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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2010
Jason John Eckhardt, Memphis, TN (US);
Tom J. Francis, Cordova, TN (US);
Hai H. Trieu, Cordova, TN (US);
Jason John Eckhardt, Memphis, TN (US);
Tom J. Francis, Cordova, TN (US);
Hai H. Trieu, Cordova, TN (US);
Warsaw Orthopedic, Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
Devices and methods for spinal stabilization include first and second anchor assemblies engageable to respective ones of first and second vertebrae and a connecting element engageable to the first and second anchor assemblies. The connecting element includes opposite first and second end members and a bumper assembly between the end members that flexibly connects the end members so the connecting element can provide dynamic stabilization of the spinal column when engaged to the anchor assemblies.