Posterior dynamic stabilizer devices

A posterior stabilization device is provided for controlling movement between adjacent vertebrae. In one exemplary embodiment, the stabilization device can include one or more joints that rely on rotational or sliding movement to allow flexion of adjacent vertebrae, and that control extension, later...

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Main Authors Borgstrom, Amie, Kwak, SeungKyu Daniel, Moumene, Missoum, Dunbar, William, Hawkins, John Riley
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.07.2011
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Summary:A posterior stabilization device is provided for controlling movement between adjacent vertebrae. In one exemplary embodiment, the stabilization device can include one or more joints that rely on rotational or sliding movement to allow flexion of adjacent vertebrae, and that control extension, lateral bending, axial rotation, and anterior-posterior shear, preferably by providing one or more flexible connectors and/or a flexible central spacer for connecting to the adjacent superior and inferior vertebrae.