LONGITUDINAL MEMBER FOR USE IN SPINAL OR TRAUMA SURGERY AND STABILIZATION DEVICE WITH SUCH A LONGITUDINAL MEMBER

摘要

A longitudinal member for use in spinal or trauma surgery is provided which is sized to span a distance between at least two vertebrae or two bone parts, wherein the longitudinal member is made at least partially of a polymer material, such as an elastomer, which is extruded. The polymer chains of the longitudinal member are substantially aligned in the longitudinal direction of the member. The longitudinal member is included in a dynamic stabilization device having at least two bone anchoring elements and such a longitudinal member connecting the bone anchoring elements.