SYSTEMS FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION

摘要

Systems, devices and methods related to spinal stabilization are provided. A system can comprise a plurality of cross-links. Each of the cross-links can include a central rod holder that extends substantially along a mid-line of the spine and a pair of extension members extending from the central rod holder. The extension members can be secured to a vertebral body via a fixation device, such as a spinal screw or a hook member having serrations and/or side-cuts. One or more rod members can be extended across the central rod holders of the cross-links, thereby forming a stable spinal stabilization system providing bilateral stress distribution across different levels of the spine.

主权项

1. A method for spinal stabilization comprising:
providing a plurality of cross-links, each of the cross-links including a central rod holder and first and second extension members extending therefrom; operably attaching each of the cross-links to a vertebral body, whereby attachment comprises:
attaching the first extension member to a first fixation member, wherein the first fixation member is attached to the vertebral body; andattaching the second extension member to a second fixation member, wherein the second fixation member is attached to the vertebral body; and securing a rod member to the central rod holder of two or more cross-links, thereby creating a stabilized system across multiple levels of the spine.