Spinal stabilization method
US7029475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dynamic spine stabilizer moves under the control of spinal motion providing increased mechanical support within a central zone corresponding substantially to the neutral zone of the injured spine. The dynamic spine stabilizer includes a support assembly and a resistance assembly associated with the support assembly. The resistance assembly generates greater increase in mechanical force during movement within the central zone and lesser increase in mechanical force during movement beyond the central zone. A method for using the stabilizer is also disclosed.
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