Patent ID: 8518080
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An intervertebral stabilization system configured to stabilize a plurality of vertebrae of a spinal column, the system comprising: a first vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a first vertebra; a second vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a second vertebra; a third vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a third vertebra; a rigid member extendable continuously from the first vertebral fastener to the second vertebral fastener to be secured to both the first vertebral fastener and the second vertebral fastener, the rigid member having an end region including a recess; and an elastic support system extendable between the second vertebral fastener and the third vertebral fastener, the elastic support system including a flexible multifilament member; wherein an end portion of the flexible multifilament member of the elastic support system is clamped in the recess of the rigid member; and wherein the rigid member is configured to provide rigid support between the first and second vertebrae of the spinal column and the elastic support system is configured to provide dynamic support between the second and third vertebrae of the spinal column.