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US 2011/0218574 A1Published application
Dynamic vertebral construct
AssigneeWarsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
InventorsHenry K. Bonin, JR., Greg C. Marik, Thomas A. Carls
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Abstract
A vertebral construct includes a first fastening element having a first portion and a second portion configured for engagement with tissue. A rod defines an elongated cavity configured to facilitate dynamic translation of the first portion therein relative to the rod. A second fastening element has a first portion fixedly connected to the rod. Methods of use are disclosed.
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A vertebral construct comprising:
- a first fastening element having a first portion and a second portion configured for engagement with tissue;
- a rod defining an elongated cavity configured to facilitate dynamic translation of the first portion therein relative to the rod;
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- a second fastening element having a first portion fixedly connected to the rod.
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A vertebral construct comprising:
- a first fastening element having a first portion and a second portion configured for fixation with vertebrae;
- a rod including a first elongated opening configured to facilitate dynamic translation of the first portion therein relative to the rod;
- at least one damping element being disposed within the elongated opening and engageable with the first portion;
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- a second fastening element having a first portion connected to the rod and a second portion configured for fixation with vertebrae.
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A vertebral construct comprising:
- a rod having a first portion and a second portion;
- a first fastening element having a first portion that defines an elongated cavity configured to facilitate dynamic translation of the first portion of the rod therein relative to the first portion of the first fastening element;
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- a second fastening element having a first portion fixedly connected to the second portion of the rod.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.