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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 07, 2005
Steven C. Humphreys, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Scott D. Hodges, Ooltewah, TN (US);
Lukas G. Eisermann, Memphis, TN (US);
Marc M. Peterman, Memphis, TN (US);
Steven C. Humphreys, Chattanooga, TN (US);
Scott D. Hodges, Ooltewah, TN (US);
Lukas G. Eisermann, Memphis, TN (US);
Marc M. Peterman, Memphis, TN (US);
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
An artificial vertebral joint is interposed between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra. The artificial vertebral joint comprises a rostral joint component having a first surface adapted for engagement with an endplate of the superior vertebra, a first anterior articulation surface, and a support tab adapted for extending from the first surface and for engaging a portion of the endplate. The portion of the endplate extends from the first surface to a posterior edge of the endplate. The joint further comprises a caudal joint component having a second surface adapted for engagement with an endplate of the inferior vertebra and a spacer component adapted for interposition between the rostral joint component and the caudal joint component.