Insertion tool for use with tapered trial intervertebral distraction spacers
    32.
    发明授权
    Insertion tool for use with tapered trial intervertebral distraction spacers 有权
    插入工具用于锥形试验椎间牵引垫片

    公开(公告)号:US06478801B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-12

    申请号:US09906121

    申请日:2001-07-16

    Abstract: An instrument for insertion, implanting, and removing a cylindrical inter vertebral spacer member having a deep circumferential groove, including: a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end forming a handle and the distal end forming a spacer member engaging subassembly; said spacer member engaging subassembly including at least one selectively expanding and contracting enclosure into which a central core of the spacer member may be introduced when the engaging subassembly is in the expanded state, and which holds the spacer member so that it cannot move when the selectively expanding and contracting enclosure is rendered into the contracted state; and an actuating mechanism, extending from the proximal end to the distal end, by which the spacer member engaging subassembly may be selectively expanded and contracted.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于插入,植入和移除具有深的周向凹槽的圆柱形椎间隔构件的器械,包括:具有近端和远端的轴,所述近端形成手柄,并且所述远端形成间隔件接合子组件 ; 所述间隔构件接合子组件包括至少一个选择性地膨胀和收缩的外壳,当接合子组件处于膨胀状态时,隔离构件的中心芯可以被引入到其中,并且保持间隔件,使得当选择性地 扩大和收缩的围墙被纳入合同国家; 以及从近端延伸到远端的致动机构,通过该致动机构可以选择性地扩展和收缩间隔件接合子组件。

    Longitudinal plate assembly having an adjustable length
    35.
    发明授权
    Longitudinal plate assembly having an adjustable length 失效
    纵向板组件具有可调长度

    公开(公告)号:US06402756B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-11

    申请号:US09789938

    申请日:2001-02-15

    Abstract: An orthopedic device including a longitudinal plate assembly having an adjustable length and two ends. Each of the ends includes a feature that can be used to couple the end to a body structure, such as, for example, a vertebral bone. Preferably, the assembly includes two longitudinal plates that can translate longitudinally with respect to one another through a plurality of positions and be secured with respect to one another at one of the positions, thereby enabling the length of the assembly to be adjusted. Inasmuch as the length of the plate assembly can be adjusted, the surgeon can set the length to the most clinically appropriate length for effective coupling of the plate assembly to the body structure.

    Abstract translation: 一种矫形装置,包括具有可调长度和两端的纵向板组件。 每个端部包括可用于将端部连接到身体结构(例如椎骨)的特征。 优选地,组件包括两个可以通过多个位置相对于彼此纵向平移的纵向板,并且在其中一个位置处相对于彼此固定,从而能够调节组件的长度。 由于可以调节板组件的长度,所以外科医生可以将长度设定到临床上最合适的长度,以有效地联接板组件到身体结构。

    Polyaxial pedicle screw having a through bar clamp locking mechanism
    36.
    发明授权
    Polyaxial pedicle screw having a through bar clamp locking mechanism 失效
    多轴椎弓根螺钉具有通杆夹紧锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US6017344A

    公开(公告)日:2000-01-25

    申请号:US261977

    申请日:1999-03-04

    CPC classification number: A61B17/7037 A61B17/7041

    Abstract: A polyaxial orthopedic device for use with rod implant apparatus includes a screw having a curvate head, a cross bar mounting element having a socket into which the head of the screw is initially polyaxially nested. The cross bar mounting element further includes a vertical split which permits the socket to be expanded or compressed via the application of a corresponding force directed at the split. The cross bar mounting element further includes a pair of upwardly extending members which define a trough into which a cross bar element is positioned. The cross bar element includes features which permit the secure fixation of a rod thereto, as well as a selectively slideable element, such as a nut, which may be tightened to apply the compressive force necessary to compress the interior volume onto the head of the screw, thus locking the assembly in place.

    Abstract translation: 用于杆植入装置的多轴矫形装置包括具有弯曲头的螺钉,具有插座的横杆安装元件,螺钉的头部最初被多轴嵌套在该插座中。 横杆安装元件还包括垂直分割,其允许通过施加指向分割的相应力而使套筒膨胀或压缩。 横杆安装元件还包括一对向上延伸的构件,其限定横杆元件所定位的槽。 横杆元件包括允许杆固定到其上的特征,以及可选择性地可滑动的元件,例如螺母,其可以被紧固以施加压缩内部体积到螺钉头部所需的压缩力 ,从而将组件锁定就位。

    Coupled rod, anterior vertebral body screw, and staple assembly
    37.
    发明授权
    Coupled rod, anterior vertebral body screw, and staple assembly 有权
    连杆,前椎体螺钉和钉组装

    公开(公告)号:US5925047A

    公开(公告)日:1999-07-20

    申请号:US174960

    申请日:1998-10-19

    CPC classification number: A61B17/7044 A61B17/7032

    Abstract: A rod, screw, and staple assembly for use in conjunction with anterior or lateral spinal rod implant apparatus includes a screw having a vertebral body screw which has a shaft which is insertable into a vertebral bone and a head portion which includes a rod receiving channel and a radially extending flange. The vertebral body staple includes a flat portion which has a hole through it. The hole has a rim which is upwardly extending and a concave recess formed in the underside of the flat portion around the hole. The staple also includes several barbs which independently hold the staple to the bone surface to which it is to be affixed. The screw is first inserted into the vertebral bone, and then the staple is mounted over the head portion of the screw, such that the head extends above the annular rim. The rod is then inserted into the rod receiving channel and seats against the uppermost surface of the annular rim. The application of a top locking nut onto the head of the screw causes the rod to compress against the staple, the barbs of which are driven into the vertebral bone, and the staple is further compression locked to the screw.

    Abstract translation: 用于与前部或外侧脊柱杆植入装置结合使用的杆,螺钉和钉组件包括具有椎体螺钉的螺钉,该螺钉具有可插入椎骨中的轴和包括杆接收通道的头部, 径向延伸的凸缘。 椎体主体包括具有穿过其的孔的平坦部分。 孔具有向上延伸的边缘和形成在孔周围的平坦部分的下侧中的凹陷凹部。 钉子还包括几个倒钩,它们将钉子独立地保持在要被固定的骨表面上。 首先将螺钉插入到椎骨中,然后将钉子安装在螺钉的头部上,使得头部在环形边缘上方延伸。 然后将杆插入杆接收通道并抵靠环形边缘的最上表面。 将顶部锁定螺母施加到螺钉的头部上使得杆压靠订书钉,其倒钩被驱动到椎骨中,并且钉子被进一步压缩锁定到螺钉上。

    Surgical curette having a variably angled handle
    38.
    发明授权
    Surgical curette having a variably angled handle 失效
    具有可变角度手柄的手术刮匙

    公开(公告)号:US5836958A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-17

    申请号:US741573

    申请日:1996-10-30

    Applicant: James D. Ralph

    Inventor: James D. Ralph

    Abstract: A curette having a variably angled handle includes a curette member which has a disc shaped end. The disc shaped end has a hole through its center and a series of discrete angular graduations on its edge. The disc shaped end is retained via a pin in a recess in the proximal end of a handle. The handle includes an axial bore through which a shaft extends into selective contact with the graduations on the disc shaped end of the curette member. The curette may be angularly positioned relative to the handle if the shaft is selectively disengaged from its contact with the graduations of the disc shaped end of the curette member, but not once the shaft has engaged the graduations. The shaft may be selectively engaged by a variety of different ways, including spring biasing, threading and having a selectively extendable handle.

    Abstract translation: 具有可变角度手柄的刮匙包括具有盘形端部的刮板构件。 盘形端部具有穿过其中心的孔和在其边缘上的一系列离散角度刻度。 盘形端部通过销保持在手柄的近端中的凹部中。 手柄包括轴向孔,轴通过该轴孔延伸成与刮刀组件的盘形端部上的刻度有选择的接触。 如果轴选择性地从其与刮刀组件的盘形端部的刻度的接触脱离,而不是一旦轴已经接合刻度,则刮刀可以相对于把手成角度地定位。 轴可以通过各种不同的方式选择性地接合,包括弹簧偏置,螺纹和具有选择性地可延伸的手柄。

    Modular polyaxial locking pedicle screw
    39.
    发明授权
    Modular polyaxial locking pedicle screw 失效
    模块多轴锁定椎弓根螺钉

    公开(公告)号:US5735851A

    公开(公告)日:1998-04-07

    申请号:US728017

    申请日:1996-10-09

    CPC classification number: A61B17/7041 A61B17/7035

    Abstract: A modular polyaxial pedicle screw and orthopaedic rod implant device including same includes a shaft portion, a cuff, a stem portion, and a rod coupling sub-assembly. The shaft portion is designed to be inserted into the pedicle, has a recess formed in its top, and includes a threading formed on the exterior surface around the recess. The stem portion is a threaded post having an enlarged ball formed at the base thereof, the ball being ideally suited to polyaxially rotate within the recess of the shaft. The cuff is a cylindrical element designed to seat around the interface of the ball portion of the stem and the recess of the shaft, initially so that the stem and shaft may polyaxially rotate relative to one another, and subsequently to hold the stem and shaft in final securement. The rod coupling sub-assembly consists of a rod coupling element which is mountable on the post portion of the stem, and a top locking nut which secures the rod coupling element to the post between the nut and the cuff. Spacer elements may be utilized which are positioned on the post between the cuff and the rod coupling element to permit axial variability on the stem in addition to the angular variability inherent in the shaft and stem interface.

    Abstract translation: 包括其的模块化多轴椎弓根螺钉和矫形棒植入装置包括轴部分,袖带,杆部分和杆联接子组件。 轴部被设计成插入到椎弓根中,具有在其顶部形成的凹部,并且包括形成在凹部周围的外表面上的螺纹。 杆部分是具有在其底部形成的扩大的球的螺纹柱,该球理想地适于在轴的凹部内多轴旋转。 袖带是圆柱形元件,其设计成围绕杆的球部分和轴的凹部的界面安置,最初使得杆和轴可以相对于彼此多轴旋转,并且随后将杆和轴保持在 最终确定。 杆联接子组件由可连接在杆的柱部上的杆联接元件和顶部锁定螺母组成,顶部锁定螺母将杆联接元件固定到螺母和箍之间的柱上。 可以使用间隔元件,其位于袖带和杆联接元件之间的柱上,以允许轴和杆接口固有的角度变化之外的轴上的轴向变化。

    Polyaxial locking mechanism
    40.
    发明授权
    Polyaxial locking mechanism 失效
    多轴锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US5733285A

    公开(公告)日:1998-03-31

    申请号:US665402

    申请日:1996-06-18

    CPC classification number: A61B17/7055 A61B17/7037 A61B17/7032 A61B17/7034

    Abstract: A polyaxial colletted locking mechanism for use with orthopedic apparatus includes a screw, hook, or other orthopaedic implant element having a curvate head and a coupling element. The coupling element has a tapered and colletted portion having an interior chamber in which the curvate head is initially polyaxially disposed. A locking collar is disposed around the tapered and colletted portion such that translation thereof in the direction of the expanding taper causes the interior volume to contract onto the curvate head and lock it therein. The coupling element generally also includes a rod receiving recess in either the side or top thereof for for receiving a rod of the total implant apparatus. The locking collar may be caused to translate into its locking position by a mutual threading on the tapered portion and the collar, or by pressure applied to it by a separate element which locks the rod in the channel.

    Abstract translation: 与整形外科设备一起使用的多轴夹紧锁定机构包括具有弯曲头部和联接元件的螺钉,钩或其它矫形植入元件。 联接元件具有锥形和压头部分,该部分具有内部腔室,顶部最初被多次布置在其中。 锁定套环设置在锥形和压头部分周围,使得其沿着扩张锥形的方向的平移导致内部容积收缩到固定头上并将其锁定在其中。 联接元件通常还包括在其侧面或顶部中的杆接收凹部,用于接收整个植入装置的杆。 可以通过在锥形部分和套环上的相互穿线或通过将杆锁定在通道中的单独元件施加到其上的压力而将锁定环转移到其锁定位置。

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