Patent ID: 9168068
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A spinal stabilization system comprising: an elongated loop member including a pair of opposing elongate bodies defining a gap therebetween and a pair of connection members connecting the pair of opposing elongate bodies at opposite ends of the elongate bodies, at least one elongate body having a square shaped cross-section; and a bone screw including a head portion defining a slot, a shank extending longitudinally from the head portion, and a set screw, the slot including a leading end portion configured to receive at least a portion of the elongated loop member and a trailing end portion adapted to receive the set screw, wherein the gap is dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the bone screw securely connected to one of the pair of opposing elongate bodies, the gap configured and dimensioned to facilitate unilateral adjustment of the elongated loop member relative to the bone screw, wherein the square shaped cross-section of the at least one elongate body is dimensioned for non-rotatable movement of the head portion of the bone screw along the at least one elongate body.