Patent ID: 8308770
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A dynamic stabilization system for stabilizing the spine, comprising: a. a pair of bone anchors, each anchor adapted for fixation to an independent vertebra, and b. a link member rod adapted to interconnect the anchor members, the link member rod comprising a first end portion, a second end portion, a first ring therebetween and a second ring therebetween, wherein the first ring has a first planar lateral surface and a first plane extending through the first ring and parallel to the first planar lateral surface, and the second ring has a second planar lateral surface and a second plane extending through the second ring and parallel to the second planar lateral surface, and wherein the first plane is oriented at about ninety degrees with respect to the second plane, wherein the first and second end portions form a longitudinal axis, and the plane of each ring is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis, wherein the longitudinal axis of the rod passes through the through hole of the first ring and wherein each end portion of the rod attaches to a respective bone anchor.