SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSTERIOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION OF THE SPINE

摘要

Systems and devices for dynamically stabilizing the spine are provided. T he systems include a superior component for attachment to a superior vertebr a of a spinal motion segment and an inferior component for attachment to an inferior vertebral of a spinal motion segment. The interconnection between t he two components enables the spinal motion segment to move in a manner that mimics the natural motion of the spinal motion segment while substantially offloading the facet joints of the spine. Methods are also provided for stab ilizing the spine and for implanting the subject systems.