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Spine stabilization device and method

  • US 20060036256A1
  • Filed: 08/03/2005
  • Published: 02/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for implanting a spine device comprising the steps of:

  • accessing the spinous process and inserting an elongate member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion, to the spinous process at an oblique angle with respect to the median plane of a spine; and

    fixing the elongate member to the spinous process by fixing the proximal portion to the spinous process of a first vertebra; and

    providing a pedicle attachment device configured to receive the distal end portion of the elongate member at an oblique angle with respect to said median plane of the spine; and

    coupling the distal end portion of the elongate member to the pedicle attachment device.

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