SPINAL NUCLEUS REPLACEMENT IMPLANT
    1.
    发明申请
    SPINAL NUCLEUS REPLACEMENT IMPLANT 有权
    脊柱核替代植入物

    公开(公告)号:US20100185288A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-22

    申请号:US12356743

    申请日:2009-01-21

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    摘要: An intervertebral prosthesis implantable within a disc space and disposed between upper and lower vertebral endplates is provided. The prosthesis comprises a plurality of prosthesis modules insertable into the disc space, wherein the modules have at least one set of complementarily-shaped and sized surfaces, and wherein at least one of the modules is expandable. The modules have surfaces configured to engage within the disc space in a manner such that the modules form an assembled prosthesis of a size substantially preventing it from being outwardly expelled from the disc space, and the modules have bearing surfaces slidably engageable with the endplates to permit articulation between upper and lower vertebral endplates. In one embodiment, the at least one expandable module of the intervertebral prosthesis expands by inflation. In another embodiment, the at least one expandable module expands by unfolding into its intended form.

    摘要翻译: 提供可植入在椎间盘空间内且设置在上下椎骨终板之间的椎间假体。 假体包括可插入椎间盘空间中的多个假体模块,其中模块具有至少一组互补形状和尺寸的表面,并且其中至少一个模块是可扩张的。 模块具有被配置为以这样的方式接合在盘片空间内的表面,使得模块形成大体上基本上防止其从盘形空间向外排出的尺寸的组装假体,并且模块具有可滑动地与端板接合以允许 上下椎骨终板之间的关节。 在一个实施例中,椎间假体的至少一个可扩张模块通过膨胀而膨胀。 在另一个实施例中,至少一个可扩展模块通过展开成为其预期形式而膨胀。

    Spinal nucleus replacement implant
    2.
    发明授权
    Spinal nucleus replacement implant 有权
    脊髓核替代植入物

    公开(公告)号:US09011539B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-21

    申请号:US12356743

    申请日:2009-01-21

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44 A61F2/30

    摘要: An intervertebral prosthesis implantable within a disc space and disposed between upper and lower vertebral endplates is provided. The prosthesis comprises a plurality of prosthesis modules insertable into the disc space, wherein the modules have at least one set of complementarily-shaped and sized surfaces, and wherein at least one of the modules is expandable. The modules have surfaces configured to engage within the disc space in a manner such that the modules form an assembled prosthesis of a size substantially preventing it from being outwardly expelled from the disc space, and the modules have bearing surfaces slidably engageable with the endplates to permit articulation between upper and lower vertebral endplates. In one embodiment, the at least one expandable module of the intervertebral prosthesis expands by inflation. In another embodiment, the at least one expandable module expands by unfolding into its intended form.

    摘要翻译: 提供可植入在椎间盘空间内且设置在上下椎骨终板之间的椎间假体。 假体包括可插入椎间盘空间中的多个假体模块,其中模块具有至少一组互补形状和尺寸的表面,并且其中至少一个模块是可扩张的。 模块具有被配置为以这样的方式接合在盘片空间内的表面,使得模块形成大体上基本上防止其从盘空间向外排出的尺寸的组装假体,并且模块具有可滑动地与端板接合以允许 上下椎骨终板之间的关节。 在一个实施例中,椎间假体的至少一个可扩张模块通过膨胀而膨胀。 在另一个实施例中,至少一个可扩展模块通过展开成为其预期形式而膨胀。

    Electronic Guidance of Spinal Instrumentation
    7.
    发明申请
    Electronic Guidance of Spinal Instrumentation 有权
    脊柱仪器电子导引

    公开(公告)号:US20100069919A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-18

    申请号:US12211164

    申请日:2008-09-16

    IPC分类号: A61B19/00 A61B17/04

    摘要: Systems and methods for positioning a connecting element adjacent an anatomical structure in minimally-invasive surgical procedures, including an electronic guidance system associated with the connecting element and at least one receiving portion of a tissue anchor that receives the connecting element in the patient. The electronic guidance system includes a processor subsystem to receive signals from the guidance system and provide relative positional data between the connecting element and the at least one receiving portion to aid the surgeon in guiding the connecting element to the receiving portion. In one embodiment, the systems and methods are used in association with positioning a connecting element adjacent the spinal column in minimally-invasive spinal stabilization procedures.

    摘要翻译: 用于将连接元件邻近解剖结构定位在微创手术过程中的系统和方法,包括与连接元件相关联的电子引导系统和接收患者中的连接元件的组织锚的至少一个接收部分。 电子引导系统包括处理器子系统,用于从引导系统接收信号,并在连接元件和至少一个接收部分之间提供相对位置数据,以帮助外科医生将连接元件引导到接收部分。 在一个实施例中,所述系统和方法与在邻近脊柱的连接元件定位在微创脊柱稳定程序中一起使用。

    System, device, and method for percutaneous interbody device and nucleus removal system
    9.
    发明授权
    System, device, and method for percutaneous interbody device and nucleus removal system 失效
    用于经皮体内装置和细胞核去除系统的系统,装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07611537B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-03

    申请号:US11194191

    申请日:2005-08-01

    IPC分类号: A61F2/44

    CPC分类号: A61B17/70

    摘要: One embodiment of the present application includes: performing a medical procedure on a segment of a patient's spine. This segment includes two vertebrae each in contact with a spinal disk positioned in an intervertebral disk space. A passage is formed that follows a pathway through the vertebrae and the intervertebral disk space. This passage extends from an extradiscal opening through one of the vertebrae along a path that turns to change direction. The tubular device is inserted in the passage and extends through the intervertebral disk space. A fluid material is introduced into the tubular device to at least partially fill it to provide a spinal prosthetic structure. Other embodiments and inventive aspects include other prosthetic device arrangements, implantation methods, systems, and techniques.

    摘要翻译: 本申请的一个实施例包括:在患者脊柱的一段上执行医疗程序。 该段包括两个椎骨,每个椎骨与定位在椎间盘空间中的脊椎盘接触。 形成通过椎骨和椎间盘空间的通路。 该通道沿着沿着改变方向的路径从椎间盘开口穿过其中一个椎骨。 管状装置插入通道并延伸穿过椎间盘空间。 将流体材料引入管状装置中以至少部分地填充其以提供脊椎假体结构。 其他实施例和创造性方面包括其他假体装置布置,植入方法,系统和技术。

    POLYMER RODS FOR SPINAL APPLICATIONS
    10.
    发明申请
    POLYMER RODS FOR SPINAL APPLICATIONS 有权
    用于脊柱应用的聚合物棒

    公开(公告)号:US20090261505A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-22

    申请号:US12251152

    申请日:2008-10-14

    IPC分类号: B29C45/72

    摘要: A method of manufacturing a curved spinal rod is disclosed. The method includes heating PEEK; injecting the PEEK into an arcuate spinal rod mold; holding the injected PEEK in the mold until the PEEK substantially sets; and removing the injected PEEK from the mold. In another aspect, a spinal rod is disclosed. The spinal rod includes an arcuate main body having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a central portion. The central portion has a non-circular cross-section with a height greater than its width. The first and second end portions and the central portion of the arcuate main body are integrally formed of a polymer such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK). The spinal rod also includes a rounded end cap adapted to mate with at least one of the end portions. The end cap is radiopaque.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种制造弯曲脊柱杆的方法。 该方法包括加热PEEK; 将PEEK注射到弓形脊柱杆模具中; 将注入的PEEK保持在模具中,直到PEEK基本成型; 并从模具中取出注入的PEEK。 另一方面,公开了一种脊柱杆。 脊柱杆包括具有第一端部,第二端部和中心部的弓形主体。 中心部分具有高度大于其宽度的非圆形横截面。 弓形主体的第一和第二端部和中心部分由诸如聚醚醚酮(PEEK)的聚合物整体形成。 脊柱杆还包括适于与至少一个端部配合的圆形端盖。 端帽是不透射线的。