Dynamic stabilization members with elastic and inelastic sections
US-2016346010-A1 · Dec 1, 2016 · US
Dynamic stabilization device for bones or vertebrae
US8979902B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8979902-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213477834-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | Dec 23, 2005 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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A dynamic stabilization device for bones or vertebrae is provided which includes at least two bone anchoring elements, at least one connection element, connecting the bone anchoring elements. Each bone anchoring element includes a shank portion to be anchored in the bone or in the vertebra and a head portion to be connected with the connection element. The connection element is at least partly elastic and has at least one loop section. The head portion includes a recess with an opening for inserting the loop section. A securing element is provided for securing the loop section in the recess. The connection element is preferably in the form of an endless loop made of an elastomeric material.
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What is claimed is: 1. A dynamic stabilization device for bones or vertebrae comprising: at least two bone anchoring elements each having a shank portion to be anchored to a bone or vertebra and a head portion with a recess forming two opposing openings in a side wall of the head portion, such that an axis of the recess extends from one of the openings to the other one of the openings; one or more connection elements configured to be inserted into the recess of each of the bone…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8979902B2 cover?
- A dynamic stabilization device for bones or vertebrae is provided which includes at least two bone anchoring elements, at least one connection element, connecting the bone anchoring elements. Each bone anchoring element includes a shank portion to be anchored in the bone or in the vertebra and a head portion to be connected with the connection element. The connection element is at least partly …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Biedermann Lutz, Matthis Wilfried, Rapp Helmar, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7022. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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