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Patent US7682375 - Dynamic fixation device and method of use - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign in<nobr>Advanced Patent Search</nobr>PatentsA dynamic fixation device is provided that allows the vertebrae to which it is attached to move in flexion within the normal physiological limits of motion, while also providing structural support that limits the amount of translation motion beyond normal physiological limits. The present invention includes...http://www.google.com/patents/US7682375?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7682375 - Dynamic fixation device and method of useAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS7682375 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 10/435,330Publication dateMar 23, 2010Filing dateMay 8, 2003Priority dateMay 8, 2002Fee statusPaidAlso published asCA2484923A1, CA2484923C, EP1585427A2, EP1585427A4, EP1585427B1, EP2457528A1, EP2457529A1, US8486111, US8585739, US8685062, US8690922, US20040002708, US20070016193, US20100160969, US20100174318, US20100179596, WO2003094699A2, WO2003094699A3Publication number10435330, 435330, US 7682375 B2, US 7682375B2, US-B2-7682375, US7682375 B2, US7682375B2InventorsStephen RitlandOriginal AssigneeStephen RitlandExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (103), Non-Patent Citations (78), Referenced by (4), Classifications (15), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetDynamic fixation device and method of useUS 7682375 B2Abstract A dynamic fixation device is provided that allows the vertebrae to which it is attached to move in flexion within the normal physiological limits of motion, while also providing structural support that limits the amount of translation motion beyond normal physiological limits. The present invention includes a flexible portion and two ends that are adapted for connection to pedicle screws. In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the normal axis of rotation of the vertebrae is substantially duplicated by the dynamic fixation device. The flexible portion of the dynamic fixation device can include a geometric shape and/or a hinge portion.
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