Patent ID: 7846182
Filing Date: 2010-12-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A dynamic stabilization system for a spinal column, the dynamic stabilization system comprising: a first vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a first vertebra, the first vertebral fastener including a head defining a channel; a second vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a second vertebra, the second vertebral fastener including a head defining a channel; a support element having at least a portion positionable between the head of the first vertebral fastener and the head of the second vertebral fastener, the support element including a spacer having a bore extending therethrough and a flexible member sized to insert into the bore of the spacer; a first member having a bore extending therein sized to receive the flexible member, the first member including a first portion positionable between the spacer of the support element and a first side of the head of the first vertebral fastener, a second portion positionable within the channel of the first vertebral fastener, and a third portion positionable on a second side of the head of the first vertebral fastener opposite the first side of the first vertebral fastener; and a second member having a bore extending therein sized to receive the flexible member, the second member including a first portion positionable between the spacer of the support element and a first side of the head of the second vertebral fastener, a second portion positionable within the channel of the second vertebral fastener, and a third portion positionable on a second side of the head of the second vertebral fastener opposite the first side of the second vertebral fastener; wherein the first member is configured to space the support element from direct contact with the head of the first vertebral fastener and the second member is configured to space the support element from direct contact with the head of the second vertebral fastener.