US20030199984A1 - Intervertebral disc nucleus implants and methods - Google Patents
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Abstract
Nucleus pulposus implants that are resistant to migration in and/or expulsion from an intervertebral disc space are provided. In one form of the invention, an implant includes a load bearing elastic body surrounded in the disc space by an anchoring, preferably resorbable, outer shell. In certain forms of the invention, the elastic body is surrounded by a supporting member, such as a band or jacket, and the supporting member is surrounded by the outer shell. Kits for forming such implants are also provided. In another form of the invention, an implant is provided that has locking features and optional shape memory characteristics. In yet another aspect of the invention, nucleus pulposus implants are provided that have shape memory characteristics and are configured to allow short-term manual, or other deformation without permanent deformation, cracks, tears, breakage or other damage. Methods of forming and implanting the implants are also described.
Description
- The present invention relates to nucleus pulposus implants and methods for their implantation.
- The intervertebral disc functions to stabilize the spine and to distribute forces between vertebral bodies. A normal disc includes a gelatinous nucleus pulposus, an annulus fibrosis and two vertebral end plates. The nucleus pulposus is surrounded and confined by the annulus fibrosis.
- Intervertebral discs may be displaced or damaged due to trauma or disease. Disruption of the annulus fibrosis may allow the nucleus pulposus to protrude into the vertebral canal, a condition commonly referred to as a herniated or ruptured disc. The extruded nucleus pulposus may press on a spinal nerve, which may result in nerve damage, pain, numbness, muscle weakness and paralysis. Intervertebral discs may also deteriorate due to the normal aging process. As a disc dehydrates and hardens, the disc space height will be reduced, leading to instability of the spine, decreased mobility and pain.
- One way to relieve the symptoms of these conditions is by surgical removal of a portion or all of the intervertebral disc. The removal of the damaged or unhealthy disc may allow the disc space to collapse, which would lead to instability of the spine, abnormal joint mechanics, nerve damage, as well as severe pain. Therefore, after removal of the disc, adjacent vertebrae are typically fused to preserve the disc space. Several devices exist to fill an intervertebral space following removal of all or part of the intervertebral disc in order to prevent disc space collapse and to promote fusion of adjacent vertebrae surrounding the disc space. Even though a certain degree of success with these devices has been achieved, full motion is typically never regained after such vertebral fusions. Attempts to overcome these problems have led to the development of disc replacements. Many of these devices are complicated, bulky and made of a combination of metallic and elastomeric components. Thus, such devices require invasive surgical procedures and typically never fully return the full range of motion desired.
- More recently, efforts have been directed to replacing the nucleus pulposus of the disc with a similar gelatinous material, such as a hydrogel. However, there exists a possibility of tearing or otherwise damaging the hydrogel implant during implantation. Moreover, once positioned in the disc space, many hydrogel implants may migrate in the disc space and/or may be expelled from the disc space through an annular defect, or other annular opening. A need therefore exists for more durable implants, as well as implants that are resistant to migration and/or expulsion through an opening in the annulus fibrosis. The present invention addresses these needs.
- Nucleus pulposus implants that are resistant to migration in and/or expulsion from an intervertebral disc space are provided. Accordingly, in one aspect of the invention, nucleus pulposus implants are provided that include a load bearing elastic body sized for introduction into an intervertebral disc space and surrounded by a resorbable shell that provides the initial fixation for the elastic body within the disc space. The implant may include various surface features on its outer surface, including surface configurations or chemical modifications, that enhance the bonding between the outer surface of the implants and the resorbable shell. Kits for forming such implants are also provided. In other forms of the invention, the elastic body may be surrounded by a supporting member wherein the supporting member is surrounded by the resorbable shell.
- In yet another aspect of the invention, nucleus pulposus implants are provided that have shape memory and are configured to allow extensive short-term deformation without permanent deformation, cracks tears or other breakage. In one form of the invention, an implant includes a load bearing elastic body sized for placement into an intervertebral disc space. The body includes a first end, a second end and a central portion wherein the first end and second end are positioned, in a folded, relaxed configuration, adjacent to the central portion to form at least one inner fold. The inner fold preferably defines an aperture. The elastic body is deformable into a second, straightened, non-relaxed configuration for insertion through an opening in an intervertebral disc annulus fibrosis. The elastic body is deformable automatically back into a folded configuration after being placed in the intervertebral disc space. Advantageously, where the implant having shape memory is formed of a hydrogel material, or other hydrophilic material that may be dehydrated, the implant may be fully or partially dehydrated prior to insertion such that it may be inserted through a relatively small opening in the annulus fibrosis. The opening may, for example, be a pre-existing defect or may be made by making a small incision.
- In still other aspects of the invention, nucleus pulposus implants having locking features and optionally having shape memory are provided. In one embodiment, an implant includes a load bearing elastic body having a first end and a second end that are configured for mating engagement with each other. The implant has a first, locked configuration wherein the first and second ends are matingly engaged to each other. The implant may be configured into a second, straightened configuration by application of external force for insertion through an opening in an intervertebral disc annulus fibrosis. When the implant includes shape memory characteristics, it may be automatically configured, or otherwise returned, back into its first, locked configuration after insertion through the opening in the annulus fibrosis and after any external force is removed, or may be placed into its locked configuration by application of external force.
- In other aspects of the invention, methods of implanting the nucleus pulposus implants of the present invention are provided. In one mode of carrying out the invention, a method includes providing the appropriate implant, preparing the intervertebral disc space to receive the implant and then placing the implant into the intervertebral disc space. Where the implant includes a load bearing elastic body and an outer resorbable shell, a preferred method includes preparing the intervertebral disc space to receive the implant, introducing the elastic body forming the core of the implant into the disc space wherein the body is surrounded in the disc space by a resorbable outer shell. The material forming the resorbable shell may be placed in the disc space prior to, after, or at the same time as insertion of the elastic body. Alternatively, the elastic body may be surrounded by the outer shell prior to introduction of the elastic body into the intervertebral disc space.
- It is an object of the invention to provide nucleus pulposus implants, and kits for their formation, that are resistant to migration in and/or explusion from an intervertebral disc space.
- It is a further object of the invention to provide nucleus pulposus implants having shape memory that are configured to allow extensive short term manual, or other deformation without permanent deformation, cracks, tears, breakage or other damage.
- It is yet another object of the present invention to provide nucleus pulposus implants having locking features.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide methods of forming and implanting the nucleus pulposus implants described herein.
- These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the description herein.
- FIG. 1 depicts a side view of a cross-section of a nucleus pulposus implant, including an
elastic body 15 surrounded by an anchoringouter shell 30, implanted in the intervertebral disc space of a disc. - FIG. 2 depicts a top, cross-sectional view of the nucleus pulposus implant of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 depicts a side view of a cross-section of the nucleus pulposus implant of FIG. 1 after
outer shell 30 has been resorbed and replaced byfibrous scar tissue 33. - FIG. 4 shows a top, cross-sectional view of the nucleus pulposus implant of FIG. 3.
- FIG. 5 shows a side view of a cross-section of a nucleus pulposus implant, including an
elastic body 15 surrounded by a supportingmember 34, in the form of a band, wherein the supporting member is surrounded by an anchoringouter shell 30, implanted in the intervertebral disc space of a disc. - FIG. 6 depicts a side view of a cross-section of a nucleus pulposus implant, including an
elastic body 15 surrounded by a supportingmember 37, in the form of a jacket, wherein the supporting member is surrounded by an anchoringouter shell 30, implanted in the intervertebral disc space of a disc. - FIGS.7A-7D depict various patterns of a supporting member of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 depicts a side view of a cross-section of a nucleus pulposus implant including an
elastic body 15 surrounded by a supportingmember 34, taking the form of a band, that is further reinforced, or otherwise supported, bystraps outer shell 30 and is shown implanted in the intervertebral disc space of a disc. - FIG. 9 shows a top, cross-sectional view of the nucleus pulposus implant of FIG. 8.
- FIG. 10 depicts a side view of an alternative embodiment of a nucleus pulposus implant of the present invention that includes peripheral supporting
band 34″ and securingstraps outer shell 30 and implanted in the intervertebral disc space of a disc. - FIG. 11 depicts a top, cross-sectional view of the nucleus pulposus implant of FIG. 10.
- FIG. 12 depicts a top view of an alternative embodiment of a nucleus pulposus implant having shape memory.
- FIG. 13 shows a side view of the implant shown in FIG. 12.
- FIGS.14A-14J depict portions of nucleus pulposus implants with surface modifications. FIGS. 14A-14H show side views of top portions of the implants, and FIG. 141 and FIG. 14J show top views of the views shown in 14C and 14D, respectively.
- FIGS.15A-15N show top views of alternative embodiments of nucleus pulposus implants having shape memory in folded, relaxed configurations.
- FIGS.16A-16N depict top views of the implants shown in FIGS. 15A-15N, respectively, in unfolded, non-relaxed configurations.
- FIG. 17 depicts a top view of an alternative embodiment of a nucleus pulposus implant of the present invention having a self-locking feature. The implant is shown in its locked, relaxed configuration.
- FIG. 18 depicts a side view of the implant of FIG. 17.
- FIG. 19 depicts a side view of the implant of FIG. 18 in an unfolded, non-locked, non-relaxed configuration.
- FIG. 20 depicts one step in a method of implanting nucleus pulposus
implant 40 intointervertebral disc space 20 betweenvertebrae conventional implantation tool 310. - FIG. 21 depicts a top, cross-sectional view of a
nucleus pulposus implant 10 in its folded, relaxed configuration positioned inintervertebral disc space 20. - For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to preferred embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications of the invention, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
- The present invention provides prosthetic intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implants that may fully or partially replace the natural, or native, nucleus pulposus in mammals, including humans and other animals. In one aspect of the invention, implants are provided that are configured to resist expulsion or other migration through a defect, or other opening, in the annulus fibrosis and to resist excessive migration within an intervertebral disc space. In certain forms, these implants combine the advantages of an injectable/in-situ curing implant with a pre-formed implant. For example, a nucleus pulposus implant may include a load bearing elastic body surrounded by an outer, preferably resorbable or otherwise temporary, shell. The outer shell advantageously anchors the elastic body within the intervertebral disc space. The surface of the elastic body may include various surface features, including various macro-surface patterns, and chemical or physical modifications as described herein to further enhance fixation of the implant to the outer resorbable shell. The surface features, such as the macro-surface patterns and physical modifications, for example, are also expected to enhance fixation of the elastic body to surrounding tissue such that, in certain forms of the invention, no outer-shell may be needed.
- In other aspects of the invention, nucleus pulposus implants having shape memory that are configured to allow extensive short-term manual or other deformation without permanent deformation, cracks, tears, breakage or other damage are provided. In preferred forms of the invention wherein the implants are formed from a hydrogel or other hydrophilic material, the implants can not only pass through a relatively small incision in the annulus fibrosis, but can also substantially fill and conform to the intervertebral disc space. In one form of the invention, an implant includes a load bearing elastic body with shape memory having first and second ends that are positioned adjacent to a central portion to form at least one inner fold. The inner fold desirably defines an aperture.
- In other embodiments of the invention, the shape memory implants are configured to form a spiral or other annular shape in the disc space, and may also be configured to have ends that matingly engage each other for further securing the implant in the disc cavity. Methods of making and implanting the implants described herein are also provided.
- As disclosed above, in a first aspect of the invention, a nucleus pulposus implant is provided that includes a load bearing elastic body sized for introduction into an intervertebral disc space and surrounded by an outer, preferably resorbable, shell. Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2,
prosthetic implant 10 includes a core load bearingelastic body 15 disposed inintervertebral disc space 20, betweenvertebral body outer shell 30. More specifically,elastic body 15 has anouter surface 16 in contact with, and preferably bonded to, anouter shell 30 that may advantageously be resorbable, or otherwise temporary.Outer surface 31 ofouter shell 30 preferably conforms to the shape of theintervertebral disc space 20, being in contact withannulus fibrosis 5, and may completely surroundelastic body 15 as seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, althoughouter shell 30 may only partially surroundelastic body 15. As an example, upper, lower and/or lateral voids surroundingelastic body 15 may be filled in byouter shell 30, as long as the elastic body is in some way anchored, or otherwise fixed in place, by the outer shell so as to prevent its expulsion from, or excessive migration in, the disc cavity. Thus,outer shell 30 may be configured to fill the aforementioned voids. Additionally,inner surface 32 ofouter shell 30 preferably conforms to the shape ofelastic body 15, and preferably bonds toouter surface 16 ofelastic body 15 as discussed below. In preferred embodiments, the elastic core and the outer shell substantially fill the disc cavity as further discussed below. -
Outer shell 30 not only provides for a properlyfit implant 10 withinintervertebral disc space 20 for maximum load-bearing, stress transfer, and bonding of the implant surface to the surrounding disc tissues for fixation against excessive migration, it also seals anannular defect 18 for further resistance to migration and/or expulsion of the implant. Such sealing of the annular defect may also provide additional physical and mechanical support to the disc. Furthermore, the injectable outer shell material may provide intra-operative flexibility in fitting the core elastic body ofimplant 10 within the disc space as it may compensate for the differences in geometry and size between the disc space and the pre-formed core. -
Outer shell 30 is preferably resorbable and, in such form, is preferably replaced with tissue, such as fibrous tissue and including fibrous scar tissue, that may aid in permanently confining the load bearing elastic body within the disc space. Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4,tissue 33 has replacedouter shell 30, and thus surroundselastic body 15. Althoughelastic body 15 may be confined within the disc space with the aid oftissue 33,body 15 is expected to have some mobility for normal biomechanics. - The dimensions of load bearing
elastic body 15 may vary depending on the particular case, butelastic body 15 is typically sized for introduction into an intervertebral disc space. Moreover,elastic body 15 is preferably wide enough to support adjacent vertebrae and is of a height sufficient to separate the adjacent vertebrae. In order to provide long-term mechanical support to the intervertebral disc, the volume ofelastic body 15 in the disc space should be at least about 50%, preferably at least about 70%, further preferably at least about 80% and more preferably at least about 90% of the volume of the entire disc space, the remaining volume occupied byouter shell 30. However, the volume ofelastic body 15 may be as large as about 99% of the volume of the intervertebral disc space, and thus about 99% of the volume ofimplant 10. Accordingly, the volume ofouter shell 30 may be at least about 1% of the volume of the implant, but may range from about 1% to about 50%. The appropriate size ofimplant 10 desired in a particular case may be determined by distracting the disc space to a desired level after the desired portion of the natural nucleus pulposus and any free disc fragments are removed, and measuring the volume of the distracted space with an injectable saline balloon. The disc volume can also be measured directly by first filling the disc space with a known amount of the outer shell precursor material. -
Elastic body 15 may be fabricated in a wide variety of shapes as desired, as long as the body can withstand spinal loads and other spinal stresses. The non-degradable and preformedelastic body 15 may be shaped, for example, as a cylinder, or a rectangular block. The body may further be annular-shaped. For example, implant 10′ in FIGS. 12 and 13 has a spiral, or otherwise coiled, shape. The implant includes afirst end 23 and asecond end 24.Elastic body 15 may also be shaped to generally conform to the shape of the natural nucleus pulposus, or may be shaped as further described below. Althoughelastic body 15 is shown as one piece in, for example, FIGS. 1-4, it may be made from one or several pieces. -
Elastic body 15 may be formed for a wide variety of biocompatible polymeric materials, including elastic materials, such as elastomeric materials, hydrogels or other hydrophilic polymers, or composites thereof. Suitable elastomers include silicone, polyurethane, copolymers of silicone and polyurethane, polyolefins, such as polyisobutylene and polyisoprene, neoprene, nitrile, vulcanized rubber and combinations thereof. The vulcanized rubber described herein may be produced, for example, by a vulcanization process utilizing a copolymer produced as described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,245,098 to Summers et al. from 1-hexene and 5-methyl-1,4-hexadiene. Suitable hydrogels include natural hydrogels, and those formed from polyvinyl alcohol, acrylamides such as polyacrylic acid and poly(acrylonitrile-acrylic acid), polyurethanes, polyethylene glycol, poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), acrylates such as poly(2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate) and copolymers of acrylates with N-vinyl pyrrolidone, N-vinyl lactams, acrylamide, polyurethanes and polyacrylonitrile, or may be other similar materials that form a hydrogel. The hydrogel materials may further be cross-linked to provide further strength to the implant. Examples of polyurethanes include thermoplastic polyurethanes, aliphatic polyurethanes, segmented polyurethanes, hydrophilic polyurethanes, polyether-urethane, polycarbonate-urethane and silicone polyetherurethane. Other suitable hydrophilic polymers include naturally-occurring materials such as glucomannan gel, hyaluronic acid, polysaccharides, such as cross-linked carboxyl-containing polysaccharides, and combinations thereof. The nature of the materials employed to form the elastic body should be selected so the formed implants have sufficient load bearing capacity. In preferred embodiments, a compressive strength of at least about 0.1 Mpa is desired, although compressive strengths in the range of about 1 Mpa to about 20 Mpa are more preferred. -
Outer shell 30 may be formed from a wide variety of biocompatible, preferably elastic, elastomeric or deformable natural or synthetic materials, especially materials that are compatible withelastic body 15. The outer shell materials preferably remain in an uncured, deformable, or otherwise configurable state during positioning of the elastic body in the interverterbral disc space, and should preferably rapidly cure, become harder or preferably solidify after being introduced into the intervertebral disc space, or, in other embodiments, prior to positioning of the elastic body in the intervertebral disc space. In preferred embodiments, the outer shell materials may remain deformable after they harden or otherwise solidify. Suitable materials that may be used to form the outer shell include tissue sealants or adhesives made from natural or synthetic materials, including, for example, fibrin, albumin, collagen, elastin, silk and other proteins, polyethylene oxide, cyanoacrylate, polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, polypropylene fumarate, tyrosine-based polycarbonate and combinations thereof. Other suitable materials include demineralized bone matrix. These precursor materials may be supplied in liquid, solution or solid form, including gel form. -
Elastic body 15 may include a variety of surface features onouter surface 16, including chemical modifications and surface configurations, to provide surface features that advantageously improve the bonding betweenouter surface 16 of the elastic body andinner surface 32 ofouter shell 30. In one form of the invention,outer surface 16 is chemically modified utilizing, for example, chemical groups that are compatible with the materials used to formouter shell 30. Suitable chemical modifications include, for example, surface grafting of reactive functional groups, including hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl and organofunctional silane groups. The groups may be grafted by methods known to the skilled artisan. Other modifications include pre-coating with a primer, preferably one that is compatible with the outer shell material, such as a layer of adhesive, sealing or other materials used for forming the outer shell described above. - In yet another form of the invention,
elastic body 15 may include a wide variety of surface configurations, such as macro-surface patterns, or protuberances, as seen in FIGS. 14A-14J, showing side views or top views of top portions of elastic bodies with various surface features. Referring now to FIGS. 14A-14J, the pattern may be a dove-tail pattern 200, acircular pattern 205, asquare pattern 210, aconical pattern 215,various wave patterns irregular patterns 230. In other embodiments, afiber 240 may be disposed inelastic body 241 and may project from thesurface 242 thereof to form afibrous pattern 235.Fiber 240 may be disposed as a loop projecting from the surface of the elastic body, its ends may project from the surface of the elastic body, or the fiber may have a wide variety of other appropriate configurations. The fiber may be a short, polymeric fiber, such as one that is cut to less than about one inch. The fiber may, alternatively, be a continuous polymeric fiber. The fiber may further be braided, and may be woven or non-woven. The macro-surface patterns are preferably formed during formation ofelastic body 15. However,outer surface 16 ofelastic body 15 may also be physically modified after formation ofelastic body 15 by, for example, laser drilling or thermal deformation. Physical modifications include, for example, a microtexturized surface formed by bead-blasting, plasma etching or chemical etching. Procedures for modifying various surfaces in this manner are well known in the art. - In certain forms of the invention, the implant may include only
elastic body 15 having one or more of the outer surface features as described above, without the outer resorbable shell. The surface features are expected to provide a certain level of fixation to the surrounding tissues for improved resistance to migration and/or expulsion. - In yet other forms of the invention, the implant may include an elastic body that is surrounded by a supporting, or otherwise constraining, member wherein the supporting member is surrounded by a resorbable shell as described herein. Referring now to FIG. 5,
implant 400 includes a load bearingelastic body 15 that is surrounded by a supportingmember 34. In one form, supportingmember 34 may be a preferably flexible, peripheral supporting band that is disposed circumferentially aboutelastic body 15 as seen in FIG. 5, leaving upper andlower surfaces elastic body 15 free from the supporting band. - As seen in FIG. 5, portions of upper and
lower surfaces elastic body 15 are exposed to directly contactouter shell 30. This exposure minimizes the amount of material needed to construct the supporting member, yet still effectively provides, for example, lateral support. Although the amount of the upper and lower surfaces ofelastic body 15 that are exposed may vary, typically at least about 50%, preferably at least about 70%, more preferably at least about 80% and most preferably at least about 90% of the surfaces are exposed. - In yet another embodiment shown in FIG. 6, nucleus pulposus
implant 500, that includeselastic body 15 as described above, is reinforced with supportingmember 37, which takes the form of a jacket. The jacket preferably completely surroundselastic body 15. - Suitable supporting members, including reinforcing outer bands, covers, or other jackets, may be formed from a wide variety of biocompatible polymers, metallic materials, or combination of materials that form a strong but flexible support to prevent excessive deformation, including lateral (horizontal) deformation, of the core under increasing compressive loading. Suitable materials include non-woven, woven, braided, or fabric materials made from polymeric fibers including cellulose, polyethylene, polyester, polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylonitrile, polyamide, polytetrafluorethylene, polyparaphenylene terephthalamide, and combinations thereof. Other suitable materials include non-reinforced or fiber-reinforced elastomers such as silicone, polyurethane, copolymers of silicone and polyurethane, polyolefins, including polyisobutylene and polyisoprene, neoprene, nitrile, vulcanized rubber, and combinations thereof. In a preferred form of the invention, a combination, or blend, of silicone and polyurethane is used. Furthermore, the vulcanized rubber is preferably produced as described above for the nucleus pulposus implants. Supporting
members - FIGS.7A-7D show supporting bands of various patterns, typically made from various braided materials (
bands - Supporting
members members 34 and/or 37 may, for example, decrease lateral deformation by at least about 20%, preferably at least about 40%, more preferably by at least about 60% and most preferably by at least about 80%. An implant, such as one that includes an elastic body, having such a supporting member will be flexible and otherwise resilient to allow the natural movements of the disc and provides shock absorption capability at low to moderate applied stress, but will resist excessive deformation for disc height maintenance under high loading conditions. As described herein in the case of a lumbar disc, for example, low applied stress includes a force of about 100 Newtons to about 250 Newtons moderate stress includes a force of about 250 Newtons to about 700 Newtons, and high loading conditions, or high stress, includes a force of above about 700 Newtons. In preferred forms of the invention, the supporting member is flexible, in that it may be folded, or otherwise deformed, but is substantially inelastic, so that the implant is more fully reinforced or otherwise supported. - The elastic body may be covered by the jacket supporting member, or the band supporting member may be wrapped around the circumference of the elastic body. In a form of the invention wherein the elastic body is formed from a hydrogel, or similar hydrophilic material, the hydrogel may be dehydrated a desired amount prior to being covered by the jacket, or prior to wrapping the band around the circumference of the hydrogel body. The hydrogel elastic body may be exposed to saline outside of the body, or may be inserted into the disc space wherein it will be exposed to body fluids in situ, and the body will absorb water and swell. In reference to the peripheral band supporting member, the swelling or expansion of the hydrogel elastic body in the horizontal direction is controlled by the amount of slack designed in the band. After the limited allowable horizontal expansion is reached, the elastic body is forced to expand mostly in the vertical direction until reaching equilibrium swelling under the in vivo load. As the upper and lower surfaces of the elastic body are not substantially constrained, the vertical expansion is mainly controlled by the applied stress and the behavior of the hydrogel material.
- In yet other forms of the invention, an implant reinforced with a peripheral supporting band as described above that is surrounded by a resorbable outer shell may be further reinforced with one or more straps. The straps may be advantageous in preventing the peripheral supporting band described herein from slipping, or otherwise sliding off the implant. Referring now to FIGS. 8 and 9, at least one
strap 420 extends alongupper surface 35 and at least onestrap 430 extends alonglower surface 36 ofelastic body 15 ofimplant 400.Ends 421 ofstrap 420 and ends 431 ofstrap 430 are each preferably connected, or otherwise attached, to peripheral supportingband 34′. The point of attachment may be any location that will secure the strap, including at theupper margins 138 of the band,lower margins 139 of the band or any region between the upper and lower margins. Although twostraps upper surface 35 andlower surface 36, respectively, in FIGS. 8 and 9, one continuous strap may be utilized that extends completely around the implant, or the strap utilized may be in one, two or multiple pieces, as long as the combination of straps are sufficient to prevent excessive slipping and or sliding of the supporting band. Furthermore, more than one strap may extend alongupper surface 35 and more than one strap may extend alonglower surface 36 ofelastic body 15, as seen, for example, in FIGS. 10 and 11 ofimplant 500, wherein straps 520, 530, 540 and 550 are shown attached, or otherwise connect to supportingmember 34″. It is realized that the straps may be present in one or more pieces. For example, straps 520 and 530 may form a single strap, as maystraps - In other aspects of the invention, kits designed for forming the intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implants that include the outer shell described above are provided. In one form, a kit may include a load bearing elastic body as described above, along with a container of material to form the outer, preferably resorbable, shell. The material may be selected from the materials as described above. Moreover, the container that houses the material that forms the shell may be made from a wide variety of materials that are compatible with the outer shell material, including glass and plastic. The kit may further include a supporting member, such as a supporting band, jacket or other outer cover as described above. Generally, the kits include sterile packaging which secures the kit components in spaced relation from one another sufficient to prevent damage of the components during handling of the kit. For example, one may utilize molded plastic articles known in the art having multiple compartments, or other areas for holding the kit components in spaced relation.
- In a further aspect of the invention, nucleus pulposus implants are provided having shape memory that are configured to allow extensive short-term manual, or other, deformation without permanent deformation, cracks, tears, breakage or other damage, that may occur, for example, during placement of the implant into an intervertebral disc space. Referring now to FIGS. 15A and 16A, in one form of the invention,
implant 40 includes a load bearingelastic body 41 with shape memory and having afirst end 42 and asecond end 43 that are positioned adjacent to a central portion 44 to form at least oneinner fold 45.Inner fold 45 preferably defines at least oneaperture 46 which is advantageously arcuate. The elastic body is deformable, or otherwise configurable, manually, for example, from this first folded, or otherwise relaxed configuration shown in FIG. 15A into a second, substantially straightened, or otherwise non-relaxed configuration shown in FIG. 16A for placement into the intervertebral disc space. Aselastic body 41 has shape memory, it returns by itself, automatically, back into the first folded, relaxed configuration once manual or other force is no longer exerted on the body. These implants therefore provide improved handling and manipulation characteristics in that they may be deformed, configured and otherwise handled by an individual without resulting in any breakage or other damage to the implant. - Further describing the shape memory
nucleus prosthesis implant 40,implant 40 includessurface depressions 47, or other surface irregularities as more fully described below, that forminner fold 45 when the implant is in its relaxed configuration. Ends 42 and 43 haveend surfaces implants - Alternatively, in other forms of the invention, one end of the implant may be tapered, or otherwise specifically shaped, and the other end may be shaped complementary to the tapered, or otherwise shaped, end. Moreover, either one or both
sides end 93 ofimplant 90 are tapered to form a pointed end, such as a generally V-shaped end, that advantageously fits into a complementary-shaped (e.g., V-shaped)depression 95 defined byend 92. An implant having only one inner fold that defines one aperture and ends that are similarly configured as ends 92 and 93 is shown in FIGS. 15J and 16J. As another example, one side of each of the ends of the implant maybe oppositely tapered as seen in FIGS. 15G and 16G. That is,side 108 a ofend 102 ofimplant 100 andopposite side 109 b ofend 103 are tapered as seen in FIGS. 15G and 16G. End surfaces 102 a and 102 b ofimplant 100 are transverse to axis X when the implant is in its relaxed configuration shown in FIG. 15G. In those embodiments where the ends of the implants are tapered, or otherwise shaped, it is preferred that, when the ends of the implants contact each other or the central or other portion of the implant, an implant is formed that is uniform along the length of the implant through the region of contact. - Although the implant may assume a wide variety of shapes, it is typically shaped, in its folded, relaxed configuration, to conform to the shape of the natural nucleus pulposus.
- In yet other forms of the invention, the folding implant may have a surface that includes surface projections that further aid in allowing short-term deformation of the implant without permanent deformation or other damage as described above. Referring now to FIGS. 15D and 16D,
implant 70 includes a load bearingelastic body 71 having a first end 72, asecond end 73 and acentral portion 74.Inner fold 75 defines anaperture 76 and includes aninner fold surface 77 having wrinkles, orprojections 78 thereon.Projections 78 ofinner fold surface 77 extend intoaperture 76. These wrinkles advantageously facilitate stretching of the implant without deformation, cracking, tearing, breakage, or other damage when the implant is straightened or elongated for insertion into the intervertebral disc space. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 15D and 16D, the wrinkles, or surface projections, extend along the entire length ofelastic body 71, includingcentral portion 74. Other implants having wrinkled inner fold surfaces are seen in FIGS. 15E and 16E and other wrinkle configurations upon folding the implant are seen in FIGS. 15K-15N and 16K-16N. - In certain preferred forms of the invention, the apertures defined by the inner folds of the implants described above have a radius of at least about 1 mm. Moreover, in other preferred forms of the invention, a reinforcing material may be included at the inner fold surface to further improve the structural integrity of the implant. The reinforcing material may be a fabric that is either woven, or non-woven, and may be formed from braided fibers for further strength. The reinforcing material may be positioned on the inner fold surface, may project therefrom or may be entirely embedded under the inner fold surface. The implant may be formed as a single piece, or may be formed of more than one piece that is connected to the other pieces that form the assembled implant by fabric that may be made from braided or other fibers. Although these implants are designed to be used without an anchoring outer shell, they, as well as all of the implants described herein, may form the core elastic body of an implant that includes the outer shell described herein.
- The implants may obtain their shape memory characteristics in a variety of ways. For example, the implants may be formed in a mold into a desired final shape, and, when deformed from this final shape by application of an external force, will return to the final shape upon release of the force.
- In yet another embodiment of the invention, a nucleus pulposus implant is provided that has a locking feature, with optional shape memory characteristics, and thus may also resist being expelled from the disc cavity to some extent. In one form of the invention as seen in FIGS.17-19, an
implant 300 includes a load bearingelastic body 301 having afirst end 302 and asecond end 303. The ends are typically configured for mating engagement with each other.Elastic body 301 has a first, locked configuration whereinfirst end 302 andsecond end 303 are matingly engaged to each other as seen more particularly in FIG. 17. Whenelastic body 301 has shape memory characteristics,elastic body 301 is deformable, manually, for example, into a second, substantially straightened, non-relaxed configuration for insertion into an intervertebral disc space, as seen in FIG. 19, and may automatically be configured or otherwise returned back into the first, locked, relaxed configuration after-insertion due to its shape memory characteristics. In those cases where the elastic body does not have shape memory characteristics and the elastic body is configurable into a locked and/or straightened configuration, and in those cases where the elastic body has shape memory characteristics, the elastic body may also be placed into its locked configuration with the assistance of external force. - More particularly describing one form of the invention, end302 defines an
internal channel 304 as seen in FIG. 19 whereasend 303 is configured to conform to the shape ofinternal channel 304. The channel may take the form of a wide variety of shapes, as long as the ends of the elastic body may be matingly engaged to form a locked configuration. As seen in FIG. 19, the channel is somewhat hour-glass shaped. Manual, or other force, may be applied to end 303 so that it may be temporarily deformed, or configured, sufficiently to pass through narrowedpassage 305 withininternal channel 304. Once properly positioned, end 303 will be secured withinchannel 304, as end edges 303 a and 303 b are braced against channel edges 304 a and 304 b, respectively. Alternatively, one end of an implant with a locking feature may be friction-fit within the internal channel present in the other end of the implant. The friction-fit may arise as a result of the relative size differences between the inner diameter of the channel formed by one end and the outer diameter of the other end of the implant. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the outer surface of one end, and/or the inner surface of the channel defined by the other end, may include surface roughenings as described herein that aid in achieving the friction-fit. The implant may also be constructed from the biocompatible polymeric materials as described above. - When the implants are formed from an elastic material, such as a hydrogel, or other similar hydrophilic material, or include the resorbable outer shell, they may advantageously deliver desired pharmacological agents. The pharmacological agent may be a growth factor that may advantageously repair the endplates and/or the annulus fibrosis. For example, the growth factor may include a bone morphogenetic protein, transforming growth factory (TGF-β), insulin-like growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, fibroblast growth factor or other similar growth factor or combination thereof having the ability to repair the endplates and/or the annulus fibrosis of an intervertebral disc.
- The growth factors are typically included in the implants in therapeutically effective amounts. For example, the growth factors may be included in the implants in amounts effective in repairing an intervertebral disc, including repairing the endplates and the annulus fibrosis. Such amounts will depend on the specific case, and may thus be determined by the skilled artisan, but such amounts may typically include less than about 1% by weight of the growth factor. The growth factors may be purchased commercially or may be produced by methods known to the art. For example, the growth factors may be produced by recombinant DNA technology, and may preferably be derived from humans. As an example, recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins (rhBMPs), including rhBMP 2-14, and especially rhBMP-2, rhBMP-7, rhBMP-12, rhBMP-13, and heterodimers thereof may be used. However, any bone morphogenetic protein is contemplated including bone morphogenetic proteins designated as BMP-1 through BMP-18.
- BMPs are available from Genetics Institute, Inc., Cambridge, Mass. and may also be prepared by one skilled in the art as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,187,076 to Wozney et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,366,875 to Wozney et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 4,877,864 to Wang et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,108,922 to Wang et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,116,738 to Wang et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,013,649 to Wang et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,106,748 to Wozney et al.; and PCT Patent Nos. WO93/00432 to Wozney et al.; WO94/26893 to Celeste et al.; and WO94/26892 to Celeste et al. All bone morphogenic proteins are contemplated whether obtained as above or isolated from bone. Methods for isolating bone morphogenetic protein from bone are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,294,753 to Urist and Urist et al., 81 PNAS 371,1984.
- In other forms of the invention, the pharmacological agent may be one used for treating various spinal conditions, including degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis, spinal infection, spinal tumor and osteoporosis. Such agents include antibiotics, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, including steroids, and combinations thereof. Other such agents are well known to the skilled artisan. These agents are also used in therapeutically effective amounts. Such amounts may be determined by the skilled artisan depending on the specific case.
- The pharmacological agents are preferably dispersed within the hydrogel, or other hydrophilic, implant for in vivo release, and/or, with respect to the implants with the resorbable outer shell, may be dispersed in the outer shell. The hydrogel can be cross-linked chemically, physically, or by a combination thereof, in order to achieve the appropriate level of porosity to release the pharmacological agents at a desired rate. The agents may be released upon cyclic loading, and, in the case of implants including a resorbable outer shell, upon resorption of the shell. The pharmacological agents may be dispersed in the implants by adding the agents to the solution used to form the implant, by soaking the formed implant in an appropriate solution containing the agent, or by other appropriate methods known to the skilled artisan. In other forms of the invention, the pharmacological agents may be chemically or otherwise associated with the implant. For example, the agents may be chemically attached to the outer surface of the implant.
- The implants described herein may have embedded therein small metal beads or wire for x-ray identification.
- Methods of forming and implanting the nucleus pulposus implants described herein are also provided. In one form of the invention, with respect to implant10 described above having the anchorable
outer shell 30,implant 10 may be formed by first formingelastic body 15 and then forming the outer shell. Methods of formingelastic body 15 are well known in the art. - For example, if the elastic body is made of elastomeric materials, such as powdered elastomers including, for example, styrene-ethylene/butylene block copolymers, the powdered elastomer may be placed into an appropriate mold and may be compressed and heated to melt the powder. The mold is then cooled to room temperature. If the elastic body is made from a hydrogel, such as a polyvinyl alcohol, the polyvinyl alcohol powder may be mixed with a solvent, such as, for example, water or dimethylsulfoxide, or combinations thereof, and heated and shaken until a uniform solution is formed. The solution may then be poured into a mold, such as a rubber mold, and may be cooled at an appropriate temperature, such as about 0° C. to about −80° C., for several hours to allow for crystallization. After cooling, the hydrogel can be partially or completely hydrated by soaking and rinsing with water but, in certain preferred embodiments, may remain dehydrated so that it may be inserted through a smaller aperture in the annulus fibrosis.
- Prior to positioning the implant in the interverterbral disc space, an incision may be made in the annulus fibrosis, or one may take advantage of a defect in the annulus, in order to remove the natural nucleus pulposus and any free disc fragments within the intervertebral disc space. The disc space is then distracted to a desired level. Once formed, and after preparing the disc space for receiving the implant,
elastic body 15 may be implanted into the intervertebral disc space utilizing devices well known in the art and as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,800,549 and 5,716,416. If the outer shell precursor material was already placed in the intervertebral disc space, excess precursor material may flow out of the disc space. This excess material should be promptly removed before it sets or otherwise cures. The outer shell material may be injected, or otherwise introduced, into the disc space utilizing devices that are well known in the art, such as syringes, sealant/caulk guns, automatic liquid injectors, and applicators that include, for example, two separate syringes which allow for simultaneous mixing of the components in a static mixer and delivery to the site, and may be injected either prior to or after introduction of the implant into the disc space. Whether the outer shell material is introduced prior to or after introduction of the implant into the disc space, the distractor is then removed, any excess precursor material seeping out of the disc space is removed and the precursor material within the disc space is cured to form the outer shell. It is noted that the elastic body may already be surrounded by the outer shell, which may be in a partially or fully hardened state but preferably remains deformable, prior to introducing the elastic body into the intervertebral disc space. - In yet another form of the invention, a method for implanting a prosthetic intervertebral disc having shape memory is provided. In one embodiment, an implant including a load bearing elastic body having a first end and a second end positioned adjacent to a central portion to form at least one inner fold as described above is provided. The
implant 40, for example, may be deformed by, for example, manual force into a substantially straightened, non-relaxed configuration for insertion through an aperture formed in the annular fibrosis as indicated in FIG. 20, and as best seen in FIG. 21. The aperture may be formed through deterioration or other injury to the annulus fibrosis, or may be made by purposely incising the annulus. The implant may then be positioned in adelivery tool 310 known in the art, such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,716,416, and inserted throughaperture 18 inannulus 19. As the implant enters theintervertebral space 20 and is no longer subject to manual force, it deforms back into its relaxed, folded configuration as seen in FIG. 21. A portion, or substantially all, of the natural nucleus pulposus may be removed from the intervertebral disc space, depending on the circumstances, prior to introduction of the implant into the intervertebral disc space. When implanting an implant that includes a locking feature, or other implant with shape memory as described herein, a similar protocol is followed. Additionally, with respect to an implant with a locking feature, the implant may be placed into the locked configuration with external force, imposed by, for example, medical personnel. - While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only the preferred embodiment has been shown and described and that all changes and modifications that come within the spirit of the invention are desired to be protected. In addition, all references cited herein are indicative of the level of skill in the art and are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
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1. An intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant, comprising:
a load bearing elastic body sized for introduction into an intervertebral disc space, said body surrounded by a resorbable shell.
2. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said resorbable shell is comprised of an elastic material.
3. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said resorbable shell is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of fibrin, albumin, gelatin, collagen, elastin, silk, demineralized bone matrix, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, polypropylene fumarate and combinations thereof.
4. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said elastic body is comprised of a hydrogel material.
5. The implant of claim 4 , further including a pharmacological agent associated with said hydrogel material, said resorbable shell, or a combination thereof, said agent selected from the group consisting of growth factors, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, analgesics, and combinations thereof.
6. The implant of claim 5 , wherein said pharmacological agent is a growth factor.
7. The implant of claim 6 , wherein said growth factor is selected from the group consisting of transforming growth factor β, bone morphogenetic proteins, fibroblast growth factors, platelet-derived growth factors, insulin-like growth factors and combinations thereof.
8. The implant of claim 7 , wherein said growth factor is a recombinant human protein.
9. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said elastic body is comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of elastomers and hydrogels.
10. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of said elastic body includes projections extending therefrom, said projections configured for enhancing fixation of said body in said intervertebral space.
11. The implant of claim 10 , wherein said projections comprise fiber loops.
12. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of said elastic body is microtexturized.
13. The implant of claim 12 , wherein said microtexturizing is performed by a process selected from the group consisting of bead blasting, plasma etching, chemical etching and combinations thereof.
14. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of said elastic body includes reactive chemical groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, amino groups, carboxyl groups and organofunctional silane groups, said groups enhancing fixation of said elastic body to said resorbable shell.
15. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said resorbable shell is formed in-situ.
16. An intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant, comprising:
a load bearing elastic body of hydrogel material sized for introduction into an intervertebral disc space, said body surrounded by a resorbable shell.
17. An intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant, comprising:
a load bearing elastic body sized for introduction into an intervertebral disc space, said body surrounded by a supporting member, said supporting member surrounded by a resorbable shell.
18. The implant of claim 17 , wherein said resorbable shell is comprised of an elastic material.
19. The implant of claim 17 , wherein said resorbable shell is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of fibrin, albumin, gelatin, collagen, elastin, silk, demineralized bone matrix, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, polypropylene fumarate and combinations thereof.
20. The implant of claim 17 , wherein said elastic body is comprised of a hydrogel material.
21. The implant of claim 17 , wherein said supporting member is comprised of a supporting band.
22. The implant of claim 17 , wherein said supporting member is comprised of a jacket.
23. An intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant, comprising:
a load bearing elastic body sized for placement into an intervertebral disc space, said body having a first end, a second end, a central portion, and a first configuration wherein said first end and said second end are positioned adjacent to said central portion to form at least one inner fold, said elastic body configurable into a second, straightened configuration for insertion through an opening in an intervertebral disc annulus fibrosis, said body configurable back into said first configuration after said insertion.
24. The implant of claim 23 , wherein said inner fold defines an aperture.
25. The implant of claim 23 , wherein said elastic body is comprised of a hydrogel material.
26. The implant of claim 23 , wherein said elastic body is comprised of an elastomer.
27. The implant of claim 26 , wherein said elastomer is selected from the group consisting of silicone, polyurethane, copolymers of silicone and polyurethane, polyolefins, nitrile and combinations thereof.
28. The implant of claim 24 , wherein said inner fold has a surface with projections, said projections extending into said aperture.
29. The implant of claim 23 , wherein said elastic body has an outer surface, said outer surface having projections extending therefrom, said projections configured for enhancing fixation of said body in said intervertebral disc space.
30. The implant of claim 23 , wherein the outer surface of said elastic body is microtexturized.
31. The implant of claim 30 , wherein said microtexturizing is performed by a process selected from the group consisting of bead blasting, plasma etching, chemical etching and combinations thereof.
32. The implant of claim 23 , wherein said body further comprises a reinforcing material at said inner fold surface.
33. The implant of claim 32 , wherein said reinforcing material comprises fibers.
34. The implant of claim 23 , wherein said elastic body is comprised of a hydrogel material, said material having at least one growth factor dispersed therein.
35. The implant of claim 34 , wherein said growth factor is selected from the group consisting of transforming growth factor β, bone morphogenetic proteins, fibroblast growth factors, platelet-derived growth factors, insulin-like growth factors and combinations thereof.
36. The implant of claim 34 , wherein said growth factor comprises a recombinant protein.
37. The implant of claim 36 , wherein said recombinant protein is a human protein.
38. An intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant, comprising:
a load bearing elastic body sized for placement into an intervertebral disc space, said body having a first end and a second end, said first end and said second end configured for mating engagement with each other, said elastic body having a first configuration wherein said first end and said second end are matingly engaged to each other, said elastic body configurable into a second, straightened configuration for insertion through an opening in an intervertebral disc annulus fibrosis, said body configurable back into said first configuration after said insertion.
39. The implant of claim 38 , wherein one of said ends defines an internal channel, said other end interlockingly disposed within said channel.
40. The implant of claim 39 , wherein said other end is configured to conform to the shape of said internal channel.
41. The implant of claim 38 , wherein said elastic body is annular-shaped.
42. The implant of claim 38 , wherein said elastic body is comprised of a hydrogel material, said material having a growth factor dispersed therein.
43. The implant of claim 42 , wherein said growth factor is selected from the group consisting of transforming growth factor β, bone morphogenetic proteins, fibroblast growth factors, platelet-derived growth factors, insulin-like growth factors and combinations thereof.
44. A kit for forming an intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant, comprising a load bearing elastic body sized for introduction into an intervertebral disc space and a container of material to form a resorbable shell around said body.
45. The kit of claim 44 , wherein said material is curable.
46. The kit of claim 44 , wherein said resorbable shell is comprised of an elastic material.
47. The kit of claim 44 , wherein said resorbable shell is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of fibrin, albumin, gelatin, collagen, elastin, silk, demineralized bone matrix, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, polypropylene fumarate and combinations thereof.
48. The kit of claim 44 , wherein said elastic body is comprised of a hydrogel material.
49. The kit of claim 44 , wherein said elastic body is comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of elastomers and hydrogels.
50. A kit for forming an intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant, comprising a load bearing elastic body sized for introduction into an intervertebral disc space, a supporting member to surround said body and a container of material to form a resorbable shell around said supporting member.
51. A method for implanting an intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant in an intervertebral disc space, comprising:
(a) preparing said intervertebal disc space to receive said implant; and
(b) introducing a load bearing elastic body into said disc space, said body surrounded in said disc space by a resorbable shell.
52. The method of claim 51 , comprising introducing said resorbable shell into said intervertebral disc space prior to introducing said elastic body into said intervertebral disc space.
53. The method of claim 51 , comprising introducing said resorbable shell into said intervertebral disc space after introducing said elastic body into said intervertebral disc space.
54. The method of claim 51 , comprising introducing said resorbable shell into said intervertebral disc space at the same time as introducing said elastic body into said intervertebral disc space.
55. The method of claim 51 , comprising surrounding said elastic body with said resorbable shell prior to introducing said elastic body into said disc space.
56. The method of claim 51 , wherein said resorbable shell is formed from a resorbable material in an uncured state and is cured to form said outer shell.
57. A method for implanting an intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant in an intervertebral disc space, comprising:
(a) preparing said intervertebal disc space to receive said implant; and
(b) introducing a load bearing elastic body into said disc space, said body surrounded by a supporting member, said supporting member surrounded in said disc space by a resorbable shell.
58. The implant of claim 57 , wherein said supporting member is comprised of a supporting band.
59. The implant of claim 57 , wherein said supporting member is comprised of a jacket.
60. A method for implanting an intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant in an intervertebral disc space, comprising:
(a) providing a load bearing elastic body sized for placement into an intervertebral disc space, said body having a first end, a second end, a central portion, and a first configuration wherein said first end and said second end are positioned adjacent to said central portion to form at least one inner fold, said elastic body configurable into a second, straightened configuration for insertion through an opening in said annulus fibrosis, said body configurable back into said first configuration after said insertion;
(b) preparing said intervertebal disc space to receive said body; and
(c) positioning said body into said intervertebral disc space after said preparing step.
61. The method of claim 60 , wherein said method further comprises configuring said body at least partially into said second, straightened configuration prior to said placing step.
62. A method for implanting an intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus implant in an intervertebral disc space, comprising:
(a) providing a load bearing elastic body sized for placement into an intervertebral disc space, said body having a first end and a second end, said first end and said second end configured for mating engagement with each other, said elastic body having a first configuration wherein said first end and said second end are matingly engaged to each other, said elastic body configurable into a second, straightened configuration for insertion through an opening in an intervertebral disc annulus fibrosis, said body configurable back into said first configuration after said insertion;
(b) preparing said intervertebal disc space to receive said body;
(c) positioning said body into said intervertebral disc space after said preparing step.
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