Methods and systems for constraint of multiple spine segments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8790372
APP PUB NO 20120184998A1
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13427551

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Methods, apparatus and systems for constraining spinous processes to elastically limit flexion of two or more adjacent spinal segments rely on placing a tether structure over at least three adjacent vertebral bodies or two adjacent vertebral bodies and the sacrum. The tether structures may be continuous, for example in the form of a continuous loop, or may be discontinuous, for example in the form of a loop or elongate element having at least two anchor structures for securing in bone.

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EMPIRICAL SPINE INC18655 MADRONE PARKWAY MORGAN HILL CA 95037

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alamin, Todd Woodside, US 74 3035
Bennett, Ian San Francisco, US 79 3999
Cahill, Colin Portola Valley, US 51 2106
Fielding, Louis San Carlos, US 66 2177

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