A method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine

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A61B 17/56 (2006.01)

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CA 2539923

A flexible spinal fixation device having a flexible metallic connection unit for non-rigid stabilization of the spinal column. In one embodiment, the fixation device includes at least two securing members configured to be inserted into respective adjacent spinal pedicles, each securing member each including a coupling assembly. The fixation device further includes a flexible metal connection unit configured to be received and secured within the coupling assemblies of each securing member so as to flexibly stabilize the affected area of the spine.

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'ostéosynthèse spinale flexible, comprenant une unité de connexion métallique permettant une stabilisation non rigide de la colonne spinale. Dans une forme de réalisation, ce dispositif d'ostéosynthèse comprend au moins deux éléments de fixation conçus pour être introduits dans des pédicules spinaux adjacents correspondants. Chacun de ces éléments de fixation comprend un ensemble de couplage. Le dispositif d'ostéosynthèse comprend en outre une unité de connexion métallique flexible conçue pour être insérée et fixée dans les ensembles de couplage de chaque élément de fixation, afin de stabiliser de manière flexible la zone spinale affectée.

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