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Load bearing flexible spinal connecting element

US7785350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References

13Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Jason Eckhardt · Memphis, US
Tom Francis · Cordova, US
Hai H. Trieu · Cordova, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 8, 2006
Grant date	Aug 31, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 15, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods for spinal stabilization include first and second anchor assemblies engageable to respective ones of first and second vertebrae and a connecting element engageable to the first and second anchor assemblies. The connecting element includes opposite first and second end members and a bumper assembly between the end members that flexibly connects the end members so the connecting element can provide dynamic stabilization of the spinal column when engaged to the anchor assemblies.

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