US Patent No: 7,942,905
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Vertebral stabilizer
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May 17, 2011
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Apr 20, 2006
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Abstract
A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes a bumper with a resilient central member. The system is designed such that the resilient central member is compressed in both compression and extension of the bumper or vertebral motion segment. The system includes first and second means for connecting the bumper to the vertebrae.
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| 2005/0261,685 Flexible vertebral linking device | 65 | 2004 | |
| 2005/0165,396 Flexible vertebral linking device | 59 | 2004 | |
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| 2005/0277,922 Systems and methods for flexible spinal stabilization | 164 | 2004 | |
| 2008/0021,459 Dynamic constructs for spinal stabilization | 101 | 2006 | |
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| 2005/0049,708 Devices and methods for the treatment of spinal disorders | 218 | 2004 | |
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| 4,946,378 Artificial intervertebral disc | 323 | 1988 | |
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| 2004/0049,190 Dynamic stabilization device for bones, in particular for vertebrae | 220 | 2003 | |
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| 6,093,205 Surgical implant | 289 | 1998 | |
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| 2007/0288,009 Dynamic spinal stabilization device | 89 | 2007 | |
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| 6,986,771 Spine stabilization system | 202 | 2003 | |
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| 2005/0182,409 Systems and methods accommodating relative motion in spine stabilization | 106 | 2004 | |
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| 5,961,516 Device for mechanically connecting and assisting vertebrae with respect to one another | 177 | 1997 | |
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| 2005/0143,737 Dynamic spinal stabilization system | 165 | 2003 | |
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| 2006/0084,984 Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine | 132 | 2004 | |
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| 2005/0288,670 Dynamic stabilization device including overhanging stabilizing member | 151 | 2005 | |
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| 2004/0049,189 Flexible linking piece for stabilising the spine | 171 | 2003 | |
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| 6,966,910 Dynamic fixation device and method of use | 204 | 2003 | |
| 2005/0261,682 Vertebral shock absorbers | 43 | 2003 | |
| 2004/0002,708 Dynamic fixation device and method of use | 147 | 2003 | |
| 2003/0220,643 Devices to prevent spinal extension | 251 | 2003 | |
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