David C. Paul;Sean Suh;Mark Fromhold;Jody L. Seifert
发明人:
David C. Paul,Sean Suh,Jody L. Seifert,Mark Fromhold
申请号：
US13029175
公开号：
US20120215260A1
申请日:
2011.02.17
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
A resilient core is positioned between bony projections which are offset from a principal load bearing region of a spinal joint. Shaped projections extend from the core, and engage the bony projections by conforming to anatomical landmarks, and may be fastened to the bony projections. During flexion of the joint, the core absorbs some of the force of compression, and limits an extent to which the joint may compress. If the shaped projections are connected to the bony projections, extension of the joint is inhibited by the projections and the core, limiting the extent to which the joint may be distracted. In this manner, healing is fostered, and a weakened or damaged joint is protected from excessive movement.
