In one aspect, an intervertebral prosthetic device for implantation within
a disc space between adjacent first and second vertebral endplates
includes a body including a main body with an outer surface bearing
portion configured to interface with and articulate relative to one of
the first and second vertebral endplates. It also comprises an
orientation protrusion shaped in a manner to at least partially inhibit
rotation of the body in the disc space. The body is sized in at least one
direction to fit inside a boundary defined by a travel path of the first
vertebra relative to the second vertebra, the travel path forming an arc
about a center of rotation of the first vertebra, the travel path being
spaced from the center of rotation a distance substantially equivalent to
the distance from the center of rotation to the second vertebral
endplate.