Patent ID: 7799060
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A multi-directional spinal stabilization system, comprising: a first anchor engageable to a first vertebra on a first side of a central axis of a spinal column and a second anchor engageable to the first vertebra on a second side of the central axis; a third anchor engageable to a second vertebra on the first side of the central axis and a fourth anchor engageable to the second vertebra on the second side of the central axis; a first stabilization construct including an elongate flexible body in the form of a loop positionable about the first and fourth anchors and a first compression member positioned between said first and fourth anchors when said first and fourth anchors are engaged on said first and second sides of the central axis, respectively, wherein said loop resists movement of said first and fourth anchors away from one another and said compression member resists movement said first and fourth anchors toward one another; and a second stabilization construct including an elongate flexible body in the form of a loop positionable about the second and third anchors and a second compression member positioned between said second and third anchors when said second and third anchors are engaged on said first and second sides of the central axis, respectively, wherein said loop resists movement of said second and third anchors away from one another and said compression member resists movement said second and third anchors toward one another, wherein when engaged to said respective anchors said second stabilization construct extends transversely to said first stabilization construct and each of said first and second stabilization constructs are obliquely oriented to the central axis.