System and method for replacement of spinal motion segment
US9179940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.
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