Nucleus prosthesis

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9526622
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14159161

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An nucleus prosthesis is disclosed having a plurality of linked segments configured to form, in a closed position, a disc shape. A method includes inserting a plurality of linked segments into an annulus fibrosus and closing the prosthesis so that a first segment inserted into the annulus fibrosus and a last segment inserted into the annulus fibrosus are substantially abutted. Another method includes inserting a plurality of linked segments into an intervertebral disc space and closing the prosthesis so that a first segment inserted into the intervertebral disc space and a last segment inserted into the intervertebral disc space are substantially abutted.

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WAYNE FUELING SYSTEMS LLC3814 JARRETT WAY HOUSTON TX 78728

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allain, Jerome Bagnolet, FR 13 827
Dufour, Henry Marseilles, FR 3 243
Vila, Thierry Paris, FR 3 243

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