Patent ID: 9295499
Filing Date: 2016-03-29
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. A method for restricting flexion of a spinal segment having a spinal midline, said method comprising: providing a first attachment element and a second attachment element, wherein the first attachment element is joined to the second attachment element with one connector extending therebetween and wherein the one connector has an elastic stiffness in tension that resists flexion of the spinal segment without resisting extension thereof, wherein the one connector provides the elastic stiffness in tension between the attachment elements in the range from 7.5 N/mm to 50 N/mm; engaging the first attachment element to a first spinous process; engaging the second attachment element to a second spinous process or a sacrum; disposing the one connector beside one side of the spinal midline; and providing a reinforcement member that limits deformation of the one connector under an axial load, wherein the reinforcement member is coupled to the one connector.