Dynamic stabilization assemblies, tool set and method

RP Jackson - US Patent 7,862,587, 2011 - Google Patents
A hinged bone screw and tool set is used for implanting such bone screws in a human
spine, followed by the implantation of a longitudinal connecting member into the bone …

Expandable vertebral prosthesis

WS Rhoda, N Hansell, A Lee - US Patent 7,674,296, 2010 - Google Patents
The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement
between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear mem …

Bone plate assembly including a screw retaining member

M Lyons, F La Rosa - US Patent 6,413,259, 2002 - Google Patents
US6413259B1 - Bone plate assembly including a screw retaining member - Google Patents
US6413259B1 - Bone plate assembly including a screw retaining member - Google Patents …

Bone plate and screw retaining mechanism

M Richelsoph, J Adams - US Patent 6,695,846, 2004 - Google Patents
A bone plate assembly is disclosed utilizing at least one bone screw for fixation of adjacent
bones of a spine including a base plate having at least one aperture extending therethrough …

Spinal stabilization device

TA Jahng, J Yim, B Bowman - US Patent 7,326,210, 2008 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, includes: a
longitudinal member having first and second ends; at least one spacer located between the …

Marking and guidance method and system for flexible fixation of a spine

TA Jahng - US Patent 7,137,985, 2006 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A method and system for marking and guiding the insertion of securing
members (eg, pedicle Screws) of a spinal fixation device. In one embodiment, the marking …

Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine

TA Jahng - US Patent 7,993,370, 2011 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal stabilization device, comprising
a longitudinal member having first and second end portions and a flexible portion located …

Adjustable spinal stabilization system

TA Jahng, J Yim, BS Bowman - US Patent 7,815,665, 2010 - Google Patents
An adjustable spinal stabilization system having a flexible connection unit for non-rigid
stabilization of the spinal col umn. In one embodiment, the spinal stabilization system …

Spinal fixation device

MS Scharf - US Patent 6,682,563, 2004 - Google Patents
The invention is in general a Spinal fixation device or intervertebral implant member which is
adapted to be inserted between adjacent vertebrae in place of a natural intervertebral disc …

Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine

TA Jahng - US Patent 7,763,052, 2010 - Google Patents
US7763052B2 - Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine - Google Patents
US7763052B2 - Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine - Google Patents Method …