Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8425559
APP PUB NO 20070173832A1
SERIAL NO

11593995

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Devices, systems and methods for dynamically stabilizing the spine are provided. The devices include an expandable spacer having an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration, wherein the spacer has axial and radial dimensions for positioning between the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. The systems include one or more spacers and a mechanical actuation means for delivering and deploying the spacer. The methods involve the implantation of one or more spacers within the interspinous space.

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  • VERTIFLEX, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Altarac, Moti Irvine, US 109 10088
Kim, Daniel H Los Altos, US 148 13102
Tebbe, Shawn Oceanside, US 41 3853

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