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公开(公告)号:US07896909B2
公开(公告)日:2011-03-01
申请号:US11930731
申请日:2007-10-31
申请人: Hugh J. Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , John Ashley
发明人: Hugh J. Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , John Ashley
IPC分类号: A61F7/00
CPC分类号: A61B18/082 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/00491 , A61B17/1671 , A61B17/29 , A61B17/320016 , A61B17/3203 , A61B17/3421 , A61B17/3496 , A61B18/00 , A61B18/14 , A61B18/148 , A61B18/1482 , A61B18/1485 , A61B18/1492 , A61B18/18 , A61B18/24 , A61B34/20 , A61B2017/00022 , A61B2017/00084 , A61B2017/0011 , A61B2017/00119 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/00274 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00336 , A61B2017/00455 , A61B2017/00867 , A61B2017/22044 , A61B2017/22049 , A61B2017/22082 , A61B2017/22087 , A61B2017/2905 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2017/320008 , A61B2017/320044 , A61B2017/32113 , A61B2017/3445 , A61B2017/3488 , A61B2018/00011 , A61B2018/00267 , A61B2018/00434 , A61B2018/0044 , A61B2018/00547 , A61B2018/00625 , A61B2018/00654 , A61B2018/00702 , A61B2018/00791 , A61B2018/00797 , A61B2018/046 , A61B2018/1266 , A61B2018/1405 , A61B2018/1407 , A61B2018/1412 , A61B2018/1425 , A61B2018/1435 , A61B2018/1455 , A61B2018/1472 , A61B2018/1807 , A61B2090/0454 , A61B2090/061 , A61B2090/064 , A61B2090/3937 , A61B2217/005 , A61B2217/007 , A61B2218/002 , A61B2218/007 , A61F2/442 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2007/0298 , A61M25/0144 , A61M25/0155 , A61M25/0158 , A61M2025/0063 , A61M2025/0064 , A61M2025/0163 , A61N1/06 , A61N1/40
摘要: A method of treating an annular fissure in an intervertebral disc includes providing a catheter having a distal end, a proximal end and a longitudinal axis, the distal end having an intradiscal section with at least one functional element, applying a force longitudinally to the proximal end of the catheter which is sufficient to advance the intradiscal section through the nucleus pulposus and around an inner wall of an annulus fibrosus, but which force is insufficient for the intradiscal section to puncture the annulus fibrosus, positioning the functional element at the selected location of the disc by advancing or retracting the catheter and optionally twisting the proximal end of the catheter, and using the functional element to treat the annular fissure.
摘要翻译: 治疗椎间盘中的环形裂缝的方法包括提供具有远端,近端和纵向轴线的导管,所述远端具有椎间盘内截面,其具有至少一个功能元件,向近端施加纵向力 的导管,其足以推进椎间盘内部分通过髓核并且围绕纤维环的内壁,但是哪个力不足以使椎间盘内部分刺穿纤维环,将功能元件定位在所选择的位置 通过推进或缩回导管并且可选地扭转导管的近端并使用功能元件来治疗环形裂缝。
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公开(公告)号:US06517568B1
公开(公告)日:2003-02-11
申请号:US09706244
申请日:2000-11-03
申请人: Hugh J. Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , John Ashley
发明人: Hugh J. Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , John Ashley
IPC分类号: A61F700
CPC分类号: A61B17/1671 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/00491 , A61B17/29 , A61B17/320016 , A61B17/320068 , A61B17/3203 , A61B17/3421 , A61B17/3496 , A61B17/7061 , A61B17/8836 , A61B18/00 , A61B18/08 , A61B18/082 , A61B18/14 , A61B18/148 , A61B18/1482 , A61B18/1485 , A61B18/1492 , A61B18/18 , A61B18/24 , A61B34/20 , A61B2017/00022 , A61B2017/00084 , A61B2017/0011 , A61B2017/00119 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/00274 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00336 , A61B2017/00455 , A61B2017/00867 , A61B2017/22044 , A61B2017/22049 , A61B2017/22082 , A61B2017/22087 , A61B2017/2905 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2017/320008 , A61B2017/320044 , A61B2017/3445 , A61B2017/3488 , A61B2018/00011 , A61B2018/00267 , A61B2018/00434 , A61B2018/0044 , A61B2018/00547 , A61B2018/00577 , A61B2018/00595 , A61B2018/00625 , A61B2018/00654 , A61B2018/00702 , A61B2018/00791 , A61B2018/00797 , A61B2018/046 , A61B2018/1266 , A61B2018/1405 , A61B2018/1407 , A61B2018/1425 , A61B2018/1435 , A61B2018/1472 , A61B2018/1807 , A61B2090/0454 , A61B2090/061 , A61B2090/064 , A61B2090/3937 , A61B2217/005 , A61B2218/002 , A61B2218/007 , A61F2/442 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2007/0298 , A61M25/0084 , A61M25/0133 , A61M25/0144 , A61M25/0147 , A61M25/0155 , A61M25/0158 , A61M25/09 , A61N1/06 , A61N1/40 , A61N1/403
摘要: A percutaneous method of repairing a fissure in the annulus pulposus comprises placing an energy source adjacent to the fissure and providing sufficient energy to the fissure to raise the temperature to at least about 45-70° C. and for a sufficient time to cause the collagen to weld. An intervertebral fissure also can be treated by placing a catheter with a lumen adjacent to the fissure and injecting sealant into the fissure via the catheter, thereby sealing the fissure. An intervertebral fissure additionally can be treated by providing a catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis, and an intradiscal section at the catheter's distal end on which there is at least one functional element. The next step is applying a force longitudinally to the proximal of the catheter which is sufficient to advance the intradiscal section through the nucleus pulposus and around an inner wall of an annulus fibrosus, but which force is insufficient to puncture the annulus fibrosus. Next the functional element is positioned at a selected location of the disc by advancing or retracting the catheter and optionally twisting the proximal end of the catheter. Then the functional unit treats the annular fissure. Optionally, there is an additional step of adding a substance to seal the fissure. An externally guidable intervertebral disc apparatus also is disclosed.
摘要翻译: 修复环带中裂缝的经皮方法包括将能量源放置在裂缝附近并为裂缝提供足够的能量以将温度升高至至少约45-70℃,并且足够的时间使胶原蛋白 焊接。 也可以通过将具有腔的导管放置在裂缝附近并通过导管将密封剂注入到裂缝中,从而密封裂缝来治疗椎间裂。 另外可以通过在导管的远端提供具有远端,近端,纵向轴线和椎间盘内节段的导管来治疗椎间裂缝,在该导管的至少一个功能元件上。 下一步是向导管的近端施加一个力,这足以使椎间盘内部分通过髓核并绕纤维环的内壁延伸,但是哪个力不足以刺穿纤维环。 接下来,功能元件通过前进或缩回导管并且可选地扭转导管的近端来定位在盘的选定位置。 然后功能单元处理环形裂缝。 任选地,存在添加物质以密封裂缝的附加步骤。 还公开了一种外部引导性椎间盘装置。
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公开(公告)号:US20080058707A1
公开(公告)日:2008-03-06
申请号:US11931057
申请日:2007-10-31
申请人: John Ashley , Hugh Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal
发明人: John Ashley , Hugh Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal
CPC分类号: A61B18/082 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/00491 , A61B17/1671 , A61B17/29 , A61B17/320016 , A61B17/3203 , A61B17/3421 , A61B17/3496 , A61B18/00 , A61B18/14 , A61B18/148 , A61B18/1482 , A61B18/1485 , A61B18/1492 , A61B18/18 , A61B18/24 , A61B34/20 , A61B2017/00022 , A61B2017/00084 , A61B2017/0011 , A61B2017/00119 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/00274 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00336 , A61B2017/00455 , A61B2017/00867 , A61B2017/22044 , A61B2017/22049 , A61B2017/22082 , A61B2017/22087 , A61B2017/2905 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2017/320008 , A61B2017/320044 , A61B2017/32113 , A61B2017/3445 , A61B2017/3488 , A61B2018/00011 , A61B2018/00267 , A61B2018/00434 , A61B2018/0044 , A61B2018/00547 , A61B2018/00625 , A61B2018/00654 , A61B2018/00702 , A61B2018/00791 , A61B2018/00797 , A61B2018/046 , A61B2018/1266 , A61B2018/1405 , A61B2018/1407 , A61B2018/1412 , A61B2018/1425 , A61B2018/1435 , A61B2018/1455 , A61B2018/1472 , A61B2018/1807 , A61B2090/0454 , A61B2090/061 , A61B2090/064 , A61B2090/3937 , A61B2217/005 , A61B2217/007 , A61B2218/002 , A61B2218/007 , A61F2/442 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2007/0298 , A61M25/0144 , A61M25/0155 , A61M25/0158 , A61M2025/0063 , A61M2025/0064 , A61M2025/0163 , A61N1/06 , A61N1/40
摘要: A catheter for delivering energy to a surgical site is disclosed. The catheter includes at a proximal end a handle and at a distal end a probe. The catheter includes at least one energy delivery device and an activation element. The activation element is located at the distal end of the catheter, to transition the probe from a linear to a multi-dimensional shape, within the surgical site. In another embodiment of the invention the catheter includes an energy delivery element, a tip and a blade. The energy delivery element is located at the distal end of the catheter to deliver energy to portions of the intervertebral disc. The blade is positioned within a first lumen of the tip and is extensible beyond the tip, to cut selected portions within the intervertebral disc. In another embodiment of the invention a catheter includes both energy and material transfer elements and an interface on the handle thereof. The interface couples the energy delivery element and the material transfer element to external devices for energy and material transfer to and from the intervertebral disc.
摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于向外科手术部位输送能量的导管。 导管在近端处包括手柄,并且在远端处包括探针。 导管包括至少一个能量输送装置和激活元件。 激活元件位于导管的远端,以将探针从线性过渡到多维形状,在手术部位内。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,导管包括能量输送元件,尖端和刀片。 能量输送元件位于导管的远端,以将能量传递给椎间盘的部分。 刀片定位在尖端的第一内腔内并且可延伸超过尖端,以切割椎间盘内的所选部分。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,导管包括能量和材料转移元件以及其手柄上的界面。 该界面将能量输送元件和材料传递元件耦合到外部装置,以将能量和材料转移到椎间盘和从椎间盘传递。
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公开(公告)号:US20080039909A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-14
申请号:US11872517
申请日:2007-10-15
申请人: Hugh Sharkey , John Ashley , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , Le Trong Le
发明人: Hugh Sharkey , John Ashley , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , Le Trong Le
CPC分类号: A61B17/1671 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/00491 , A61B17/29 , A61B17/320016 , A61B17/3203 , A61B17/3421 , A61B17/3496 , A61B17/7061 , A61B17/8836 , A61B18/00 , A61B18/08 , A61B18/082 , A61B18/14 , A61B18/148 , A61B18/1482 , A61B18/1485 , A61B18/1492 , A61B18/18 , A61B18/24 , A61B34/20 , A61B2017/00022 , A61B2017/00084 , A61B2017/0011 , A61B2017/00119 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/00274 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00336 , A61B2017/00455 , A61B2017/00867 , A61B2017/22044 , A61B2017/22049 , A61B2017/22082 , A61B2017/22087 , A61B2017/2905 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2017/320008 , A61B2017/320044 , A61B2017/3445 , A61B2017/3488 , A61B2018/00011 , A61B2018/00267 , A61B2018/00434 , A61B2018/0044 , A61B2018/00547 , A61B2018/00577 , A61B2018/00595 , A61B2018/00625 , A61B2018/00654 , A61B2018/00702 , A61B2018/00791 , A61B2018/00797 , A61B2018/046 , A61B2018/1266 , A61B2018/1405 , A61B2018/1407 , A61B2018/1425 , A61B2018/1435 , A61B2018/1472 , A61B2018/1807 , A61B2090/0454 , A61B2090/061 , A61B2090/064 , A61B2090/3937 , A61B2217/005 , A61B2218/002 , A61B2218/007 , A61F2/442 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2007/0298 , A61M25/0084 , A61M25/0133 , A61M25/0144 , A61M25/0147 , A61M25/0155 , A61M25/0158 , A61M25/09 , A61N1/06 , A61N1/40 , A61N1/403
摘要: A device is described that may be positioned at a location in an intervertebral disc for diagnosis or treatment of the disc. Treatment may include, for example, applying energy or removing material, and may decrease intradiscal pressure. Radiofrequency energy may be applied. A percutaneous method of repairing a fissure in the annulus pulposus comprises placing an energy source adjacent to the fissure and providing sufficient energy to the fissure to raise the temperature to at least about 45-70° C. and for a sufficient time to cause the collagen to weld. An intervertebral fissure also can be treated by placing a catheter with a lumen adjacent to the fissure and injecting sealant into the fissure via the catheter, thereby sealing the fissure. An intervertebral fissure additionally can be treated by providing a catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis, and an intradiscal section at the catheter's distal end on which there is at least one functional element. The next step is applying a force longitudinally to the proximal of the catheter which is sufficient to advance the intradiscal section through the nucleus pulposus and around an inner wall of an annulus fibrosus, but which force is insufficient to puncture the annulus fibrosus. Next the functional element is positioned at a selected location of the disc by advancing or retracting the catheter and optionally twisting the proximal end of the catheter. Then the functional unit treats the annular fissure. Optionally, there is an additional step of adding a substance to seal the fissure. An externally guidable intervertebral disc apparatus also is disclosed.
摘要翻译: 描述了可以定位在椎间盘中的位置以用于椎间盘的诊断或治疗的装置。 治疗可以包括例如施加能量或去除材料,并且可以降低椎间盘内的压力。 可以应用射频能量。 修复环带中裂缝的经皮方法包括将能量源放置在裂缝附近并为裂缝提供足够的能量以将温度升高至至少约45-70℃,并持续足够的时间引起胶原 焊接。 也可以通过将具有腔的导管放置在裂缝附近并通过导管将密封剂注入到裂缝中,从而密封裂缝来治疗椎间裂。 另外可以通过在导管的远端提供具有远端,近端,纵向轴线和椎间盘内节段的导管来治疗椎间裂缝,在该导管的至少一个功能元件上。 下一步是向导管的近端施加一个力,这足以使椎间盘内部分通过髓核并绕纤维环的内壁延伸,但是哪个力不足以刺穿纤维环。 接下来,功能元件通过前进或缩回导管并且可选地扭转导管的近端来定位在盘的选定位置。 然后功能单元处理环形裂缝。 任选地,存在添加物质以密封裂缝的附加步骤。 还公开了一种外部引导性椎间盘装置。
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公开(公告)号:US20080039908A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-14
申请号:US11872482
申请日:2007-10-15
申请人: Hugh Sharkey , John Ashley , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , Le Le
发明人: Hugh Sharkey , John Ashley , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , Le Le
CPC分类号: A61B17/1671 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/00491 , A61B17/29 , A61B17/320016 , A61B17/3203 , A61B17/3421 , A61B17/3496 , A61B17/7061 , A61B17/8836 , A61B18/00 , A61B18/08 , A61B18/082 , A61B18/14 , A61B18/148 , A61B18/1482 , A61B18/1485 , A61B18/1492 , A61B18/18 , A61B18/24 , A61B34/20 , A61B2017/00022 , A61B2017/00084 , A61B2017/0011 , A61B2017/00119 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/00274 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00336 , A61B2017/00455 , A61B2017/00867 , A61B2017/22044 , A61B2017/22049 , A61B2017/22082 , A61B2017/22087 , A61B2017/2905 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2017/320008 , A61B2017/320044 , A61B2017/3445 , A61B2017/3488 , A61B2018/00011 , A61B2018/00267 , A61B2018/00434 , A61B2018/0044 , A61B2018/00547 , A61B2018/00577 , A61B2018/00595 , A61B2018/00625 , A61B2018/00654 , A61B2018/00702 , A61B2018/00791 , A61B2018/00797 , A61B2018/046 , A61B2018/1266 , A61B2018/1405 , A61B2018/1407 , A61B2018/1425 , A61B2018/1435 , A61B2018/1472 , A61B2018/1807 , A61B2090/0454 , A61B2090/061 , A61B2090/064 , A61B2090/3937 , A61B2217/005 , A61B2218/002 , A61B2218/007 , A61F2/442 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2007/0298 , A61M25/0084 , A61M25/0133 , A61M25/0144 , A61M25/0147 , A61M25/0155 , A61M25/0158 , A61M25/09 , A61N1/06 , A61N1/40 , A61N1/403
摘要: A device is described that may be positioned at a location in an intervertebral disc for diagnosis or treatment of the disc. Treatment may include, for example, applying energy or removing material, and may decrease intradiscal pressure. Radiofrequency energy may be applied. A percutaneous method of repairing a fissure in the annulus pulposus comprises placing an energy source adjacent to the fissure and providing sufficient energy to the fissure to raise the temperature to at least about 45-70° C. and for a sufficient time to cause the collagen to weld. An intervertebral fissure also can be treated by placing a catheter with a lumen adjacent to the fissure and injecting sealant into the fissure via the catheter, thereby sealing the fissure. An intervertebral fissure additionally can be treated by providing a catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis, and an intradiscal section at the catheter's distal end on which there is at least one functional element. The next step is applying a force longitudinally to the proximal of the catheter which is sufficient to advance the intradiscal section through the nucleus pulposus and around an inner wall of an annulus fibrosus, but which force is insufficient to puncture the annulus fibrosus. Next the functional element is positioned at a selected location of the disc by advancing or retracting the catheter and optionally twisting the proximal end of the catheter. Then the functional unit treats the annular fissure. Optionally, there is an additional step of adding a substance to seal the fissure. An externally guidable intervertebral disc apparatus also is disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US06261311B1
公开(公告)日:2001-07-17
申请号:US09363894
申请日:1999-07-30
申请人: Hugh J. Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , John Ashley
发明人: Hugh J. Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , John Ashley
IPC分类号: A61F700
CPC分类号: A61B17/1671 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/00491 , A61B17/29 , A61B17/320016 , A61B17/320068 , A61B17/3203 , A61B17/3421 , A61B17/3496 , A61B17/7061 , A61B17/8836 , A61B18/00 , A61B18/08 , A61B18/082 , A61B18/14 , A61B18/148 , A61B18/1482 , A61B18/1485 , A61B18/1492 , A61B18/18 , A61B18/24 , A61B34/20 , A61B2017/00022 , A61B2017/00084 , A61B2017/0011 , A61B2017/00119 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/00274 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00336 , A61B2017/00455 , A61B2017/00867 , A61B2017/22044 , A61B2017/22049 , A61B2017/22082 , A61B2017/22087 , A61B2017/2905 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2017/320008 , A61B2017/320044 , A61B2017/3445 , A61B2017/3488 , A61B2018/00011 , A61B2018/00267 , A61B2018/00434 , A61B2018/0044 , A61B2018/00547 , A61B2018/00577 , A61B2018/00595 , A61B2018/00625 , A61B2018/00654 , A61B2018/00702 , A61B2018/00791 , A61B2018/00797 , A61B2018/046 , A61B2018/1266 , A61B2018/1405 , A61B2018/1407 , A61B2018/1425 , A61B2018/1435 , A61B2018/1472 , A61B2018/1807 , A61B2090/0454 , A61B2090/061 , A61B2090/064 , A61B2090/3937 , A61B2217/005 , A61B2218/002 , A61B2218/007 , A61F2/442 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2007/0298 , A61M25/0084 , A61M25/0133 , A61M25/0144 , A61M25/0147 , A61M25/0155 , A61M25/0158 , A61M25/09 , A61N1/06 , A61N1/40 , A61N1/403
摘要: A percutaneous method of repairing a fissure in the annulus pulposus includes placing an energy source adjacent to the fissure and providing sufficient energy to the fissure to raise the temperature to at least about 45-70° C. and for a sufficient time to cause the collagen to weld. An intervertebral fissure also can be treated by placing a catheter with a lumen adjacent to the fissure and injecting sealant into the fissure via the catheter, thereby sealing the fissure. An intervertebral fissure additionally can be treated by providing a catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis, and an intradiscal section at the catheter's distal end on which there is at least one functional element. The next step is applying a force longitudinally to the proximal of the catheter which is sufficient to advance the intradiscal section through the nucleus pulposus and around an inner wall of an annulus fibrosus, but which force is insufficient to puncture the annulus fibrosus. Next the functional element is positioned at a selected location of the disc by advancing or retracting the catheter and optionally twisting the proximal end of the catheter. Then the functional unit treats the annular fissure. Optionally, there is an additional step of adding a substance to seal the fissure. An externally guidable intervertebral disc apparatus also is disclosed.
摘要翻译: 修复环带中裂缝的经皮方法包括将能量源放置在裂缝附近并为裂缝提供足够的能量以将温度升高至至少约45-70℃,并且足够的时间使胶原蛋白 焊接。 也可以通过将具有腔的导管放置在裂缝附近并通过导管将密封剂注入到裂缝中,从而密封裂缝来治疗椎间裂。 另外可以通过在导管的远端提供具有远端,近端,纵向轴线和椎间盘内节段的导管来治疗椎间裂缝,在该导管的至少一个功能元件上。 下一步是向导管的近端施加一个力,这足以使椎间盘内部分通过髓核并绕纤维环的内壁延伸,但是哪个力不足以刺穿纤维环。 接下来,功能元件通过前进或缩回导管并且可选地扭转导管的近端来定位在盘的选定位置。 然后,功能单元处理环形裂缝。 任选地,存在添加物质以密封裂缝的附加步骤。 还公开了一种外部引导性椎间盘装置。
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公开(公告)号:US6126682A
公开(公告)日:2000-10-03
申请号:US153552
申请日:1998-09-15
申请人: Hugh J. Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , John Ashley
发明人: Hugh J. Sharkey , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , John Ashley
IPC分类号: A61B17/00 , A61B17/16 , A61B17/22 , A61B17/28 , A61B17/32 , A61B17/34 , A61B17/88 , A61B18/00 , A61B18/04 , A61B18/08 , A61B18/14 , A61B18/18 , A61B18/24 , A61B19/00 , A61F2/30 , A61F2/44 , A61F7/02 , A61M1/00 , A61M25/00 , A61M25/01 , A61M25/09 , A61N1/06 , A61N1/40 , A61F7/00
CPC分类号: A61B17/1671 , A61B17/320016 , A61B17/320068 , A61B17/7061 , A61B17/8836 , A61B18/00 , A61B18/082 , A61B18/148 , A61B18/1482 , A61B18/1485 , A61B18/1492 , A61M25/0133 , A61N1/06 , A61N1/40 , A61N1/403 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/00491 , A61B17/29 , A61B17/3203 , A61B17/3421 , A61B17/3496 , A61B18/08 , A61B18/14 , A61B18/18 , A61B18/24 , A61B2017/00022 , A61B2017/00084 , A61B2017/0011 , A61B2017/00119 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/00274 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00336 , A61B2017/00455 , A61B2017/00867 , A61B2017/22044 , A61B2017/22049 , A61B2017/22082 , A61B2017/22087 , A61B2017/2905 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2017/320008 , A61B2017/320044 , A61B2017/3445 , A61B2017/3488 , A61B2018/00011 , A61B2018/00267 , A61B2018/00434 , A61B2018/0044 , A61B2018/00547 , A61B2018/00577 , A61B2018/00595 , A61B2018/00625 , A61B2018/00654 , A61B2018/00702 , A61B2018/00791 , A61B2018/00797 , A61B2018/046 , A61B2018/1266 , A61B2018/1405 , A61B2018/1407 , A61B2018/1425 , A61B2018/1435 , A61B2018/1472 , A61B2018/1807 , A61B2090/0454 , A61B2090/061 , A61B2090/064 , A61B2090/3937 , A61B2217/005 , A61B2218/002 , A61B2218/007 , A61B34/20 , A61F2/442 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2007/0298 , A61M25/0084 , A61M25/0144 , A61M25/0147 , A61M25/0155 , A61M25/0158 , A61M25/09
摘要: A percutaneous method of repairing a fissure in the annulus pulposus includes placing an energy source adjacent to the fissure and providing sufficient energy to the fissure to raise the temperature to at least about 45-70.degree. C. and for a sufficient time to cause the collagen to weld. An intervertebral fissure also can be treated by placing a catheter with a lumen adjacent to the fissure and injecting sealant into the fissure via the catheter, thereby sealing the fissure. An intervertebral fissure additionally can be treated by providing a catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis, and an intradiscal section at the catheter's distal end on which there is at least one functional element. The next step is applying a force longitudinally to the proximal of the catheter which is sufficient to advance the intradiscal section through the nucleus pulposus and around an inner wall of an annulus fibrosus, but which force is insufficient to puncture the annulus fibrosus. Next the functional element is positioned at a selected location of the disc by advancing or retracting the catheter and optionally twisting the proximal end of the catheter. Then the functional unit treats the annular fissure. Optionally, there is an additional step of adding a substance to seal the fissure. An externally guidable intervertebral disc apparatus also is disclosed.
摘要翻译: 修复环带中裂缝的经皮方法包括将能量源放置在裂缝附近并为裂缝提供足够的能量以将温度升高至至少约45-70℃,并且足够的时间使胶原蛋白 焊接。 也可以通过将具有腔的导管放置在裂缝附近并通过导管将密封剂注入到裂缝中,从而密封裂缝来治疗椎间裂。 另外可以通过在导管的远端提供具有远端,近端,纵向轴线和椎间盘内节段的导管来治疗椎间裂缝,在该导管的至少一个功能元件上。 下一步是向导管的近端施加一个力,这足以使椎间盘内部分通过髓核并绕纤维环的内壁延伸,但是哪个力不足以刺穿纤维环。 接下来,功能元件通过前进或缩回导管并且可选地扭转导管的近端来定位在盘的选定位置。 然后功能单元处理环形裂缝。 任选地,存在添加物质以密封裂缝的附加步骤。 还公开了一种外部引导性椎间盘装置。
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公开(公告)号:US20080051859A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-28
申请号:US11929644
申请日:2007-10-30
申请人: Hugh Sharkey , John Ashley , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , Le Le
发明人: Hugh Sharkey , John Ashley , Joel Saal , Jeffrey Saal , Le Le
CPC分类号: A61B17/1671 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/00491 , A61B17/29 , A61B17/320016 , A61B17/320068 , A61B17/3203 , A61B17/3421 , A61B17/3496 , A61B17/7061 , A61B17/8836 , A61B18/00 , A61B18/08 , A61B18/082 , A61B18/14 , A61B18/148 , A61B18/1482 , A61B18/1485 , A61B18/1492 , A61B18/18 , A61B18/24 , A61B34/20 , A61B2017/00022 , A61B2017/00084 , A61B2017/0011 , A61B2017/00119 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/00274 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00336 , A61B2017/00455 , A61B2017/00867 , A61B2017/22044 , A61B2017/22049 , A61B2017/22082 , A61B2017/22087 , A61B2017/2905 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2017/320008 , A61B2017/320044 , A61B2017/3445 , A61B2017/3488 , A61B2018/00011 , A61B2018/00267 , A61B2018/00434 , A61B2018/0044 , A61B2018/00547 , A61B2018/00577 , A61B2018/00595 , A61B2018/00625 , A61B2018/00654 , A61B2018/00702 , A61B2018/00791 , A61B2018/00797 , A61B2018/046 , A61B2018/1266 , A61B2018/1405 , A61B2018/1407 , A61B2018/1425 , A61B2018/1435 , A61B2018/1472 , A61B2018/1807 , A61B2090/0454 , A61B2090/061 , A61B2090/064 , A61B2090/3937 , A61B2217/005 , A61B2218/002 , A61B2218/007 , A61F2/442 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2007/0298 , A61M25/0084 , A61M25/0133 , A61M25/0144 , A61M25/0147 , A61M25/0155 , A61M25/0158 , A61M25/09 , A61N1/06 , A61N1/40 , A61N1/403
摘要: A method of treating an intervertebral disc includes inserting an introducer into an intervertebral disc, inserting a catheter through the introducer and into the intervertebral disc, advancing a distal region of the catheter through a nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc to an annular wall of an annulus fibrosus, delivering energy to material of the intervertebral disc using an electrode disposed at the distal region of the catheter, and removing the material with the delivered energy, wherein removing material with the delivered energy reduces pressure in the intervertebral disc.
摘要翻译: 治疗椎间盘的方法包括将导引器插入椎间盘,将导管穿过导引器插入椎间盘中,将导管的远侧区域推进通过椎间盘的髓核到环形的环形壁 纤维,使用设置在导管的远端区域的电极向椎间盘的材料输送能量,并且用所输送的能量去除材料,其中用所输送的能量去除材料减少了椎间盘中的压力。
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公开(公告)号:US20060271197A1
公开(公告)日:2006-11-30
申请号:US11442641
申请日:2006-05-26
申请人: Jeffrey Saal , Joel Saal
发明人: Jeffrey Saal , Joel Saal
IPC分类号: A61F2/44
CPC分类号: A61F2/442 , A61F2/441 , A61F2/4611 , A61F2002/30075 , A61F2002/30092 , A61F2002/30131 , A61F2002/30136 , A61F2002/30181 , A61F2002/30235 , A61F2002/30289 , A61F2002/30327 , A61F2002/30579 , A61F2002/30583 , A61F2002/30599 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2002/30841 , A61F2002/4435 , A61F2002/448 , A61F2002/4495 , A61F2002/4677 , A61F2210/0014 , A61F2210/0061 , A61F2210/0085 , A61F2230/0004 , A61F2230/0013 , A61F2230/006 , A61F2230/0069 , A61F2230/0091 , A61F2250/0039 , A61F2250/0063 , A61F2310/00017 , A61F2310/00365
摘要: Intervertebral disc implants are provided for augmenting the annulus of the disc in a manner to bear at least part of the axial and/or torsional load on the annulus so that rents, fissures and subsequent herniation of the disc are prevented or substantially delayed. An aspect of the subject devices is that they have an operative height dimension that is equal to or less than the disc height of a normally functioning, healthy disc. Methods and tools are also provided for the minimally invasive implantation of the device within an intervertebral disc.
摘要翻译: 提供了椎间盘植入物,以便以至少部分轴向和/或扭转负载在环上的方式增大椎间盘环,使得椎间盘的出租,裂缝和随后的突出被阻止或基本上延迟。 主题装置的一个方面是它们具有等于或小于正常功能的健康盘的盘高的操作高度尺寸。 还提供了用于在椎间盘内微创植入装置的方法和工具。
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公开(公告)号:US20060271196A1
公开(公告)日:2006-11-30
申请号:US11139731
申请日:2005-05-26
申请人: Jeffrey Saal , Joel Saal
发明人: Jeffrey Saal , Joel Saal
IPC分类号: A61F2/44
CPC分类号: A61F2/442 , A61F2/441 , A61F2/4611 , A61F2002/30075 , A61F2002/30092 , A61F2002/30131 , A61F2002/30136 , A61F2002/30181 , A61F2002/30235 , A61F2002/30289 , A61F2002/30327 , A61F2002/30579 , A61F2002/30583 , A61F2002/30599 , A61F2002/30677 , A61F2002/30841 , A61F2002/4435 , A61F2002/448 , A61F2002/4495 , A61F2002/4677 , A61F2210/0014 , A61F2210/0061 , A61F2210/0085 , A61F2230/0004 , A61F2230/0013 , A61F2230/006 , A61F2230/0069 , A61F2230/0091 , A61F2250/0039 , A61F2250/0063 , A61F2310/00017 , A61F2310/00365
摘要: Intervertebral disc implants are provided for augmenting the annulus of the disc in a manner to bear at least part of the axial and/or torsional load on the annulus so that rents, fissures and subsequent herniation of the disc are prevented or substantially delayed. An aspect of the subject devices is that they have an operative height dimension that is equal to or less than the disc height of a normally functioning, healthy disc. Methods and tools are also provided for the minimally invasive implantation of the device within an intervertebral disc.
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