Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8012207
APP PUB NO 20060084988A1
SERIAL NO

11079006

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Devices, systems and methods for dynamically stabilizing the spine are provided. The devices include a radially 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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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY1705 EL CAMINO REAL PALO ALTO CA 94306

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Kim, Daniel H Mountain View, US 153 14147

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