摘要:
A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive ( i . e ., with the wound developed under an incision being substantially the same size as the incision throughout the depth of the wound) total hip arthroplasty. An approximately 3.75 - 5 centimeter (1.5 - 2 inch) anterior incision is made in line with the femoral neck. The femoral neck is severed from the femoral shaft and removed through the anterior incision. The acetabulum is prepared for receiving an acetabular cup through the anterior incision, and the acetabular cup is placed into the acetabulum through the anterior incision. A posterior incision of approximately 2.5 - 3.75 centimeters (1 - 1.5 inches) is generally aligned with the axis of the femoral shaft and a tubular posterior retractor is utilized to provide access to the femoral shaft through the posterior incision. Preparation of the femoral shaft including the reaming and rasping thereof is performed through the posterior incision and posterior retractor. A bag element is utilized to cover the femoral stem and keep it clean as it is inserted through the posterior incision. Procedures being performed through the posterior incision may be observed through the anterior incision and vice versa. The acetabular liner and femoral head are inserted through the anterior incision and operably positioned. Novel instruments including an osteotomy guide; an awl for locating a posterior incision aligned with the axis of the femoral shaft; a tubular posterior retractor; a selectively lockable rasp handle with an engagement guide; and a selectively lockable provisional neck are utilized to perform the total hip arthroplasty of the current invention.
摘要:
A femoral component (100) for a total knee joint replacement has a modular structure including a number of segments (102, 112), each of the segments (102, 112) having a femoral fixation surface (104, 114) for attachment to the distal end of a femur and at least one assembly surface (108) for joining with an adjacent segment (102, 112) of the modular femoral component (100). The assembly surfaces (108) are generally planar and arranged to be oriented generally in a plane extending in a proximal-distal direction and in an anterior-posterior direction when the femoral fixation surface (104, 114) is positioned on the distal end of the femur. Although the assembly surfaces (108) are generally planar, they may be shaped or provided with complementary structures (120) to assure self-alignment when the segments (102, 112) are assembled.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive ( i . e ., with the wound developed under an incision being substantially the same size as the incision throughout the depth of the wound) total hip arthroplasty. A rasp handle is disclosed, comprising an insertion member having engagement means for selectively engaging a cable, and whereby said cable is affixable to a rasp. Also disclosed is a provisional femoral neck which may have a spring biased locking piston in a hollow cylindrical body, or which may have a guide surface which is piloted to a mate on a provisional femoral stem.
摘要:
Apparatus disclosed for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty includes provisonal femoral neck apparatus and a retractor. The neck apparatus comprises: a provisional femoral neck (222) having a hollow, substantially cylindrical body; a spring biased locking piston (224) in said hollow cylindrical body, said locking piston (224) having a tapered body portion (226), whereby radial force applied to said tapered body portion (226) places said locking piston (224) in an unlocked position; and a forceps (220) with blades (230,232) for applying radial force to said tapered body portion (226) of said locking piston (224). The retractor (122) comprises a tunnel sized for insertion through an incision in a body, wherein said incision leads to a femoral shaft, said tunnel comprising a rasp tunnel (130) sized to allow passage of a femoral rasp therethrough.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty. An approximately 3.75 - 5 centimeter (1.5 - 2 inch) anterior incision is made and the femoral neck is severed from the femoral shaft and removed through the anterior incision. The acetabulum is prepared for receiving an acetabular cup through the anterior incision, and the acetabular cup is placed into the acetabulum through the anterior incision. In one exemplary embodiment, a posterior incision of approximately 2 - 3 centimeters (0.8 - 1.2 inches) is generally aligned with the axis of the femoral shaft and provides access to the femoral shaft. In this embodiment, Preparation of the femoral shaft including the reaming and rasping thereof is performed through the posterior incision, and the femoral stem is inserted through the posterior incision for implantation in the femur. In an alternative embodiment, preparation of the femur is effected through the anterior incision, with the operative hip placed in hyperextension.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty are disclosed. Through an anterior incision (44), the femoral neck (60) is severed using an osteotomy guide (78), the acetabulum (54) is prepared, and an acetabular cup is inserted. An awl (106) is provided to locate a posterior incision (46) aligned with the axis of the femoral shaft (62) through which the femur is prepared using a tubular posterior retractor (122), a reamer (151) and a rasp (204) with a lockable handle (212), to which a provisional femoral head and a selectively lockable provisional neck (222) are attached. The rasp is then removed and the femoral inplant (238) is inserted in a bag (242) to keep it clean. Procedures performed through one incision may be observed through the other
摘要:
A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive ( i . e ., with the wound developed under an incision being substantially the same size as the incision throughout the depth of the wound) total hip arthroplasty. A rasp handle is disclosed, comprising an insertion member having engagement means for selectively engaging a cable, and whereby said cable is affixable to a rasp. Also disclosed is a provisional femoral neck which may have a spring biased locking piston in a hollow cylindrical body, or which may have a guide surface which is piloted to a mate on a provisional femoral stem.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty are disclosed. Through an anterior incision (44), the femoral neck (60) is severed using an osteotomy guide (78), the acetabulum (54) is prepared, and an acetabular cup is inserted. An awl (106) is provided to locate a posterior incision (46) aligned with the axis of the femoral shaft (62) through which the femur is prepared using a tubular posterior retractor (122), a reamer (151) and a rasp (204) with a lockable handle (212), to which a provisional femoral head and a selectively lockable provisional neck (222) are attached. The rasp is then removed and the femoral inplant (238) is inserted in a bag (242) to keep it clean. Procedures performed through one incision may be observed through the other