Patent ID: 6899735

Claim:
A modular intervertebral prosthesis assembly, comprising: a first baseplate having a first mounting section and a first intervertebral section extending away from said first mounting section, said first intervertebral section having a first aperture passing therethrough; a second baseplate having a second mounting section and a second intervertebral section extending away from said second mounting, said second intervertebral section having a second aperture passing therethrough; at least a first insert disposed between said first and second baseplates so as to face said first and second apertures and adapted to engage said first and second baseplates; and a retaining mechanisnm mounted to said first mounting section and on contact with said first insert to prevent the removal of said first insert from between said first and second baseplates, said retaining mechanism being spaced from said second baseplate such that said first insert is exposed between said first and second baseplates.