Vertebral construct and methods of use

摘要

A vertebral construct comprises a longitudinal element extending between a first end and a second end. The longitudinal element defines a central axis. A first spacer is mounted to the longitudinal element. A second spacer is mounted to the longitudinal element. A flexible element is disposed about the longitudinal element and between the first spacer and the second spacer. The flexible element defines a central axis offset from the central axis of the longitudinal element. Methods of use are disclosed.

主权项

1. A vertebral construct comprising:
a longitudinal element extending between a first end and a second end, and defining a central axis; a first spacer mounted to the longitudinal element; a second spacer mounted to the longitudinal element; a flexible element disposed about the longitudinal element and between the first spacer and the second spacer, the flexible element defining a central axis offset from the central axis of the longitudinal element; a first bone fastener mounted to the longitudinal element and being disposed between the first spacer and the flexible element; and a first cap being disposed between the first bone fastener and the first spacer and configured for disposal of the longitudinal element.