DYNAMIC SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM, METHOD OF USE, AND SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM ATTACHMENT PORTIONS

摘要

Spinal fixation systems including a member, a first attachment portion, a second attachment portion, and an intermediate portion. The first attachment portion is attached at a superior end of the member and includes a first opening. The second attachment portion is attached at an inferior end of the member and includes a second opening. The intermediate portion connects the first and second attachment portions. The spinal fixation systems may also include a relief in at least one of the first opening and the second opening. The systems may also include a third attachment portion with a third opening and an intermediate portion with a first and a second elastic mechanism. The first elastic mechanism connects the first and third attachment portions and the second elastic mechanism connects the third and second attachment portions. Surgical methods for inserting the spinal fixation systems in a patient are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A spinal fixation system, comprising:
a member with a superior end and an inferior end comprising:
a first attachment portion at the superior end, wherein the first attachment portion includes a first bone fastener opening;a second attachment portion at the inferior end, wherein the second attachment portion includes a second bone fastener opening; andan intermediate portion connecting the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.