Methods and devices for expanding a spinal canal
    1.
    发明授权
    Methods and devices for expanding a spinal canal 有权
    扩大椎管的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08449580B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-28

    申请号:US13370777

    申请日:2012-02-10

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    摘要: Devices and methods are disclosed for expanding a spinal canal. An implantable device having a shaft with a first cross-sectional dimension distinct from a second cross-sectional dimension can be inserted into an opening in a lamina and rotated 90 degrees to hinge the lamina away from the spinal canal. The implant can have one or more radiused edges, a bulleted tip, one or more lateral extensions for fastening the implantable device to bone, one or more hinged lateral extensions, one or more arcuate protrusions for biting into adjacent bone, an enlarged proximal head to prevent over-insertion, and/or a sleeve disposed therearound to reduce friction. Various embodiments of an insertion apparatus that can be selectively coupled to the implantable device are also disclosed, along with methods of expanding a spinal canal in minimally-invasive procedures using an implantable device and/or an insertion apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于扩张椎管的装置和方法。 具有不同于第二横截面尺寸的具有第一横截面尺寸的轴的可植入装置可以被插入到层板的开口中并且旋转90度以使薄层离开椎管。 植入物可以具有一个或多个圆弧边缘,一个圆形尖端,用于将可植入装置固定到骨头上的一个或多个侧向延伸部,一个或多个铰接侧向延伸部分,用于咬入相邻骨骼的一个或多个弓形突起部, 防止过度插入,和/或设置在其周围的套筒以减少摩擦。 还公开了可以选择性地联接到可植入装置的插入装置的各种实施例,以及使用可植入装置和/或插入装置在微创手术中扩张椎管的方法。

    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EXPANDING A SPINAL CANAL
    2.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EXPANDING A SPINAL CANAL 有权
    用于扩展脊柱的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120143339A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-07

    申请号:US13370777

    申请日:2012-02-10

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: Devices and methods are disclosed for expanding a spinal canal. An implantable device having a shaft with a first cross-sectional dimension distinct from a second cross-sectional dimension can be inserted into an opening in a lamina and rotated 90 degrees to hinge the lamina away from the spinal canal. The implant can have one or more radiused edges, a bulleted tip, one or more lateral extensions for fastening the implantable device to bone, one or more hinged lateral extensions, one or more arcuate protrusions for biting into adjacent bone, an enlarged proximal head to prevent over-insertion, and/or a sleeve disposed therearound to reduce friction. Various embodiments of an insertion apparatus that can be selectively coupled to the implantable device are also disclosed, along with methods of expanding a spinal canal in minimally-invasive procedures using an implantable device and/or an insertion apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于扩张椎管的装置和方法。 具有不同于第二横截面尺寸的具有第一横截面尺寸的轴的可植入装置可以被插入到层板的开口中并且旋转90度以使薄层离开椎管。 植入物可以具有一个或多个圆弧边缘,一个圆形尖端,用于将可植入装置固定到骨头上的一个或多个侧向延伸部,一个或多个铰接侧向延伸部分,用于咬入相邻骨骼的一个或多个弓形突起部, 防止过度插入,和/或设置在其周围的套筒以减少摩擦。 还公开了可以选择性地联接到可植入装置的插入装置的各种实施例,以及使用可植入装置和/或插入装置在微创手术中扩张椎管的方法。

    Methods and devices for expanding a spinal canal
    3.
    发明授权
    Methods and devices for expanding a spinal canal 有权
    扩大椎管的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08133280B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-13

    申请号:US12339503

    申请日:2008-12-19

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: Devices and methods are disclosed for expanding a spinal canal. An implantable device having a shaft with a first cross-sectional dimension distinct from a second cross-sectional dimension can be inserted into an opening in a lamina and rotated 90 degrees to hinge the lamina away from the spinal canal. The implant can have one or more radiused edges, a bulleted tip, one or more lateral extensions for fastening the implantable device to bone, one or more hinged lateral extensions, one or more arcuate protrusions for biting into adjacent bone, an enlarged proximal head to prevent over-insertion, and/or a sleeve disposed therearound to reduce friction. Various embodiments of an insertion apparatus that can be selectively coupled to the implantable device are also disclosed, along with methods of expanding a spinal canal in minimally-invasive procedures using an implantable device and/or an insertion apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于扩张椎管的装置和方法。 具有不同于第二横截面尺寸的具有第一横截面尺寸的轴的可植入装置可以被插入到层板的开口中并且旋转90度以使薄层离开椎管。 植入物可以具有一个或多个圆弧边缘,一个圆形尖端,用于将可植入装置固定到骨头上的一个或多个侧向延伸部,一个或多个铰接侧向延伸部分,用于咬入相邻骨骼的一个或多个弓形突起部, 防止过度插入,和/或设置在其周围的套筒以减少摩擦。 还公开了可以选择性地联接到可植入装置的插入装置的各种实施例,以及使用可植入装置和/或插入装置在微创手术中扩张椎管的方法。

    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EXPANDING A SPINAL CANAL
    4.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EXPANDING A SPINAL CANAL 有权
    用于扩展脊柱的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100161056A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-24

    申请号:US12339503

    申请日:2008-12-19

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: Devices and methods are disclosed for expanding a spinal canal. An implantable device having a shaft with a first cross-sectional dimension distinct from a second cross-sectional dimension can be inserted into an opening in a lamina and rotated 90 degrees to hinge the lamina away from the spinal canal. The implant can have one or more radiused edges, a bulleted tip, one or more lateral extensions for fastening the implantable device to bone, one or more hinged lateral extensions, one or more arcuate protrusions for biting into adjacent bone, an enlarged proximal head to prevent over-insertion, and/or a sleeve disposed therearound to reduce friction. Various embodiments of an insertion apparatus that can be selectively coupled to the implantable device are also disclosed, along with methods of expanding a spinal canal in minimally-invasive procedures using an implantable device and/or an insertion apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于扩张椎管的装置和方法。 具有不同于第二横截面尺寸的具有第一横截面尺寸的轴的可植入装置可以被插入到层板的开口中并且旋转90度以使薄层离开椎管。 植入物可以具有一个或多个圆弧边缘,一个圆形尖端,用于将可植入装置固定到骨头上的一个或多个侧向延伸部,一个或多个铰接侧向延伸部分,用于咬入相邻骨骼的一个或多个弓形突起部, 防止过度插入,和/或设置在其周围的套筒以减少摩擦。 还公开了可以选择性地联接到可植入装置的插入装置的各种实施例,以及使用可植入装置和/或插入装置在微创手术中扩张椎管的方法。

    TETHER TENSIONING INSTRUMENT
    5.
    发明申请
    TETHER TENSIONING INSTRUMENT 有权
    TETHER张力仪器

    公开(公告)号:US20090054902A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-26

    申请号:US11842371

    申请日:2007-08-21

    IPC分类号: A61B17/58

    摘要: Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes a tensioning mechanism adapted to couple to a tether extending along a path between at least two bone anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. The tensioning mechanism can be adapted to apply a tensioning force to the tether along the path of the tether to thereby move the tether along the path. The device further includes an actuation mechanism movably coupled to the tensioning mechanism such that the actuation mechanism is adapted to effect movement of the tensioning mechanism to control the tensioning force applied to the tether.

    摘要翻译: 提供各种方法和装置来张紧系绳。 在一个实施例中,提供系绳张紧装置,并且包括张紧机构,其适于联接到沿着植入相邻椎骨中的至少两个骨锚之间的路径延伸的系绳。 张紧机构可以适于沿着系绳的路径向系绳施加张紧力,从而沿着路径移动系绳。 该装置还包括可移动地联接到张紧机构的致动机构,使得致动机构适于实现张紧机构的运动,以控制施加到系绳的张紧力。

    Tether tensioning instrument
    6.
    发明授权
    Tether tensioning instrument 有权
    系绳张力仪

    公开(公告)号:US08323294B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-04

    申请号:US11842371

    申请日:2007-08-21

    IPC分类号: A61B17/56

    摘要: Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes a tensioning mechanism adapted to couple to a tether extending along a path between at least two bone anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. The tensioning mechanism can be adapted to apply a tensioning force to the tether along the path of the tether to thereby move the tether along the path. The device further includes an actuation mechanism movably coupled to the tensioning mechanism such that the actuation mechanism is adapted to effect movement of the tensioning mechanism to control the tensioning force applied to the tether.

    摘要翻译: 提供各种方法和装置来张紧系绳。 在一个实施例中,提供系绳张紧装置,并且包括张紧机构,其适于联接到沿着植入相邻椎骨中的至少两个骨锚之间的路径延伸的系绳。 张紧机构可以适于沿着系绳的路径向系绳施加张紧力,从而沿着路径移动系绳。 该装置还包括可移动地联接到张紧机构的致动机构,使得致动机构适于实现张紧机构的运动,以控制施加到系绳的张紧力。