Axially-fixed vertebral body prosthesis and method of fixation
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Nov 5, 1991
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Jan 16, 1990
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Jan 16, 1990
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A vertebral body prosthetic device for replacing a surgically removed natural vertebral body and a method for its fixation to thereby reconstruct a patient's spinal column. The inventive device generally comprises upper and lower endplates separated by a plurality of support columns or posts. The device is dimensioned to fit completely within the patient's vertebral column and is fixed using axially-oriented screws.
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