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AbstractFrom 1992 to 1998 fifteen Link-Charite SB III disc prostheses were implanted into 14 patients. The main indication was degenerative lumbar disc disease with segmental instability. With a mean follow-up of 48 months (1868 months); 12 patients had a good (10) or fair (2) outcome regarding pain relief, return to employment and level of general physical activity. In contrast to previous publications...