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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2006
Applicants:
Nabil L. Muhanna, Gainesville, GA (US);
Lance M. Middleton, Soddy Daisy, TN (US);
Inventors:
Nabil L. Muhanna, Gainesville, GA (US);
Lance M. Middleton, Soddy Daisy, TN (US);
Assignee:
F3 Technologies, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/44 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An artificial intervertebral disc for at least partially replacing a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc. The artificial disc includes a concave-convex articulating surface. The artificial disc can be used in the cervical region of the spine, where a concave-convex articulating surface is advantageous for improved anatomical fit and region appropriate kinematics. The artificial disc of the present invention also includes an anchor for attachment to bone.