Patent ID: 8764802
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A dynamic stabilization system for a spinal column, the dynamic stabilization system comprising: a first vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a first vertebra, the first vertebral fastener including a head defining a channel; a second vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a second vertebra, the second vertebral fastener including a head defining a channel; a connector having a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, the intermediate portion of the connector positionable in the channel of the head of the first vertebral fastener with the first end portion disposed on a first side of the head of the first vertebral fastener and the second end portion disposed on a second side of the head of the first vertebral fastener opposite the first side of the first vertebral fastener; a support body including a first end, a second end and a lumen extending from the first end to the second end, the support body is positionable between the head of the first vertebral fastener and the head of the second vertebral fastener with the first end of the support body configured to contact the first end portion of the connector; and a flexible member extending from the connector and through the lumen of the support body; wherein the intermediate portion of the connector has a non-circular outer surface configured to orient the connector in a predetermined orientation relative to the head of the first vertebral fastener.