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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2007
Richard H. Dixon, Provo, UT (US);
Clayton F Gardinier, American Fork, UT (US);
Troy J. Medford, Pleasant Grove, UT (US);
Dean C. Blackburn, Springville, UT (US);
Jeffery K. Taylor, Loomis, CA (US);
Bill J. Pope, Springville, UT (US);
Richard H. Dixon, Provo, UT (US);
Clayton F Gardinier, American Fork, UT (US);
Troy J. Medford, Pleasant Grove, UT (US);
Dean C. Blackburn, Springville, UT (US);
Jeffery K. Taylor, Loomis, CA (US);
Bill J. Pope, Springville, UT (US);
Diamicron, Inc, Orem, UT (US);
Abstract
Articulating diamond-surfaced spinal implants are disclosed. The implants use sintered polycrystalline articulation surfaces which are attached to spinal endplates and which are implanted to replace damaged spinal joints. The implants provide a long wearing and biocompatible articulation surface. Materials which may be used to make the spinal implants and manufacturing and finishing techniques for making the implants are also disclosed.