Prostheses for spine discs having fusion capability
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Feb 7, 2012
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Mar 9, 2006
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Sep 9, 2005
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Sep 9, 2004
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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.
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