Apparatus for spinal fixation and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9820784
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13804407

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In some embodiments, a method comprises forming a lumen in a first bone portion and forming a lumen in a second bone portion. The method further includes inserting a portion of a flexible fastening band through the lumen in the first bone portion and through the lumen in the second bone portion, and inserting the portion of the flexible fastening band into a fastener mechanism monolithically formed with the flexible fastening band. The method further includes advancing the portion of the flexible fastening band through the fastener mechanism until the first bone portion and the second bone portion are stabilized.

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  • SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blain, Jason Encinitas, US 151 7660
Martin, Greg Carlsbad, US 89 3612

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