公开(公告)号：US20090187246A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12009658

申请日：2008-01-22

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4455 ,  A61B17/7001 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/446 ,  A61F2/4465 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30062 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30176 ,  A61F2002/30187 ,  A61F2002/30617 ,  A61F2002/30685 ,  A61F2002/30754 ,  A61F2002/30784 ,  A61F2002/30785 ,  A61F2002/3082 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/30843 ,  A61F2002/30858 ,  A61F2002/30892 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/4475 ,  A61F2210/0004 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2230/0034 ,  A61F2230/0054 ,  A61F2250/0097

Abstract: Spinal implants are provided that include a body having opposite vertebral bearing surfaces. One of the bearing surfaces includes engaging means to engage an adjacent vertebra and the other of the bearing surfaces provides a substantially smooth surface profile to permit another of the adjacent vertebra to be moved along and in contact with the smooth bearing surface as corrective forces are applied to manipulate the other of the adjacent vertebrae into alignment.

Abstract translation: 提供脊柱植入物，其包括具有相对的椎骨轴承表面的主体。 其中一个轴承表面包括接合装置以接合相邻的椎骨，并且另一个支承表面提供基本平滑的表面轮廓，以允许相邻的椎骨中的另一个在施加矫正力时沿着平滑的支承表面移动并与之接触 以操纵相邻椎骨中的另一个成对准。

公开(公告)号：US20090062917A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US11895730

申请日：2007-08-27

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley ,  Kenneth S. Shipp ,  Richard Evan Chen

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley ,  Kenneth S. Shipp ,  Richard Evan Chen

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61F2002/30062 ,  A61F2002/3008 ,  A61F2002/30158 ,  A61F2002/30271 ,  A61F2002/30331 ,  A61F2002/3038 ,  A61F2002/30428 ,  A61F2002/30476 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30616 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/4475 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2210/0004 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0033 ,  A61F2230/0026 ,  A61F2230/0082 ,  A61F2250/0096 ,  A61F2250/0098

Abstract: A spinal interbody replacement device for supporting vertebrae in the space between the vertebrae includes a connecting member having upper and lower disc replacement members engageable thereto at opposite ends of the connecting member to provide a corpectomy device. The disc replacement members are sized to be positioned in a spinal disc space between adjacent vertebrae when disengaged from the connecting member.

Abstract translation: 用于在椎骨之间的空间中支撑椎骨的脊柱体间置换装置包括连接构件，所述连接构件具有在连接构件的相对端处可与其接合的上部和下部盘替换构件，以提供椎骨切除装置。 盘片更换构件的尺寸设计成当与连接构件分离时定位在相邻椎骨之间的脊椎盘空间中。

公开(公告)号：US07476252B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11452161

申请日：2006-06-13

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/60

CPC classification number: A61F2/447 ,  A61B17/025 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61F2/28 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/3008 ,  A61F2002/30092 ,  A61F2002/30112 ,  A61F2002/30266 ,  A61F2002/30321 ,  A61F2002/30354 ,  A61F2002/30382 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30616 ,  A61F2002/308 ,  A61F2002/30813 ,  A61F2002/3082 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/30975 ,  A61F2002/4623 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2002/4635 ,  A61F2002/4681 ,  A61F2210/0014 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0033 ,  A61F2230/0004 ,  A61F2230/0082 ,  A61F2250/0064 ,  A61F2250/0098 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00179 ,  A61F2310/00293 ,  A61F2310/00329 ,  A61F2310/00359

Abstract: Techniques and systems for distracting a spinal disc space and supporting adjacent vertebrae are provided. Trial instruments are insertable into the disc space to determine a desired disc space height and to select a corresponding implant. Implants can be also be self-distracting and the implant providing the desired disc space height can be implanted in the spinal disc space.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于分散脊椎盘空间并支撑相邻椎骨的技术和系统。 试验仪器可插入椎间盘空间以确定期望的椎间盘高度并选择相应的植入物。 植入物也可以是自分散的，并且提供期望的椎间盘高度的植入物可以植入脊椎盘空间中。

公开(公告)号：US20080208258A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US12009823

申请日：2008-01-22

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley ,  John L. White ,  Bradley T. Estes ,  Mingyan Liu ,  Loic Josse ,  Jeffrey D. Moore

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley ,  John L. White ,  Bradley T. Estes ,  Mingyan Liu ,  Loic Josse ,  Jeffrey D. Moore

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/025 ,  A61B1/00105 ,  A61B1/3135 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/1604 ,  A61B17/1671 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/2835 ,  A61F2002/30112 ,  A61F2002/30115 ,  A61F2002/30153 ,  A61F2002/30774 ,  A61F2002/30785 ,  A61F2002/30787 ,  A61F2002/4475 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4623 ,  A61F2002/4629 ,  A61F2002/4635 ,  A61F2002/4662 ,  A61F2002/4681 ,  A61F2230/0004 ,  A61F2230/0006 ,  A61F2230/0019

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and instruments for performing a surgical procedure in a disc space between adjacent vertebrae. A cannula is inserted to create a working channel through the skin and tissue of a patient using a transformational approach to the disc space. A viewing element is used to visualize working end of the cannula and the disc space. A facetectomy is performed through the working channel to access the disc space. The disc space is prepared with various instruments, such as distractors, shims, chisels and distractor-cutters that extend through the working channel. At least implant is inserted into the disc space. The procedure allows bi-lateral support of the adjacent vertebrae with the at least one implant inserted via a unitary, minimally invasive approach to disc space.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在相邻椎骨之间的椎间盘空间中执行外科手术的方法和装置。 插入套管以通过使用椎间盘空间的转换方法来创建通过患者的皮肤和组织的工作通道。 观察元件用于可视化插管的工作端和盘片空间。 通过工作通道进行切面切割以访问光盘空间。 磁盘空间由各种仪器制备，例如延伸通过工作通道的牵引机，垫片，凿子和牵引机。 至少将植入物插入椎间盘空间。 该过程允许相邻椎骨的双向支撑，其中至少一个植入体经由对椎间盘空间的单一的微创方法插入。

公开(公告)号：US20080154305A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11645825

申请日：2006-12-26

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley ,  Roy Lim

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley ,  Roy Lim

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/442 ,  A61B17/1604 ,  A61B17/1671 ,  A61B17/7065 ,  A61B17/7097 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/441 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/2817 ,  A61F2002/2835 ,  A61F2002/30062 ,  A61F2002/30112 ,  A61F2002/30131 ,  A61F2002/30153 ,  A61F2002/30235 ,  A61F2002/30433 ,  A61F2002/30448 ,  A61F2002/30495 ,  A61F2002/30556 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30583 ,  A61F2002/30586 ,  A61F2002/30588 ,  A61F2002/30883 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30897 ,  A61F2002/30899 ,  A61F2002/3092 ,  A61F2002/485 ,  A61F2210/0004 ,  A61F2210/0085 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2220/005 ,  A61F2230/0004 ,  A61F2230/0013 ,  A61F2230/0019 ,  A61F2230/0069 ,  A61F2250/0009 ,  A61F2310/00011 ,  A61F2310/00293 ,  A61F2310/00329 ,  A61F2310/00353

Abstract: Systems are provided for reducing the complexity and invasiveness of spinal stabilization procedures and provide an expandable device deliverable to a spinal implantation location. The expandable device can be delivered through a minimally invasive access portal and expanded at the implantation location to manipulate one or more bony structures or maintain a configuration of one or more bony structures.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于降低脊柱稳定程序的复杂性和侵入性的系统，并提供可递送到脊柱植入位置的可扩张装置。 可扩张装置可以通过微创入口进入并且在植入位置扩展以操纵一个或多个骨结构或维持一个或多个骨结构的构造。

公开(公告)号：US07354452B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US10395654

申请日：2003-03-24

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/446 ,  A61F2/28 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/447 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30774 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/4475 ,  A61F2310/00359

Abstract: Implantable devices useful for creating bony fusion particularly in intervetebral spinal fusion. The device is formed of bone and has a body portion with an upper flange member and an opposite lower flange member extending from the body portion. The upper and lower flange members are at least partially demineralized to create a flexible ligament extending from the body portion. In one application, the body portion is inserted into a disc space and the flexible ligament is secured to vertebrae on either side of the disc space. Techniques are also disclosed for making the implantable devices and for inserting the implantable device into an intervertebral disc space to promote interbody fusion.

Abstract translation: 用于创建骨融合的植入式装置，特别是在椎间融合术中。 该装置由骨形成并且具有主体部分，该主体部分具有从主体部分延伸的上凸缘构件和相对的下凸缘构件。 上部和下部凸缘构件至少部分地脱矿质以产生从主体部分延伸的柔性韧带。 在一个应用中，主体部分被插入椎间盘空间中，并且柔性韧带固定在椎间盘空间两侧的椎骨上。 还公开了用于制造可植入装置并将可植入装置插入椎间盘空间以促进体内融合的技术。

公开(公告)号：US07354442B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US10429430

申请日：2003-05-05

Applicant: Ricardo C. Sasso ,  Kevin T. Foley

Inventor： Ricardo C. Sasso ,  Kevin T. Foley

IPC: A61B17/58

CPC classification number: A61B17/8888 ,  A61B17/7098 ,  A61B17/8615 ,  A61B17/864 ,  A61B17/8811 ,  A61B17/8816

Abstract: A bone anchor including a bone engaging portion and an elongate guiding portion. In one embodiment, the bone engaging portion includes a cannula passage extending at least partially through the bone engaging portion, and at least one transverse opening in communication with the cannula passage. The elongate guiding portion extends from the bone engaging portion and is configured to guide a device into engagement with the bone engaging portion.

Abstract translation: 一种骨锚，其包括骨接合部分和细长引导部分。 在一个实施例中，骨接合部分包括至少部分地穿过骨接合部分延伸的插管通道和与插管通道连通的至少一个横向开口。 细长引导部分从骨接合部分延伸并且构造成引导装置与骨接合部分接合。

公开(公告)号：US07261688B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10117440

申请日：2002-04-05

Applicant: Maurice M. Smith ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Roy Lim ,  Thomas E. Roehm, III

Inventor： Maurice M. Smith ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Roy Lim ,  Thomas E. Roehm, III

IPC: A61B1/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/0293 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B17/3439 ,  A61B2017/00261 ,  A61B2017/2837

Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在患者体内进行经皮手术的方法和装置。 牵开器包括由耦合到第二部分的第一部分形成的工作通道。 第一和第二部分可以相对于彼此从未膨胀的构造相对于膨胀构型是可移动的，以便沿着工作通道的长度增加工作通道的尺寸，同时最小化对皮肤和组织的创伤。

公开(公告)号：US07223233B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-29

申请号：US10633285

申请日：2003-08-01

Applicant: Charles L. Branch ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Maurice M. Smith ,  Thomas E. Roehm, III ,  Harold S. Taylor

Inventor： Charles L. Branch ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Maurice M. Smith ,  Thomas E. Roehm, III ,  Harold S. Taylor

IPC: A61B1/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/0218 ,  A61B17/0293 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B2017/00261 ,  A61B2090/306

Abstract: Methods and devices for illuminating a surgical space in a patient are provided. A retractor provides a portal or working path for access to a working space location in the patient. The retractor transmits and emits light from a light delivery system to illuminate the working channel and surgical space.

公开(公告)号：US07011660B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-14

申请号：US10443368

申请日：2003-05-22

Applicant: Michael C. Sherman ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Jeff R. Justis

Inventor： Michael C. Sherman ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Jeff R. Justis

IPC: A61B17/90

CPC classification number: A61B17/7086 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/1671 ,  A61B17/7038 ,  A61B17/7089 ,  A61B17/88 ,  A61B17/8872 ,  A61B17/8897 ,  A61B2017/681 ,  A61B2017/90

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brace installation instrument placement that is mounted to anchors secured in an animal subject. The installation instrument includes anchor extensions coupled to the anchors. The instrument is movable with respect to the anchors to position a brace in a position more proximate the anchors. The brace can be indexed for insertion at a predetermined orientation with respect to the installation instrument. Methods and techniques for using the installation instrument are also provided.