Methods and instrumentation for distraction of a disc space

    公开(公告)号:US20050154396A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-14

    申请号:US11028983

    申请日:2005-01-04

    IPC分类号: A61B17/56 A61B17/02

    CPC分类号: A61B17/025 A61B2017/0256

    摘要: 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.

    Self Centering Nucleus Implant
    77.
    发明申请
    Self Centering Nucleus Implant 审中-公开
    自动定心核植入

    公开(公告)号:US20090222099A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-03

    申请号:US12039021

    申请日:2008-02-28

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: An intervertebral disc augmentation implant for implantation between a pair of vertebral bodies comprises an elastically deformable outer casing having at least one thickness dimension and a core member having isotropic material properties. The core member is entirely encased within the outer casing and has a height dimension along an axis defined by the pair of vertebral bodies. The modulus of elasticity of the core member is greater than a modulus of elasticity of the outer casing, and the height dimension of the core member is greater than the at least one thickness dimension of the outer casing.

    摘要翻译: 用于在一对椎体之间植入的椎间盘增大植入物包括具有至少一个厚度尺寸的可弹性变形的外壳和​​具有各向同性材料性质的芯构件。 芯构件完全包裹在外壳内,并且沿着由一对椎体限定的轴线具有高度尺寸。 芯构件的弹性模量大于外壳的弹性模量,并且芯构件的高度尺寸大于外壳的至少一个厚度尺寸。

    Vertebral implant for promoting arthrodesis of the spine
    78.
    发明申请
    Vertebral implant for promoting arthrodesis of the spine 审中-公开
    用于促进脊柱关节固定术的脊椎植入物

    公开(公告)号:US20070118220A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-24

    申请号:US11654778

    申请日:2007-01-18

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44 A61B17/92

    摘要: A vertebral implant for impaction in a disc space to restore and/or maintain desired disc space height and spinal orientation is provided. The implant has an elongated basis body having a generally lens-shape provided by convex upper and lower surfaces. Bearing surfaces are provided on the cross-edge surfaces of the endwalls. Grooves are provided in the upper and lower surfaces positioned between the bearing surfaces. The implant can be prepared from a wide variety of materials including metallic materials, synthetic materials, polymeric materials, ceramic materials, and composite materials including reinforced materials i.e. glass, fiber, and/or carbon fiber reinforced materials (CFRP).

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于在椎间盘空间中撞击以恢复和/或保持期望的椎间盘空间高度和脊柱方向的脊椎植入物。 植入物具有由凸形的上表面和下表面提供的具有大致透镜形状的细长基体。 轴承表面设置在端壁的横向边缘表面上。 凹槽设置在位于支承表面之间的上表面和下表面。 植入物可以由各种各样的材料制备,包括金属材料,合成材料,聚合物材料,陶瓷材料,以及包括增强材料,即玻璃纤维和/或碳纤维增强材料(CFRP)的复合材料。

    Method and instrumentation for vertebral interbody fusion

    公开(公告)号:US20060116688A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-01

    申请号:US11325742

    申请日:2006-01-05

    IPC分类号: A61B17/58

    摘要: A method and instrumentation particularly adapted for disc space preparation from an anterior approach to the spine. In one aspect, an expandable template is provided having guides to guide a cutting device for bilateral formation of openings in the disc space. In another aspect, an improved guide member is provided for guiding a cutting tool. Still further, the invention provides an improved double barrel guide sleeve with a central distraction extension and lateral non-distracting extensions. Optionally, the guide sleeve includes windows and covers to selectively cover the windows. An improved reamer with an internal chamber and optional modular coupling is also provided. A depth stop is provided to selectively engage a tool shaft and a guide sleeve to control tool penetration into the disc space. A method of using the disclosed instruments is also provided.