FUNCTIONAL AND BIOCOMPATIBLE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC SPACER

摘要

The construction and manufacturing technique for a functional biocompatible intervertebral disc spacer is described. This device is useful for a replacement for a degenerated disc in certain treatments of back pain and spinal disease. The disc spacer possesses mechanical properties akin to those of the normal disc and will preserve normal functions of the spinal motion segment. The device achieves the desired properties by providing reinforcing fibers of appropriate orientation and number within an elastomeric matrix.