摘要:
The present invention is directed to interbody spinal fusion implants (100) having a structural configuration that provides for the maintaining and creating of the normal anatomic angular relationship of two adjacent vertebrae (V2, V3) of the spine (S) to maintain and create spinal lordosis. The spinal fusion implants (100) of the present invention are sized to fit within the disc space created by the removal of disc material between two adjacent vertebrae (V2, V3) and conform wholly or in part to the disc space created. The spinal fusion implants (100) of the present invention have upper (112) and lower (114) surfaces that form a support structure for bearing against the end plates of the adjacent vertebrae (V2, V3). The upper (112) and lower (114) surfaces are disposed in converging angular relationship to each other such that the implants (100) of the present invention have an overall wedged shape in an elevation side view.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a plating system having multiple (2) and single (600) locking mechanisms for general skeletal use other than in the anterior cervical spine; an orthopedic plating system (960) that permits a pair of bone screws to be inserted into a bone in a crossed over orientation and locked to the plate; a segmentable plating system (1000) which can be made to a selected length by the surgeon; and a combination screw-lock-plating system (2000) for allowing and/or causing intersegmental compression of bone portions.
摘要:
Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill (240) is then passed through the hollow sleeve (140) removing disc and bone in preparation for receiving the spinal implant which is then inserted through the sleeve (140). Apparatus and method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted to restore the normal angular relationship of the vertebrae adjacent to that disc space. An extended outer sleeve (140) having extended portions capable of maintaining the vertebrae distracted in their normal angular relationship is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill (240) is then passed through the hollow sleeve (140) removing disc and bone in preparation for receiving the spinal implant which is then inserted through the sleeve.
摘要:
An improved lifting assembly for removing contents from containers consistent with mechanized containerizing operations are disclosed. The lifting assembly of the present invention comprises a support plate (135) for lifting contents coupled to the top of a container (120) by a connector (150).
摘要:
An apparatus and method for placing adjacent vertebrae at a fixed distance and angular relationship relative to each other, fixing the vertebrae in the position by use of a milling block (100) engaging each of the adjacent vertebrae, and then using a milling instrument (200), the depth, length and excursion of which from side to side are controlled by the apparatus to machine out a defined thickness of bone and a space of defined length, height, width and shape in preparation for receiving an inter-body spinal implant of graft or known size and configuration, are disclosed.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a variety of interbody spinal fusion implants (220, 320 and 420) having at least a partially frusto-conical configuration. The spinal fusion implants (220, 320 and 420) of the present invention may be relatively solid or hollow and may have surface roughenings to promote bone ingrowth and stability. The spinal fusion implants (220, 320 and 420) of the present invention may have wells (260) extending into the material of the implant from the surface for the purpose of holding fusion promoting materials and to provide for areas of bone ingrowth fixation. A variety of surface irregularities may be employed to increase implant stability and implant surface area, and/or for the purpose of advancing the spinal fusion implant into the fusion site.
摘要:
This invention is an oversized spinal implant (100) for trans-lateral insertion into the disc space between two vertebrae, a length that is greater than one half of the transverse width of the vertebrae, and is greater than the depth of the vertebrae. The trans-lateral implant of the present invention has a height that is greater than the height of the disc space between two adjacent vertebrae so as to engage both of the vertebrae. The width of the implant need be only slightly less than the depth of the vertebrae themselves. The trans-lateral spinal fusion implant of the present invention has more surface area of contact, and thus permits greater stability so as to withstand torque, and in the case of a threaded implant, increases the depth in which any threads are able to penetrate the vertebrae.
摘要:
A push-in interbody spinal fusion (100) implant having an expandable height. The implant (100) comprises upper and lower members (102 and 106) with an expander in between (122). When the expander (122) is changed from one position to another, for example as in the first embodiment where it is rotated in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the upper and lower members (102 and 106), the height of the implant (100) is increased.
摘要:
This invention is anatomically contoured anterior cervical plates (2) with bone ingrowth surfaces, providing for intersegmental compressive pre-loading, and a rigid and locked interface to all of the bone screws (30), with those engaging the vertebrae deployed in highly convergent pairs. The bone screws (30) have a tapered self-tapping leading end, an increasing root diameter with a generally constant outer diameter with a thread that is narrow and sharp throughout, and an enlarged head portion capable of an interference fit to the receiving holes (6) in the plate (2). Instrumentation consists of plate holders (130), a compression apparatus (100), and a pilot hole forming device (60) that interlocks with the plate.
摘要:
An improved method and instrumentation for performing spinal surgery, including discectomy, interbody fusion and rigid internal fixation of the spine, from the lateral aspect of the spine is disclosed. The surgical procedure can be performed through a very small incision. The instrumentation of the present invention, all of which is inserted from a lateral position into the spine in the preferred embodiment, comprises a guide pin (30), a distractor (100), an extended outer sleeve (140), an inner sleeve (242), an adjustable drill (250), and an implant driver. The distractor (100) of the present invention is driven into the disc for spacing apart and realigning the adjacent vertebrae. It further functions as an alignment rod for inserting the extended outer sleeve which is a hollow tubular member capable of maintaining said spacing and alignment of two adjacent vertebrae, and defines a protected space through which subsequent instruments which may be included.