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System, devices and method for augmenting existing fusion constructs

  • US 7,695,499 B2
  • Filed: 04/29/2005
  • Issued: 04/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure;

    determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure; and

    after said determining, replacing at least one previously implanted member of the spinal construct with a flexible polymer elongated member by engaging the flexible polymer elongated member to one or more fastening devices of the previously implanted spinal construct and attaching the flexible polymer elongated member to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion with a bone fastener.

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