公开(公告)号：US20090069895A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US12060212

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Darin C. Gittings ,  Elizabeth V. Wistrom

Inventor： Darin C. Gittings ,  Elizabeth V. Wistrom

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/442 ,  A61F2002/30062 ,  A61F2002/30075 ,  A61F2002/30387 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/30471 ,  A61F2002/30492 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2210/0004 ,  A61F2210/0061 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2220/0091 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029

Abstract: The described devices are spinal implants that may be surgically implanted into the spine to replace damaged or diseased discs using a posterior approach. The discs are prosthetic devices that approach or mimic the physiological motion and reaction of the natural disc.

Abstract translation: 所描述的装置是可以通过外科手术植入脊柱的脊柱植入物，以使用后方法来替换损伤的或患病的椎间盘。 椎间盘是接近或模仿天然椎间盘的生理运动和反应的假体装置。

公开(公告)号：US20170325853A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15530859

申请日：2017-03-09

Applicant: Darin C. Gittings ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Janine C. Robinson

Inventor： Darin C. Gittings ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Janine C. Robinson

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/7071 ,  A61B17/7064 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61F2/4405 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/4495

Abstract: Spinal stabilization devices, systems, and methods are described. Foramenal spacers including a rigid member adapted to maintain the integrity of the foramenal space. Facet joint stabilizing members and prosthetic facet joints that augment or replace the native facet joint are also described. Lateral spinal stabilization systems that may be attached to the lateral surfaces of adjacent vertebral bodies are described. Also described are anterior spinal stabilization systems that are to be attached to the anterior surfaces of adjacent vertebral bodies. Several variations of dynamic spinal stabilization devices and systems are described. Each of the foregoing devices, systems, and methods may be used independently, in combination with the other devices, systems, and methods described herein, and/or in combination with prosthetic intervertebral discs.

公开(公告)号：US09750615B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US11968183

申请日：2008-01-01

Applicant: Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

Inventor： Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/46 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61F2/30

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30069 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/305 ,  A61F2002/3052 ,  A61F2002/30523 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30566 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30596 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30733 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2002/4622 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00161 ,  A61F2310/00179 ,  A61L2430/38

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The prosthetic discs described herein include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, and four-piece structures. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the sagittal plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The interface mechanism between the endplates and the core members of several embodiments of the described prosthetic discs enables a very easy surgical operation for implantation.

公开(公告)号：US20160242926A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US14999357

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: Spinal Kinetics, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel H. Kim ,  Sung Kyu Ha ,  Kungwoo Lee ,  Frank W. Frank

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/46

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30069 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/305 ,  A61F2002/3052 ,  A61F2002/30523 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30566 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30596 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30733 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2002/4622 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00161 ,  A61F2310/00179 ,  A61L2430/38

Abstract: A prosthetic intervertebral disc and methods for using the same are provided. The subject prosthetic discs are characterized by including top and bottom endplates separated by a fibrous compressible element that includes an annular region and a nuclear region. The two plates are held together at least one fiber wound around at least one region of the top endplate and at least one region of the bottom endplate. The subject discs may he employed with separate vertebral body fixation elements, or they may include integrated vertebral body fixation elements. Also provided are kits and systems that include the subject prosthetic discs.

Abstract translation: 提供假体椎间盘及其使用方法。 主体假体盘的特征在于包括由包括环形区域和核区域的纤维状可压缩元件分开的顶端和底端板。 两个板保持在至少一根纤维上，该纤维缠绕在顶端板的至少一个区域和底端板的至少一个区域中。 主题盘可以与单独的椎体固定元件一起使用，或者它们可以包括集成的椎体固定元件。 还提供了包括主题假体盘的套件和系统。

公开(公告)号：US09381098B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US11529824

申请日：2006-09-28

Applicant: Darin C. Gittings ,  Frank Fellenz ,  Jeffrey J. Dolin ,  Janine C. Robinson ,  Daren L. Stewart

Inventor： Darin C. Gittings ,  Frank Fellenz ,  Jeffrey J. Dolin ,  Janine C. Robinson ,  Daren L. Stewart

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/46 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/17 ,  A61B17/92 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61F2/30

CPC classification number: A61F2/4684 ,  A61B17/025 ,  A61B17/1604 ,  A61B17/1606 ,  A61B17/1671 ,  A61B17/1735 ,  A61B17/92 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61B2090/033 ,  A61B2090/061 ,  A61B2090/067 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2/4657 ,  A61F2002/3008 ,  A61F2002/30507 ,  A61F2002/30538 ,  A61F2002/30553 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30601 ,  A61F2002/30616 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2002/4658 ,  A61F2002/4668 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2250/0006 ,  A61F2250/0008 ,  A61F2250/0098

Abstract: Described are tools—including distractor, trial, chisel, and inserter—that may be used as a system for implanting a prosthetic intervertebral disc in a spine. The distractor moves vertebrae and may have angled forks optionally offset for visibility with removable jaws optionally matching desired lordotic angles. The trial tool(s) may fit within the distractor forks, include a lordotic angle, and may include a disc portion, an adjustable stop, and a feature to control movement of the disc portion relative to the adjustable stop. The chisel tool cuts grooves in the vertebral bodies, which grooves affix the disc to the vertebrae. The chisel(s) may fit within openings in the trial, where those openings also serve as a guide during the groove-cutting step. The inserter tool, optionally with a movable pusher, is used for inserting the prosthetic disc into the prepared intervertebral disc space.

Abstract translation: 描述的是可以用作植入假体椎间盘在脊柱中的系统的工具（包括牵引器，试验，凿子和插入器）。 牵引器移动椎骨并且可以具有倾斜的叉，可选地偏移可见性，可选择地匹配所需的脊柱前凸角。 试验工具可以装配在牵引器叉中，包括脊柱角，并且可以包括盘部分，可调节止动件和用于控制盘部分相对于可调节止动件的移动的特征。 凿工具切割椎体中的凹槽，凹槽将椎间盘固定在椎骨上。 凿子可以安装在试验室的开口内，其中这些开口也在凹槽切割步骤期间用作导向件。 可选地具有可移动推动器的插入器工具用于将假体盘插入准备的椎间盘空间中。

公开(公告)号：US08038715B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US11968184

申请日：2008-01-01

Applicant: Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

Inventor： Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30069 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/305 ,  A61F2002/3052 ,  A61F2002/30523 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30566 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30596 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30733 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2002/4622 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00161 ,  A61F2310/00179 ,  A61L2430/38

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The prosthetic discs described herein include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, and four-piece structures. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the saggital plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The interface mechanism between the endplates and the core members of several embodiments of the described prosthetic discs enables a very easy surgical operation for implantation.

Abstract translation: 描述了假体椎间盘及其使用方法。 主体假体盘包括由可压缩的芯构件分开的上端板和下端板。 本文所述的假体盘包括一件式，两件式，三件式和四件式结构。 主体假体椎板在垂直方向上呈现刚度，扭转刚度，屈曲平面中的弯曲刚度和前平面中的弯曲刚度，其中可以通过调节椎间盘的部件来独立地控制这些特征的程度。 所描述的假体盘的几个实施例的端板和芯构件之间的界面机构能够实现非常容易的用于植入的外科手术。

公开(公告)号：US20090076610A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12060191

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Thomas A. Afzal

Inventor： Thomas A. Afzal

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/441 ,  A61F2002/30075 ,  A61F2002/30461 ,  A61F2002/30556 ,  A61F2002/30581 ,  A61F2002/30583 ,  A61F2002/30586 ,  A61F2002/30784 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2210/0061 ,  A61F2210/0085 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2250/0009

Abstract: The described devices are spinal implants that may be surgically implanted into the spine to replace damaged or diseased discs using a posterior approach. The discs are prosthetic devices that approach or mimic the physiological motion and reaction of the natural disc.

Abstract translation: 所描述的装置是可以通过外科手术植入脊柱的脊柱植入物，以使用后方法来替换损伤的或患病的椎间盘。 椎间盘是接近或模仿天然椎间盘的生理运动和反应的假体装置。

公开(公告)号：US20080200986A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11968184

申请日：2008-01-01

Applicant: Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

Inventor： Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30069 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/305 ,  A61F2002/3052 ,  A61F2002/30523 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30566 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30596 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30733 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2002/4622 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00161 ,  A61F2310/00179 ,  A61L2430/38

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The prosthetic discs described herein include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, and four-piece structures. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the saggital plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The interface mechanism between the endplates and the core members of several embodiments of the described prosthetic discs enables a very easy surgical operation for implantation.

Abstract translation: 描述了假体椎间盘及其使用方法。 主体假体盘包括由可压缩的芯构件分开的上端板和下端板。 本文所述的假体盘包括一件式，两件式，三件式和四件式结构。 主体假体椎板在垂直方向上呈现刚度，扭转刚度，屈曲平面中的弯曲刚度和前平面中的弯曲刚度，其中可以通过调节椎间盘的部件来独立地控制这些特征的程度。 所描述的假体盘的几个实施例的端板和芯构件之间的界面机构能够实现非常容易的用于植入的外科手术。

公开(公告)号：US20080103599A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11968183

申请日：2008-01-01

Applicant: Daniel Kim ,  Thomas Afzal ,  Michael Reo ,  Uriel Chee ,  In Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

Inventor： Daniel Kim ,  Thomas Afzal ,  Michael Reo ,  Uriel Chee ,  In Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30069 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/305 ,  A61F2002/3052 ,  A61F2002/30523 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30566 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30596 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30733 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2002/4622 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00161 ,  A61F2310/00179 ,  A61L2430/38

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The prosthetic discs described herein include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, and four-piece structures. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the sagittal plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The interface mechanism between the endplates and the core members of several embodiments of the described prosthetic discs enables a very easy surgical operation for implantation.

Abstract translation: 描述了假体椎间盘及其使用方法。 主体假体盘包括由可压缩的芯构件分开的上端板和下端板。 本文所述的假体盘包括一件式，两件式，三件式和四件式结构。 主体假体椎板在垂直方向上呈现刚度，扭转刚度，矢状平面中的弯曲刚度和前平面中的弯曲刚度，其中可以通过调节椎间盘的部件来独立地控制这些特征的程度。 所描述的假体盘的几个实施例的端板和芯构件之间的界面机构能够实现非常容易的用于植入的外科手术。

公开(公告)号：US20190388234A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-26

申请号：US16559306

申请日：2019-09-03

Applicant: SPINAL KINETICS, INC.

Inventor： Daniel H. Kim ,  Sung Kyu Ha ,  Kungwoo Lee ,  Frank W. Frank

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/46

Abstract: A prosthetic intervertebral disc and methods for using the same are provided. The subject prosthetic discs are characterized by including top and bottom endplates separated by a fibrous compressible element that includes an annular region and a nuclear region. The two plates are held together at least one fiber wound around at least one region of the top endplate and at least one region of the bottom endplate. The subject discs may be employed with separate vertebral body fixation elements, or they may include integrated vertebral body fixation elements. Also provided are kits and systems that include the subject prosthetic discs.