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Dynamic fixation device and method of use

  • US 6,966,910 B2
  • Filed: 04/04/2003
  • Issued: 11/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In subcombination, an intervertebral bridge linkage device for flexibly fixating a first vertebra of a patient'"'"'s spine to a second vertebra of the patient'"'"'s spine, the linkage used in combination with a first connector mechanism and a first pedicle screw for interconnecting the linkage to the first vertebra, and a second connector mechanism and a second pedicle screw for interconnecting the linkage to the second vertebra, the linkage device comprising:

  • a rod portion including a first end having a first cross-sectional area, a second end having a second cross-section area, and a section disposed between said first end and said second end, wherein said section further comprises an inverted T-shaped region comprising a first pair of reverse bends and a second pair of reverse bends, said section having a smaller cross-sectional area than at least one of either said first cross-sectional area or said second cross-sectional area;

    wherein said section flexes when the patient bends their spine.

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