Patent ID: 8162985
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A system for stabilizing at least one spinal motion segment comprising a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra, the system comprising: a superior component configured to couple to the superior vertebra, the superior component comprising a strut having a proximal end and a distal end; an inferior component configured to couple to the inferior vertebra, the inferior component comprising an engaging surface configured for engaging the distal end of the strut such that forward translation of the superior vertebra relative to the inferior vertebra is inhibited, wherein at least a portion of the distal end of the strut is received in a substantially concave opening formed by the engaging surface, and wherein the strut is adjustably retained at a superior or an inferior location to allow adjustment of a distance between the superior location and the inferior location; and at least one spring positioned in the opening between the distal end of the strut and the engaging surface.