A spinal stabilization system for fixing vertebrae and sacrum having anterior and posterior aspects. The system comprises a plurality of rods or plates disposed over the vertebrae and/or sacrum, at least one rod or plate disposed anteriorly and at least one disposed posteriorly, and a plurality...http://www.google.de/patents/US5700292?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5700292 - Spinal stabilization system and method