Fixing devices and stabilization systems using said fixing devices

A fixing device, comprising:

• a connecting part structured to connect to a linking member, wherein the connecting part comprises:
• an outer face, wherein a portion of the outer face is configured to be in contact with a bone;
• an axial passage, wherein the axial passage is substantially cylindrical;
• a central slot in communication with the axial passage;
• and
• two lateral slots in communication with the axial passage;
• a conformable elongate ligature for securing the connecting part to the bone, wherein the axial passage of the connecting part is configured for receiving a portion of the linking member and two portions of the conformable elongate ligature, wherein the central slot of the connecting part is configured to allow a median part of the conformable elongate ligature to pass through and define a loop external to the connecting part, wherein the two lateral slots of the connecting part are configured to allow two free ends of the conformable elongate ligature to pass through and be disposed between a wall of the axial passage and the portion of the linking member;
• and
• an adjustable locking means having a movable mechanical member positionable opposite the central slot of the connecting part, wherein dimensions of the axial passage are adjustable by operation of the movable mechanical member, and wherein tensioning the conformable elongate ligature allows a controlled relative mobility between the bone and the connecting part holding the linking member in place.

A stabilization system, comprising:

• a first fixing device comprising:
• a connecting part structured to connect to a first linking member, wherein the connecting part comprises:
• an outer face, wherein a portion of the outer face is configured to be in contact with a first bone;
• an axial passage, wherein the axial passage is substantially cylindrical;
• a central slot in communication with the axial passage;
• and
• two lateral slots in communication with the axial passage;
• a conformable elongate ligature for securing the connecting part to the bone, wherein the axial passage of the connecting part is configured for receiving a first portion of the first linking member and two portions of the conformable elongate ligature, wherein the central slot of the connecting part is configured to allow a median part of the conformable elongate ligature to pass through and define a loop external to the connecting part, wherein the two lateral slots of the connecting part are configured to allow two free ends of the conformable elongate ligature to pass through and be disposed between a wall of the axial passage and the first portion of the first linking member;
• and
• an adjustable locking means having a movable mechanical member positionable opposite the central slot of the connecting part, wherein dimensions of the axial passage are adjustable by operation of the movable mechanical member, and wherein tensioning the conformable elongate ligature allows a controlled relative mobility between the first bone and the connecting part holding the first linking member in place;
• and
• at least a second fixing device, wherein the second fixing device is different from the first fixing device, wherein the second fixing device is secured to a second bone and a second portion of the first linking member, and wherein tensioning the conformable elongate ligature further allows a relative motion between the first and second bones.