公开(公告)号：US20140330280A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US13875611

申请日：2013-05-02

申请人： Aaron Markworth ,  Kevin Sichler

发明人： Aaron Markworth ,  Kevin Sichler

IPC分类号： A61B17/02 ,  A61B19/00

CPC分类号： A61B17/025 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61B2090/061 ,  A61B2090/067 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/30266 ,  A61F2002/30471 ,  A61F2002/30556 ,  A61F2002/4623 ,  A61F2002/4627

摘要： An interbody distractor and geometry trial instrument to measure a height and an angle for an associated implant includes a height handle and an expansion head coupled to the height handle that is adapted to be positioned in a vertebral body. A wedge sleeve is coupled to the expansion head, to control an angle of a first surface plate and a second surface plate of the expansion head when the wedge sleeve interacts with the expansion head. A wedge sleeve knob is adapted to drive the wedge sleeve linearly towards the vertebral body when the wedge sleeve knob is actuated. A height of the expansion head and an angle of the first and the second surface plate are measured to determine the height and the angle of the associated implant when the height handle and the wedge sleeve knob are actuated.

摘要翻译： 用于测量相关植入物的高度和角度的体间牵引器和几何试验仪器包括高度手柄和联接到适于定位在椎体中的高度手柄的膨胀头。 楔形套筒联接到膨胀头，以当楔形套筒与膨胀头相互作用时，控制膨胀头的第一表面板和第二表面板的角度。 当楔形套筒旋钮被致动时，楔形套筒旋钮适于将楔形套筒线性地驱动向椎体。 测量膨胀头的高度和第一和第二表面板的角度以确定当高度手柄和楔形套筒旋钮被致动时相关联的植入物的高度和角度。

公开(公告)号：US08506600B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12012434

申请日：2008-02-01

申请人： John Carbone ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Michael Horan ,  Yves Crozet

发明人： John Carbone ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Michael Horan ,  Yves Crozet

IPC分类号： A61B17/70

CPC分类号： A61B17/7037 ,  A61B17/7032 ,  A61B17/7034 ,  A61B17/7035 ,  A61B17/7038 ,  A61B17/7041 ,  A61B17/7082 ,  A61B17/861 ,  A61B17/88

摘要： A method of stabilizing bone, such as a spine, includes providing a coupling element having first and second sections that are angled relative to one another, the coupling element having rod receiving openings for securing an elongated member such as an orthopedic rod, and assembling the coupling element with an anchoring element. The method includes securing the anchoring element in bone, moving the coupling element relative to the anchoring element to align the rod receiving openings with the orthopedic rod, securing the orthopedic rod in the rod receiving openings, and after the securing step, locking the coupling element from further movement relative to the anchoring element.

摘要翻译： 稳定骨骼（例如脊柱）的方法包括提供具有相对于彼此成角度的第一和第二部分的联接元件，所述联接元件具有用于固定细长构件（例如矫形棒）的杆接收开口，并且组装 联接元件与锚固元件。 该方法包括将锚定元件固定在骨头中，使联接元件相对于锚定元件移动，以使杆接收开口与矫形杆对准，将矫形杆固定在杆接收开口中，并且在紧固步骤之后，锁定联接元件 从相对于锚固元件的进一步移动。

公开(公告)号：US07776040B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US10655440

申请日：2003-09-04

申请人： Aaron Markworth ,  Yves Crozet

发明人： Aaron Markworth ,  Yves Crozet

IPC分类号： A61B17/56

CPC分类号： A61B17/7086 ,  A61B17/7032

摘要： An apparatus for persuading an orthopedic rod into position in an orthopedic device such as an implant or coupling element is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body, a pusher member and a trigger slidingly coupling the pusher member to the body. The pusher member includes a slide and sleeve attached to the slide. The sleeve includes at least one pusher bar. A ratchet controls the translation of the pusher member along the body to urge the rod into position in the orthopedic device. The pusher member and body define a cannula so that a fastener may be inserted once the rod is in position. The apparatus is operable via a single hand. In addition, a method of urging an orthopedic rod into a recess of an orthopedic device using the rod persuader is provided.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于将矫形棒说服到诸如植入物或联接元件的矫形装置中的适当位置的装置。 该装置包括主体，推动器构件和将推动器构件滑动地联接到主体的触发器。 推动器构件包括附接到滑块的滑动件和套筒。 套筒包括至少一个推杆。 棘轮控制推动器构件沿主体的平移，以将杆推动到矫形装置中的位置。 推动器构件和主体限定插管，使得一旦杆处于适当位置，则可以插入紧固件。 该装置可通过单手操作。 此外，提供了使用杆式劝说器将矫形矫正器推进矫形装置的凹部的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06974460B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10091068

申请日：2002-03-05

申请人： John Carbone ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Michael Horan ,  Yves Crozet

发明人： John Carbone ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Michael Horan ,  Yves Crozet

IPC分类号： A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61B17/88

CPC分类号： A61B17/7037 ,  A61B17/7032 ,  A61B17/7034 ,  A61B17/7035 ,  A61B17/7038 ,  A61B17/7041 ,  A61B17/7082 ,  A61B17/861 ,  A61B17/88

摘要： A bone fixation assembly including a coupling element having an inner surface defining a first bore coaxial with a first longitudinal axis, and a second bore coaxial with a second longitudinal axis, whereby the second longitudinal axis intersects the first longitudinal axis. The coupling element has a seat adjacent the lower end of the coupling element, the seat being defined by the inner surface of the coupling element. The assembly includes an anchoring element assembled with the coupling element, the anchoring element having a first end for insertion into bone and a head spaced from the first end, the head being in contact with the seat of the coupling element. The assembly provides sufficient angulation between adjacent anchoring elements securing a common orthopedic rod, and is particularly useful for assemblies mounted in spines having abnormal curvatures and in the cervicothoracic region of the spine.

摘要翻译： 一种骨固定组件，包括具有限定与第一纵向轴线同轴的第一孔的内表面的联接元件和与第二纵向轴线同轴的第二孔，由此所述第二纵向轴线与所述第一纵向轴线相交。 联接元件具有邻近联接元件的下端的座，座位由联接元件的内表面限定。 组件包括与联接元件组装的锚固元件，锚固元件具有用于插入骨头的第一端和与第一端部间隔开的头部，头部与联接元件的座接触。 组件在固定普通矫形杆的相邻锚固元件之间提供足够的角度，并且对于安装在具有异常曲率的脊柱和脊柱的颈部胸部区域中的组件特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US20070093831A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11564972

申请日：2006-11-30

申请人： Mahmoud Abdelgany ,  Aaron Markworth

发明人： Mahmoud Abdelgany ,  Aaron Markworth

IPC分类号： A61F2/30

CPC分类号： A61B17/7038 ,  A61B17/7032 ,  A61B17/7037

摘要： A pedicle screw assembly and method of assembly comprises a longitudinal member; a screw head comprising a bulbous end, wherein the screw head has a slot adapted to receive the longitudinal member; a bone fixator component comprising a concave socket having a biased angled top and a rounded bottom adapted to receive the screw head; a locking pin adapted to engage the screw head, the bone fixator component, and the longitudinal member; and a blocker adapted to engage the screw head and to secure the longitudinal member. Additionally, the bone fixator component may be configured as any of a bone screw and a hook.

摘要翻译： 椎弓根螺钉组件和组装方法包括纵向构件; 螺钉头，其包括球形端，其中所述螺钉头具有适于容纳所述纵向构件的槽; 一种骨固定器部件，包括具有偏置的倾斜顶部和适于容纳所述螺钉头的圆形底部的凹形插座; 锁定销，其适于接合螺钉头，骨固定器部件和纵向构件; 以及适于接合螺钉头并固定纵向构件的阻挡件。 此外，骨固定器部件可以被配置为骨螺钉和钩中的任一个。

公开(公告)号：US20060264945A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11131345

申请日：2005-05-18

申请人： Avram Edidin ,  Arthur Ferdinand ,  Cesar Ico ,  Aaron Markworth

发明人： Avram Edidin ,  Arthur Ferdinand ,  Cesar Ico ,  Aaron Markworth

IPC分类号： A61F2/30

CPC分类号： A61F2/44 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/7097 ,  A61B17/8858 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2002/30235 ,  A61F2002/30289 ,  A61F2002/30556 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30581 ,  A61F2002/30596 ,  A61F2002/30777 ,  A61F2230/0069 ,  A61F2230/0091 ,  A61F2250/0009

摘要： An apparatus includes a scaffold configured to be disposed in a bone. The scaffold is configured to move from a first configuration to a second configuration. The scaffold in the second configuration is expanded from the first configuration. A selectively-expandable actuator is configured to be removably disposed within the scaffold. The selectively-expandable actuator is configured to move at least a portion of the scaffold to the second configuration when the selectively-expandable actuator is moved to an expanded configuration. A shape of the selectively-expandable actuator is substantially the same as a shape of the scaffold when the selectively-expandable actuator and the scaffold are in the second configuration. The selectively-expandable actuator configured to be removed from the scaffold when in a collapsed configuration. The scaffold is configured to remain substantially in the second configuration after the scaffold has been expanded by the actuator.

摘要翻译： 一种装置包括构造成设置在骨中的支架。 脚手架被配置为从第一配置移动到第二配置。 第二配置中的支架从第一配置扩展。 可选择地可扩张的致动器构造成可拆卸地设置在支架内。 当可选择地可扩张的致动器移动到扩展构型时，选择性可扩张的致动器构造成将支架的至少一部分移动到第二构造。 当可选择性地可扩张的致动器和支架处于第二构造时，可选择性地可扩张的致动器的形状与支架的形状基本上相同。 该选择性可扩张的致动器构造成当处于折叠构型时从支架移除。 支架被构造成在支架被致动器扩张之后基本保持在第二构型。

公开(公告)号：US20090036987A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US11831027

申请日：2007-07-31

申请人： YoungHoon Oh ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Mahmoud F. Abdelgany

发明人： YoungHoon Oh ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Mahmoud F. Abdelgany

IPC分类号： A61F2/44 ,  A61B17/56

CPC分类号： A61F2/442 ,  A61F2002/30224 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30581 ,  A61F2002/30611 ,  A61F2002/30772 ,  A61F2002/30795 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2230/0069 ,  A61F2250/0063

摘要： An artificial intervertebral disc and method of attaching the disc to vertebral bodies includes a plurality of separate structural members arranged in a stacked configuration, wherein each structural member comprises a female cavity having a unique size compared with the female cavities of the other structural members, wherein a top and middle structural member comprise male bodies defined by outer edges of the respective female cavities of the top and middle structural members, wherein the male body of the top structural member is dimensioned and configured to sit in the female body of the middle structural member, wherein the male body of the middle structural member is dimensioned and configured to sit in the female body of a bottom structural member, and wherein each of the top and bottom structural member comprise at least one projecting member outwardly extending therefrom.

摘要翻译： 人造椎间盘和将盘附接到椎体的方法包括以堆叠构造布置的多个单独的结构构件，其中每个结构构件包括与其它结构构件的阴腔相比具有独特尺寸的阴腔，其中 顶部和中间结构构件包括由顶部和中间结构构件的各个凹腔的外边缘限定的阳体，其中顶部结构构件的阳体的尺寸和构造定位成位于中间结构构件的阴体内 其特征在于，所述中间结构构件的阳体的尺寸和构造尺寸设置成位于底部结构构件的阴主体中，并且其中每个顶部和底部结构构件包括从其向外延伸的至少一个突出构件。

公开(公告)号：US20080132953A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US12012434

申请日：2008-02-01

申请人： John Carbone ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Michael Horan ,  Yves Crozet

发明人： John Carbone ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Michael Horan ,  Yves Crozet

IPC分类号： A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/56

CPC分类号： A61B17/7037 ,  A61B17/7032 ,  A61B17/7034 ,  A61B17/7035 ,  A61B17/7038 ,  A61B17/7041 ,  A61B17/7082 ,  A61B17/861 ,  A61B17/88

摘要： A method of stabilizing bone, such as a spine, includes providing a coupling element having first and second sections that are angled relative to one another, the coupling element having rod receiving openings for securing an elongated member such as an orthopedic rod, and assembling the coupling element with an anchoring element. The method includes securing the anchoring element in bone, moving the coupling element relative to the anchoring element to align the rod receiving openings with the orthopedic rod, securing the orthopedic rod in the rod receiving openings, and after the securing step, locking the coupling element from further movement relative to the anchoring element.

摘要翻译： 稳定骨骼（例如脊柱）的方法包括提供具有相对于彼此成角度的第一和第二部分的联接元件，所述联接元件具有用于固定细长构件（例如矫形棒）的杆接收开口，并且组装 联接元件与锚固元件。 该方法包括将锚定元件固定在骨头中，使联接元件相对于锚定元件移动，以使杆接收开口与矫形杆对准，将矫形杆固定在杆接收开口中，并且在紧固步骤之后，锁定联接元件 从相对于锚固元件的进一步移动。

公开(公告)号：US20060149252A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11027500

申请日：2004-12-30

申请人： Aaron Markworth ,  Hugues Malandain

发明人： Aaron Markworth ,  Hugues Malandain

IPC分类号： A61F2/30

CPC分类号： A61B17/701 ,  A61B17/7005 ,  A61B17/7007 ,  A61B17/7032 ,  A61B17/7037 ,  A61B17/8047

摘要： An implantable medical device and methods of use thereof are provided for supporting a structure. The structure supported can include a bony structure. The device is comprised of a screw assembly including a base and a support configured for receiving one or more anchor assemblies. The support includes a top portion, a bottom portion and an interconnection means for coupling the base to the support. The interconnection means allows the support to be positionable in a first position that is substantially parallel to a long axis of the base and secondarily positionable substantially perpendicular to the long axis of the base. The base and the one or more anchor assemblies are configured for attachment to a structure in a patient.

摘要翻译： 提供可植入医疗装置及其使用方法以支撑结构。 支持的结构可以包括骨结构。 该装置包括螺钉组件，该螺钉组件包括底座和构造成用于容纳一个或多个锚固组件的支撑件。 支撑件包括顶部，底部和用于将基部连接到支撑件的互连装置。 互连装置允许支撑件可位于基本上平行于基部的长轴线并且可基本上垂直于基部的长轴定位的第一位置。 基座和一个或多个锚固组件构造成用于附接到患者体内的结构。

公开(公告)号：US07803192B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11831027

申请日：2007-07-31

申请人： YoungHoon Oh ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Mahmoud F. Abdelgany

发明人： YoungHoon Oh ,  Aaron Markworth ,  Mahmoud F. Abdelgany

IPC分类号： A61F2/44

CPC分类号： A61F2/442 ,  A61F2002/30224 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30581 ,  A61F2002/30611 ,  A61F2002/30772 ,  A61F2002/30795 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2230/0069 ,  A61F2250/0063

摘要： An artificial intervertebral disc and method of attaching the disc to vertebral bodies includes a plurality of separate structural members arranged in a stacked configuration, wherein each structural member comprises a female cavity having a unique size compared with the female cavities of the other structural members, wherein a top and middle structural member comprise male bodies defined by outer edges of the respective female cavities of the top and middle structural members, wherein the male body of the top structural member is dimensioned and configured to sit in the female body of the middle structural member, wherein the male body of the middle structural member is dimensioned and configured to sit in the female body of a bottom structural member, and wherein each of the top and bottom structural member comprise at least one projecting member outwardly extending therefrom.

摘要翻译： 人造椎间盘和将盘附接到椎体的方法包括以堆叠构造布置的多个单独的结构构件，其中每个结构构件包括与其它结构构件的阴腔相比具有独特尺寸的阴腔，其中 顶部和中间结构构件包括由顶部和中间结构构件的各个凹腔的外边缘限定的阳体，其中顶部结构构件的阳体的尺寸和构造定位成位于中间结构构件的阴体内 其特征在于，所述中间结构构件的阳体的尺寸和构造尺寸设置成位于底部结构构件的阴主体中，并且其中每个顶部和底部结构构件包括从其向外延伸的至少一个突出构件。