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US 2008/0306513 A1Published application
Shaped horizontal rod for dynamic stabilization and motion preservation spinal implantation system and method
AssigneeSpartek Medical, Inc.
InventorsCharles J. Winslow, James F. Zucherman, Ken Y. Hsu, Henry A. Klyce, Matthew Hannibal, H. Adam Klyce, Jay A. Markwart
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Abstract
A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient.
Claims25
A spine implant comprising:
- a rod including a first end and a second end;
- a platform located between the first end and the second end;
- a first spring located between the first end and the platform;
- and
- a second spring located between the second end and the platform.
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A spine implant comprising:
- a rod including a first end and a second end;
- a platform located between the first end and the second end;
- a first scallop formed between the first end and the platform;
- a second scallop formed between the second end and the platform;
- the first and second scallops having a first direction;
- third and fourth scallops defined on opposite sides of the first scallop, said third and fourth scallops having a second direction that is opposite to the first direction of the first scallop;
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- fifth and sixth scallops defined on opposite side of the second scallop, said fifth and sixth scallops having said second direction.
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A spine implant comprising:
- a rod including a first end and a second end;
- a platform located between the first end and the second end;
- a first leaf spring located between the first end and the platform;
- and
- a second leaf spring located between the second end and the platform.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.