Prosthetic Spinal Disc Replacement

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20110125270A1
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12623725

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The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via posterior or posterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used. The present invention also involves a method for implanting the prosthetic spinal disc while either avoiding or minimizing contact with the spinal cord and nerve rootlets, or reducing the time and extent that they need to be repositioned during implantation.

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GLOBUS MEDICAL INC2560 GENERAL ARMISTEAD AVENUE AUDUBON PA 19403

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Angelucci, Christopher Schwenskville, US 51 2097
Boyer,, II Michael Lee Phoenixville, US 29 907
Paul, David C Phoenixville, US 171 14860

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