公开(公告)号：US06945933B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-20

申请号：US10180658

申请日：2002-06-26

Applicant: Charles L. Branch ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Thomas E. Roehm, III ,  Anthony J. Melkent

Inventor： Charles L. Branch ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Thomas E. Roehm, III ,  Anthony J. Melkent

IPC: A61B1/32 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/34

CPC classification number: A61B17/3439 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B17/0293 ,  A61B17/3423 ,  A61B2017/2829 ,  A61B2017/2837

Abstract: Methods and devices retract tissue for minimally invasive surgery in a patient. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from a first configuration for insertion that minimizes trauma to skin and tissue to an enlarged configuration after insertion to further retract skin and tissue in a minimally invasive manner. Instruments are engageable to the first and second portions and operable to move the first and second portions relative to one another.

公开(公告)号：US06855148B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-15

申请号：US10256338

申请日：2002-09-27

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley ,  Mingyan Liu

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley ,  Mingyan Liu

IPC: A61B17/56 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/025 ,  A61B2017/0256

Abstract: Methods and instrumentation for surgical procedures relating to preparation of vertebral bodies and a disc space for insertion of spinal implants is disclosed. One instrument is a shim having a blade and a shaft having a first end connected with the blade. The blade is inserted into a distracted disc space to maintain distraction during subsequent procedures. Another instrument is a driver for driving the blade of the shim into the distracted disc space. Various methods contemplate the use of these instruments to maintain disc space distraction during disc space preparation for receiving an implant.

Abstract translation: 公开了与准备椎体相关的外科手术的方法和仪器以及用于插入脊柱植入物的椎间盘空间。 一个仪器是具有叶片和轴的垫片，其具有与叶片连接的第一端。 刀片插入分心的椎间盘空间，以便在后续手术过程中保持分心。 另一种仪器是用于将垫片的叶片驱动到分散的盘片空间中的驱动器。 各种方法考虑使用这些仪器来在用于接收植入物的盘空间准备期间维持椎间盘空间分心。

公开(公告)号：US06676665B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US09928949

申请日：2001-08-13

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley ,  Jeff R. Justis

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley ,  Jeff R. Justis

IPC: A61B1766

CPC classification number: A61B17/025 ,  A61B17/8858 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/4601 ,  A61F2002/4602

Abstract: Instrumentation for treatment of the spine, including an elongate member having a deformable distal end portion at least partially formed of a flexible and preferably elastic material. The distal end portion has an initial configuration for placement adjacent a vertebral body and a deformed configuration defining at least one outwardly extending projection for displacement of at least a portion of the vertebral body. The elongate member preferably comprises a rod member, a sleeve member and an actuator mechanism for imparting relative linear displacement between the rod and sleeve members to effect outward deformation of the distal end portion of the sleeve member. In one embodiment, the instrumentation is used to compact cancellous bone to form a cavity within a vertebral body. In another embodiment, the instrumentation is used to reduce a compression fracture. In yet another embodiment, the instrumentation is used to distract a disc space between adjacent vertebral bodies.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗脊柱的装置，包括具有至少部分地由柔性和优选弹性材料形成的可变形远端部分的细长构件。 远端部分具有用于邻近椎体放置的初始构型和限定至少一个向外延伸的突起的变形构型，用于移位至少一部分椎体。 细长构件优选地包括杆构件，套筒构件和致动器机构，用于在杆和套筒构件之间施加相对的线性位移以实现套筒构件的远端部分的向外变形。 在一个实施例中，仪器用于压制松质骨以在椎体内形成腔。 在另一个实施例中，仪器用于减少压缩断裂。 在另一个实施例中，仪器用于分散相邻椎体之间的椎间盘空间。

公开(公告)号：US06226548B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-01

申请号：US09148498

申请日：1998-09-04

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley ,  John B. Clayton ,  Anthony Melkent ,  Michael Sherman

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley ,  John B. Clayton ,  Anthony Melkent ,  Michael Sherman

IPC: A61B505

CPC classification number: A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/7032 ,  A61B17/7083 ,  A61B34/10 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/11 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2034/2055 ,  A61B2034/2072 ,  A61B2090/363 ,  A61B2090/3945 ,  A61B2090/3983

Abstract: An apparatus and procedures for percutaneous placement of surgical implants and instruments such as, for example, screws, rods, wires and plates into various body parts using image guided surgery. The invention includes an apparatus for use with a surgical navigation system, an attaching device rigidly connected to a body part, such as the spinous process of a vertebrae, with an identification superstructure rigidly but removably connected to the attaching device. This identification superstructure, for example, is a reference arc and fiducial array which accomplishes the function of identifying the location of the superstructure, and, therefore, the body part to which it is fixed, during imaging by CAT scan or MRI, and later during medical procedures.

Abstract translation: 使用图像引导手术将外科植入物和器械（例如螺钉，杆，线和板）经皮放置到各种身体部位中的装置和程序。 本发明包括一种与外科导航系统一起使用的装置，刚性地连接到身体部位的附接装置，例如椎骨的棘突，其具有刚性但可拆卸地连接到附接装置的识别上部结构。 该识别超结构例如是参考电弧和基准阵列，其在通过CAT扫描或MRI进行成像期间实现识别上部结构的位置以及因此固定的身体部位的功能，并且稍后在 医疗程序。

公开(公告)号：US09283019B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13155817

申请日：2011-06-08

Applicant: Kevin T. Foley

Inventor： Kevin T. Foley

IPC: A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/60 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61B17/88 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/8897 ,  A61B2090/037

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to flexible guide wires, and, more particularly, to a flexible guide wire that can be attached to a surgical site and pulled taut to provide a guide for the introduction of instruments and implants to the surgical site, but cannot be pushed towards the surgical site without the wire bending so that there is no advancement of the tip of the flexible guide wire further into the surgical site or bony structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明总体上涉及柔性导丝，更具体地说，涉及一种柔性导丝，其可以附接到外科手术部位并拉紧拉伸以提供用于将手术部位和植入物引入手术部位的引导件，但是不能 被推向外科手术部位而没有线弯曲，使得柔性导丝的尖端不进一步进入手术部位或骨结构。

公开(公告)号：US08608779B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US12137927

申请日：2008-06-12

Applicant: Ricardo C. Sasso ,  Kevin T. Foley

Inventor： Ricardo C. Sasso ,  Kevin T. Foley

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61F2/4405 ,  A61B17/7064 ,  A61F2/08 ,  A61F2/30756 ,  A61F2002/30168 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30685 ,  A61F2230/0043

Abstract: Prostheses and methods for repair of a cervical fact joint. The articulating surfaces of the natural facets of the facet joint are removed only a sufficient amount to allow the insertion of flat or slightly curvilinear portions of protheses therebetween in an overlapping relationship. The portions are so inserted and the prostheses mounted by attachment to adjacent vertebrae. Also, a single natural facet may be similarly repaired with a single prosthesis.

Abstract translation: 子宫颈事实关节修复的假肢和方法。 小面关节的自然面的铰接表面仅被移除足够的量以允许以重叠的关系插入其间的平面或略曲线的部分的褶皱。 这些部分是如此插入的，并且假体通过附接到相邻的椎骨而安装。 此外，单个自然面可以用单个假体进行类似的修复。

公开(公告)号：US08491634B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US11542068

申请日：2006-10-03

Applicant: Ricardo C. Sasso ,  Kevin T Foley

Inventor： Ricardo C. Sasso ,  Kevin T Foley

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7064 ,  A61F2/08 ,  A61F2/30756 ,  A61F2/4405 ,  A61F2002/30168 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30685 ,  A61F2230/0043

Abstract: Prostheses and methods for repair of cervical fact joints. In one aspect, the articulating surfaces of the natural facets of a facet joint are removed only a sufficient amount to allow the insertion of flat or slightly curvilinear portions of protheses therebetween in an overlapping relationship. The portions are so inserted and the prostheses mounted by attachment to adjacent vertebrae. Also, a single natural facet may be similarly repaired with a single prosthesis. In another aspect, the invention provides a single prosthesis that is useful in repairing articulating surfaces in more than one cervical facet joint.

Abstract translation: 子宫颈事实关节修复的假肢和方法。 在一个方面，小关节的自然面的铰接表面仅被移除足够的量以允许以重叠的关系插入其间的平面或略曲线的部分的褶皱。 这些部分是如此插入的，并且假体通过附接到相邻的椎骨而安装。 此外，单个自然面可以用单个假体进行类似的修复。 在另一方面，本发明提供了可用于修复多于一个子宫颈关节中的关节表面的单个假体。

公开(公告)号：US20130096635A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13274702

申请日：2011-10-17

Applicant: DANIEL PAXTON WALL ,  Richard Quinn Brown ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Joseph D. Shine ,  Gregory C. Marik

Inventor： DANIEL PAXTON WALL ,  Richard Quinn Brown ,  Kevin T. Foley ,  Joseph D. Shine ,  Gregory C. Marik

IPC: A61B17/86

CPC classification number: A61B17/7085 ,  A61B17/7076 ,  A61B17/7079 ,  A61B17/708 ,  A61B17/7091 ,  A61B17/8875 ,  A61B90/03 ,  A61B90/92 ,  A61B2090/034 ,  A61B2090/037 ,  A61B2090/061 ,  A61B2090/062 ,  A61B2090/067 ,  F04C2270/0421

Abstract: A collar for extenders and an extender assembly including a collar is disclosed. The collar is configured to receive extenders and maintain the extenders in a parallel orientation so as to prevent splaying and premature beak-off of the extenders from the spine. Methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于延伸器的轴环和包括轴环的增量组件。 套环被配置为接收延伸器并且将扩展器保持在平行的方向上，以便防止扩展器从脊柱上的起飞和过早的关闭。 公开了使用方法。

公开(公告)号：US08414620B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12897843

申请日：2010-10-05

Applicant: Michael C. Sherman ,  Roy K. Lim ,  Kevin T. Foley

Inventor： Michael C. Sherman ,  Roy K. Lim ,  Kevin T. Foley

IPC: A61B17/88

CPC classification number: A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/7004 ,  A61B17/7031 ,  A61B17/7032 ,  A61B17/7089

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for spinal stabilization with flexible elements and other elements engaged to the vertebrae. Also provided are instruments and methods for insertion of the flexible stabilization elements and other elements and for reduction of displacement between adjacent vertebrae in a minimally invasive surgical approach.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于脊椎稳定的系统和方法，其中柔性元件和与椎骨接合的其它元件。 还提供了用于插入柔性稳定元件和其他元件的仪器和方法，并且用于在微创手术方法中减少相邻椎骨之间的位移。

公开(公告)号：US08372116B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US12422387

申请日：2009-04-13

Applicant: Kevin T Foley

Inventor： Kevin T Foley

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7023 ,  A61B17/7007 ,  A61B17/7031

Abstract: A dynamic stabilization system for use with a spinal motion segment includes a first bone anchor assembly, a second bone anchor assembly, and a resilient element. The resilient element includes an end portion engageable with the first bone anchor assembly and a resilient portion engageable with the second bone anchor assembly. The resilient element provides resilient resistance when the first and second bone anchor assemblies are moved toward one another and provides no resistance and is separable from the second bone anchor assembly when the first and second bone anchor assemblies are moved away from one another.

Abstract translation: 用于脊柱运动段的动态稳定系统包括第一骨锚固组件，第二骨锚组件和弹性元件。 弹性元件包括可与第一骨锚组件接合的端部部分和可与第二骨锚固组件接合的弹性部分。 弹性元件当第一和第二骨锚固组件彼此移动并且不提供阻力时提供弹性阻力，并且当第一和第二骨锚固组件彼此远离时移动时可与第二骨锚组件分离。