Spinal Dynamics Corp.
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Spinal Dynamics Corp. hopes that its spinal disc replacement system will simulate the cushioning function of a normal disc, to restore a patient's normal movement and prevent the degeneration of adjacent discs.
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