Load-sharing bone anchor having a deflectable post with a compliant ring and method for stabilization of the spine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8337536
APP PUB NO 20100036438A1
SERIAL NO

12566507

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A dynamic bone anchor for anchoring a spine stabilization assembly 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 compliant ring. 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 INC1100 MARINA VILLAGE PARKWAY SUITE 103 ALAMEDA CA 94501

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flynn, John J Walnut Creek, US 145 12656
Hsu, Ken Y San Francisco, US 265 43273
Klyce, H Adam R Berkeley, US 46 1579
Klyce, Henry A Piedmont, US 178 24707
Mitchell, Steven T Pleasant Hill, US 130 12417
Winslow, Charles J Walnut Creek, US 213 32701
Zucherman, James F San Francisco, US 264 43341

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