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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 1994
Filed:
Jul. 24, 1992
Charles V Burton, Excelsior, MN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A device and method for a flexible stabilization system for a vertebral column is disclosed. The device includes a strong, non-metallic stabilization element or elements for providing flexibility. The stabilization elements are secured to the vertebrae and wherein, when secured, the stabilization element or elements stabilize the vertical column while still allowing for flexibility. In a preferred embodiment the stabilization elements are anchored to the vertebrae by a bone screw having an upper shank portion and a lower threaded portion having segmented area. Still further, the bone screw and stabilization elements may be porous and produced from material made by the replamineform process.