Artificial spinal discs and associated implantation and revision methods
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Oct 2, 2007
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Mar 10, 2005
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Sep 3, 2004
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Sep 10, 2003
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An intervertebral device comprises a first endplate assembly including a first exterior surface, a second endplate assembly including a second exterior surface, and a bone in-growth area located on the first exterior surface. The bone in-growth area includes an osteoconductive surface. The intervertebral device also comprises a bone in-growth indicator located on the first exterior surface and an access guide on the first endplate. The access guide is adapted for directing a revision instrument to the bone in-growth area.
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