摘要 |
<p>This spinal prosthesis (2) comprises: - a U-shaped implant (3), comprising an intermediate portion (5) and two side portions (6), at least the intermediate portion (5) being shock absorbing; this implant (3) is intended to envelope the spinous process of a first vertebra (L5), said intermediate portion (5) being intended to be engaged between this spinous process and an area of a second vertebra (S1), underlying; and - a link (4) crossing through the intermediate portion (5) and forming two side strands which are able to go alongside or cross said side portions (6) and to be connected to each other so as to closely stick said intermediate portion (5) against the lower edge of the spinous process of said first vertebra (L5).</p> |