Abstract
Artificial intervertebral discs include an annulus fibrosus portion and a nucleus pulposus portion. Annulus fibrosus portions disclosed and contemplated herein include a plurality of layers. Fibers within the layers are arranged to provide a crisscross pattern between adjacent layers. Nucleus pulposus portions disclosed and contemplated herein can include a flexible, sealed enclosure.
| Original language | American English |
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| Patent number | US 2020/0246155 A1 |
| Priority date | 02/1/19 |
| State | Published - Aug 6 2020 |