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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2006
Richard R. Navarro, Strongsville, OH (US);
Bharadwaj Ananthan, Akron, OH (US);
Randall R. Theken, Coventry Township, OH (US);
Richard R. Navarro, Strongsville, OH (US);
Bharadwaj Ananthan, Akron, OH (US);
Randall R. Theken, Coventry Township, OH (US);
Theken Spine, LLC, Akron, OH (US);
Abstract
A visco-elastic motion-limiting artificial intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided that mimics the physiologic function of a normal spinal disc. The disc comprises upper and lower endplates having therewithin channels or openings for optionally receiving one or more motion-limiting members fitted on each end with an enlarged portion. One or more compression stops is provided between the upper and lower endplates. Additionally, an elastomeric cushion is disposed between the endplates and surrounds the motion-limiting members. Also, force transducers and microelectronics can be utilized to provide data to the surgeon or the patient regarding the load state of the disc.