A method of using an intervertebral disk prosthesis includes the step of ensuring that the intervertebral space between first and second vertebrae of a patient is substantially free of nuclear matter. The method also includes the step of inserting a distal end of the disk prosthesis into a gap between...http://www.google.ca/patents/US7740658?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7740658 - Intervertebral disk prosthesis methods of use
