FLANGED ENDPLATE FOR AN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROSTHESIS AND INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROSTHESIS INCORPORATING SAME

摘要

An endplate for an intervertebral disc prosthesis includes: a baseplate, sized and configured to fit within at least a portion of an intervertebral space, and an anterior portion having an outer vertebra-contacting surface extending outwardly from the baseplate at an acute angle with respect to an axis of the baseplate, and being provided with an opening configured to receive a fastener.