Flexible bone plates and methods for dynamic spinal stabilization
US7998179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A plating system and method include a bone plate with at least a first vertebral engaging portion and a second vertebral engaging portion connected by flexible intermediate portions to permit translation of the vertebrae to which the bone plate is attached. The bone plate may further include a guide assembly extending between the vertebral engaging portions that permits at least uni-directional translation while enhancing resistance of the bone plate to bending forces.
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