Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine

a technology for fixing and stabilizing a spinal column, applied in the direction of prosthesis, osteosynthesis device, catheter, etc., can solve the problems of increased movement of spinal joints located above or under the operated area, additional time for fusion to achieve maximum stability, and further complications and abnormalities of the spinal column. achieve the desired level of flexibility, improve the effect of construction and design, and reduce the operation tim
US20050065516A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-24DEPUY SYNTHES PROD INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
DEPUY SYNTHES PROD INC
Publication Date
2005-03-24
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A flexible spinal fixation device having a flexible metallic connection unit for non-rigid stabilization of the spinal column. In one embodiment, the fixation device includes at least two securing members configured to be inserted into respective adjacent spinal pedicles, each securing member each including a coupling assembly. The fixation device further includes a flexible metal connection unit configured to be received and secured within the coupling assemblies of each securing member so as to flexibly stabilize the affected area of the spine.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a) to Korean Application Serial No. 2003-0066108, entitled “Dynamic Spinal Fixation Device,” filed on Sep. 24, 2003, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to a method and system for fixing and stabilizing a spinal column and, more particularly, to a method and system of spinal fixation in which one or more screw type fixing members are implanted and fixed into a portion of a patient's spinal column and flexible, semi-rigid rods or plates are connected and fixed to the upper ends of the fixing members to provide dynamic stabilization of the spinal column.

[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0005] Degenerative spinal column diseases, such as disc degenerative diseases (DDD), spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and so on, need surgical operation if...

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