公开(公告)号：US20080319487A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12106103

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: Louis Fielding ,  Ian Bennett ,  Manish Kothari ,  Todd Alamin ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Craig Litherland ,  Colin Cahill

Inventor： Louis Fielding ,  Ian Bennett ,  Manish Kothari ,  Todd Alamin ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Craig Litherland ,  Colin Cahill

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7067 ,  A61B2090/064

Abstract: A system for restricting spinal flexion includes superior and inferior tether structures joined by a pair of compliance members. Compliance members comprise tension members which apply a relatively low elastic tension on the tether structures. By placing the tether structures on or over adjacent spinous processes, flexion of a spinal segment can be controlled in order to reduce pain.

Abstract translation: 用于限制脊柱屈曲的系统包括由一对顺应性构件连接的上部和下部系绳结构。 合规构件包括在系绳结构上施加相对较低的弹性张力的张力构件。 通过将系绳结构置于相邻的棘突之上或之上，可以控制脊椎节段的屈曲以减轻疼痛。

公开(公告)号：US07452351B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-18

申请号：US10825961

申请日：2004-04-16

Applicant: David R. Miller ,  Todd Alamin ,  Peter F. Campbell

Inventor： David R. Miller ,  Todd Alamin ,  Peter F. Campbell

IPC: A61F7/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/3478 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3472 ,  A61B2017/00261 ,  A61B2017/00469 ,  A61B2017/3488

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems facilitate diagnosis, and in some cases treatment, of back pain originating in intervertebral discs. Methods generally involve introducing one or more substances into one or more discs using a catheter device. In one embodiments, a patient assumes a position that causes back pain, and a substance such as an anesthetic or analgesic is introduced into the disc to determine whether the substance relieves the pain. Injections into multiple discs may optionally be performed, to help pinpoint a disc as a sources of the patient's pain. In some embodiments, the catheter device is left in place, and possibly coupled with another implantable device, to provide treatment of one or more discs. A catheter device includes at least one anchoring member for maintaining a distal portion of the catheter within a disc.

Abstract translation: 方法，装置和系统便于在椎间盘中产生的背部疼痛的诊断以及在某些情况下治疗。 方法通常包括使用导管装置将一种或多种物质引入一个或多个盘中。 在一个实施方案中，患者承担引起背部疼痛的位置，并且将诸如麻醉剂或止痛剂的物质引入椎间盘中以确定该物质是否释放疼痛。 可以可选地执行到多个盘中的注射，以帮助确定光盘作为患者疼痛的来源。 在一些实施例中，导管装置留在原位，并且可能与另一种可植入装置联接，以提供对一个或多个盘的治疗。 导管装置包括用于将导管的远侧部分保持在盘内的至少一个锚固构件。

公开(公告)号：US20080177264A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11777366

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding

IPC: A61B17/56 ,  A61B17/58

CPC classification number: A61B17/7065 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/842

Abstract: A spinal implant for limiting flexion of the spine includes a tether structure for encircling adjacent spinal processes. Usually, a pair of compliance members will be provided as part of the tether structure for elastically limiting flexion while permitting an extension. A cross-member is provided between the compliance member or other portions of the tether structure to stabilize the tether structure and prevent misalignment after implantation.

Abstract translation: 用于限制脊柱弯曲的脊柱植入物包括用于环绕相邻脊柱过程的系绳结构。 通常，将提供一对顺应性构件作为系绳结构的一部分，用于弹性限制弯曲，同时允许延伸。 在连接构件或系链结构的其它部分之间设置横向构件以稳定系绳结构并防止植入后的未对准。

公开(公告)号：US20080108993A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11875674

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Todd Alamin ,  Louis Fielding

Inventor： Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Todd Alamin ,  Louis Fielding

IPC: A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/842

Abstract: Methods and kits for implanting constraints around spinous processes are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于植入棘突周围约束的方法和试剂盒。

公开(公告)号：US20080021435A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11616215

申请日：2006-12-26

Applicant: David Miller ,  Todd Alamin ,  Peter Campbell

Inventor： David Miller ,  Todd Alamin ,  Peter Campbell

IPC: A61M31/00 ,  A61F7/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/3478 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3472 ,  A61B2017/00261 ,  A61B2017/00469 ,  A61B2017/3488

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems facilitate diagnosis, and in some cases treatment, of back pain originating in intervertebral discs. Methods generally involve introducing one or more substances into one or more discs using a catheter device. In one embodiment, a patient assumes a position that causes back pain, and a substance such as an anesthetic or analgesic is introduced into the disc to determine whether the substance relieves the pain. Injections into multiple discs may optionally be performed, to help pinpoint a disc as a source of the patient's pain. In some embodiments, the catheter device is left in place, and possibly coupled with another implantable device, to provide treatment of one or more discs. A catheter device includes at least one anchoring member for maintaining a distal portion of the catheter within a disc.

公开(公告)号：US20080009866A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11827980

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill

IPC: A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/7067 ,  A61B17/683 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/842 ,  A61B17/846 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/0417 ,  A61B2017/7073

Abstract: Spinal implants for limiting flexion of the spine are implanted between a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process or sacrum. The implants include upper straps which are placed over the upper spinous process, while the lower portions of the implant are attached to the adjacent vertebra or sacrum. The attachments may be fixed, for example using screws or other anchors, or may be non-fixed, for example by placing a loop strap through a hole in the spinous process or sacrum.

Abstract translation: 用于限制脊柱弯曲的脊柱植入物植入在上棘部和下棘棘或骶骨之间。 植入物包括放置在上棘突上的上带，而植入物的下部附接到相邻的椎骨或骶骨。 附件可以是固定的，例如使用螺钉或其他锚固件，或者可以是非固定的，例如通过将环带放置在棘突或骶骨中的孔中。

公开(公告)号：US20080009826A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11616219

申请日：2006-12-26

Applicant: David Miller ,  Todd Alamin ,  Peter Campbell

Inventor： David Miller ,  Todd Alamin ,  Peter Campbell

IPC: A61M25/00 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61B17/3478 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3472 ,  A61B2017/00261 ,  A61B2017/00469 ,  A61B2017/3488

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems facilitate diagnosis, and in some cases treatment, of back pain originating in intervertebral discs. Methods generally involve introducing one or more substances into one or more discs using a catheter device. In one embodiment, a patient assumes a position that causes back pain, and a substance such as an anesthetic or analgesic is introduced into the disc to determine whether the substance relieves the pain. Injections into multiple discs may optionally be performed, to help pinpoint a disc as a source of the patient's pain. In some embodiments, the catheter device is left in place, and possibly coupled with another implantable device, to provide treatment of one or more discs. A catheter device includes at least one anchoring member for maintaining a distal portion of the catheter within a disc.

公开(公告)号：US20050234425A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US10825961

申请日：2004-04-16

Applicant: David Miller ,  Todd Alamin ,  Peter Campbell

Inventor： David Miller ,  Todd Alamin ,  Peter Campbell

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61M31/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/3478 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3472 ,  A61B2017/00261 ,  A61B2017/00469 ,  A61B2017/3488

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems facilitate diagnosis, and in some cases treatment, of back pain originationg in intervertebral discs. Methods generally involve introducing one or more substances into one or more discs using a catheter device. In one embodiments, a patient assumes a position that causes back pain, and a substance such as an anesthetic or analgesic is introduced into the disc to determine whether the substance relieves the pain. Injections into multiple discs may optionally be performed, to help pinpoint a disc as a sources of the patient's pain. In some embodiments, the catheter device is left in place, and possibly coupled with another implantable device, to provide treatment of one or more discs. A catheter device includes at least one anchoring member for maintaining a distal portion of the catheter within a disc.

Abstract translation: 方法，装置和系统便于在椎间盘中诊断背部疼痛，并在某些情况下治疗。 方法通常包括使用导管装置将一种或多种物质引入一个或多个盘中。 在一个实施方案中，患者承担引起背部疼痛的位置，并且将诸如麻醉剂或止痛剂的物质引入椎间盘中以确定该物质是否释放疼痛。 可以可选地执行到多个盘中的注射，以帮助确定光盘作为患者疼痛的来源。 在一些实施例中，导管装置留在原位，并且可能与另一种可植入装置联接，以提供对一个或多个盘的治疗。 导管装置包括用于将导管的远侧部分保持在盘内的至少一个锚固构件。