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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
David C. Paul0
Andrew Lee0
Date of Patent
July 14, 2009
0Patent Application Number
112440350
Date Filed
October 6, 2005
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
The invention generally concerns a spine stabilization system having one or more flexible elements having an opening or slit. The flexible element may be integrally formed in a rod having ends capable of receiving fasteners. The flexible element may limit rotation, flexion-extension, or lateral bending of the spine. The slit or opening may form helical pattern on the rod, and more than one slit or opening may be provided. The flexible element may be conformable to the natural spinal movement.
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