| abstract |
Spinal disc and other implants (10) include at least one flexible keel (15) that extends substantially outwardly, typically upwardly or downwardly, beyond the primary body of the implant. The primary body is typically formed from a molded polymer. The keel is formed by an outwardly extending fold (15f) formed in a mesh material layer. Methods of fabricating elastomeric implants using a mold are also described. |