发明名称 |
Prostheses for spine discs having fusion capability |
摘要 |
The present invention provides both a device and a method. The device is a human made replacement for the soft discs in the spine. A fabric pouch encloses a central hydraulic element made up of small soft beads. Two pouches with beads are implanted into a prepared disc space to function as an intervertebral disc. The method is conversion of the device into a fusion element. |
申请公布号 |
US8110003(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.02.07 |
申请号 |
US20050222880 |
申请日期 |
2005.09.09 |
申请人 |
JOHNSON WESLEY M.;FREEMAN THOMAS B.;UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA |
发明人 |
JOHNSON WESLEY M.;FREEMAN THOMAS B. |
分类号 |
A61F2/44 |
主分类号 |
A61F2/44 |
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