| 摘要 |
A vertebral stabilization plate assembly is provided. The plate assembly includes a flexible core located in a mid-portion section of the plate assembly; at least a first and a second attachment portion positioned above and below (or above and below-depending on orientation of flexible core) the flexible core, wherein the first and the second attachment portions comprise a plurality of fastener holes through which a plurality of fasteners are inserted to attach the plate assembly to at least two vertebral bone structures; and at least one flexible cable that extends through at least a first portion of the flexible core to maintain a position of the flexible core within the plate assembly, wherein the plate assembly is weight-bearing and attaches to the at least two vertebral bone structures and extends across a disc space located between the at least two vertebral bone structures.
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