US Patent No: 8,007,518

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Load-sharing component having a deflectable post and method for dynamic stabilization of the spine

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Abstract

A dynamic spinal stabilization component suitable for use in stabilizing of the spine. The component is selectably attachable to a bone anchor for implantation in a bone of the spine. The dynamic spinal stabilization component includes a deflectable post connectable by a joint to bone anchor. Deflection of the deflectable post is controlled by a compliant member. The force/deflection properties of the deflectable post may be adapted to the functional requirements and anatomy of the patient. The dynamic spinal stabilization component, when secured to a bone anchor, provide load sharing while preserving range of motion and reducing stress exerted upon the bone anchors and spinal anatomy.

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SPARTEK MEDICAL, INC.ALAMEDA, CA64

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flynn, John J Concord, CA 194 2207
Hsu, Ken Y San Francisco, CA 376 10705
Klyce, H Adam R Berkeley, CA 81 183
Klyce, Henry A Piedmont, CA 258 6525
Mitchell, Steven T Pleasant Hill, CA 156 2400
Winslow, Charles J Walnut Creek, CA 309 7843
Zucherman, James F San Francisco, CA 377 10755

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6,478,797 Spinal fixation device 90 2001
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7,727,259 Bio-flexible spinal fixation apparatus with shape memory alloy 26 2005
7,789,896 Polyaxial bone screw assembly 26 2005
2006/0129,148 Screw sleeve made of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for augmentation of bone screw insertion in osteoporotic or revision lumbar spine instrumentation 68 2005
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7,691,129 Spinal stabilizing system 29 2005
7,625,396 Polyaxial bone screw with multi-part shank retainer 30 2005
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7,862,587 Dynamic stabilization assemblies, tool set and method 24 2006
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