Devices for injecting a curable biomaterial into a intervertebral space
    2.
    发明申请
    Devices for injecting a curable biomaterial into a intervertebral space 有权
    用于将可固化生物材料注射到椎间空间中的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060009779A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-12

    申请号:US11170010

    申请日:2005-06-29

    IPC分类号: A61F2/46

    摘要: A vented needle is provided for use in sealably injecting biomaterial into an intradiscal space interiorly of the annulus of a spinal disc and for providing an exhaust for the intradiscal space. The vented needle comprises a compressible seal body for pressing against an outer surface of the annulus, and a needle extending through the seal. The needle may be configured to connect to a syringe for pressure injection of the biomaterial into the needle. The seal includes a vent extending therethrough the seal with an opening for communication with the intradiscal space and an opening for the discharge of excess biomaterial filling the intradiscal space. A kit of parts is also provided for use in the treatment of a spinal disc, the kit comprising the vented needle and an inflatable trial device. The trial device is adapted to be removably introduced into the intradiscal space and inflated therein with a medium capable of determining the size of said intradiscal space created by the removal of at least a portion of said nucleus pulposus.

    摘要翻译: 提供通气针用于将生物材料密封地注入脊椎盘环形内部的椎间盘内空间,并为椎间盘内空间提供排气。 排气针包括用于压靠环形空间的外表面的可压缩密封体和延伸穿过密封件的针。 针可以被配置成连接到注射器,用于将生物材料压入注射针。 密封件包括通过密封件延伸的通气口,其具有用于与椎间盘内空间连通的开口和用于排出填充椎间盘内空间的多余生物材料的开口。 还提供了一套用于治疗脊椎盘的部件,该试剂盒包括通气针和可充气试验装置。 试验装置适于可移除地引入椎间盘内空间,并用能够确定通过去除髓核的至少一部分而产生的所述椎间盘内空间的尺寸的介质膨胀。

    Methods for treating defects and injuries of an intervertebral disc
    3.
    发明申请
    Methods for treating defects and injuries of an intervertebral disc 有权
    治疗椎间盘缺损和损伤的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060009778A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-12

    申请号:US11169405

    申请日:2005-06-29

    IPC分类号: A61F2/46 A61F2/44 A61B17/88

    摘要: A method for treating a herniated spinal disc between opposing vertebral bodies having a damaged outer annulus and an inner nucleus pulposus comprises the steps of: providing access to the nucleus pulposus through the annulus; removing at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus to create an intradiscal space; applying a first distraction force on the opposing vertebral bodies from within the intradiscal space; applying a second distraction force on the opposing vertebral bodies externally of the intradiscal space; and introducing a curable biomaterial through the annulus access directly into the intradiscal space. The first distraction force is applied within the disc space to distract the anterior aspect of the intradiscal space, while the second distraction force is applied exterior to the disc to act on the posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies. The first distraction force is applied prior to the application of the second distraction force and then removed. The second distraction force is maintained during the introduction of the biomaterial into the intradiscal space.

    摘要翻译: 一种治疗椎间盘突出症的方法,该脊椎椎间盘具有损伤的外环和内髓髓的相对的椎体之间包括以下步骤:提供穿过环的进入髓核的步骤; 去除髓核的至少一部分以产生椎间盘内空间; 在椎间盘内空间内对相对的椎体施加第一分心力; 对椎间盘内空间的相对椎体施加第二分心力; 并通过环形通道将可固化生物材料直接引入椎间盘内空间。 第一牵引力被施加在椎间盘空间内以分散椎间盘内空间的前部,而第二牵引力被施加在椎间外部作用于椎体的后部。 第一牵引力在施加第二牵引力之前施加,然后移除。 在将生物材料引入椎间盘内空间期间,维持第二个牵引力。

    Methods for injecting a curable biomaterial into an intervertebral space
    8.
    发明授权
    Methods for injecting a curable biomaterial into an intervertebral space 有权
    将可固化生物材料注入椎间空间的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07789913B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-07

    申请号:US11170577

    申请日:2005-06-29

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: A method for treating a diseased or damaged spinal disc comprises the steps of: (a) providing access to the nucleus pulposus through the annulus; (b) removing at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus to create an intradiscal space; determining the size of the intradiscal space; and (c) sealably introducing under pressure a curable biomaterial through the annulus directly into the intradiscal space. The method may include the additional steps of applying a force to distract the opposing vertebral bodies about the intradiscal space and then removing the distraction force after the biomaterial has cured. The step of determining the size of the intradiscal space may be accomplished by expanding a compliant balloon within the intradiscal space using a contrast medium capable of visualization under fluoroscopy. The curable material is sealably introduced through a vented needle inserted through the opening. The curable biomaterial is introduced until a quantity of the material flows into the vent.

    摘要翻译: 用于治疗患病或损伤的椎间盘的方法包括以下步骤:(a)通过所述环提供进入髓核的通路; (b)去除髓核的至少一部分以产生椎间盘内空间; 确定椎间盘内空间的大小; 和(c)在压力下可密封地将可固化生物材料通过环形物直接引入椎间盘内空间。 该方法可以包括额外的步骤:施加力以分散相对的椎体围绕椎间盘内空间,然后在生物材料固化后去除牵引力。 确定椎间盘内空间大小的步骤可以通过使用能够在荧光透视下可视化的造影剂来扩展椎间盘内空间内的顺应气囊来实现。 可固化材料通过穿过开口插入的通气针密封地引入。 引入可固化的生物材料,直到一定量的材料流入通气口。

    Methods for treating defects and injuries of an intervertebral disc
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods for treating defects and injuries of an intervertebral disc 有权
    治疗椎间盘缺损和损伤的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07740660B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-22

    申请号:US11169405

    申请日:2005-06-29

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: A method for treating a herniated spinal disc between opposing vertebral bodies having a damaged outer annulus and an inner nucleus pulposus comprises the steps of: providing access to the nucleus pulposus through the annulus; removing at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus to create an intradiscal space; applying a first distraction force on the opposing vertebral bodies from within the intradiscal space; applying a second distraction force on the opposing vertebral bodies externally of the intradiscal space; and introducing a curable biomaterial through the annulus access directly into the intradiscal space. The first distraction force is applied within the disc space to distract the anterior aspect of the intradiscal space, while the second distraction force is applied exterior to the disc to act on the posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies. The first distraction force is applied prior to the application of the second distraction force and then removed. The second distraction force is maintained during the introduction of the biomaterial into the intradiscal space.

    摘要翻译: 一种治疗椎间盘突出症的方法,该脊椎椎间盘具有损伤的外环和内髓髓的相对的椎体之间包括以下步骤:提供穿过环的进入髓核的步骤; 去除髓核的至少一部分以产生椎间盘内空间; 在椎间盘内空间内对相对的椎体施加第一分心力; 对椎间盘内空间的相对椎体施加第二分心力; 并通过环形通道将可固化生物材料直接引入椎间盘内空间。 第一牵引力被施加在椎间盘空间内以分散椎间盘内空间的前部,而第二牵引力被施加在椎间外部作用于椎体的后部。 第一牵引力在施加第二牵引力之前施加,然后移除。 在将生物材料引入椎间盘内空间期间,维持第二个牵引力。