Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Dynamic stabilization devices and methods
- Patent Title (中): 动态稳定装置和方法
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Application No.: US11950754Application Date: 2007-12-05
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Publication No.: US07993375B2Publication Date: 2011-08-09
- Inventor: Hyun Bae , John Pafford
- Applicant: Hyun Bae , John Pafford
- Applicant Address: US CT Shelton
- Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CT Shelton
- Agency: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/70
- IPC: A61B17/70

Abstract:
A dynamic stabilization device includes end caps that define a bore for receiving a corresponding bone screw therethrough. A spacer is engaged between each end cap and a cable passes through each of the components and is placed in tension to couple the spacer between the two end caps. The spacer is formed of a material that allows some flexible movement after implantation. An alternative stabilization device includes a spacer over-molded about two bushings defining the bores. According to a method of use, a stabilization device is passed along guide wires through a small incision. Once the device is in contact with the vertebrae, the bone screws are advanced along the guide wires and driven into the bone. One fastener bore may include a camming surface that causes distraction of the vertebrae as the bone screw is threaded into the vertebral bone.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080161854A1 Dynamic Stabilization Devices and Methods Public/Granted day:2008-07-03
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