Posterior spine dynamic stabilizer
US8992576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dynamic stabilization system may include an elongated spinal rod, at least two bone anchors attached to the elongated rod, and a dynamic member. One of the bone anchors allows translation of the spinal rod with respect to the bone anchor. The dynamic member comprises a body and an elastomeric element coupled to at least one side of the body. The body of the element is capable of being attached to the elongated spinal rod between the two bone anchors.
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