Versatile polyaxial connector assembly and method for dynamic stabilization of the spine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8016861
APP PUB NO 20100030273A1
SERIAL NO

12566485

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Versatile polyaxial connector assemblies are provided for a dynamic stabilization system which supports the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. Embodiments of the dynamic stabilization system include versatile polyaxial connectors in addition to bone anchors, a deflection system and a vertical rod system. The bone anchors connect the construct to the spinal anatomy. The deflection system provides dynamic stabilization while reducing the stress exerted upon the bone anchors and spinal anatomy. The vertical rod system spans different levels of the construct. The versatile polyaxial connectors include connectors mounted coaxially and/or offset with the bone anchors to adjustably connect the deflection system, vertical rod system and bone anchors allowing for safe, effective and efficient placement of the construct relative to the spine.

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  • SPARTEK MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flynn, John J Walnut Creek, US 144 11787
Hsu, Ken Y San Francisco, US 265 40934
Klyce, H Adam R Berkeley, US 46 1493
Klyce, Henry A Piedmont, US 178 23397
Mitchell, Steven T Pleasant Hill, US 127 11655
Winslow, Charles J Walnut Creek, US 213 30954
Zucherman, James F San Francisco, US 264 41002

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