Abstract: In an intervertebral disc prostheses having a pair of rigid endplates and an elastomeric core structure between the endplates. The core structure is designed to provide desired functional characteristics of the prosthesis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 19, 2006
Date of Patent:
August 17, 2010
Assignee:
Nexgen Spine, Inc.
Inventors:
Casey K. Lee, George Makris, Alastair J. T. Clemow