SPINAL FIXATION ELEMENT AND METHODS
    1.
    发明申请
    SPINAL FIXATION ELEMENT AND METHODS 有权
    脊柱固定元件和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090216328A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-27

    申请号:US12463578

    申请日:2009-05-11

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44 A61B17/70 A61B5/00

    摘要: A spinal fixation element is provided having a feature formed thereon that facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element through an access device, thus allowing the spinal fixation element to be positioned in relation to a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device and that is implanted in a vertebra in a patient's spine. The feature also optionally facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element in relation to spinal anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. In particular, the spinal fixation element is adapted for use with an access device that has at least one slot or opening formed therein and having a width that is less than a width of the feature, thus preventing the feature from passing therethrough. The spinal fixation element can therefore be inserted through the access device, and a portion of the fixation element can be passed through the slot or opening in the access device while the feature is retained in the access device. As a result, the feature is seated within a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device, and the remaining portion of the spinal fixation element can extend through the slot, preferably to be positioned within a spinal anchor disposed within an adjacent vertebra.

    摘要翻译: 脊柱固定元件被提供有具有形成在其上的特征,其有助于脊骨固定元件穿过通路装置的放置,从而允许脊柱固定元件相对于联接到进入装置并被植入的脊柱锚定位 在患者脊柱的椎骨中。 该特征还可选地促进脊柱固定元件相对于植入相邻椎骨中的脊柱锚固件的放置。 特别地,脊椎固定元件适于与具有形成在其中的至少一个槽或开口并具有小于该特征的宽度的宽度的进入装置一起使用,从而防止该特征通过。 因此,脊椎固定元件可以插入通过进入装置,并且固定元件的一部分可以通过入口装置中的狭槽或开口,同时特征被保持在进入装置中。 结果,该特征位于联接到进入装置的脊椎锚固件内,并且脊柱固定元件的剩余部分可以延伸穿过狭槽,优选地定位在设置在相邻椎骨内的脊椎锚固件内。

    SPINAL FIXATION ELEMENT AND METHODS
    2.
    发明申请
    SPINAL FIXATION ELEMENT AND METHODS 有权
    脊柱固定元件和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050215999A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-29

    申请号:US10708721

    申请日:2004-03-19

    摘要: A spinal fixation element is provided having a feature formed thereon that facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element through an access device, thus allowing the spinal fixation element to be positioned in relation to a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device and that is implanted in a vertebra in a patient's spine. The feature also optionally facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element in relation to spinal anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. In particular, the spinal fixation element is adapted for use with an access device that has at least one slot or opening formed therein and having a width that is less than a width of the feature, thus preventing the feature from passing therethrough. The spinal fixation element can therefore be inserted through the access device, and a portion of the fixation element can be passed through the slot or opening in the access device while the feature is retained in the access device. As a result, the feature is seated within a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device, and the remaining portion of the spinal fixation element can extend through the slot, preferably to be positioned within a spinal anchor disposed within an adjacent vertebra.

    摘要翻译: 脊柱固定元件被提供有具有形成在其上的特征,其有助于脊骨固定元件穿过通路装置的放置,从而允许脊柱固定元件相对于联接到进入装置并被植入的脊柱锚定位 在患者脊柱的椎骨中。 该特征还可选地促进脊柱固定元件相对于植入相邻椎骨中的脊柱锚固件的放置。 特别地,脊椎固定元件适于与具有形成在其中的至少一个槽或开口并具有小于该特征的宽度的宽度的进入装置一起使用,从而防止该特征通过。 因此,脊椎固定元件可以插入通过进入装置,并且固定元件的一部分可以通过入口装置中的狭槽或开口,同时特征被保持在进入装置中。 结果,该特征位于联接到进入装置的脊椎锚固件内,并且脊柱固定元件的剩余部分可以延伸穿过狭槽,优选地定位在设置在相邻椎骨内的脊椎锚固件内。

    Spinal fixation element and methods
    3.
    发明授权
    Spinal fixation element and methods 有权
    脊柱固定元件及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08828005B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-09

    申请号:US12463578

    申请日:2009-05-11

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70 A61B17/00

    摘要: A spinal fixation element is provided having a feature formed thereon that facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element through an access device, thus allowing the spinal fixation element to be positioned in relation to a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device and that is implanted in a vertebra in a patient's spine. The feature also optionally facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element in relation to spinal anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. In particular, the spinal fixation element is adapted for use with an access device that has at least one slot or opening formed therein and having a width that is less than a width of the feature, thus preventing the feature from passing therethrough. The spinal fixation element can therefore be inserted through the access device, and a portion of the fixation element can be passed through the slot or opening in the access device while the feature is retained in the access device. As a result, the feature is seated within a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device, and the remaining portion of the spinal fixation element can extend through the slot, preferably to be positioned within a spinal anchor disposed within an adjacent vertebra.

    摘要翻译: 脊柱固定元件被提供有具有形成在其上的特征,其有助于脊骨固定元件穿过通路装置的放置,从而允许脊柱固定元件相对于联接到进入装置并被植入的脊柱锚定位 在患者脊柱的椎骨中。 该特征还可选地促进脊柱固定元件相对于植入相邻椎骨中的脊柱锚固件的放置。 特别地,脊椎固定元件适于与具有形成在其中的至少一个槽或开口并具有小于该特征的宽度的宽度的进入装置一起使用,从而防止该特征通过。 因此,脊椎固定元件可以插入通过进入装置,并且固定元件的一部分可以通过入口装置中的狭槽或开口,同时特征被保持在进入装置中。 结果,该特征位于联接到进入装置的脊椎锚固件内,并且脊柱固定元件的剩余部分可以延伸穿过狭槽,优选地定位在设置在相邻椎骨内的脊椎锚固件内。

    Spinal fixation element and methods
    4.
    发明授权
    Spinal fixation element and methods 有权
    脊柱固定元件及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07547318B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-16

    申请号:US10708721

    申请日:2004-03-19

    IPC分类号: A61B17/88

    摘要: A spinal fixation element is provided having a feature formed thereon that facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element through an access device, thus allowing the spinal fixation element to be positioned in relation to a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device and that is implanted in a vertebra in a patient's spine. The feature also optionally facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element in relation to spinal anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. In particular, the spinal fixation element is adapted for use with an access device that has at least one slot or opening formed therein and having a width that is less than a width of the feature, thus preventing the feature from passing therethrough. The spinal fixation element can therefore be inserted through the access device, and a portion of the fixation element can be passed through the slot or opening in the access device while the feature is retained in the access device. As a result, the feature is seated within a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device, and the remaining portion of the spinal fixation element can extend through the slot, preferably to be positioned within a spinal anchor disposed within an adjacent vertebra.

    摘要翻译: 脊柱固定元件被提供有具有形成在其上的特征,其有助于脊骨固定元件穿过通路装置的放置,从而允许脊柱固定元件相对于联接到进入装置并被植入的脊柱锚定位 在患者脊柱的椎骨中。 该特征还可选地促进脊柱固定元件相对于植入相邻椎骨中的脊柱锚固件的放置。 特别地,脊椎固定元件适于与具有形成在其中的至少一个槽或开口并具有小于该特征的宽度的宽度的进入装置一起使用,从而防止该特征通过。 因此,脊椎固定元件可以插入通过进入装置,并且固定元件的一部分可以通过入口装置中的狭槽或开口,同时特征被保持在进入装置中。 结果,该特征位于联接到进入装置的脊椎锚固件内,并且脊柱固定元件的剩余部分可以延伸穿过狭槽,优选地定位在设置在相邻椎骨内的脊椎锚固件内。

    Smart pedicle tool
    5.
    发明授权
    Smart pedicle tool 有权
    智能椎弓根工具

    公开(公告)号:US08249696B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-21

    申请号:US11959603

    申请日:2007-12-19

    IPC分类号: A61B6/00

    摘要: Various methods and devices are provided for navigating through bone. In one embodiment, a bone navigation device is provided and includes a bone penetrating member configured to be implanted in bone and having at least one optical waveguide extending therethrough. The optical waveguide is adapted to illuminate tissue surrounding the device and to receive reflected/transmitted light from the tissue to determine the optical characteristics of the tissue, thus facilitating navigation through the tissue. At least one window can be formed in the bone penetrating member for allowing light from the at least one optical waveguide to illuminate the tissue, and for receiving the reflected light.

    摘要翻译: 提供各种方法和装置用于穿过骨骼。 在一个实施例中,提供骨导航装置,并且包括骨穿透构件,其构造成植入到骨中并且具有延伸穿过其中的至少一个光波导。 光波导适于照亮装置周围的组织并且接收来自组织的反射/透射光以确定组织的光学特性,从而便于穿过组织的导航。 至少一个窗口可以形成在骨穿透构件中,用于允许来自至少一个光波导的光照亮组织,并且用于接收反射光。

    Rigidly guided implant placement with control assist
    6.
    发明授权
    Rigidly guided implant placement with control assist 有权
    刚性引导植入放置与控制辅助

    公开(公告)号:US08016835B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-13

    申请号:US11497877

    申请日:2006-07-31

    IPC分类号: A61B17/58 A61B17/60 A61F2/00

    摘要: A system for guiding an implant to an optimal placement within a patient includes a trajectory guide for guiding instruments along a selected trajectory and a trajectory fixation device for fixing the trajectory guide in a selected position. The trajectory guide defines a path configured to align with the selected trajectory. A movable support mounts the trajectory guide and selectively moves the trajectory guide to align the trajectory guide with the selected trajectory prior to fixing the trajectory guide in the selected position. The trajectory is aligned coarsely by hand, then the trajectory is aligned using a fine adjustment system. After fixing the trajectory guide, instruments can be inserted along the trajectory through the path defined by the trajectory guide.

    摘要翻译: 用于将植入物引导到患者内的最佳布置的系统包括用于沿所选轨迹引导器械的轨迹引导件和用于将轨迹引导件固定在选定位置的轨迹固定装置。 轨迹引导件定义了被配置为与所选轨迹对准的路径。 在将轨迹引导件固定在所选择的位置之前,可移动的支撑件安装轨迹引导件并且选择性地移动轨迹引导件以将轨迹引导件与所选择的轨迹对准。 轨迹用手粗略对准,然后使用微调系统对准轨迹。 固定轨迹导轨后,仪器可以沿轨迹插入轨迹导轨所定义的路径。

    Rigidly guided implant placement
    10.
    发明申请
    Rigidly guided implant placement 有权
    刚性引导植入物放置

    公开(公告)号:US20060036264A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-16

    申请号:US10913178

    申请日:2004-08-06

    IPC分类号: A61B19/00

    摘要: A system for guiding an implant to an optimal placement within a patient includes a trajectory guide for guiding instruments along a selected trajectory and a trajectory fixation device for fixing the trajectory guide in a selected position. The trajectory guide defines a path configured to align with the selected trajectory. A movable support mounts the trajectory guide and selectively moves the trajectory guide to align the trajectory guide with the selected trajectory prior to fixing the trajectory guide in the selected position. After fixing the trajectory guide, instruments can be inserted along the trajectory through the path defined by the trajectory guide.

    摘要翻译: 用于将植入物引导到患者内的最佳布置的系统包括用于沿所选轨迹引导器械的轨迹引导件和用于将轨迹引导件固定在选定位置的轨迹固定装置。 轨迹引导件定义了被配置为与所选轨迹对准的路径。 在将轨迹引导件固定在所选择的位置之前,可移动的支撑件安装轨迹引导件并且选择性地移动轨迹引导件以将轨迹引导件与所选择的轨迹对准。 固定轨迹导轨后,仪器可以沿轨迹插入轨迹导轨所定义的路径。