SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND APPARATUSES FOR BONY FIXATION AND DISK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT METHODS RELATED THERETO
    1.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND APPARATUSES FOR BONY FIXATION AND DISK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT METHODS RELATED THERETO 有权
    用于固定和磁盘修复和替换方法的系统,设备和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120116411A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-10

    申请号:US13351644

    申请日:2012-01-17

    IPC分类号: A61B17/56

    摘要: The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize a new apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member, which also preferably is arcuate, and avoids the associated problems with prior cage or straight rod and screw systems. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for repairing, replacing or augmenting the nucleus and/or annulus of a disc.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的特征在于用于固定相邻骨段,骨结构的段和脊椎的相邻脊椎动物的新方法,装置和装置。 所述方法,装置和装置利用新的装置,用于在骨骼或骨骼结构部分或相邻椎骨或浸没在骨骼或骨骼结构部分或相邻椎骨内的通道的表面中形成通道。 在更具体的实施例中,这种装置和方法包括形成弧形通道,并且哪个通道可以在其中容纳弯曲的杆或植入构件,其也优选地是弧形的,并且避免了与现有的笼或直杆和螺杆系统相关联的问题。 还特征在于用于修复,替换或增加盘的核和/或环的系统,装置和方法。

    Systems, methods, devices and device kits for fixation of bones and spinal vertebrae
    2.
    发明授权
    Systems, methods, devices and device kits for fixation of bones and spinal vertebrae 有权
    用于固定骨骼和脊椎的系统,方法,装置和装置套件

    公开(公告)号:US08021401B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-20

    申请号:US10601014

    申请日:2003-06-20

    IPC分类号: A61B17/88

    摘要: Featured are methods for fixing adjacent vertebrate of a spine that utilize an implant member, which preferably is arcuate. Preferred methods of the invention for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae of the spine, include forming an aperture in each of the adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant into the apertures formed in each of the adjacent vertebrae so that the implant extends between the adjacent vertebrae and through the intervertebral space. An alternative method for fixing adjacent vertebrae of a spine includes the step of forming a common channel in and between the adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant in the channel so as to bridge between the adjacent vertebrae. Also featured are methods for stabilizing adjacent segments of a bone, fixation systems and fixation kits.

    摘要翻译: 特别是用于固定利用植入物构件的脊椎的相邻脊椎动物的方法,其优选地是弓形的。 用于稳定脊椎相邻椎骨的本发明的优选方法包括在相邻椎骨中的每一个中形成孔,并将植入物插入形成在每个相邻椎骨中的孔中,使得植入物在相邻椎骨之间延伸并穿过椎间 空间。 用于固定脊椎相邻椎骨的替代方法包括在相邻椎骨之间和之间形成公共通道并将植入物插入通道中以便在相邻椎骨之间桥接的步骤。 还特征在于稳定骨的相邻段,固定系统和固定套件的方法。

    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING A SPINAL REGION
    3.
    发明申请
    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING A SPINAL REGION 有权
    用于稳定脊髓区域的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100114098A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-06

    申请号:US12309254

    申请日:2007-07-13

    申请人: Allen Carl

    发明人: Allen Carl

    IPC分类号: A61B17/00 A61B17/56 A61F11/00

    摘要: Disclosed are apparatuses and methods for delivering implants through a posterior aspect of a vertebral body such as a pedicle and placing the implant or performing a procedure into the anterior aspect of the vertebral body. A representative apparatus includes an outer cannula, and advancer tube and a drill assembly. It is envisioned that at least one of the outer cannula, the advancer tube or the drill assembly can be viewed in vivo using for example, a CT scan or fluoroscope. The present invention is also directed to an apparatus for forming an arcuate channel in bone material. The apparatus includes and advancer tube and a drill assembly.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于通过诸如椎弓根的椎体的后部方式递送植入物的装置和方法,并且将植入物放置或执行到椎体的前部方面。 代表性的装置包括外套管和推进器管和钻头组件。 可以设想,可以使用例如CT扫描或荧光镜在体内观察外插管,推进器管或钻头组件中的至少一个。 本发明还涉及一种用于在骨材料中形成弓形通道的装置。 该装置包括和推进器管和钻头组件。

    Noise level reduction of sparger assemblies
    4.
    发明授权
    Noise level reduction of sparger assemblies 有权
    喷雾器组件的噪音级别降低

    公开(公告)号:US07584822B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-08

    申请号:US10638085

    申请日:2003-08-08

    IPC分类号: F16L55/04

    摘要: A method results in a system configuration wherein positioning a plurality of spargers reduces noise levels caused by fluid passing through the plurality of spargers. The method includes providing the plurality of spargers, each sparger having a center line access and an outer diameter measurement. Each of the plurality of spargers is positioned in a manner such that a ratio of the distance between the center line access of each sparger to the outer diameter measurement of each sparger is greater than a pre-determined ratio value. A greater ratio results in a reduction of noise emitted.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法导致系统配置,其中定位多个喷雾器降低了通过多个喷射器的流体引起的噪声水平。 该方法包括提供多个喷射器,每个喷射器具有中心线通路和外径测量。 多个喷雾器中的每一个以如下方式定位,使得每个喷射器的中心线进入与每个喷射器的外径测量之间的距离之比大于预定比值。 更大的比例导致噪音的减少。

    Selective delivery of cryogenic energy to intervertebral disc tissue and related methods of intradiscal hypothermia therapy
    5.
    发明申请
    Selective delivery of cryogenic energy to intervertebral disc tissue and related methods of intradiscal hypothermia therapy 有权
    选择性地将低温能量递送到椎间盘组织和相关的椎间盘内低温治疗方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070260232A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-08

    申请号:US11634337

    申请日:2006-12-05

    申请人: Allen Carl

    发明人: Allen Carl

    IPC分类号: A61B18/02

    摘要: The present invention relates to devices and methods for altering the tissue in and around an intervertebral disc through localized hypothermia therapy to restore function of the disc and reduce pain. Hypothermia therapy is defined as the reduction of tissue temperature to below that of the equilibrium temperature. Target therapeutic temperatures and times are varied according to the desired treatment effect. Intended effects of hypothermia of the intervertebral disc include cellular disruption leading to cell death and or structural and chemical denaturation within the anulus fibrosus, nucleus pulposus, or nerve fibers, temporary or permanent deadening of the nerves within or surrounding the disc, induction of a healing response, angiogenesis, or accelerated degeneration and/or drying of the nucleus pulposus and/or anulus fibrosus. Various effects can be achieved by reaching different temperatures for differing periods of time or by the proximity of the hypothermia therapy device to the treatment target. Accordingly, it is an object of one or more the embodiments of the invention to provide hypothermic therapy to selected locations within an intervertebral disc utilizing a flexible and guidable cryogenic device.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用于通过局部低温治疗来改变椎间盘内和周围的组织以恢复椎间盘功能并减轻疼痛的装置和方法。 低温治疗定义为组织温度降低到平衡温度以下。 目标治疗温度和时间根据所需的治疗效果而变化。 椎间盘低温的预期作用包括导致细胞死亡的细胞破坏和在纤维环,髓核或神经纤维内的结构和化学变性,椎间盘内或周围的神经的暂时或永久性衰弱,诱导愈合 响应,血管生成或加速的髓核和/或纤维环的变性和/或干燥。 通过在不同的时间段内达到不同的温度或通过低温治疗装置接近治疗目标可以实现各种效果。 因此,本发明的一个或多个实施方案的目的是利用柔性和可引导的低温装置向椎间盘内的选定位置提供低温治疗。

    Selective delivery of cryogenic energy to intervertebral disc tissue and related methods of intradiscal hypothermia therapy
    8.
    发明授权
    Selective delivery of cryogenic energy to intervertebral disc tissue and related methods of intradiscal hypothermia therapy 有权
    选择性地将低温能量递送到椎间盘组织和相关的椎间盘内低温治疗方法

    公开(公告)号:US06613044B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-02

    申请号:US10016266

    申请日:2001-10-30

    申请人: Allen Carl

    发明人: Allen Carl

    IPC分类号: A61B1818

    摘要: The present invention relates to devices and methods for altering the tissue in and around an intervertebral disc through localized hypothermia therapy to restore function of the disc and reduce pain. Hypothermia therapy is defined as the reduction of tissue temperature to below that of the equilibrium temperature. Target therapeutic temperatures and times are varied according to the desired treatment effect. Intended effects of hypothermia of the intervertebral disc include cellular disruption leading to cell death and or structural and chemical denaturation within the annulus fibrosus, nucleus pulposus, or nerve fibers, temporary or permanent deadening of the nerves within or surrounding the disc, induction of a healing response, angiogenesis, or accelerated degeneration and/or drying of the nucleus pulposus and/or annulus fibrosus. Various effects can be achieved by reaching different temperatures for differing periods of time or by the proximity of the hypothermia therapy device to the treatment target. Accordingly, it is an object of one or more the embodiments of the invention to provide hypothermic therapy to selected locations within an intervertebral disc utilizing a flexible and guidable cryogenic device.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用于通过局部低温治疗来改变椎间盘内和周围的组织以恢复椎间盘功能并减轻疼痛的装置和方法。 低温治疗定义为组织温度降低到平衡温度以下。 目标治疗温度和时间根据所需的治疗效果而变化。 椎间盘低温的预期作用包括导致细胞死亡的细胞破坏和纤维环,髓核或神经纤维内的结构和化学变性,盘内或周围的神经的暂时或永久性衰弱,诱导愈合 响应,血管发生,或加速的髓核和/或纤维环的变性和/或干燥。 通过在不同的时间段内达到不同的温度或通过低温治疗装置接近治疗目标可以实现各种效果。 因此,本发明的一个或多个实施方案的目的是利用柔性和可引导的低温装置向椎间盘内的选定位置提供低温治疗。

    Selective delivery of cryogenic energy to intervertebral disc tissue and related methods of intradiscal hypothermia therapy
    10.
    发明授权
    Selective delivery of cryogenic energy to intervertebral disc tissue and related methods of intradiscal hypothermia therapy 有权
    选择性地将低温能量递送到椎间盘组织和相关的椎间盘内低温治疗方法

    公开(公告)号:US09549772B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-24

    申请号:US14316051

    申请日:2014-06-26

    申请人: Allen Carl

    发明人: Allen Carl

    IPC分类号: A61B18/02 A61B18/00 A61B17/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to devices and methods for altering the tissue in and around an intervertebral disc through localized hypothermia therapy to restore function of the disc and reduce pain. Hypothermia therapy is defined as the reduction of tissue temperature to below that of the equilibrium temperature. Target therapeutic temperatures and times are varied according to the desired treatment effect. Intended effects of hypothermia of the intervertebral disc include cellular disruption leading to cell death and or structural and chemical denaturation within the anulus fibrosus, nucleus pulposus, or nerve fibers, temporary or permanent deadening of the nerves within or surrounding the disc, induction of a healing response, angiogenesis, or accelerated degeneration and/or drying of the nucleus pulposus and/or anulus fibrosus. Various effects can be achieved by reaching different temperatures for differing periods of time or by the proximity of the hypothermia therapy device to the treatment target. Accordingly, it is an object of one or more the embodiments of the invention to provide hypothermic therapy to selected locations within an intervertebral disc utilizing a flexible and guidable cryogenic device.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用于通过局部低温治疗来改变椎间盘内和周围的组织以恢复椎间盘功能并减轻疼痛的装置和方法。 低温治疗定义为组织温度降低到平衡温度以下。 目标治疗温度和时间根据所需的治疗效果而变化。 椎间盘低温的预期作用包括导致细胞死亡的细胞破坏和在纤维环,髓核或神经纤维内的结构和化学变性,椎间盘内或周围的神经的暂时或永久性衰弱,诱导愈合 响应,血管生成或加速的髓核和/或纤维环的变性和/或干燥。 通过在不同的时间段内达到不同的温度或通过低温治疗装置接近治疗目标可以实现各种效果。 因此,本发明的一个或多个实施方案的目的是利用柔性和可引导的低温装置向椎间盘内的选定位置提供低温治疗。