Load-sharing anchor having a deflectable post and centering spring and method for dynamic stabilization of the spine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8057515
APP PUB NO 20100030268A1
SERIAL NO

12566551

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A dynamic spinal stabilization bone anchor which supports the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. The dynamic bone anchor provides load sharing while preserving range of motion and reducing stress exerted upon the bone anchors and spinal anatomy. The dynamic bone anchor includes a deflectable post connected by a ball-joint to a threaded anchor. Deflection of the deflectable post is controlled by a centering spring. The force/deflection properties of the dynamic bone anchor may be adapted to the anatomy and functional requirements of the patient. The dynamic bone anchor may be used as a component of a dynamic stabilization system which supports the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion.

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  • SPARTEK MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flynn, John J Walnut Creek, US 144 11783
Hsu, Ken Y San Francisco, US 265 40929
Klyce, H Adam R Berkeley, US 46 1492
Klyce, Henry A Piedmont, US 178 23395
Mitchell, Steven T Pleasant Hill, US 127 11651
Winslow, Charles J Walnut Creek, US 213 30949
Zucherman, James F San Francisco, US 264 40997

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