The invention concerns in particular an invertebral prosthetic disc
nucleus (1) in the form of a flexible filament (5) of a biocompatible
elastomer. The filling material is adapted for injecting by means of a
hollow needle (4) into the cavity (2) of the annulus. The filament winds
when contacted with the walls (6) and with its own segments so as to form
an entanglement filling the cavity.