Patent ID: 9005252
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of stabilizing a pair of adjacent spinal vertebrae, comprising the steps of: implanting first and second pedicle screws to the adjacent spinal vertebrae; and coupling a dynamic stabilization device with respect to said first and second pedicle screws, said dynamic stabilization device including an elongate element that defines an extension region that is bounded by (i) an attachment member associated with the first pedicle screw, and (ii) an abutment member associated with a free end of the elongate element, wherein said dynamic stabilization device includes no more than two dynamic elements, a first dynamic element mounted with respect to said elongate element between said first and second pedicle screws so as to deliver non-torsional force with respect to the spinal vertebrae and a second dynamic element mounted with respect to said elongate element in the extension region so as to deliver non-torsional force with respect to the spinal vertebrae.