Expandable spinal stabilization device
First Claim
Patent Images
1. An expandable spinal stabilization device comprising:
- a. a plurality of plates arranged in a stack; and
b. a connecting rod connecting the plurality of plates;
wherein the plates are connected to the connecting rod such that the plurality of plates adopt a helical configuration about the longitudinal axis of the connecting rod when the plates are turned about the longitudinal axis of the connecting rod; and
further wherein the dimensions of the device render it suitable for insertion into an intervertebral space.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The present invention relates to an expandable spinal stabilization device that may be inserted into the space between two vertebrae, normally occupied by a disc, in order to stabilize the spine during and after spinal fusion procedures. The invention also relates to a method for using the device. The device generally includes a stack of plates connected by a connecting rod in a manner that allows the plates to adopt a helical configuration about the connecting rod when the plates are rotated about the longitudinal axis of the rod.
-
Citations
27 Claims
-
1. An expandable spinal stabilization device comprising:
-
a. a plurality of plates arranged in a stack; and
b. a connecting rod connecting the plurality of plates;
wherein the plates are connected to the connecting rod such that the plurality of plates adopt a helical configuration about the longitudinal axis of the connecting rod when the plates are turned about the longitudinal axis of the connecting rod; and
further wherein the dimensions of the device render it suitable for insertion into an intervertebral space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
-
Specification