#$%^&*AU2007219307B220120726.pdf#####ABSTRACT A vertebral stabilization plate assembly (10) includes a flexible core (12) located in a mid-portion section of the plate assembly (10)； at least a first and a second attachment portions (4, 6) positioned above and below (or above and below- depending on orientation of flexible core) the flexible core (12). The first and the second attachment portions (4, 6) comprise a plurality of fastener holes (18) through which a plurality of fasteners are inserted to attach the plate assembly (10) to at least two vertebrae bone structures； and at least one flexible cable (20) that extends through at least a first portion of the flexible core (12) to maintain a position of the flexible core (12) within the plate assembly (10). The plate assembly (10) is weight-bearing and attaches to the at least two vertebral bone structures and extends across a disc space located between the at least two vertebral bone structures. 26/09/07
