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INTERVERTEBRAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM

  • US 20080294196A1
  • Filed: 05/29/2008
  • Published: 11/27/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An intervertebral stabilization system comprising:

  • a first vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a first vertebra;

    a second vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a second vertebra;

    a third vertebral fastener configured to be secured to a third vertebra;

    a rigid member having an end region including a first flange and a second flange spaced from the first flange by a medial portion; and

    an elastic support system including a spacer and a flexible member sized to insert into the spacer;

    wherein the flexible member is connected to the rigid member at a connection location;

    wherein at least a portion of the rigid member is positionable between the first vertebral fastener and the second vertebral fastener;

    wherein at least a portion of the flexible member is positionable between the second vertebral fastener and the third vertebral fastener; and

    wherein the connection location is positionable proximate the second vertebral fastener.

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