Flexible coupling members for spinal stabilization members
US8097022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal stabilization system includes a first stabilization member and a second stabilization member engaged to one another in end-to-end fashion. A flexible coupling member allows the spinal stabilization members to be assembled and attached to the spinal column to dynamically support of the stabilized levels of the spinal column.
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