Intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants and method of use thereof

A nucleus pulposus containment shell comprising:

• a. an outer shell including a top surface, a bottom surface, and lateral sides comprised of a biocompatible material;
• b. an inner surface including a load bearing polymeric or elastomeric material therein, wherein the load bearing material comprises a plurality of beads in a fluid or gel suspension,
• c. a unidirectional valve for filling the inner surface;
• and
• d. a sealing crimp to prevent leakage of the load bearing polymeric or elastomeric material filling the inner surface,
• wherein the outer shell comprises a tube forming a ring extending around an opening, wherein a top surface and/or a bottom surface on the ring of the outer shell are textured to provide anchorage with vertebral endplates, and wherein, when inflated with the load bearing material, the top and bottom surfaces and the lateral sides of the ring are rounded so that the nucleus pulposus containment shell can fit firmly to the annulus fibrosus and vertebral endplates.