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Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, Or Aids And Accessories Therefor > Implantable Prosthesis > Bone > Spine Bone > Having Opposed Bone-plates Which Moves Relative To One Another Having Opposed Bone-plates Which Moves Relative To One AnotherHaving Opposed Bone-plates Which Moves Relative To One Another 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.12/07/06 - 20060276900 - Anatomic total disc replacement The invention provides an artificial spinal disc prosthesis that can be implanted to replace a damaged natural spinal disc. The implant includes a synthetic polymer ring. The polymers of the ring are oriented along a common pitch angle relative to a common central axis. Orientation of the polymers provides the ... 11/23/06 - 20060265074 - Posterior spinal arthroplasty-development of a new posteriorly inserted artificial disc, a new anteriorly inserted artifical disc and an artificial facet joint A lumbar disc prosthesis is provided including a pair of disc members. The first member of the disc pair has a vertebral disc contact surface and a recessed portion on an opposing surface thereof. The second member of the disc pair has a vertebral disc contact surface and a protruding ... 11/16/06 - 20060259147 - Articulating spinal disc prosthesis An articulating spinal disc prosthesis is provided including a first upper member for engagement with an inferior surface of a first vertebra in use and a second lower member for engagement with a superior surface of a second vertebra in use. The first upper member has a vertebra contacting surface ... 11/09/06 - 20060253201 - Bone fusion device A bone fusion device provides stability to bones during a bone fusion period. The bones include, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises one or more extendable tabs attached to the bone fusion device by associated rotating means. The bone fusion device is preferably ... 11/02/06 - 20060247779 - Artificial functional spinal unit system and method for use A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least two dynamic interbody device and at least one dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments the stabilization system comprises a pair of dynamic interbody devices and a pair of dynamic posterior stabilization systems. The dynamic interbody devices may ... 10/26/06 - 20060241772 - Physiologically movable intervertebral disc prosthesis for the lumbar and cervical spine The invention relates to an intervertebral disc prosthesis for the total replacement of a natural intervertebral disc within the lumbar and cervical spine, comprising of articulating sliding partners, where the upper sliding partner has means for a firm assembly to an upper vertebral body and the lower sliding partner has ... 10/26/06 - 20060241771 - Artificial functional spinal unit system and method for use A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least one dynamic interbody device and at least one dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments the stabilization system comprises a pair of dynamic interbody devices and a pair of dynamic posterior stabilization systems. In some embodiments, a bridge ... 10/26/06 - 20060241770 - Expandable vertebral prosthesis The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member ... 10/19/06 - 20060235531 - Intervertebral disc prosthesis with transversally arched, curved cylindrical articulation surfaces for the lumbar and cervical spine The invention relates to an intervertebral disc prosthesis for the total replacement of a natural intervertebral disc within the lumbar and cervical spine, comprising articulating sliding partners, where the upper sliding partner has means for a firm assembly to an upper vertebral body and the lower sliding partner has means ... 10/19/06 - 20060235530 - Artificial prosthesis The present invention is directed to an artificial prosthesis (50) that includes a first disc (56) with a first disc periphery (60), a first disc superior surface (58) and a first disc inferior surface (68) having a first mating portion (90), a second disc (54) having a second mating portion ... 10/05/06 - 20060224241 - Expandable spinal interbody and intravertebral body devices An expandable vertebral interbody/intravertebral (spinal) body device for insertion into a spinal (intervertebral or intravertebral) space is provided. The interbody/intravertebral body device is expandable from a first circumference to a second circumference through axial compression of segments of the vertebral interbody/intravertebral body device, particularly once the interbody/intravertebral body device has ... 09/21/06 - 20060212123 - Articulated endoprosthesis An endoprosthesis for a joint, in particular a an intervertebral implant with a central axis, a top part, a bottom part and a joint provided between them, wherein the joint comprises at least two articular surfaces A and B that can slide on one another; the top part has a ... 09/07/06 - 20060200244 - Vertebral replacement and distraction device for placing said implant a system (15) converting a rotational movement into a translational movement transmitted to the anchor shoe (12). ... 08/31/06 - 20060195192 - Artificial functional spinal unit assemblies An artificial functional spinal unit is provided comprising, generally, an expandable artificial intervertebral implant that can be placed via a posterior surgical approach and used in conjunction with one or more artificial facet joints to provide an anatomically correct range of motion. Expandable artificial intervertebral implants in both lordotic and ... 07/13/06 - 20060155378 - Intervertebral disk prosthesis An intervertebral disk prosthesis includes a first part, and the first part has a top, a bottom having an opening, an outer surface, an inner surface and a socket extending into an interior of the first part from the opening and defined by the inner surface. The disk prosthesis further ... 07/13/06 - 20060155377 - Intervertebral disk prosthesis The present invention relates to an intervertebral disk prosthesis comprising at least three parts including a first plate, referred to as the upper plate (1), a second plate, referred to as the lower plate (2), and a core (3), the upper surface of the core (3) being in contact with ... 07/06/06 - 20060149385 - Expandable spinal fusion device and methods of promoting spinal fusion An intervertebral disc space implant includes spaced-apart bone engagement portions that define an intermediate chamber that holds bone growth inducing material into contact with adjacent vertebral bodies. The implant is expandable to establish and maintain desired intervertebral spacing during fusion. The implant includes a first member and a second member ... 06/15/06 - 20060129241 - Skeletal reconstruction cages Skeletal reconstruction cages include a central body having first and second ends, a first end cap coupled to one end of the central body, and a second end cap coupled to the other end of the central body. At least two of the central body, first end cap, and second ... 06/08/06 - 20060122703 - Intervertebral implant An intervertebral implant (1), having an upper section (10) provided with a ventral side area (11), a dorsal side area (12), two lateral side areas (13,14), a top apposition surface (15) and a bottom surface (16); and a lower section (20) provided with a ventral side area (21), a dorsal ... 06/01/06 - 20060116769 - Intervertebral implant An intervertebral implant device includes an upper part, a lower part and a core element. The upper part includes an upper surface for engaging a vertebrae and a lower surface which includes a convex portion. The lower part includes a lower surface for engaging a vertebrae and an upper surface ... 05/25/06 - 20060111784 - Method of protecting and lubricating bearing surfaces of an artificial disc An intervertebral motion disc having a temporary liner disposed at an articulation interface. ... 05/11/06 - 20060100710 - Intervertebral implant An intervertebral implant 1 having a lower implant part 2 and an upper implant part 5. The lower implant part 2 has a hollow cylindrical cavity 3 with an outer casing 14 and an axis of rotation 11, and an apposition part 4 intended for contacting the covering surface of ... 04/20/06 - 20060085077 - Intervertebral implant and associated method An intervertebral implant and associated method. The intervertebral implant can include a first component having a first articulating surface and a first bone engagement surface for engaging a first vertebra, and a second component having a second articulating surface and a second bone engagement surface for engaging a second vertebra ... 04/20/06 - 20060085076 - Posterior spinal arthroplasty-development of a new posteriorly inserted artificial disc and an artificial facet joint Lumbar disc and facet joint replacement prosthesis are provided. The lumbar disc prosthesis includes first member having a vertebral disc contact surface and a recessed portion on an opposing surface thereof and a second member having a vertebral disc contact surface and a protruding portion on an opposing surface thereof. ... 04/06/06 - 20060074490 - Vertebral prosthesis and spinal fixation system A vertebral prosthesis and spinal fixation system includes a vertebral prosthesis having a height adjustable shaft and an anchoring mechanism coupled to the shaft. The system further includes a spinal fixation device and a number of bone screws. The bone screws attach the fixation device to the vertebral prosthesis via ... 03/30/06 - 20060069442 - Expandable push-in orthopedic implant A push-in orthopedic implant having an expandable height. ... 03/30/06 - 20060069441 - Posterior approach implant method for assembly of multi-piece artificial spinal disk replacement device in situ 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 - 20060069440 - Multi-piece artificial spinal disk replacement device with selectably positioning articulating element 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. ... 03/16/06 - 20060058880 - Expandable interbody fusion device An expandable interbody fusion device for implantation into the intradiscal space between two opposing vertebral bodies of a spine comprises a superior endplate member having an upper surface for engaging a superior vertebral body in a spine, and an inferior endplate member having a lower surface for engaging an inferior ... 03/16/06 - 20060058879 - Vertrebal body placeholder The invention relates to a vertebral body placeholder comprising a cylindrical inner body (14), which can be inserted in a telescopic manner into a coaxially arranged, sleeve-shaped outer body (16). The aim of the invention is to create a vertebral body placeholder that does not unwantedly penetrate spongy vertebrae. To ... 02/23/06 - 20060041313 - Intervertebral disc system An vertebral implant is interposed between two vertebral endplates and comprises a first endplate assembly having a first restraint mechanism extending from a first exterior surface for engaging a first vertebral endplate The implant further comprises a second endplate assembly having a second restraint mechanism extending from a second exterior ... 02/16/06 - 20060036327 - Prosthetic intervertebral disc implant A prosthetic disc for the replacement of a defective intervertebral disc comprising a lower component member and a upper component member, each component member having three distinct complementary bearing surfaces which allow anterior-posterior (bending forward/backward), medial-lateral (bending side-to-side), and twisting motions approximating the natural movement of a spinal joint. The ... 02/16/06 - 20060036326 - Intervertebral implant comprising a three-part articulation An intervertebral implant having a central axis (1) substantially parallel to or coaxial with the spinal column's longitudinal axis and including: an upper and a lower terminal part (2; 3) and a convex joint element. Each of the upper and lower terminal parts have an outermost surface (5; 6) configured ... 01/26/06 - 20060020342 - Facet-preserving artificial disc replacements Artificial disc replacement (ADR) components cooperate to limit axial rotation and/or lateral bending to a greater degree when the spine is extended than when the spine is a neutral to flexed position, thereby decreasing loads placed upon the facet joints. In the preferred embodiment, truncated articulating surfaces with non-articulating side ... 01/05/06 - 20060004455 - Methods and apparatuses for bone restoration Methods and apparatuses for restoration of human or animal bone anatomy, which may include introduction, into a bone of an expansible implant capable of expansion in a single determined plane, positioning the expansible implant in the bone in order to correspond the single determined plane with a bone restoration plane ... 01/05/06 - 20060004454 - Assembled disc spacers Disc spacers (DS) are assembled within a disc space, allowing them to be inserted through smaller openings in the Annulus Fibrosus (AF). The large size of the assembled DS decreases the pressure on the vertebral endplates. Embodiments of the invention may be used in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. ... 01/05/06 - 20060004453 - Ceramic disc prosthesis A prosthetic is provided for replacing a vertebral disc. The prosthesis can comprise first and second endplates formed of a ceramic material, each including an articulating contact surface and a bone facing surface. The contact surface of the first endplate can have a shape complementary to the contact surface of ... 12/22/05 - 20050283245 - Method of insertion of an expandable intervertebral implant using a tool An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with ... 12/22/05 - 20050283244 - Method of insertion of an expandable intervertebral implant An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with ... 12/22/05 - 20050283243 - Method of laterally inserting an artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with crossbar spacer The present invention is directed to an implant that can be placed between two adjacent vertebral bodies using a lateral insertion method. The implant is characterized as having a first end plate and a second end plate which a crossbar spacer therebetween. The crossbar spacer preferably fits within a channel ... 12/22/05 - 20050283242 - Laterally insertable artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with curved spacer An intervertebral disk implant is adapted to be placed between two vertebrae using a lateral insertion method. The implant is characterized by features including a first end plate having a first socket and a second end plate having a second socket with a spacer that is at least partially received ... 12/22/05 - 20050283241 - Intervertebral prosthesis for the cervical spine A cervical vertebral prothesis includes a central part for bridging a central vertebral body and two outer prothesis parts which are engaged above and below the central vertebral body and are configured to be connected to vertebral bodies located above and below the central veterbral body. In order to secure ... 12/08/05 - 20050273171 - Method of inserting an expandable intervertebral implant without overdistraction An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with ... 12/01/05 - 20050267582 - Spacerless artificial disc replacements Spacerless artificial disc replacements (ADR) are disclosed. One preferred embodiment includes two saddle-shaped components to facilitate more normal spinal flexion, extension, and lateral bending while limit axial rotation, thereby protecting the facet joints and the annulus fibrosus (AF). Either or both of the superior and inferior components are made of ... 11/17/05 - 20050256579 - Intervertebral prosthesis An intervertebral prosthesis, in particular for the cervical spine, includes a first cover plate to be connected to a first vertebral body, second cover plate to be connected to the second vertebral body, and a prosthesis core which forms an articulation with the second cover plate. The prosthesis core is ... 11/17/05 - 20050256578 - Artificial spinal disc, insertion tool, and method of insertion An artificial spinal disc is provided for unilateral insertion from the posterior side of the patient and includes a pair of plate members with a bearing associated with one plate member and a depression associated with the other for permitting limited flexibility of patient movement. An outrigger is provided which ... 11/17/05 - 20050256577 - Implant comprising a two-piece joint An implant, in particular an intervertebral implant, comprising (A) two articulating parts (4; 5) having each a central axis (1; 26), each a curved slide surface (6; 7) intersecting the central axes (1; 26), and each an axially outermost end (14; 15) that can be connected to a bone, where ... 11/03/05 - 20050246024 - Intervertebral disc prosthesis The present invention relates to an intervertebral disc prosthesis preferably comprising at least three pieces including an upper plate (1), a lower plate (2) and a mobile core (3) at least in relation to the lower plate (2), co-operation means (23, 33) allowing to limit or eliminate the movements of ... 10/27/05 - 20050240273 - Total disc implant A total disc implant (TDI) is provided for total replacement of a spinal disc or discs in a human patient or other mammal, wherein the TDI is designed to maintain a substantially full range of natural motion (ROM) following implantation. The TDI generally comprises, in one preferred form, upper and ... 10/27/05 - 20050240272 - Cervical disc replacement A method for replacing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc in a spinal column includes: removing the portion of the intervertebral disc from the spinal column; and inserting an apparatus for replacing the portion of the intervertebral disc into an intervertebral disc space defined substantially between adjacent vertebral ... 10/27/05 - 20050240271 - Cervical disc replacement A method for replacing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc in a spinal column includes: removing the portion of the intervertebral disc from the spinal column; and inserting an apparatus for replacing the portion of the intervertebral disc into an intervertebral disc space defined substantially between adjacent vertebral ... 10/27/05 - 20050240270 - Cervical disc replacement A method for replacing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc in a spinal column includes: removing the portion of the intervertebral disc from the spinal column; and inserting an apparatus for replacing the portion of the intervertebral disc into an intervertebral disc space defined substantially between adjacent vertebral ... 10/20/05 - 20050234556 - Intervertebral disk prosthesis An intervertebral disk prosthesis includes a first anchoring device for anchoring the prosthesis to a first vertebral body and a second anchoring device for anchoring the prostheses to a second vertebral body. The two anchoring devices are moveably coupled to each other. The coupling between the two anchoring devices may ... 10/20/05 - 20050234555 - Intervertebral disc with monitoring and adjusting capabilities A prosthetic endplate having articulation surfaces whose relative positions can be post-operatively adjusted. ... 09/29/05 - 20050216086 - Constrained artificial spinal disc An intervertebral implant comprises a first member for engaging a first vertebral body and a second member for engaging a second vertebral body. The first member has a first surface with a first curve, and the second member has a second surface with a second curve. The first member is ... 09/22/05 - 20050209698 - Expandable intervertebral implant An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with ... 09/22/05 - 20050209697 - Spinal intervertebral implant adjustable in situ comprising hard pass point The invention concerns a spinal intervertebral implant (200) comprising at least an upper element (203), a lower element (205), and an intermediate member (201) adapted to co-operate with the upper and lower elements by helical linking means (207, 254) including means (216) forming hard pass points when the helical linkage ... 09/15/05 - 20050203627 - Intervertebral disc prosthesis An intervertebral prosthesis which is designed to be at least partially received within an intervertebral disc space. The intervertebral disc space is defined between an end plate of a first vertebral body and an adjacent end plate of a second, adjacent vertical body. The prosthesis comprises a first component which ... 09/08/05 - 20050197706 - Intervertebral disc prosthesis The present invention relates to an intervertebral disc prostheses that comprise at least three pieces including an upper plate (1), a lower plate (2) and a mobile core (3) at least relative to the lower plate (2), the upper surface of the core (3) being in contact with at least ... 09/08/05 - 20050197705 - Spinal prosthesis An endoprosthesis including a first articulating member formed with a generally concave articulating surface, and a second articulating member formed with a generally convex articulating surface which articulates with the concave articulating surface, the first and second articulating members each having a generally planar attachment surface for attachment to spine ... 08/25/05 - 20050187634 - Height adjustable vertebral body and disc space replacement devices A vertebral replacement device for supporting adjacent vertebrae includes a vertebral body or vertebral body member having at least one of an upper or lower member adjustably engaged at one end thereof. A spacer can be engaged to the upper or lower member to further increase the height of the ... 08/25/05 - 20050187633 - Modular artificial disc replacements (adrs) that allow translocation and axial rotation Restricted-motion ADRs accommodate translation and/or axial rotation. In preferred embodiments, a portion of the ADR, including the articulating surfaces, is separated, allowing modular component(s) to rotate and/or translate on the ADR endplate (EP). Modularity also permits the use of more than one material. For example, the ADR EP could be ... 08/11/05 - 20050177240 - Vertebral facet joint prosthesis and method of fixation Devices and methods for altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a prosthesis with surfaces configured to articulate with the facets of the facet joint. A retaining member for anchoring the prosthesis within the facet joint ... 08/04/05 - 20050171610 - Mobile bearing spinal device and method An artificial vertebral joint for interposition between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra, the artificial vertebral joint comprises a superior retaining portion and an inferior retaining portion. The joint further comprises a half-cylinder shaped mobile bearing adapted for insertion between the superior retaining portion and the inferior retaining portion, ... 08/04/05 - 20050171609 - Spinal arthroplasty device and method An artificial spinal joint and methods for replacing at least a portion of a natural intervertebral disc are provided. In some embodiments, at least portions of facet joints are replaced along with the intervertebral disc. ... 07/28/05 - 20050165487 - Artificial intervertebral disc An artificial intervertebral disc for at least partially replacing a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc. The artificial disc includes a concave-convex articulating surface. The artificial disc can be used in the cervical region of the spine, where a concave-convex articulating surface is advantageous for improved anatomical fit and region appropriate ... 07/21/05 - 20050159818 - Total disc replacement system and related methods A total disc replacement (TDR) system for use in the spine and related methods, involving a first anchor plate having a first surface for engaging a first vertebra and a second surface including a semi-cylindrical articular surface, a second anchor plate having a first surface for engaging a second vertebra ... 07/14/05 - 20050154462 - Laterally insertable artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with translating pivot point An implant that can be placed between two vertebrae using a lateral insertion method is described. The implant is characterized by having a first end plate and a second end plate with a hemi-cylindrical spacer extending from the second end plate. The hemi-cylindrical spacer fits within a socket on the ... 06/09/05 - 20050125065 - Laterally insertable artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with crossbar spacer The present invention is directed to an implant that can be placed between two adjacent vertebral bodies using a lateral insertion method. The implant is characterized as having a first end plate and a second end plate which a crossbar spacer therebetween. The crossbar spacer preferably fits within a channel ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |