POSTERIOR STABILIZATION AND SPINOUS PROCESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

Posterior spinal stabilization devices and methods include first and second elongate elements (28, 30) engageable along the spinal column and a spinous process replacement body (22, 122, 122', 422, 522, 622, 922, 1022, 1122, 1222, 1322, 1422) positionable between the elongate elements (28, 30). Connection mechanisms (24, 26, 124, 126, 324, 326, 526, 528, 744, 746, 1024, 1026, 1124, 1250, 1252, 1340, 1342, 1440, 1442) are provided to adjustably connect the spinous process replacement device to the elongate elements (28, 30) so that the spinous process replacement device can be moved to the desired location between the connecting elements (28, 30) and secured in the desired location.