Cervical dynamic stabilization system

A vertebral stabilization plate assembly that facilitates anterior columnar stabilization, the plate assembly comprising:

• a flexible core located in a mid-portion section of the plate assembly;
• at least a first and a second attachment portions positioned above and below and at least partially overlapping the flexible core, wherein the first and the second attachment portions comprise a plurality of screw holes through which a plurality of screws are inserted to attach the plate assembly to the vertebral bone structures;
• and
• a plurality of caps having a general U-shaped configuration that each fit around top and bottom end portions of the flexible core,
• wherein the plate assembly is weight-bearing and when attached to at least two vertebral bone structures, the plate assembly has a compression capability that holds a disc space between the at least two vertebral bone structures open while still allowing compression, rotation, flexion, and extension that mimics natural movement of the at least two vertebral bone structures, thereby preventing collapse of the disc space.