Patent ID: 8016828
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A stabilization system for a spinal column, the stabilization system comprising: a first vertebral fastener configured to be engaged with a first vertebra, the first vertebral fastener including a housing and a threaded shank extending from the housing, the housing of the first vertebral fastener including a channel extending from a first side of the housing to a second side of the housing; a second vertebral fastener configured to be engaged with a second vertebra, the second vertebral fastener including a housing and a threaded shank extending from the housing, the housing of the second vertebral fastener including a channel extending from a first side of the housing to a second side of the housing; a longitudinal member having a first end and a second end, the longitudinal member configured to extend between the housing of the first vertebral fastener and the housing of the second vertebral fastener; the longitudinal member comprising a plurality of thin sheets configured to slide relative to one another to impart a degree of lateral flexibility on the longitudinal member; a first clamping device configured to engage the housing of the first vertebral fastener to fasten the longitudinal member in the channel of the housing of the first vertebral fastener; and a second clamping device configured to engage the housing of the second vertebral fastener to fasten the longitudinal member in the channel of the housing of the second vertebral fastener.