Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine
US8025680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7047
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and devices for dynamically stabilizing the spine are provided. The systems include a superior component for attachment to a superior vertebra of a spinal motion segment and an inferior component for attachment to an inferior vertebral of a spinal motion segment. The interconnection between the two components enables the spinal motion segment to move in a manner that mimics the natural motion of the spinal motion segment while substantially offloading the facet joints of the spine. Methods are also provided for stabilizing the spine and for implanting the subject systems.
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