior as well as an anterior approaches to the spine. Other embodiments reside in nucleus replacements that do not expand within the disc space, providing improved ... 11/02/06 - 20060247777 - Multiple bearing implant A vertebral implant for interposition between two vertebral endplates comprises a first endplate component having a first exterior surface for engaging a first vertebral endplate and having a first interior surface. The implant further comprises a second endplate component having a second exterior surface for engaging a second vertebral endplate ... 10/19/06 - 20060235529 - Intervertebral implant having features for controlling angulation thereof An intervertebral implant includes a first plate having an inner surface, an outer surface, a ball shaped protuberance projecting from the inner surface and an annular groove surrounding the ball shaped protuberance. The implant includes a second plate having an inner surface, an outer surface, a curvate socket formed in ... 10/19/06 - 20060235528 - Angled sliding core, also as part of an intervertebral disc prosthesis, for the lumbar and cervical spine The invention relates to a sliding core and an intervertebral disc prosthesis for the compensation of angles between vertebral endplates, for the preservation or improvement of function of a motion segment of the lumbar or cervical spine. A sliding core, according to the invention, for functional two- or three part ... 10/19/06 - 20060235527 - Intervertebral disc prosthesis with a motion- adapted edge for the lumbar and cervical spine The invention relates to an intervertebral disc prosthesis for the total replacement of the intervertebral disc within the lumbar and cervical spine. For a two part as well as for a three part intervertebral disc prosthesis, according to the invention, in accordance to the design of the edges of the ... 10/19/06 - 20060235526 - Intervertebral disk prosthesis The intervertebral disk prosthesis includes first and second parts that are intended to be attached respectively to two adjacent vertebrae, an intermediate part that is inserted between the first and second parts and that includes first articular surfaces that work with respective second articular surfaces of the first and second ... 09/21/06 - 20060212122 - Intervertebral disk prosthesis The invention relates to an intervertebral disk prosthesis formed by an upper part and a lower part. The top face of the upper part and the bottom face of the lower part are provided with essentially convexly curved areas. The bottom face of the upper part is embodied as a ... 08/24/06 - 20060190084 - Interior insert ball and dual socket joint A spinal implant is inserted between adjacent vertebrae to function as an disk prosthesis. The prosthesis has two plates fastened to adjacent vertebrae facing each other. The facing sides of the plates each have a depending skirt formed as concentric arcs of about 90 degrees. The skirts are either bowed ... 08/03/06 - 20060173544 - Intervertebral nucleus prosthesis and surgical procedure for implanting the same An intervertebral nucleus prosthesis is proposed, which is characterized in that it consists of at least one, in particular, spherical body movable in two directions of a plane and made of a rigid, non-oxidizing, biocompatible material with a diameter adapted to the biological nucleus, the spherical body being mounted non-displaceably ... 07/27/06 - 20060167552 - Cervical intervertebral prosthesis Cervical intervertebral prosthesis with two connection plates (1, 5) for connection to in each case one of the adjacent vertebral bodies, and with a hinge core (20). The latter forms, together with one connection plate (1), a hinge with a concave hinge surface (11) on the hinge core (20) and ... 07/06/06 - 20060149384 - Artificial disc prosthesis A visco-elastic motion-limiting artificial intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided that mimics the physiologic function of a normal spinal disc. The disc comprises upper and lower endplates having therewithin channels or openings for optionally receiving one or more motion-limiting members fitted on each end with an enlarged portion. One or more ... 06/22/06 - 20060136063 - Intervertebral disc prosthesis The present invention relates to an intervertebral disc prosthesis comprising at least three pieces including an upper plate (1), a lower plate (2), and a movable core (3) at least in relation to a plate, wherein it also comprises two anatomic adaptation elements (11, 22) of which each has, on ... 06/22/06 - 20060136062 - Height-and angle-adjustable motion disc implant This invention relates to an intervertebral motion disc having a height adjustable endplate. ... 06/15/06 - 20060129240 - Implants based on engineered composite materials having enhanced imaging and wear resistance This invention relates to a metal composite orthopedic device. The device can comprise a metallic substrate cladded or joined to one or more metallic layer(s). The substrate and metallic layer(s) can be selected of different metals and metal alloys to provide desired wear performance, imaging characteristics and optionally to serve ... 06/01/06 - 20060116768 - Movable disc implant A disc implant is provided which maintains intervertebral spacing and stability within the spine. In an embodiment, a disc implant may include three or more components. Components of the implant may imitate certain physiological movements associated with a healthy spine. In certain embodiments, the components of the implant may limit ... 05/25/06 - 20060111783 - Articulating spinal disc prosthetic A spinal disc prosthetic for replacement of cervical and/or lumber discs, that in each case allows a limited degree of rotational articulation, as well as durability and resistance to fatigue. The prosthetic is formed with three primary layers, including a superior (upper) plate, inferior (lower) plate, and intermediate layer, in ... 05/11/06 - 20060100709 - Facet arthroplasty devices and methods Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures. ... 05/04/06 - 20060095133 - Intervertebral prosthetic joint An intervertebral prosthetic joint including a first articular component adapted to engage a first vertebra and a second articular component adapted to engage a second vertebra The articular components include abutting convex and concave articular surfaces that cooperate to permit articulating motion between the articular components. At least one of ... 05/04/06 - 20060095132 - Prosthetic implant and method An implant having a first member having a first elongated channel and a second member having a second elongated concave channel that becomes generally opposed when the first and second members are mounted to a first and second vertebra. A ball bearing is received in each of the channels to ... 04/27/06 - 20060089720 - Dynamic spinal implant or joint replacement Provided is an implant comprising: a platform; a deformable pad affixed to the platform and adapted to seat two or more bearings; and the two or more bearings. The deformable pad can have a number of neutral positions matching the number of bearings, with the deformability of the pad adapted ... 03/30/06 - 20060069439 - Artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with translating articulation contact surface and method The present disclosure is directed to an implant that can be placed between two vertebrae using a lateral, anterior or posterior insertion method. The implant is characterized by having a first endplate and a second endplate, both endplates having inner surfaces that oppose each other when anchored into opposing vertebral ... 03/30/06 - 20060069438 - Multi-piece artificial spinal disk replacement device with multi-segmented support plates A posterior approach for intervertebral disk replacement is provided. This technique is particularly suited for assembling a multi-piece artificial spinal disk replacement device in situ in order to alleviate discomfort associated with the spinal column. ... 03/30/06 - 20060069437 - Intervertebral prosthesis The invention concerns an intervertebral prosthesis comprised of a first prosthetic end plate (20) and a second prosthetic end plate (30) as wall as a prosthetic core (10) located between the first prosthetic end plate (20) and the second prosthetic end plate (30), wherein the first prosthetic end plate (20) ... 02/16/06 - 20060036325 - Anterior prosthetic spinal disc replacement 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 implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via anterior or anterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may ... 02/02/06 - 20060025862 - Intervertebral prosthetic disc with metallic core A prosthetic disc for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes a core having upper and lower curved surfaces and upper and lower plates. At least one of the curved surfaces of the core is metallic, and in some embodiments the entire core is metallic. Each plate has an outer surface which ... 01/26/06 - 20060020341 - Intervertebral implant In an intervertebral implant with a top contacting element, a bottom contacting element and arranged between these a core which with an upper, spherical bearing surface engages a spherical bearing socket, having the same radius, of the top contacting element and with a lower, spherical bearing surface engages a spherical ... 12/01/05 - 20050267581 - Intervertebral implant An intervertebral implant comprises first and second parts having outer surfaces engaging adjacent vertebral surfaces. An insert between these parts provides relative movement therebetween. The first and/or second parts may have engagement means in the form of apertures for engagement with insertion instruments. The first and second parts may nest ... 11/10/05 - 20050251262 - Intervertebral prosthesis An intervertebral prosthesis for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes upper and lower prosthesis plates locatable against respective vertebrae and having opposing, concavely curved recesses therein, and a core located between the plates. The core has opposed, convexly curved surfaces received in the recesses of the plates to allow the plates ... 11/10/05 - 20050251261 - Artificial intervertebral disc for lateral insertion A prosthetic device for lateral insertion into an intervertebral space is provided. The device includes a first component for engaging a first vertebral body, a second component for engaging a second vertebral body, and an articulation member positioned between the first and second components. The first and second components each ... 10/13/05 - 20050228501 - Spinal implant system Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for performing a corpectomy or spinal disc replacement. Devices may include an inferior bearing that is implantable in an inferior vertebral body and a superior bearing that is implantable in a superior vertebral body. The bearings of some embodiments have a support ... 09/08/05 - 20050197704 - Spinal implant A spinal implant is inserted between adjacent vertebrae to function as an disk prosthesis. The prosthesis has two plates fastened to adjacent vertebrae facing each other. The facing sides of the plates each have a depending skirt formed as concentric arcs of about 90 degrees. The skirts are either bowed ... 09/01/05 - 20050192671 - Artificial disc device An artificial disc device for replacing a damaged nucleus is disclosed. In one form, the device may be inserted in components such that the device may be assembled within and retained by the natural annulus therein. In another form, the device may be inserted into the natural annulus in a ... 08/25/05 - 20050187632 - Artificial intervertebral disc having a bored semispherical bearing with a compression locking post and retaining caps An artificial intervertebral disc having a pair of opposing baseplates, for seating against opposing vertebral bone surfaces, uses a semispherical, bored bearing that is secured to the baseplates with compression locking posts and one or more retaining caps. The compression locking posts extend through the bearing bore and baseplate apertures ... 08/04/05 - 20050171608 - Centrally articulating spinal device and method An artificial spinal joint for creating at least a portion of a coupling between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra comprises an articulating joint replacement assembly. The articulating joint replacement assembly comprises an anterior joint replacement component extending into an intervertebral disc space between the superior and inferior vertebrae, ... 07/07/05 - 20050149196 - Artificial spinal disk replacement device with rotation limiter and lateral approach implantation method An intervertebral spinal disk replacement device which can be implanted via a lateral approach includes a first end plate, a second end plate, an articulating element and a limiter. The articulating element and limiter, which are situated between the two end plates, are integral to the second end plate. The ... 06/16/05 - 20050131545 - Spinal facet implant with spherical implant apposition surface and bone bed and methods of use 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 provided, in which the prostheses have at least two dimensions that vary among members of the kit independently of ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |