Top-tightening transverse connector for a spinal fixation system
    1.
    发明授权
    Top-tightening transverse connector for a spinal fixation system 失效
    用于脊柱固定系统的顶部紧固横向连接器

    公开(公告)号:US5688272A

    公开(公告)日:1997-11-18

    申请号:US413387

    申请日:1995-03-30

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    摘要: A new top-loading transverse connector of the present invention for bridging between longitudinal members of a spinal fixation system implant. The transverse connector is loaded and clamped to the longitudinal member from the top permitting easy access and adjustment and may clamp at the same location along the rod as a vertebral fixation element. The transverse connector comprises an elongate body and an engagement portion on each opposing end of the elongate body. The engagement portion includes downward legs each with a surface to engage the longitudinal member. The downward legs are displaced from each other to define a space therebetween. The engagement portion includes an upper surface defining an opening therethrough. The opening intersects the space defined between the downward legs. Together, the space and opening are configured to receive the clamp assembly carried on the longitudinal member. Another object of the invention, is to provide an improved system including the transverse connector. Another object of the invention is to provide a transverse connector that clamps to the longitudinal member at a variable angle. Another object of the invention is to provide a separate engagement portion which can be used with existing transverse connectors to permit clamping at the same site as vertebral fixation elements. Another object of the invention is to provide a way to adjust the length of the elongate body of the transverse connector.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于桥接脊柱固定系统植入物的纵向构件的本发明的新的顶部加载横向连接器。 横向连接器从顶部装载和夹紧到纵向构件,允许容易地进入和调节,并且可以沿着杆作为椎骨固定元件夹紧在相同位置。 横向连接器包括细长主体和在细长主体的每个相对端上的接合部分。 接合部分包括各自具有与纵向构件接合的表面的向下的腿。 向下的腿彼此移位以限定它们之间的空间。 接合部分包括限定穿过其中的开口的上表面。 开口与下方的腿间限定的空间相交。 一起,空间和开口构造成接收承载在纵向构件上的夹具组件。 本发明的另一个目的是提供一种包括横向连接器的改进的系统。 本发明的另一个目的是提供一种以可变角度夹紧纵向构件的横向连接器。 本发明的另一个目的是提供一种单独的接合部分,其可以与现有的横向连接器一起使用以允许在与椎骨固定元件相同的位置处夹紧。 本发明的另一个目的是提供一种调节横向连接器的细长主体长度的方法。

    Top-tightening transverse connector for a spinal fixation system
    2.
    发明授权
    Top-tightening transverse connector for a spinal fixation system 失效
    用于脊柱固定系统的顶部紧固横向连接器

    公开(公告)号:US5980521A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-09

    申请号:US859762

    申请日:1997-05-21

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    摘要: A new top-loading transverse connector of the present invention for bridging between longitudinal members of a spinal fixation system implant. The transverse connector is loaded and clamped to the longitudinal member from the top permitting easy access and adjustment and may clamp at the same location along the rod as a vertebral fixation element. The transverse connector comprises an elongate body and an engagement portion on each opposing end of the elongate body. The engagement portion includes downward legs each with a surface to engage the longitudinal member. The downward legs are displaced from each other to define a space therebetween. The engagement portion includes an upper surface defining an opening therethrough. The opening intersects the space defined between the downward legs. Together, the space and opening are configured to receive the clamp assembly carried on the longitudinal member. Another object of the invention, is to provide an improved system including the transverse connector. Another object of the invention is to provide a transverse connector that clamps to the longitudinal member at a variable angle. Another object of the invention is to provide a separate engagement portion which can be used with existing transverse connectors to permit clamping at the same site as vertebral fixation elements. Another object of the invention is to provide a way to adjust the length of the elongate body of the transverse connector.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于桥接脊柱固定系统植入物的纵向构件之间的本发明的新的顶部加载横向连接器。 横向连接器从顶部装载和夹紧到纵向构件,允许容易地进入和调节,并且可以沿着杆作为椎骨固定元件夹紧在相同位置。 横向连接器包括细长主体和在细长主体的每个相对端上的接合部分。 接合部分包括各自具有与纵向构件接合的表面的向下的腿。 向下的腿彼此移位以限定它们之间的空间。 接合部分包括限定穿过其中的开口的上表面。 开口与下方的腿间限定的空间相交。 一起,空间和开口构造成接收承载在纵向构件上的夹具组件。 本发明的另一个目的是提供一种包括横向连接器的改进的系统。 本发明的另一个目的是提供一种以可变角度夹紧纵向构件的横向连接器。 本发明的另一个目的是提供一种单独的接合部分,其可以与现有的横向连接器一起使用以允许在与椎骨固定元件相同的位置处夹紧。 本发明的另一个目的是提供一种调节横向连接器的细长主体长度的方法。

    Lateral connector assembly
    3.
    发明授权
    Lateral connector assembly 失效
    横向连接器组件

    公开(公告)号:US5976135A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-02

    申请号:US992975

    申请日:1997-12-18

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    CPC分类号: A61B17/7044

    摘要: A lateral connector assembly for connecting a bone engaging fastener to an elongated member, such as a spinal rod includes a lateral connector having an elongated opening for receiving a portion of the bone engaging fastener therethrough. The lateral connector includes a plate portion and an integral yoke portion, which yoke portion is attached to the elongated member by way of a clamp. The lateral connector assembly can include variable angle means between the clamp and the yoke portion of the lateral connector that permits rotation of the lateral connector about an axis projecting outward from the spinal rod. The plate portion and the yoke portion of the lateral connector are oriented at non-perpendicular angles, preferably an angle greater than 100 degrees. In a further embodiment the plate portion of the lateral connector is curved so that as the bone engaging fastener slides along the elongated opening, it assumes variable angular orientations relative to the lateral connector assembly and the elongated rod.

    摘要翻译: 用于将骨接合紧固件连接到诸如脊椎杆的细长构件的侧向连接器组件包括具有用于接收通过其中的骨接合紧固件的一部分的细长开口的侧向连接器。 横向连接器包括板部分和整体轭部分,该轭部分通过夹具附接到细长部件。 横向连接器组件可以包括位于夹持器和横向连接器的轭部之间的可变角度装置,其允许横向连接器围绕从脊柱杆向外突出的轴线旋转。 横向连接器的板部分和轭部被定向成非垂直的角度,优选地大于100度的角度。 在另一实施例中,横向连接器的板部分是弯曲的,使得当骨接合紧固件沿着细长开口滑动时,其相对于横向连接器组件和细长杆呈现可变的角度取向。

    Positionable clip for provisionally capturing a component on a spinal rod
    4.
    发明授权
    Positionable clip for provisionally capturing a component on a spinal rod 失效
    用于临时捕获脊椎杆上的组件的可定位的夹子

    公开(公告)号:US5709685A

    公开(公告)日:1998-01-20

    申请号:US651967

    申请日:1996-05-21

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    摘要: A positionable clip is provided that is engageable on a spinal rod to capture a rod-borne component in a variable position on the rod. In one embodiment, the positionable clip includes a pair of clamping members, each including a pair of opposed arms configured for engaging the rod therebetween. A biasing hinge biases the arms together to grip the rod with sufficient force to maintain the position of the clip on the rod during manipulation of the rod. A bar connects the two clamping members to define a receiving space to receive a component that is disposed on the spinal rod. In one aspect, the bar includes a pressure surface such that a force applied to the pressure surface will cause the arms of the clamping members to displace apart to disengage from the spinal rod. The clip is configured so that this force can be applied by the component captured by the positional clip as the component is itself tightened onto the spinal rod.

    摘要翻译: 提供可定位的夹子,其可接合在脊柱杆上以将棒状部件捕获在杆上的可变位置。 在一个实施例中,可定位的夹具包括一对夹紧构件,每个夹紧构件包括一对构造成用于在其间接合杆的相对臂。 偏置铰链将臂彼此偏压在一起以足够的力夹紧杆,以在操纵杆期间将夹子的位置保持在杆上。 杆连接两个夹紧构件以限定容纳空间以容纳设置在脊柱杆上的部件。 在一个方面,杆包括压力表面,使得施加到压力表面的力将导致夹紧构件的臂相互离开以与脊椎杆脱离。 夹子被构造成使得当部件本身被紧固到脊椎杆上时,可以通过由位置夹子捕获的部件施加该力。

    Iliac screw
    5.
    发明授权
    Iliac screw 失效
    髂螺丝

    公开(公告)号:US5643264A

    公开(公告)日:1997-07-01

    申请号:US527415

    申请日:1995-09-13

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70 A61B17/56

    摘要: An iliac screw includes a smooth distal shank (35), a threaded proximal shank (37) and a proximal head portion (38). The smooth distal shank (35) is configured to penetrate the cancellous bone of the iliac wings, while the threaded shank (37) carries bone threads configured for engagement with the cortical or the cancellous bone. The head portion (38) is configured for engagement with an elongated fixation member, such as a spinal rod.

    摘要翻译: 髂骨螺钉包括平滑的远端柄(35),螺纹近端柄(37)和近侧头部(38)。 平滑的远端柄(35)被构造成穿透髂骨翼的松质骨,而螺纹柄(37)承载构造成与皮层或松质骨接合的骨螺纹。 头部(38)构造成与诸如脊椎杆的细长固定构件接合。

    Template for positioning interbody fusion devices
    8.
    发明授权
    Template for positioning interbody fusion devices 失效
    定位体内融合装置模板

    公开(公告)号:US5645549A

    公开(公告)日:1997-07-08

    申请号:US427432

    申请日:1995-04-24

    摘要: A template assembly is provided for marking locations on the disc annulus for the implantation of an interbody fusion device or the introduction of a working instrument. The template assembly includes a tubular body sized for percutaneous introduction into a patient and advancement to an affected intervertebral disc. An elongated shaft slidably extends through the tubular body and is threadedly engaged to the tubular body at its proximal end so that rotation of the shaft relative to the tubular body advances the shaft through the body. A guide foot is pivotably connected to the distal end of the tubular body to be pivoted from a first position aligned with the tubular body to a second deployed position oriented substantially perpendicular to the tubular body. The guide body is pivoted from the first position to the second position by advancement of the elongated shaft through the tubular body. The guide body in one embodiment defines a bore through which the working tip of an electrocautery instrument extends to mark the disc annulus. In another embodiment, the guide body itself defines an electrocautery projection. The template assembly can be anchored to the affected disc by a guide wire extending through the tubular body and about which the template assembly can be rotated to make an additional mark on the annulus at a predetermined distance from the first mark.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种模板组件,用于标记椎间盘环上的位置,用于植入体内融合装置或引入工作器械。 模板组件包括尺寸适于经皮引入患者体内并进入受影响的椎间盘的管状体。 细长轴可滑动地延伸穿过管状体并且在其近端处与管状体螺纹接合,使得轴相对于管状体的旋转使轴穿过身体。 引导脚可枢转地连接到管状体的远端,以从与管状体对准的第一位置枢转到基本上垂直于管状体定向的第二展开位置。 引导体通过细长轴通过管状物体的前进从第一位置枢转到第二位置。 在一个实施例中,引导体限定了一个孔,电烙器的工作尖端穿过该孔延伸以标记盘环。 在另一个实施例中,引导体本身限定电烙术投影。 模板组件可以通过延伸穿过管状体的导丝锚固到受影响的椎间盘,并且模板组件可围绕该导丝线旋转以在距第一标记预定距离处在环形上形成附加标记。

    Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery
    10.
    发明授权
    Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery 有权
    用于经皮手术的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06206826B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-27

    申请号:US09336191

    申请日:1999-06-18

    IPC分类号: A61B1702

    摘要: A percutaneous surgical system includes a plurality of tissue retractors configured to maintain a working space within soft tissue. The tissue retractors include a prong on their inner surfaces for engaging a ring member. The ring member maintains the position of the tissue retractors while also defining a number of channels inside the ring member. In one embodiment, the ring member includes concentric inner and outer walls connected by support walls. The inner wall defines an inner bore for supporting a working channel sleeve for the introduction of working instruments. A plurality of outer channels are defined between the inner, outer and support walls for the introduction of ancillary instruments to the surgical site. A manipulation tool is also provided that engages each tissue retractor for positioning the retractor within the patient.

    摘要翻译: 经皮手术系统包括多个组织牵开器,其构造成在软组织内保持工作空间。 组织牵开器在其内表面上包括一个尖头,用于与环构件接合。 环构件保持组织牵开器的位置,同时还限定环构件内的多个通道。 在一个实施例中,环构件包括由支撑壁连接的同心的内壁和外壁。 内壁限定了用于支撑用于引入工作仪器的工作通道套筒的内孔。 多个外通道限定在内壁,外壁和支撑壁之间,用于将辅助仪器引入外科手术部位。 还提供了操纵工具,其接合每个组织牵缩器以将牵开器定位在患者体内。