US Patent No: 8,025,680

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Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine

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Abstract

Systems and devices for dynamically stabilizing the spine are provided. The systems include a superior component for attachment to a superior vertebra of a spinal motion segment and an inferior component for attachment to an inferior vertebral of a spinal motion segment. The interconnection between the two components enables the spinal motion segment to move in a manner that mimics the natural motion of the spinal motion segment while substantially offloading the facet joints of the spine. Methods are also provided for stabilizing the spine and for implanting the subject systems.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
EXACTECH, INC.GAINESVILLE, FL34

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Altarac, Moti Aliso Viejo, CA 69 1214
Flaherty, J Christopher Los Altos, CA 222 9074
Hayes, Stanley Kyle Mission Viejo, CA 32 576
Kim, Daniel H Los Altos, CA 97 2560
Reglos, Joey Camia - 32 556

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Patent Citation Ranking

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