FLEXIBLE SPINE STABILIZATION SYSTEM

摘要

A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion. The system is designed such that the second resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions move towards each other, and the first resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions extend away from each other.

主权项

1. A spine stabilization system comprising:
a first spool; a second spool; a first receiver for receiving the first spool; a second receiver for receiving the second spool; one or more rings that extend between the first spool and the second spool; and a flexible cord that extends through the first spool, second spool and the one or more rings.