System and method for replacement of spinal motion segment

System and method for replacement of spinal motion segment

A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second a...

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Hauptverfasser: Karpowicz, Edward, Laskowitz, Daniel, Friedrich, Adam, Boyer, II, Michael L, Iott, Andrew
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
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Zusammenfassung:A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.