Methods and instruments for delivering intervertebral devices
    74.
    发明申请
    Methods and instruments for delivering intervertebral devices 审中-公开
    提供椎间装置的方法和仪器

    公开(公告)号:US20070233245A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-04

    申请号:US11394959

    申请日:2006-03-31

    申请人: Hai Trieu

    发明人: Hai Trieu

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: A method comprises selecting an intervertebral implant having a predetermined shape with a height dimension and a width dimension. The implant further comprises an empty or partially filled reservoir. The method further comprises selecting a deformation instrument and inserting the intervertebral implant into the deformation instrument. The deformation instrument comprises at least one joint for moving the deformation instrument between an expanded state and a collapsed state. The method further comprises placing the intervertebral implant in the deformation instrument while in the expanded state and activating the at least one joint to move the deformation instrument into a collapsed state. The method further comprises collapsing the reservoir to reduce one of the dimensions of the implant and moving the implant from the deformation instrument into an intervertebral disc space. The implant is allowed to expand substantially to the predetermined shape within the intervertebral disc space. The method further comprises filling the reservoir and maintaining within the reservoir a volume of filling material.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法包括选择具有高度尺寸和宽度尺寸的具有预定形状的椎间植入物。 植入物还包括空的或部分填充的储存器。 该方法还包括选择变形仪器并将椎间植入物插入变形仪器中。 变形仪器包括至少一个接头,用于在膨胀状态和折叠状态之间移动变形仪器。 该方法还包括将椎间植入物置于变形器中,同时处于膨胀状态,并激活至少一个关节以使变形器移动到收缩状态。 所述方法还包括使所述储存器塌陷以减小所述植入物的尺寸之一并将所述植入物从所述变形器移动到椎间盘空间中。 允许植入物在椎间盘空间内基本上扩大到预定的形状。 该方法还包括填充储存器并在储存器内保持一定体积的填充材料。

    Expandable spinal rods and methods of use
    77.
    发明申请
    Expandable spinal rods and methods of use 失效
    可扩展脊柱杆及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070191845A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-16

    申请号:US11343595

    申请日:2006-01-31

    申请人: Jeff Justis Hai Trieu

    发明人: Jeff Justis Hai Trieu

    IPC分类号: A61F2/30

    摘要: A spinal rod includes an elongated tubular member that is inflatable from a first insertion profile to a second enlarged profile. An expandable tubular reinforcement sleeve is concentrically positioned adjacent to the balloon. The balloon may be bonded to the sleeve. The spinal rod may also have longitudinal reinforcement members. A joining member may join two or more of the longitudinal reinforcing members at a discrete point along each. The spinal rod may further include end portions on either side of an inflatable portion.

    摘要翻译: 脊柱杆包括可从第一插入轮廓充气至第二放大轮廓的细长管状部件。 可膨胀的管状加强套筒与球囊相邻地同心地定位。 气球可以粘合到套筒上。 脊柱杆也可以具有纵向加强构件。 连接构件可以在沿着每个的离散点处连接两个或更多个纵向加强构件。 脊柱杆还可以包括在可充气部分的任一侧上的端部。

    Vertebral rods and methods of use
    78.
    发明申请
    Vertebral rods and methods of use 有权
    椎骨杆及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070191832A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-16

    申请号:US11340973

    申请日:2006-01-27

    申请人: Hai Trieu

    发明人: Hai Trieu

    IPC分类号: A61F2/30

    摘要: The present application is directed to vertebral rods and methods of use. In one embodiment, the rod includes upper and lower sections that are separated by an intermediate section. The intermediate section may include one or more members, and may have a variety of configurations. An elastic member may be positioned within the intermediate section. The intermediate section and the elastic member may provide for variable resistance during movement of the upper and lower sections. In one embodiment, the resistance increases the further away the upper and lower sections move from a first orientation. In one embodiment, the extent of movement of the upper and lower sections is limited.

    摘要翻译: 本申请涉及椎骨杆和使用方法。 在一个实施例中,杆包括由中间部分分开的上部和下部。 中间部分可以包括一个或多个构件,并且可以具有各种构造。 弹性构件可以定位在中间部分内。 中间部分和弹性部件可以在上部和下部部分移动期间提供可变阻力。 在一个实施例中,电阻增加了上部和下部部分从第一取向移动的距离。 在一个实施例中,上部和下部的运动程度受到限制。

    Devices to protect features on an implant and methods of use
    79.
    发明申请
    Devices to protect features on an implant and methods of use 审中-公开
    用于保护植入物上的特征的装置和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070173934A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-26

    申请号:US11336310

    申请日:2006-01-20

    IPC分类号: A61F2/02

    摘要: Protectors and methods of mounting protectors to features on implants within patients. The protectors attach to the features and provide protection to the patient by preventing or reducing injury that may be caused by the feature. The protectors may also be removable such that the feature can be exposed during future revision procedures. A variety of attachment methods may also be used to attach the protector to the feature. Insertion tools may be used for attaching the protectors to the features.

    摘要翻译: 保护器和方法将保护器安装到患者植入物的特征上。 保护器通过防止或减少可能由该特征引起的伤害而附着于特征并为患者提供保护。 保护器也可以是可移除的,使得在将来的修订过程中可以暴露特征。 还可以使用各种附接方法来将保护器附接到特征。 插入工具可用于将保护器连接到特征。

    Intervertebral disc augmentation and rehydration with superabsorbent polymers
    80.
    发明申请
    Intervertebral disc augmentation and rehydration with superabsorbent polymers 有权
    使用超吸收聚合物进行椎间盘增大和补液

    公开(公告)号:US20070150061A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-28

    申请号:US11316974

    申请日:2005-12-27

    申请人: Hai Trieu

    发明人: Hai Trieu

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: The embodiments provide a method for treating an intervertebral disc having a nucleus pulposus and an annulus fibrosis, using one or more superabsorbent polymers. Additionally, the embodiments provide a method for bulking up an intervertebral disc having a nucleus pulposus and an annulus fibrosis, using one or more superabsorbent polymers. The methods comprise introducing an amount of the superabsorbent polymers into the intervertebral disc space without removing nucleus pulposus or annulus fibrosis material.

    摘要翻译: 实施方案提供了使用一种或多种超吸收性聚合物治疗具有髓核和环状纤维化的椎间盘的方法。 另外,实施例提供了使用一种或多种超吸收性聚合物填充具有髓核和纤维环形成的椎间盘的方法。 所述方法包括将一定量的超吸收聚合物引入椎间盘空间而不去除髓核或环状纤维化物质。