Spinal stabilization method - Chiropractic Patents

Spinal stabilization method
United States Patent 7,029,475
Panjabi April 18, 2006

Inventors: Panjabi; Manohar M. (New Haven, CT)
Assignee: Yale University (New Haven, CT)

Appl. No.: 10/835,109
Filed: April 30, 2004

Abstract
A dynamic spine stabilizer moves under the control of spinal motion providing increased mechanical support within a central zone corresponding substantially to the neutral zone of the injured spine. The dynamic spine stabilizer includes a support assembly and a resistance assembly associated with the support assembly. The resistance assembly generates greater increase in mechanical force during movement within the central zone and lesser increase in mechanical force during movement beyond the central zone. A method for using the stabilizer is also disclosed.

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