Spine stabilization device and method
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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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Abstract
A spine stabilization device is provided including an elongate member coupled to a spinous proces. One aspect includes a dynamic stabilizer in a stabilization device.
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- 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
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14. A spinal implant system comprising:
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a pedicle attachment device configured to be attached to a pedicle of a spine, the pedicle attachment device comprising a first connector portion; and
an elongate member having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the proximal portion comprises a securing element configured to couple the elongate member to a spinous process of a vertebra, and wherein the distal portion comprises a connector configured to couple to the first connector portion of the pedicle attachment device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A pedicle attachment device comprising:
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an anchor portion configured to anchor in a pedicle of a vertebra;
an elongate portion coupled to the anchor portion; and
an attachment portion configured to receive a member to be attached to the pedicle attachment device, wherein the elongate portion is adjustable in length to alter a position of attachment of the member with the attachment portion.
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