SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PEDICLE SCREW-BASED SPINE STABILIZATION USING FLEXIBLE BANDS

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APP PUB NO 20100160968A1
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12340366

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Embodiments of the disclosure provide a spinal stabilization rod useful for connecting a set of bone fasteners that can anchor a spinal stabilization system onto vertebral bodies. The spinal stabilization rod comprises rigid sections for coupling with bone fastener assemblies engaged in vertebrae and a flexible band for coupling the rigid sections. A bumper may be disposed around the rod to encase the flexible band. The spinal stabilization system may include a dampener.

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ZIMMER SPINE INC7375 BUSH LAKE ROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN 55439-2029

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Gray,, JR Wayne P Pflugerville, US 2 189
Joshi, Abhijeet Austin, US 23 158

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