Jeffrey P Wang

Address:

10206 Kirkwren Dr, Houston, TX 77089

VIN:

JA3AU26U39U006670

Make:

MITSUBISHI

Model:

LANCER

Year:

2009

US Patent:

7959677, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

Jan 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/655790

Inventors:

Michael E. Landry - Austin TX, US
Erik J. Wagner - Austin TX, US
Michael S. Schular - Pittsburgh PA, US
Jeffrey C. Wang - Sherman Oaks CA, US

Assignee:

Flexuspine, Inc. - Pittsburg PA

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623 1711

Abstract:

Insertion methods for placing dynamic interbody devices between a first vertebra and a second vertebra using a posterior approach are provided. In an embodiment, the insertion method may be based on the first vertebra. A bridge assembly may be attached to tap shafts positioned in the first vertebra. The bridge assembly may establish an insertion angle of implants into a disc space between the vertebrae. In an embodiment, the insertion method may be based on the position of expandable trials positioned between the vertebrae. The trials may be positioned and a bridge assembly may be coupled to the expandable trials and taps positioned in the first vertebra. One or more posterior stabilization systems may be coupled to the vertebrae after insertion of the dynamic interbody devices between the vertebrae.