Methods and apparatus for stabilizing bone

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9808294
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14869793

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In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible fastening band into contact with a first bone portion and into contact with a second bone portion. The portion of the flexible fastening band having a substantially uniform shape configured to substantially compliment a shape of the first bone portion and a shape of the second bone portion. The method further includes inserting the portion of the flexible fastening band into a fastener and advancing the portion of the flexible fastening band through the fastener until the first bone portion and the and the second bone portion are stabilized.

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  • SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.

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Blain, Jason Encinitas, US 151 7674

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