Flexible spine stabilization system
US10631899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/702
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion. The system is designed such that the second resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions move towards each other, and the first resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions extend away from each other.
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