Methods and systems for laterally stabilized constraint of spinous processes
    2.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for laterally stabilized constraint of spinous processes 有权
    用于横向稳定的棘突约束的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08454660B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US13206339

    申请日:2011-08-09

    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。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCKING A BAND
    8.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCKING A BAND 审中-公开
    用于锁定带的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130274748A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-17

    申请号:US13648061

    申请日:2012-10-09

    Abstract: A surgical fastening mechanism for releasably locking an implantable tether includes a housing having a central channel. The housing has an entry aperture, an exit aperture and a side channel extending therebetween. A roller element has a sidewall with an aperture therethrough and the roller is slidably disposed at least partially in the central channel such that the entry and exit apertures are at least partially aligned with the roller aperture. This permits passage of the tether therethrough. Rotation of the roller element in a first direction winds the tether around the roller thereby creating a friction interface between the roller element, the housing and the tether. A locking mechanism is operably connected with either the housing or the roller element and is adapted to prevent rotation of the roller in the central channel and also adapted to prevent release of the tether from the roller.

    Abstract translation: 用于可释放地锁定可植入系绳的手术紧固机构包括具有中心通道的壳体。 壳体具有入口孔,出口孔和在其间延伸的侧通道。 滚子元件具有通过其的孔的侧壁,并且该滚轮至少部分地可滑动地设置在中心通道中,使得入口孔和出口孔至少部分地与滚筒孔对准。 这允许系绳穿过其中。 滚子元件沿第一方向的旋转将围绕滚筒缠绕,从而在滚子元件,外壳和系绳之间产生摩擦接口。 锁定机构与壳体或滚子元件可操作地连接,并且适于防止辊在中心通道中的旋转,并且还适于防止系绳从辊松开。

    Modulated constraining apparatus and methods of use
    9.
    发明授权
    Modulated constraining apparatus and methods of use 有权
    调制约束装置及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US08394128B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-12

    申请号:US13095586

    申请日:2011-04-27

    CPC classification number: A61B17/82 A61B17/68 A61B17/7053 A61B17/7062

    Abstract: A constraining apparatus includes a constraining structure that captures a first and a second anatomical structure. A motion limiting member coupled with the constraining structure is adapted to provide a force resistant to relative movement of the first anatomical structure away from the second anatomical structure. A regulating member is detachably coupled with the motion limiting member or the constraining structure and is adapted to change the resistant force provided by the motion limiting member when the regulating member is in direct engagement with the motion limiting member or constraining structure.

    Abstract translation: 约束装置包括捕获第一解剖结构和第二解剖结构的约束结构。 与约束结构联接的运动限制构件适于提供抵抗第一解剖结构远离第二解剖结构的相对运动的力。 调节构件与运动限制构件或约束结构可拆卸地联接,并且适于在调节构件与运动限制构件或约束结构直接接合时改变由运动限制构件提供的阻力。

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