| 摘要 |
<p>A pre-curved flexible member (14) is provided for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant (12) to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine (10). In one embodiment, the pre-curved flexible member includes a pre-curved body (40) having an outer surface (44) and opposing ends (46, 48) with a curved intermediate portion (50) extending therebetween. Each of the opposing ends includes retention features (30, 32), notches (30) and/o protrusions (32), for cooperation with retention features (20, 24) on a corresponding anchor member (16) to securely retain the pre-curved flexible member therebetween.</p> |
