Instruments for targeting a joint defect
    1.
    发明授权
    Instruments for targeting a joint defect 有权
    针对关节缺损的仪器

    公开(公告)号:US09259257B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-16

    申请号:US12950230

    申请日:2010-11-19

    摘要: Instruments and associated methods are disclosed for treating joints, and particularly bone tissue. One of these instruments may be a positioning instrument for controlled delivery of a device to a target site of the bone tissue being treated. The positioning instrument may comprise an alignment guide having a device portal for insertion of a device therethrough. The positioning instrument may have an indicator probe having an extended arm, and a handle portion for maneuvering the positioning instrument. Another instrument may be a device for placement through the device portal of the alignment guide and to the target site. The device may comprise an implant insertion tool, an injection catheter, a cavity creation tool such as a bone drill, for example, or the device may be an implantable device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于治疗关节,特别是骨组织的仪器和相关方法。 这些器械中的一个可以是用于将器械控制递送到正在治疗的骨组织的靶位点的定位仪器。 定位仪器可以包括具有用于通过其插入设备的装置入口的对准引导件。 定位仪器可以具有具有延伸臂的指示器探针和用于操纵定位仪器的手柄部分。 另一个仪器可以是用于通过对准引导件的设备入口放置到目标位置的装置。 该装置可以包括例如植入物插入工具,注射导管,诸如骨钻的空腔创建工具,或者该装置可以是可植入装置。

    Subchondral treatment of joint pain
    2.
    发明授权
    Subchondral treatment of joint pain 有权
    软骨下关节疼痛治疗

    公开(公告)号:US08951261B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-10

    申请号:US12950355

    申请日:2010-11-19

    摘要: The embodiments provide devices and methods that both strengthen the bone and stimulate the bone. Bone fractures or non-unions are stabilized, integrated or healed, which results in reduction of a bone defect, such as a bone marrow lesion or edema. In addition, the distribution of forces in a joint are restored or altered to relieve pain. In general, a joint is evaluated by taking an image of the joint and one or more subchondral defects are detected. At least one of the subchondral defects may be diagnosed as the source of pain and an extent of treatment for the subchondral defect is determined. The disclosed devices and techniques are particularly suited for treating chronic defects or injuries, where the patient's natural healing response has not resolved the defect. The present disclosure also provides several exemplary treatment modalities for the different extents of treatment needed.

    摘要翻译: 实施例提供了加强骨骼并刺激骨骼的装置和方法。 骨折或非结合物稳定,整合或愈合,这导致骨缺损如骨髓损伤或水肿的减少。 此外,恢复或改变关节中的力的分布以减轻疼痛。 通常,通过拍摄关节的图像来评估关节,并且检测到一个或多个软骨下缺陷。 至少有一个软骨下缺陷可能被诊断为疼痛的来源,并确定了软骨下缺损的治疗程度。 所公开的装置和技术特别适用于治疗慢性缺陷或损伤,其中患者的自然愈合反应尚未解决缺陷。 本公开还提供了用于所需治疗的不同程度的几种示例性治疗方式。

    Osteoarthritis treatment and device
    6.
    发明授权
    Osteoarthritis treatment and device 有权
    骨关节炎治疗及装置

    公开(公告)号:US08062364B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-22

    申请号:US12110434

    申请日:2008-04-28

    IPC分类号: A61F2/28 A61F2/38

    摘要: A method for treating arthritis of a joint includes identifying a bone lesion in a bone adjacent to the joint; and implanting in the bone a reinforcing member in or adjacent to the bone lesion. A kit for conducting the method includes: (a) at least one reinforcing member having a proximal face adapted to face the joint, a distal face adapted to face away from the joint, and a wedge-shaped edge adapted to pierce bone, wherein the at least one reinforcing member is planar and sterile; and (b) a container adapted to maintain the at least one reinforcing member sterile. Another kit includes: (a) a sterile fluid; (b) a syringe for injecting the fluid into a bone; (c) a curing agent adapted to cure the fluid to polymerize and/or cross-link; and (d) a container adapted to maintain the sterility of contents of the container.

    摘要翻译: 用于治疗关节关节炎的方法包括鉴定骨关节附近的骨损伤; 以及在所述骨中植入在所述骨损伤中或邻近所述骨损伤的加强构件。 用于进行该方法的套件包括:(a)至少一个加强件,其具有适于面向接头的近端面,适于面向远离接头的远端面和适于刺穿骨头的楔形边缘,其中, 至少一个加强构件是平面和无菌的; 和(b)适于将所述至少一个加强构件保持无菌的容器。 另一个试剂盒包括:(a)无菌液体; (b)用于将流体注入骨骼的注射器; (c)适于固化流体以聚合和/或交联的固化剂; 和(d)适于维持容器内容物不可食用的容器。