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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXVII | Pages 273 - 273
1 Sep 2012
Lazennec JY Rakover JP Aaron A Pascal Mousselard H Rousseau MA
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Introduction

Current artificial discs include 1 or 2 bearing surfaces, providing 3 or 5 degrees of freedom. The ESPĀ® is a one-piece e implant made of silicon and polycarbonate -urethane securely fixed to titanium endplates. It allows limited rotation and translation with elastic return. This cushion without fixed rotation center achieves 6 degrees of freedom including shock absorption. This objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the concept in a prospective nonrandomized trial.

Material and methods

Prior to clinical implantations, the device was endurance tested at least 40 millions cycles. The polymer core weight and properties, the geometrical characteristics and cohesion of the implants remained stable.

A prospective trial was initiated in 2004 for L3L4, L4L5 and L5S1 levels. Total disc replacements have been performed in 153 lumbar levels through extra-peritoneal mini-invasive anterior approach with a minimum 2 years follow-up.