Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1992-07-24
1994-02-01
Isabella, David
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
606 61, A61F 244, A61F 504
Patent
active
052828638
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for a flexible stabilization system for a vertebral column is disclosed. The device includes a strong, non-metallic stabilization element or elements for providing flexibility. The stabilization elements are secured to the vertebrae and wherein, when secured, the stabilization element or elements stabilize the vertical column while still allowing for flexibility. In a preferred embodiment the stabilization elements are anchored to the vertebrae by a bone screw having an upper shank portion and a lower threaded portion having segmented area. Still further, the bone screw and stabilization elements may be porous and produced from material made by the replamineform process.
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Burton Charles V.
Isabella David
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