Patent ID: 7806914
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for dynamic stabilization of motion segments of the spine comprising the steps of: repairing or replacing all or part of the intervertebral disc between at least two vertebrae; positioning a stabilization element adjacent the spine, the stabilization element configured to span a length of the spine between the at least two vertebrae; engaging bone anchors to at least two vertebrae, each bone anchor including an engagement portion configured for engagement within a vertebra, a head portion configured for engagement to said stabilization element outside the vertebra, and a flexible portion between said engagement portion and said head portion; and coupling the bone anchors to the stabilization element outside the vertebrae, with each of the bone anchors coupled to permit deflection of the bone anchor between the stabilization element and the corresponding vertebra to which such bone anchor is engaged.