US20100198265A1 - System, Devices and method for augmenting existing fusion constructs - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to prosthetic device implantation, and more particularly, but not exclusively, relates to techniques to augment a prior spinal fusion and implant construct.
- prosthetic implants to address orthopedic injuries and ailments has become commonplace. Nonetheless, there is an ever-present challenge to enable less invasive surgical techniques, shorten the time required to surgically implant prosthetic devices, decrease surgery recovery time, and/or provide other improvements. On occasion, there is also a need to augment prior spinal surgical procedures and/or implants. Thus, additional contributions in this area of technology remain welcome.
- One embodiment of the present application is a unique spinal implantation technique.
- Other embodiments include unique methods, systems, devices, kits, tools, instrumentation, and apparatus involving implantation of a prosthetic device to augment prior spinal surgery.
- a further embodiment includes: evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure, determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure, and replacing a member of the previously implanted spinal construct with a flexible polymer elongated member by engaging the flexible polymer elongated member to one or more fasteners of the previously implanted spinal construct and attaching the flexible polymer elongated member to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion.
- this elongated member is at least partially comprised of polyetheretherketone (PEEK).
- Another embodiment of the present application includes: evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure; determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure, coupling a crosslink to members of the previously implanted spinal construct, and attaching a flexible polymer elongated member to the crosslink and to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion with a first bone screw.
- Still another embodiment includes: evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure, determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure, and augmenting the previously implanted spinal construct by attaching a flexible polymer elongated member to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion and by coupling the flexible polymer elongated member to one or more elements of the previously implanted spinal construct.
- Yet another embodiment is a construct that includes a crosslink connected across two members and one or more flexible polymer elongated members connected to the crosslink between the members.
- the one or more flexible polymer elongated members are arranged to provide legs that diverge away from one another as each extends away from the crosslink. These legs each are further connected to a corresponding bone fastener that is structured to engage bone.
- the legs each have one or more bends between the crosslink and the corresponding bone fastener, and each corresponding bone fastener includes a pedicle screw.
- a still further embodiment is an elongated member at least partially comprised of PEEK that carries a plurality of metallic sleeves.
- these sleeves each slide along the elongated member over at least a portion of its length.
- the sleeves are each attached to a respective connector that engages a patient's spine.
- One object of the present application is to provide a unique spinal implantation technique.
- another object of the present application is to provide a unique method, system, device, kit, tool, instrument, and/or apparatus involving spinal surgery augmentation.
- FIG. 1 is a partial posterior view of one type of spinal augmentation implant system relative to the spine of patient.
- FIG. 2 is a partial posterior view of another type of spinal augmentation implant system relative to the spine of patient.
- FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic view of a flexible elongated member for spinal constructs.
- FIG. 4 is sectional view of the elongated member of FIG. 3 corresponding to section line 4 - 4 shown in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 is a flow chart of a spinal augmentation procedure.
- FIG. 1 illustrates spinal implant augmentation system 20 for spine S of patient P as viewed from the posterior along medial axis M.
- System 20 includes a previously implanted spinal construct 30 that resulted in spinal fusion F of spine S.
- Construct 30 includes several interconnected elements 30 a , such as elongated members 31 in the form of rods 31 a .
- Elements 30 a of construct 30 also include two bone fasteners 32 fixed to each of rods 31 a .
- Fasteners 32 each include bone screw 34 threaded into bone of spine S.
- System 20 also includes augmentation construct 50 .
- Construct 50 includes flexible polymer elongated members 51 that are each at least partially comprised of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material, such as that provided by VICTREX, having an address of Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD.
- Construct 50 includes bone fasteners 52 that each includes a pedicle bone screw 53 .
- Pedicle bone screws 53 are each threaded into a pedicle of adjacent spinal segment A. Spinal segment A is next to fusion F.
- construct 50 is added to construct 30 to address degeneration of spinal segment A.
- Construct 50 further includes connectors 54 and crosslink 55 .
- Connectors 54 attach opposing ends of crosslink 55 to members 31 of construct 30 .
- Crosslink 55 is also connected to elongated members 51 by connector 56 that is positioned between members 31 and connectors 54 .
- Elongated members 51 each include end portion 57 a opposite end portion 57 b .
- Elongated members 51 diverge from one another relative to a pathway from end portion 57 a towards end portion 57 b , and are alternatively designated legs 59 .
- elongated members 51 each are shaped with two turns or bends 58 ; however, in other embodiments there may be more or fewer bends, if any.
- End portions 57 b of elongated members 51 and fasteners 52 are each generally aligned with a corresponding rod 31 a and its respective fasteners 32 .
- Elongated members 51 are generally symmetric along a plane perpendicular to the view plane of FIG. 1 that is also coincident with medial axis M.
- FIG. 2 illustrates another augmentation system 120 relative to spine S of patient P that extends along medial axis M; where like reference numerals refer to like features.
- System 120 includes previously implanted spinal construct 30 as described in connection with FIG. 1 .
- system 120 includes augmentation construct 150 .
- construct 150 includes crosslink 55 connected at opposite ends to members 31 by connectors 54 .
- construct 150 includes flexible polymer elongated member 151 with a central bend 157 in addition to bends 158 . At central bend 157 , elongated member 151 is coupled to crosslink 55 by connector 156 .
- Elongated member 151 is shaped with legs 159 that diverge from one another as they extend away from crosslink 55 .
- Elongated member 151 is also symmetric about a plane through medial axis M that is approximately perpendicular to the view plane of FIG. 2 and generally aligns with members 31 and corresponding fasteners 32 where connected to spinal segment A by fasteners 52 .
- Elongated member 151 also is at least partially comprised of PEEK material.
- fasteners 52 again include pedicle bone screws 53 engaging pedicles of spinal segment A.
- Connections to fastener 52 and/or crosslink 55 can be provided in any form, including, but not limited a rigid, hinged, multiaxial, and/or spherical configuration, to name a few representative examples.
- connections can include a tether, a fluid filled dashpot, or the like.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate flexible and elastic elongated member 170 for spinal implantation that has longitudinal axis L.
- Elongated member 170 is at least partially comprised of PEEK material 171 .
- Elongated member further includes metallic sleeves 172 that are sized to slide along the elongated member 170 between slide stops 174 with a relatively snug fit, as represented by double-headed arrows in FIG. 3 .
- sleeves 172 are engaged by a construct fastener (not shown) that constricts sleeve 172 in such a manner that is generally fixes the sleeve position along elongated member 170 .
- FIG. 4 provides a sectional view of elongated member 170 corresponding to section line 4 - 4 shown in FIG.
- sleeves 172 are generally concentric, and that elongated member 170 has an approximately circular cross section.
- sleeves 172 may be differently composed and/or may be nonslidable—that is fixed in position along elongated member 172 .
- elongated members 51 , 151 , and 170 each essentially consist of PEEK with the optional exception of connection sites and sleeves such as sleeves 172 .
- elongated member 51 and/or elongated member 151 each include metallic sleeves.
- elongated members 51 , 151 , and/or 170 are made of a different material that is flexible and relatively elastic compared to elongated members of a previously implanted construct.
- Such different material includes one or more of a metallic alloy, a polyetherketoneketoneetherkeytone (PEKKEK), an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), or a different thermoplastic or thermoset polymeric resin as would occur to those skilled in the art.
- elongated members 51 , 151 , and/or 170 can be structurally arranged to provide a desired elasticity and/or flexibility, such as a braid or laminate of different materials, an elongated member having an inner core and outer layer(s) composed of different materials, a shape memory configuration, or the like.
- elongated members 51 , 151 , and/or 170 are a type of rod having a generally cylindrical shape with a circular cross section; however, different shapes and corresponding cross sections can be used in different embodiments, forms, or variations. Furthermore, flexible polymer elongated members with changing shapes and/or cross sections can be employed in other embodiments.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart directed to spinal augmentation procedure 220 .
- a patient is identified that is experiencing degeneration of a spinal segment adjacent to a spinal fusion from a previously implanted spinal construct, such as construct 30 .
- a physician determines and plans the implantation of an augmentation procedure that utilizes at least one flexible polymer rod or other type of elongated member. As part of the evaluation in stage 224 , the physician decides whether to replace a previously implanted construct element, as represented by decision stage 230 .
- procedure 220 continues in stage 232 with the substitution of at least one element, such as rod 31 a of construct 30 , with a flexible polymer elongated member, such as elongated member 170 , which is more specifically designated in the form of a rod in the FIG. 5 description of stage 232 but should not be limited to such form.
- the replacement elongated member is connected to the adjacent degenerating spinal segment. The replacement of a more rigid elongated member of a previously implanted construct with a more flexible elongated member is arranged to provide further loading on the existing fusion mass in such a manner that more mature bone is created in response.
- stage 230 If replacement is not indicated as tested by stage 230 (the “no” branch from stage 230 ), procedure 220 bypasses stages 232 and 234 and proceeds directly to decision stage 240 . Stage 240 is also reached after stage 234 is executed. Stage 240 tests whether to add a further construct, such as construct 50 or 150 , to the previously implanted construct, such as construct 30 . If addition is indicated (the “yes” branch from stage 240 ), procedure 220 continues with stage 242 . In stage 242 , a crosslink is implanted to bridge across members of the earlier implanted structure. One or more flexible polymer elongated members are connected to the crosslink and the adjacent degenerating spine segment in stage 244 . In the FIG.
- stage 244 these elongated members are more specifically designated as rods, but should not be limited to such form. Stages 242 and 244 correspond to the addition of construct 50 or 150 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ; however, it should be appreciated that many other augmenting structures can be added as an alternative to either of these in other embodiments of procedure 220 .
- stage 250 is reached in which procedure 220 is completed. Stage 250 can also be reached directly from stage 240 if the test of stage 240 is negative (the “no” branch is followed), which bypasses stages 242 and 244 . It should be appreciated that both replacement and addition can occur during procedure 220 . Also, other constructs besides those illustrated herein can be used that include one or more flexible polymer elongated members.
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One technique of the present application includes: evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure and determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure. After this determination, the previously implanted spinal construct is augmented by attaching a flexible polymer elongated member to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion with a bone fastener and by coupling the flexible polymer elongated member to one or more elements of the previously implanted spinal construct. In one form, the elongated member is at least partially comprised of polyetheretherketone.
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- The present invention relates to prosthetic device implantation, and more particularly, but not exclusively, relates to techniques to augment a prior spinal fusion and implant construct.
- The use of prosthetic implants to address orthopedic injuries and ailments has become commonplace. Nonetheless, there is an ever-present challenge to enable less invasive surgical techniques, shorten the time required to surgically implant prosthetic devices, decrease surgery recovery time, and/or provide other improvements. On occasion, there is also a need to augment prior spinal surgical procedures and/or implants. Thus, additional contributions in this area of technology remain welcome.
- One embodiment of the present application is a unique spinal implantation technique. Other embodiments include unique methods, systems, devices, kits, tools, instrumentation, and apparatus involving implantation of a prosthetic device to augment prior spinal surgery.
- A further embodiment includes: evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure, determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure, and replacing a member of the previously implanted spinal construct with a flexible polymer elongated member by engaging the flexible polymer elongated member to one or more fasteners of the previously implanted spinal construct and attaching the flexible polymer elongated member to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion. In one form, this elongated member is at least partially comprised of polyetheretherketone (PEEK).
- Another embodiment of the present application includes: evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure; determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure, coupling a crosslink to members of the previously implanted spinal construct, and attaching a flexible polymer elongated member to the crosslink and to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion with a first bone screw.
- Still another embodiment includes: evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure, determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure, and augmenting the previously implanted spinal construct by attaching a flexible polymer elongated member to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion and by coupling the flexible polymer elongated member to one or more elements of the previously implanted spinal construct.
- Yet another embodiment is a construct that includes a crosslink connected across two members and one or more flexible polymer elongated members connected to the crosslink between the members. The one or more flexible polymer elongated members are arranged to provide legs that diverge away from one another as each extends away from the crosslink. These legs each are further connected to a corresponding bone fastener that is structured to engage bone. In one form, the legs each have one or more bends between the crosslink and the corresponding bone fastener, and each corresponding bone fastener includes a pedicle screw.
- A still further embodiment is an elongated member at least partially comprised of PEEK that carries a plurality of metallic sleeves. In one form, these sleeves each slide along the elongated member over at least a portion of its length. Alternatively or additionally, the sleeves are each attached to a respective connector that engages a patient's spine.
- One object of the present application is to provide a unique spinal implantation technique.
- Alternatively or additionally, another object of the present application is to provide a unique method, system, device, kit, tool, instrument, and/or apparatus involving spinal surgery augmentation.
- Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, objects, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the detailed description and figures provided herewith.
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FIG. 1 is a partial posterior view of one type of spinal augmentation implant system relative to the spine of patient. -
FIG. 2 is a partial posterior view of another type of spinal augmentation implant system relative to the spine of patient. -
FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic view of a flexible elongated member for spinal constructs. -
FIG. 4 is sectional view of the elongated member ofFIG. 3 corresponding to section line 4-4 shown inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a flow chart of a spinal augmentation procedure. - For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications in the described embodiments, and any further applications of the principles of the invention as described herein are contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
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FIG. 1 illustrates spinalimplant augmentation system 20 for spine S of patient P as viewed from the posterior along medialaxis M. System 20 includes a previously implantedspinal construct 30 that resulted in spinal fusion F of spine S. Construct 30 includes several interconnectedelements 30 a, such aselongated members 31 in the form ofrods 31 a.Elements 30 a ofconstruct 30 also include twobone fasteners 32 fixed to each ofrods 31 a.Fasteners 32 each includebone screw 34 threaded into bone of spine S. -
System 20 also includesaugmentation construct 50.Construct 50 includes flexible polymerelongated members 51 that are each at least partially comprised of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material, such as that provided by VICTREX, having an address of Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD.Construct 50 includesbone fasteners 52 that each includes apedicle bone screw 53.Pedicle bone screws 53 are each threaded into a pedicle of adjacent spinal segment A. Spinal segment A is next to fusion F. In one application,construct 50 is added to construct 30 to address degeneration of spinal segment A. -
Construct 50 further includesconnectors 54 andcrosslink 55.Connectors 54 attach opposing ends ofcrosslink 55 tomembers 31 of construct 30. Crosslink 55 is also connected toelongated members 51 byconnector 56 that is positioned betweenmembers 31 andconnectors 54. Elongatedmembers 51 each includeend portion 57 aopposite end portion 57 b. Elongatedmembers 51 diverge from one another relative to a pathway fromend portion 57 a towardsend portion 57 b, and are alternatively designatedlegs 59. Along this pathway,elongated members 51 each are shaped with two turns orbends 58; however, in other embodiments there may be more or fewer bends, if any.End portions 57 b ofelongated members 51 andfasteners 52 are each generally aligned with acorresponding rod 31 a and itsrespective fasteners 32. Elongatedmembers 51 are generally symmetric along a plane perpendicular to the view plane ofFIG. 1 that is also coincident with medial axis M. -
FIG. 2 illustrates anotheraugmentation system 120 relative to spine S of patient P that extends along medial axis M; where like reference numerals refer to like features.System 120 includes previously implantedspinal construct 30 as described in connection withFIG. 1 . In place ofaugmentation construct 50,system 120 includesaugmentation construct 150. Likeaugmentation construct 50,construct 150 includescrosslink 55 connected at opposite ends tomembers 31 byconnectors 54. Unlikeconstruct 50,construct 150 includes flexible polymerelongated member 151 with acentral bend 157 in addition tobends 158. Atcentral bend 157,elongated member 151 is coupled to crosslink 55 byconnector 156. Elongatedmember 151 is shaped withlegs 159 that diverge from one another as they extend away fromcrosslink 55. Elongatedmember 151 is also symmetric about a plane through medial axis M that is approximately perpendicular to the view plane ofFIG. 2 and generally aligns withmembers 31 andcorresponding fasteners 32 where connected to spinal segment A byfasteners 52. Elongatedmember 151 also is at least partially comprised of PEEK material. - For
construct 150,fasteners 52 again includepedicle bone screws 53 engaging pedicles of spinal segment A. Connections to fastener 52 and/orcrosslink 55 can be provided in any form, including, but not limited a rigid, hinged, multiaxial, and/or spherical configuration, to name a few representative examples. Alternatively or additionally, connections can include a tether, a fluid filled dashpot, or the like. -
FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate flexible and elasticelongated member 170 for spinal implantation that has longitudinal axis L. Elongatedmember 170 is at least partially comprised ofPEEK material 171. Elongated member further includesmetallic sleeves 172 that are sized to slide along theelongated member 170 betweenslide stops 174 with a relatively snug fit, as represented by double-headed arrows inFIG. 3 . In one application,sleeves 172 are engaged by a construct fastener (not shown) that constrictssleeve 172 in such a manner that is generally fixes the sleeve position alongelongated member 170.FIG. 4 provides a sectional view ofelongated member 170 corresponding to section line 4-4 shown inFIG. 3 , which illustrates thatsleeves 172 are generally concentric, and thatelongated member 170 has an approximately circular cross section. In other forms,sleeves 172 may be differently composed and/or may be nonslidable—that is fixed in position alongelongated member 172. - In one form,
elongated members sleeves 172. Indeed, particular alternative embodiments elongatedmember 51 and/orelongated member 151 each include metallic sleeves. In other embodiments, as an alternative or addition to PEEK,elongated members elongated members elongated members -
FIG. 5 is a flowchart directed tospinal augmentation procedure 220. Instage 222 ofprocedure 220, a patient is identified that is experiencing degeneration of a spinal segment adjacent to a spinal fusion from a previously implanted spinal construct, such asconstruct 30. Instage 224, a physician determines and plans the implantation of an augmentation procedure that utilizes at least one flexible polymer rod or other type of elongated member. As part of the evaluation instage 224, the physician decides whether to replace a previously implanted construct element, as represented bydecision stage 230. If a replacement is indicated (the “yes” branch from stage 230),procedure 220 continues instage 232 with the substitution of at least one element, such asrod 31 a ofconstruct 30, with a flexible polymer elongated member, such aselongated member 170, which is more specifically designated in the form of a rod in theFIG. 5 description ofstage 232 but should not be limited to such form. Instage 234, the replacement elongated member is connected to the adjacent degenerating spinal segment. The replacement of a more rigid elongated member of a previously implanted construct with a more flexible elongated member is arranged to provide further loading on the existing fusion mass in such a manner that more mature bone is created in response. - If replacement is not indicated as tested by stage 230 (the “no” branch from stage 230),
procedure 220bypasses stages decision stage 240.Stage 240 is also reached afterstage 234 is executed.Stage 240 tests whether to add a further construct, such asconstruct construct 30. If addition is indicated (the “yes” branch from stage 240),procedure 220 continues withstage 242. Instage 242, a crosslink is implanted to bridge across members of the earlier implanted structure. One or more flexible polymer elongated members are connected to the crosslink and the adjacent degenerating spine segment instage 244. In theFIG. 5 description ofstage 244, these elongated members are more specifically designated as rods, but should not be limited to such form.Stages construct FIGS. 1 and 2 ; however, it should be appreciated that many other augmenting structures can be added as an alternative to either of these in other embodiments ofprocedure 220. - From
stage 242,stage 250 is reached in whichprocedure 220 is completed.Stage 250 can also be reached directly fromstage 240 if the test ofstage 240 is negative (the “no” branch is followed), which bypassesstages procedure 220. Also, other constructs besides those illustrated herein can be used that include one or more flexible polymer elongated members. - While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same is to be considered illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only selected embodiments have been shown and described and that all changes, equivalents, and modifications that come within the scope of the inventions described herein or defined by the following claims are desired to be protected. Any experiments, experimental examples, or experimental results provided herein are intended to be illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed to limit or restrict the invention scope. Further, any theory, mechanism of operation, proof, or finding stated herein is meant to further enhance understanding of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way to such theory, mechanism of operation, proof, or finding. In reading the claims, words such as “a”, “an”, “at least on”, and “at least a portion” are not intended to limit the claims to only one item unless specifically stated to the contrary. Further, when the language “at least a portion” and/or “a portion” is used, the claims may include a portion and/or the entire item unless specifically stated to the contrary.
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7. A method, comprising:
evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure;
determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure; and
after said determining, coupling a crosslink to members of the previously implanted spinal construct and attaching a first flexible polymer elongated member to the crosslink and to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion with a first bone screw.
8. The method of claim 7 , after said determining, attaching a second flexible polymer elongated member to the crosslink and to the spinal segment adjacent the spinal fusion with a second bone screw.
9. The method of claim 8 , which includes engaging a first pedicle with the first bone screw and engaging a second pedicle with the second bone screw.
10. The method of claim 7 , which includes attaching the elongated member to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion with a second bone screw.
11. The method of claim 10 , which includes engaging a first pedicle with the first bone screw and engaging a second pedicle with the second bone screw.
12. The method of claim 7 , which includes engaging a pedicle with the first bone screw.
13. The method of claim 7 , wherein said coupling includes bridging the crosslink across two rods of the previously implanted spinal construct.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein said attaching includes connecting the elongated member to the crosslink between the two rods.
15. A method, comprising:
evaluating a patient having a previously implanted spinal construct and corresponding spinal fusion from an earlier procedure;
determining a spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion is degenerating after completion of the earlier procedure; and
after said determining, augmenting the previously implanted spinal construct by attaching a first flexible polymer elongated member to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion with a first bone fastener and by coupling the first flexible polymer elongated member to one or more elements of the previously implanted spinal construct.
16. The method of claim 15 , which includes replacing at least one previously implanted member of the spinal construct with the elongated member.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the one or more elements are one or more bone screws of the previously implanted spinal construct and said coupling includes attaching the elongated member to the one or more bone screws.
18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the said coupling includes:
connecting a crosslink across two rods of the previously implanted spinal construct; and
connecting the elongated member to the crosslink between the two rods.
19. The method of claim 15 , which includes coupling a second flexible polymer elongated member to the previously implanted spinal construct and to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion with a second bone fastener.
20. The method of claim 15 , which includes connecting the elongated member to the spinal segment adjacent to the spinal fusion with a second bone fastener.
21. The method of claim 15 , wherein the elongated member is at least partially comprised of PEEK.
22. The method of claim 15 , wherein the first bone fastener comprises a bone screw and wherein the attaching comprises threading the bone screw into a pedicle region of the spinal segment and engaging the first flexible polymer elongated member to the bone screw.
23. The method of claim 19 , wherein the first and second bone fasteners each comprise a bone screw; and
further comprising threading each of the bone screws into a respective pedicle region of the spinal segment, and engaging the first flexible polymer elongated member to a first of the bone screws and engaging the second flexible polymer elongated member to a second of the bone screws.
24. The method of claim 15 , wherein said coupling includes bridging two rods of the previously implanted spinal construct and connecting the first flexible polymer elongated member to the bridged rods.
25. The method of claim 15 , wherein the first flexible polymer elongated member is formed of a material different from the material of the one or more elements of the previously implanted spinal construct.
26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the material of the first flexible polymer elongated member is relatively more elastic than the material of the one or more elements of the previously implanted spinal construct.
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