Instruments for targeting a joint defect
    3.
    发明授权
    Instruments for targeting a joint defect 有权
    针对关节缺损的仪器

    公开(公告)号:US09259257B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-16

    申请号:US12950230

    申请日:2010-11-19

    摘要: Instruments and associated methods are disclosed for treating joints, and particularly bone tissue. One of these instruments may be a positioning instrument for controlled delivery of a device to a target site of the bone tissue being treated. The positioning instrument may comprise an alignment guide having a device portal for insertion of a device therethrough. The positioning instrument may have an indicator probe having an extended arm, and a handle portion for maneuvering the positioning instrument. Another instrument may be a device for placement through the device portal of the alignment guide and to the target site. The device may comprise an implant insertion tool, an injection catheter, a cavity creation tool such as a bone drill, for example, or the device may be an implantable device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于治疗关节,特别是骨组织的仪器和相关方法。 这些器械中的一个可以是用于将器械控制递送到正在治疗的骨组织的靶位点的定位仪器。 定位仪器可以包括具有用于通过其插入设备的装置入口的对准引导件。 定位仪器可以具有具有延伸臂的指示器探针和用于操纵定位仪器的手柄部分。 另一个仪器可以是用于通过对准引导件的设备入口放置到目标位置的装置。 该装置可以包括例如植入物插入工具,注射导管,诸如骨钻的空腔创建工具,或者该装置可以是可植入装置。

    INSTRUMENTS FOR TARGETING A JOINT DEFECT
    4.
    发明申请
    INSTRUMENTS FOR TARGETING A JOINT DEFECT 有权
    针对联合缺陷的仪器

    公开(公告)号:US20110125160A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-26

    申请号:US12950230

    申请日:2010-11-19

    IPC分类号: A61B17/56

    摘要: Instruments and associated methods are disclosed for treating joints, and particularly bone tissue. One of these instruments may be a positioning instrument for controlled delivery of a device to a target site of the bone tissue being treated. The positioning instrument may comprise an alignment guide having a device portal for insertion of a device therethrough. The positioning instrument may have an indicator probe having an extended arm, and a handle portion for maneuvering the positioning instrument. Another instrument may be a device for placement through the device portal of the alignment guide and to the target site. The device may comprise an implant insertion tool, an injection catheter, a cavity creation tool such as a bone drill, for example, or the device may be an implantable device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于治疗关节,特别是骨组织的仪器和相关方法。 这些器械中的一个可以是用于将器械控制递送到正在治疗的骨组织的靶位点的定位仪器。 定位仪器可以包括具有用于通过其插入设备的装置入口的对准引导件。 定位仪器可以具有具有延伸臂的指示器探针和用于操纵定位仪器的手柄部分。 另一个仪器可以是用于通过对准引导件的设备入口放置到目标位置的装置。 该装置可以包括例如植入物插入工具,注射导管,诸如骨钻的空腔创建工具,或者该装置可以是可植入装置。

    Subchondral treatment of joint pain
    5.
    发明授权
    Subchondral treatment of joint pain 有权
    软骨下关节疼痛治疗

    公开(公告)号:US08951261B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-10

    申请号:US12950355

    申请日:2010-11-19

    摘要: The embodiments provide devices and methods that both strengthen the bone and stimulate the bone. Bone fractures or non-unions are stabilized, integrated or healed, which results in reduction of a bone defect, such as a bone marrow lesion or edema. In addition, the distribution of forces in a joint are restored or altered to relieve pain. In general, a joint is evaluated by taking an image of the joint and one or more subchondral defects are detected. At least one of the subchondral defects may be diagnosed as the source of pain and an extent of treatment for the subchondral defect is determined. The disclosed devices and techniques are particularly suited for treating chronic defects or injuries, where the patient's natural healing response has not resolved the defect. The present disclosure also provides several exemplary treatment modalities for the different extents of treatment needed.

    摘要翻译: 实施例提供了加强骨骼并刺激骨骼的装置和方法。 骨折或非结合物稳定,整合或愈合,这导致骨缺损如骨髓损伤或水肿的减少。 此外,恢复或改变关节中的力的分布以减轻疼痛。 通常,通过拍摄关节的图像来评估关节,并且检测到一个或多个软骨下缺陷。 至少有一个软骨下缺陷可能被诊断为疼痛的来源,并确定了软骨下缺损的治疗程度。 所公开的装置和技术特别适用于治疗慢性缺陷或损伤,其中患者的自然愈合反应尚未解决缺陷。 本公开还提供了用于所需治疗的不同程度的几种示例性治疗方式。

    Method for treating joint pain and associated instruments
    6.
    发明授权
    Method for treating joint pain and associated instruments 有权
    治疗关节疼痛及相关器械的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08821504B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-02

    申请号:US12950097

    申请日:2010-11-19

    IPC分类号: A61B17/58 A61B17/60 A61F2/00

    摘要: The embodiments provide provides devices, instruments, and associated methods for treating joint pain. A joint is evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging to detect any defects in the subchondral bone. For example, using T2-weighted MRI images, bone marrow lesions or edemas can be identified, and using T1-weighted MRI images, associated regions of sclerotic bone adjacent to the bone marrow lesion can be identified. The treatment method may involve introducing a bone void filler material at the site to address the bone marrow lesion or edema, and/or drilling and inserting an implant to address the sclerotic bone, bone marrow lesion or edema, and insufficiency or stress fractures. An access path is mapped to a location in the subchondral region where the insufficiency fracture resides. The access path attempts to preserve an articular surface of the joint. A reinforcing member that stabilizes the insufficiency fracture is then implanted via the access path.

    摘要翻译: 实施例提供了用于治疗关节疼痛的装置,器械和相关联的方法。 使用磁共振成像评估关节,以检测软骨下骨中的任何缺陷。 例如,使用T2加权MRI图像,可以鉴定骨髓病变或水肿,并且可以使用T1加权MRI图像来识别与骨髓病变相邻的硬化骨的相关区域。 治疗方法可以包括在该部位引入骨空隙填充材料以解决骨髓损伤或水肿,和/或钻孔和插入植入物以解决硬化骨,骨髓损伤或水肿以及不全或应力性骨折。 访问路径被映射到不完全骨折所在的软骨下区域中的位置。 进入路径尝试保留关节的关节表面。 然后通过进入路径植入稳定不全骨折的加强构件。

    SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN
    7.
    发明申请
    SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN 有权
    关节疼痛的辅助治疗

    公开(公告)号:US20110125157A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-26

    申请号:US12950355

    申请日:2010-11-19

    摘要: The embodiments provide devices and methods that both strengthen the bone and stimulate the bone. Bone fractures or non-unions are stabilized, integrated or healed, which results in reduction of a bone defect, such as a bone marrow lesion or edema. In addition, the distribution of forces in a joint are restored or altered to relieve pain. In general, a joint is evaluated by taking an image of the joint and one or more subchondral defects are detected. At least one of the subchondral defects may be diagnosed as the source of pain and an extent of treatment for the subchondral defect is determined. The disclosed devices and techniques are particularly suited for treating chronic defects or injuries, where the patient's natural healing response has not resolved the defect. The present disclosure also provides several exemplary treatment modalities for the different extents of treatment needed.

    摘要翻译: 实施例提供了加强骨骼并刺激骨骼的装置和方法。 骨折或非结合物稳定,整合或愈合,这导致骨缺损如骨髓损伤或水肿的减少。 此外,恢复或改变关节中的力的分布以减轻疼痛。 通常,通过拍摄关节的图像来评估关节,并且检测到一个或多个软骨下缺陷。 至少有一个软骨下缺陷可能被诊断为疼痛的来源,并确定了软骨下缺损的治疗程度。 所公开的装置和技术特别适用于治疗慢性缺陷或损伤,其中患者的自然愈合反应尚未解决缺陷。 本公开还提供了用于所需治疗的不同程度的几种示例性治疗方式。

    METHOD FOR TREATING JOINT PAIN AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR TREATING JOINT PAIN AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS 有权
    治疗关节疼痛和相关仪器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110125156A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-26

    申请号:US12950097

    申请日:2010-11-19

    IPC分类号: A61B17/58

    摘要: The embodiments provide provides devices, instruments, and associated methods for treating joint pain. A joint is evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging to detect any defects in the subchondral bone. For example, using T2-weighted MRI images, bone marrow lesions or edemas can be identified, and using T1-weighted MRI images, associated regions of sclerotic bone adjacent to the bone marrow lesion can be identified. The treatment method may involve introducing a bone void filler material at the site to address the bone marrow lesion or edema, and/or drilling and inserting an implant to address the sclerotic bone, bone marrow lesion or edema, and insufficiency or stress fractures. An access path is mapped to a location in the subchondral region where the insufficiency fracture resides. The access path attempts to preserve an articular surface of the joint. A reinforcing member that stabilizes the insufficiency fracture is then implanted via the access path.

    摘要翻译: 实施例提供了用于治疗关节疼痛的装置,器械和相关联的方法。 使用磁共振成像评估关节,以检测软骨下骨中的任何缺陷。 例如,使用T2加权MRI图像,可以鉴定骨髓病变或水肿,并且可以使用T1加权MRI图像来识别与骨髓病变相邻的硬化骨的相关区域。 治疗方法可以包括在该部位引入骨空隙填充材料以解决骨髓损伤或水肿,和/或钻孔和插入植入物以解决硬化骨,骨髓损伤或水肿以及不全或应力性骨折。 访问路径被映射到不完全骨折所在的软骨下区域中的位置。 进入路径尝试保留关节的关节表面。 然后通过进入路径植入稳定不全骨折的加强构件。