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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 02, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2006
Benjamin Arnold, San Diego, CA (US);
Charles M. Bartish, Jr., Providence, RI (US);
Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, Grafton, MA (US);
William L. Dunbar, Jr., Bethlehem, CT (US);
John Riley Hawkins, Cumberland, RI (US);
Amie Borgstrom, Stanford, CA (US);
Erasmo A. López, Seattle, WA (US);
Anwar M. Upal, Fall River, MA (US);
Missoum Moumene, Newton, MA (US);
Benjamin Arnold, San Diego, CA (US);
Charles M. Bartish, Jr., Providence, RI (US);
Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, Grafton, MA (US);
William L. Dunbar, Jr., Bethlehem, CT (US);
John Riley Hawkins, Cumberland, RI (US);
Amie Borgstrom, Stanford, CA (US);
Erasmo A. López, Seattle, WA (US);
Anwar M. Upal, Fall River, MA (US);
Missoum Moumene, Newton, MA (US);
DePuy Spine, Inc., Raynham, MA (US);
Abstract
A spine stabilization system having a dynamic screw comprises at least one bone anchor assembly comprising a receiver member and a bone engaging member pivotably connected to the receiver member. A bearing is provided in the receiver member that engages a portion of the bone engaging member. An elongated connecting member is connected to the receiver member. A retention member insert is provided within the receiver member between the elongated connecting member and the bearing. The retention member is configured to secure the bearing within the retention member.