公开(公告)号：US20100268278A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：US12424083

申请日：2009-04-15

申请人： Kevin T. FOLEY ,  Regis W. Haid ,  Newton H. Metcalf, JR. ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  David Alan Sharp ,  Chris Michael Diaz ,  Virginia Leigh Richardson ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz ,  Greg C. Marik ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Richard J. Thiele ,  Gary S. Lindemann

发明人： Kevin T. FOLEY ,  Regis W. Haid ,  Newton H. Metcalf, JR. ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  David Alan Sharp ,  Chris Michael Diaz ,  Virginia Leigh Richardson ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz ,  Greg C. Marik ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Richard J. Thiele ,  Gary S. Lindemann

IPC分类号： A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/84

CPC分类号： A61B17/7059

摘要： Various embodiments of a vertebral tension band assembly and associated connection structure are provided. The tension band assemblies may be attached to vertebral bodies to, for example, connect one vertebrae to another, retain the band in approximately a preferred position by application of tension to the band during insertion and/or limit, impede, inhibit, reduce or interfere with the separation from one vertebra to another and may further block, impede, interfere with, inhibit, reduce or present an obstacle to dislodgement of a spinal implant from between the vertebrae to which it is attached. Flexible band portions of the assemblies may be treated and/or configured to promote bony integration between the band and the associated vertebrae, limit tissue adhesion to the band, and/or to elute a therapeutic substance from the installed band to the surgical site.

摘要翻译： 提供了椎体张力带组件和相关连接结构的各种实施例。 张力带组件可以附接到椎体以例如将一个椎骨连接到另一个椎骨，通过在插入期间施加张力并且/或限制，阻止，抑制，减少或干扰，将带保持在大致优选的位置 具有从一个椎骨到另一个椎骨的分离，并且可以进一步阻止，阻碍，干扰，抑制，减少或呈现脊柱植入物从其所连接的椎骨之间移动的障碍。 组件的柔性带部分可以被处理和/或构造成促进带和相关椎骨之间的骨整合，限制组织对带的粘附，和/或将治疗物质从所安装的带中洗脱到手术部位。

公开(公告)号：US20110184245A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US12695211

申请日：2010-01-28

申请人： Jusong Xia ,  Joseph Jude Saladino ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Newton H. Metcalf, JR. ,  Greg C. Marik ,  Nikolas F. Kerr ,  Hai H. Trieu

发明人： Jusong Xia ,  Joseph Jude Saladino ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Newton H. Metcalf, JR. ,  Greg C. Marik ,  Nikolas F. Kerr ,  Hai H. Trieu

IPC分类号： A61B1/32

CPC分类号： A61B1/32 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B46/17 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  G06F19/00

摘要： An apparatus for monitoring the characteristics of tissue adjacent a surgical site and communicating that information to a health care provider includes a retractor, a sensor, and a processing system. The sensor is disposed on the retractor and is configured to measure a parameter indicative of at least one characteristic of the tissue adjacent the first or the second blade. The processing system is in communication with the sensor and configured and arranged to receive information from the sensor indicative of the measured parameter. It includes a threshold stored therein indicative of excessive trauma to the tissue and it is configured in a manner such that it compares the received information to the stored threshold and communicates information to the health care provider regarding the comparison.

摘要翻译： 用于监测邻近手术部位的组织的特征并将该信息传达给医疗保健提供者的装置包括牵开器，传感器和处理系统。 传感器设置在牵开器上并被配置成测量指示邻近第一或第二叶片的组织的至少一个特征的参数。 处理系统与传感器通信并被配置和布置成从传感器接收指示测量参数的信息。 它包括存储在其中的阈值，其指示对组织的过度创伤，并且其被配置为使得其将所接收的信息与存储的阈值进行比较，并且将信息与卫生保健提供者进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US08376937B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12695211

申请日：2010-01-28

申请人： Jusong Xia ,  Joseph Jude Saladino ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Newton H. Metcalf, Jr. ,  Greg C. Marik ,  Nikolas F. Kerr ,  Hai H. Trieu

发明人： Jusong Xia ,  Joseph Jude Saladino ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Newton H. Metcalf, Jr. ,  Greg C. Marik ,  Nikolas F. Kerr ,  Hai H. Trieu

IPC分类号： A61B1/32

CPC分类号： A61B1/32 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B46/17 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  G06F19/00

摘要： An apparatus for monitoring the characteristics of tissue adjacent a surgical site and communicating that information to a health care provider includes a retractor, a sensor, and a processing system. The sensor is disposed on the retractor and is configured to measure a parameter indicative of at least one characteristic of the tissue adjacent the first or the second blade. The processing system is in communication with the sensor and configured and arranged to receive information from the sensor indicative of the measured parameter. It includes a threshold stored therein indicative of excessive trauma to the tissue and it is configured in a manner such that it compares the received information to the stored threshold and communicates information to the health care provider regarding the comparison.

摘要翻译： 用于监测邻近手术部位的组织的特征并将该信息传达给医疗保健提供者的装置包括牵开器，传感器和处理系统。 传感器设置在牵开器上并被配置成测量指示邻近第一或第二叶片的组织的至少一个特征的参数。 处理系统与传感器通信并被配置和布置成从传感器接收指示测量参数的信息。 它包括存储在其中的阈值，其指示对组织的过度创伤，并且其被配置为使得其将所接收的信息与存储的阈值进行比较，并且将信息传达给医疗保健提供者以关于比较。

公开(公告)号：US07172593B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US10634245

申请日：2003-08-05

申请人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

发明人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

IPC分类号： A61B17/56 ,  A61B17/58

CPC分类号： A61B17/8042 ,  A61B17/7059 ,  A61B17/8052 ,  A61B17/8085 ,  A61B17/866 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61F2/0811

摘要： This invention relates to orthopedic implants and to methods of treating bone defects. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention is directed to non-metallic implants and to methods for intra-operative assembly and fixation of orthopedic implants to facilitate medical treatment. The non-metallic implant assembly can be secured to underlying tissue by a fastener, such as a bone screw, that is capable of swelling on contact with fluid in the underlying tissue. Alternatively, the non-metallic implant assembly can be assembled intra-operatively using a fastener that is adhesively bonded to a bone plate or the bone plate can be deformed using heat, force, or solvents to inhibit withdrawal of the fastener. In preferred embodiments, both the fastener and the bone plate are formed of biodegradable material.

公开(公告)号：US08911480B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13097622

申请日：2011-04-29

申请人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

发明人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

IPC分类号： A61B17/88 ,  A61B17/80 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61F2/08

CPC分类号： A61B17/8042 ,  A61B17/7059 ,  A61B17/8052 ,  A61B17/8085 ,  A61B17/866 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61F2/0811

摘要： This invention relates to orthopedic implants and to methods of treating bone defects. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention is directed to non-metallic implants and to methods for intra-operative assembly and fixation of orthopedic implants to facilitate medical treatment. The non-metallic implant assembly can be secured to underlying tissue by a fastener, such as a bone screw, that is capable of swelling on contact with fluid in the underlying tissue. Alternatively, the non-metallic implant assembly can be assembled intra-operatively using a fastener that is adhesively bonded to a bone plate or the bone plate can be deformed using heat, force, or solvents to inhibit withdrawal of the fastener. In preferred embodiments, both the fastener and the bone plate are formed of biodegradable material.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及矫形植入物和治疗骨缺损的方法。 更具体地但非唯一地，本发明涉及非金属植入物以及用于手术中组装和固定矫形植入物以方便医疗的方法。 非金属植入物组件可以通过紧固件（例如骨螺钉）固定到下面的组织上，该紧固件能够在与下面的组织中的流体接触时膨胀。 或者，非金属植入物组件可以使用粘合剂粘合到骨板上的紧固件在手术中组装，或者骨板可以使用热，力或溶剂变形以阻止紧固件的拉出。 在优选实施例中，紧固件和骨板都是由可生物降解的材料形成的。

公开(公告)号：US07951177B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US11703059

申请日：2007-02-06

申请人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

发明人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

IPC分类号： A61B17/80

CPC分类号： A61B17/8042 ,  A61B17/7059 ,  A61B17/8052 ,  A61B17/8085 ,  A61B17/866 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61F2/0811

摘要： This invention relates to orthopedic implants and to methods of treating bone defects. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention is directed to non-metallic implants and to methods for intra-operative assembly and fixation of orthopedic implants to facilitate medical treatment. The non-metallic implant assembly can be secured to underlying tissue by a fastener, such as a bone screw, that is capable of swelling on contact with fluid in the underlying tissue. Alternatively, the non-metallic implant assembly can be assembled intra-operatively using a fastener that is adhesively bonded to a bone plate or the bone plate can be deformed using heat, force, or solvents to inhibit withdrawal of the fastener. In preferred embodiments, both the fastener and the bone plate are formed of biodegradable material.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及矫形植入物和治疗骨缺损的方法。 更具体地但非唯一地，本发明涉及非金属植入物以及用于手术中组装和固定矫形植入物以方便医疗的方法。 非金属植入物组件可以通过紧固件（例如骨螺钉）固定到下面的组织上，该紧固件能够在与下面的组织中的流体接触时膨胀。 或者，非金属植入物组件可以使用粘合剂粘合到骨板上的紧固件在手术中组装，或者骨板可以使用热，力或溶剂变形以阻止紧固件的拉出。 在优选实施例中，紧固件和骨板都是由可生物降解的材料形成的。

公开(公告)号：US06605090B1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-12

申请号：US09696128

申请日：2000-10-25

申请人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

发明人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

IPC分类号： A61B1756

CPC分类号： A61B17/8042 ,  A61B17/7059 ,  A61B17/8052 ,  A61B17/8085 ,  A61B17/866 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61F2/0811

摘要： This invention relates to orthopedic implants and to methods of treating bone defects. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention is directed to non-metallic implants and to methods for intra-operative assembly and fixation of orthopedic implants to facilitate medical treatment. The non-metallic implant assembly can be secured to underlying tissue by a fastener, such as a bone screw, that is capable of swelling on contact with fluid in the underlying tissue. Alternatively, the non-metallic implant assembly can be assembled intra-operatively using a fastener that is adhesively bonded to a bone plate or the bone plate can be deformed using heat, force or solvents to inhibit withdrawal of the fastener. In preferred embodiments, both the fastener and the bone plate are formed of biodegradable material.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及矫形植入物和治疗骨缺损的方法。 更具体地但非唯一地，本发明涉及非金属植入物以及用于手术中组装和固定矫形植入物以方便医疗的方法。 非金属植入物组件可以通过紧固件（例如骨螺钉）固定到下面的组织上，该紧固件能够在与下面的组织中的流体接触时膨胀。 或者，非金属植入物组件可以使用粘合剂粘合到骨板上的紧固件在手术中组装，或者骨板可以使用热，力或溶剂变形以阻止紧固件的拉出。 在优选实施例中，紧固件和骨板都是由可生物降解的材料形成的。

公开(公告)号：US20110202091A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13097622

申请日：2011-04-29

申请人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

发明人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Troy D. Drewry ,  Michael C. Sherman ,  Bradley J. Coates ,  Bradley T. Estes

IPC分类号： A61B17/88 ,  A61B17/80

CPC分类号： A61B17/8042 ,  A61B17/7059 ,  A61B17/8052 ,  A61B17/8085 ,  A61B17/866 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61F2/0811

摘要： This invention relates to orthopedic implants and to methods of treating bone defects. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention is directed to non-metallic implants and to methods for intra-operative assembly and fixation of orthopedic implants to facilitate medical treatment. The non-metallic implant assembly can be secured to underlying tissue by a fastener, such as a bone screw, that is capable of swelling on contact with fluid in the underlying tissue. Alternatively, the non-metallic implant assembly can be assembled intra-operatively using a fastener that is adhesively bonded to a bone plate or the bone plate can be deformed using heat, force, or solvents to inhibit withdrawal of the fastener. In preferred embodiments, both the fastener and the bone plate are formed of biodegradable material.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及矫形植入物和治疗骨缺损的方法。 更具体地但非唯一地，本发明涉及非金属植入物以及用于手术中组装和固定矫形植入物以方便医疗的方法。 非金属植入物组件可以通过紧固件（例如骨螺钉）固定到下面的组织上，该紧固件能够在与下面的组织中的流体接触时膨胀。 或者，非金属植入物组件可以使用粘合剂粘合到骨板上的紧固件在手术中组装，或者骨板可以使用热，力或溶剂变形以阻止紧固件的拉出。 在优选实施例中，紧固件和骨板都是由可生物降解的材料形成的。

公开(公告)号：US08128699B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12403585

申请日：2009-03-13

申请人： Jeff R. Justis ,  Hai H. Trieu ,  Dimitri K. Protopsaltis ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz

发明人： Jeff R. Justis ,  Hai H. Trieu ,  Dimitri K. Protopsaltis ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz

IPC分类号： A61F2/44

CPC分类号： A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2/441 ,  A61F2002/30014 ,  A61F2002/30393 ,  A61F2002/30428 ,  A61F2002/30433 ,  A61F2002/3052 ,  A61F2002/30546 ,  A61F2002/30548 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30586 ,  A61F2002/30596 ,  A61F2002/30649 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/30906 ,  A61F2002/30925 ,  A61F2002/3093 ,  A61F2002/484 ,  A61F2002/485 ,  A61F2002/5004 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2250/0012 ,  A61F2250/0013 ,  A61F2250/0018 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00161 ,  A61F2310/00167 ,  A61F2310/00179 ,  A61F2310/00203 ,  A61F2310/00239 ,  A61F2310/00796

摘要： A spinal implant is provided that includes a first component for engaging a first vertebra, a second component for engaging a second vertebrae, and a damping member is positioned therebetween. The damping member has at least two chambers connected by an opening. A fluid is disposed within the chambers such that compression of the first and second components towards one another causes the fluid to be displaced from one of the chambers to another chamber through an opening. The opening has a reduced size relative to the chambers to restrict the flow of the fluid between the chambers and provide a dampening effect. In some instances, the rheologic properties of the fluid positioned within the chambers are dependent upon the strength a magnetic field passing through the fluid. In other aspects of the present disclosure, prosthetic devices, intervertebral implants, spinal systems, implantation methods, and treatment methods are provided.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种脊柱植入物，其包括用于接合第一椎骨的第一部件，用于接合第二椎骨的第二部件，以及位于其间的阻尼部件。 阻尼构件具有通过开口连接的至少两个室。 流体设置在室内，使得第一和第二部件相对于彼此的压缩导致流体通过开口从一个室移动到另一个室。 开口相对于腔室具有减小的尺寸，以限制腔室之间的流体流动并提供阻尼效果。 在一些情况下，位于室内的流体的流变特性取决于磁场通过流体的强度。 在本公开的其他方面，提供了假体装置，椎间植入物，脊柱系统，植入方法和治疗方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100249932A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12412579

申请日：2009-03-27

申请人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz

发明人： Hai H. Trieu ,  Jeff R. Justis ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz

IPC分类号： A61F2/44

CPC分类号： A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/441 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30092 ,  A61F2002/30097 ,  A61F2002/301 ,  A61F2002/30102 ,  A61F2002/30103 ,  A61F2002/30105 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2210/0014 ,  A61F2210/0028 ,  A61F2210/0038 ,  A61F2210/0042 ,  A61F2210/0047 ,  A61F2210/0052

摘要： A deformable implant and a method for expanding an intervertebral disc space are provided. The method may include selecting a deformable implant with a predetermined physical configuration and deforming aspects, including temperature. The deformable implant of some embodiments is heated above the transition temperature or deforming temperature, collapsed to a collapsed configuration and cooled below the transition temperature. The collapsed implant may be inserted into the disc space without distracting adjacent vertebrae. The inserted implant absorbs ambient body heat and expands in place to a final shape thereby distracting adjacent vertebrae to expand the disc space.

摘要翻译： 提供了可变形植入物和扩大椎间盘间隙的方法。 该方法可以包括选择具有预定物理配置和变形方面（包括温度）的可变形植入物。 一些实施例的可变形植入物被加热到高于转变温度或变形温度，塌陷成塌陷构型并冷却到转变温度以下。 塌陷的植入物可以插入椎间盘空间中，而不会分散相邻的椎骨。 插入的植入物吸收周围的身体热量并在适当位置膨胀到最终形状，从而分散相邻的椎骨以扩张椎间盘空间。