Prosthetic Intervertebral Discs with Slotted End Plates That are Implantable By Minimally Invasive, Posterior Approach, Surgical Techniques

摘要

The described devices are spinal implants that may be surgically implanted into the spine to replace damaged or diseased discs using a posterior approach. The discs are prosthetic devices that approach or mimic the physiological motion and reaction of the natural disc.