Patent ID: 7731754
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A system for insertion of an intervertebral prosthesis between adjacent vertebrae, the system comprising: a first prosthesis plate comprising a major surface to engage the first vertebra and a cooperating surface disposed opposite the major surface; a second prosthesis plate comprising a major surface to engage the second vertebra and a cooperating surface disposed opposite the major surface, wherein the cooperating surfaces of the first and second plates are arranged to cooperate to form an articulate joint; a first annular rim disposed around the cooperating surface of the first plate and protruding outward from the first plate toward the second plate, the first rim having a peripheral groove formed thereon; wherein the groove is adapted to facilitate manipulation and holding of the prosthesis with an appropriate instrument while the prosthesis is placed in the intervertebral space; and an instrument for placing the intervertebral disc, the instrument configured to hold the prosthesis at the peripheral groove.