Spinal stabilization device

a spinal column and stabilization device technology, applied in the direction of osteosynthesis devices, prostheses, catheters, etc., can solve the problems of increased movement of spinal joints located above or under the operated area, increased complications and abnormalities associated with the spinal column, and additional time for fusion to achieve maximum stability. , to achieve the desired level of flexibility and stability, improve the effect of construction and design
US20050203513A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-15DEPUY SYNTHES PROD INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
DEPUY SYNTHES PROD INC
Publication Date
2005-09-15
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A connection unit for use in a spinal stabilization device, in one embodiment, includes a longitudinal member having first and second ends, and a flexible section disposed between the first and second ends, the flexible section having at least one groove formed therein, wherein the flexible section is characterized by a cross-sectional profile that is different from that of the first and second ends.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 798,014, filed Mar. 10, 2004, entitled “A Method and Apparatus for Flexible Fixation of a Spine” which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 728,566, filed on Dec. 5, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to a method and system for stabilizing a spinal column and, more particularly, to a method and system of spinal fixation in which one or more screw type securing members are implanted and fixed into a portion of a patient's spinal column and a longitudinal member including flexible, semi-rigid rod-like or plate-like structures of various cross-sections (hereinafter referred to as “rods” or “plates”, respectively) are connected and fixed to the upper ends of the securing members to provide stabilization of the spinal column.

[0004] 2. Description of the Relat...

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