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Artificial Spinal Disc Approved

by Pat Coate | March 15, 2005

Washington, D.C. - The first artificial spinal disc for people with chronic lower back pain has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

It helps retain natural distance between two vertebrae, following removal of a diseased disc.

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