Spinal rods having different flexural rigidities about different axes and methods of use
    2.
    发明授权
    Spinal rods having different flexural rigidities about different axes and methods of use 有权
    具有不同轴的不同弯曲刚性的脊柱和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US08945187B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-03

    申请号:US13181474

    申请日:2011-07-12

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    摘要: A vertebral rod for stabilizing a patient's spine. The rod may include an elongated body with first and second ends and have an elongated cross-sectional shape with a major axis and a minor axis and a centroid positioned at an intersection of the axes. First and second longitudinal channels may extend through the body. The channels may be spaced apart and contained within the body. The body may have a first flexural rigidity along the major axis and a different second flexural rigidity along the minor axis.

    摘要翻译: 用于稳定患者脊柱的椎骨杆。 杆可以包括具有第一和第二端部的细长主体并且具有长轴和短轴的细长横截面形状,并且心轴位于轴线的交点处。 第一和第二纵向通道可延伸穿过主体。 通道可以间隔开并容纳在体内。 主体可以具有沿着长轴的第一弯曲刚度和沿着短轴的不同的第二弯曲刚度。

    Systems and methods for minimally invasive surgical procedures
    5.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for minimally invasive surgical procedures 有权
    用于微创外科手术的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08323286B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-04

    申请号:US12715908

    申请日:2010-03-02

    申请人: Jeff R. Justis

    发明人: Jeff R. Justis

    IPC分类号: A61B17/88

    摘要: One nonlimiting embodiment of the present application is directed to a system for positioning a connecting element adjacent one or more bones or bony portions, such as the spinal column, through a minimally invasive surgical approach. The system generally includes a number of bone anchors engageable to the one or more bones or bony portions and a number of anchor extenders removably engaged to the bone anchors. A connecting element inserter instrument is engageable with one of the anchor extenders and is movable along a longitudinal axis of the anchor extender. As the inserter instrument is moved along the longitudinal axis toward the bone anchors, a leading end of the connecting element is rotated away from the longitudinal axis and the connecting element is positioned at a location adjacent the number of bone anchors in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. However, in other embodiments, different forms and applications are envisioned.

    摘要翻译: 本申请的一个非限制性实施例涉及一种用于通过微创手术方法将连接元件邻近一个或多个骨骼或骨部分(例如脊柱)定位的系统。 该系统通常包括可接合到一个或多个骨骼或骨部分的多个骨锚固件以及可拆卸地接合到骨锚固件的多个锚定器延伸器。 连接元件插入器具可与锚定器延伸器中的一个接合,并且可沿锚定延伸器的纵向轴线移动。 当插入器械沿着纵向轴线朝向骨锚固件移动时,连接元件的前端从纵向轴线旋转,并且连接元件以微创外科手术方式定位在与骨锚固件数量相邻的位置 。 然而,在其他实施例中,可以想到不同的形式和应用。

    Pivoting joints for spinal implants including designed resistance to motion and methods of use
    6.
    发明授权
    Pivoting joints for spinal implants including designed resistance to motion and methods of use 有权
    脊柱植入物的枢转关节,包括设计的运动阻力和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US08298270B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-30

    申请号:US12762869

    申请日:2010-04-19

    IPC分类号: A61B17/88

    摘要: Methods of assembling a vertebral anchor to a body shaped to receive a longitudinal member. The methods may include inserting a wear member and a head of an anchor into a cavity through an inlet in a first end of a body. The body may further include a second end with a channel to receive the longitudinal member. The method may include deforming the first end of the body and reducing a width of the inlet measured perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body and capturing the wear member and the head in the cavity. The method may also include compressing the wear member against the head of the anchor and increasing an amount of interference between the wear member and the head.

    摘要翻译: 将椎骨锚固件组装成形状以容纳纵向构件的身体的方法。 所述方法可以包括通过身体的第一端中的入口将耐磨构件和锚的头部插入空腔中。 主体还可以包括具有用于容纳纵向构件的通道的第二端。 该方法可以包括使主体的第一端变形并且减小垂直于主体的纵向轴线测量的入口的宽度,并将磨损构件和头部捕获在空腔中。 该方法还可以包括将磨损构件压靠在锚的头部上并增加磨损构件和头部之间的干涉量。

    Systems, devices and methods for bending an elongate member
    7.
    发明授权
    Systems, devices and methods for bending an elongate member 有权
    用于弯曲细长构件的系统,装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08298242B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-30

    申请号:US12770921

    申请日:2010-04-30

    CPC分类号: A61B17/8863 A61B17/7013

    摘要: Systems, devices and methods are provided for bending an elongate member used in a medical procedure. In one form, the device includes a bending mechanism having a plurality of engaging members are selectively positioned relative to a receiving area. In one embodiment, a first set of engaging members is positioned in a select arrangement, and a second set of the engaging members is movable relative to the select arrangement of the first set of engaging members to compressingly engage the elongate member to bend the elongate member to a desired shape/contour. The device also includes a heating element configured to apply heat to one or more portions of the elongate member to facilitate bending. In one form, the elongate member is formed of a heat deformable material, and heat is applied to soften one or more portions of the elongate member to provide added flexibility to facilitate bending.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于弯曲在医疗过程中使用的细长构件的系统,装置和方法。 在一种形式中,该装置包括具有多个接合构件的弯曲机构,其相对于接收区域选择性地定位。 在一个实施例中,第一组接合构件定位在选择装置中,并且第二组接合构件可相对于第一组接合构件的选择装置移动,以压缩地接合细长构件以使细长构件 到期望的形状/轮廓。 该装置还包括加热元件,该加热元件被配置为对细长构件的一个或多个部分施加热量以便于弯曲。 在一种形式中,细长构件由热变形材料形成,并且施加热量以软化细长构件的一个或多个部分以提供增加的柔性以便于弯曲。

    RETENTION MECHANISMS FOR ROD LOCKING SET SCREWS
    9.
    发明申请
    RETENTION MECHANISMS FOR ROD LOCKING SET SCREWS 审中-公开
    用于锁紧螺丝的保持机构

    公开(公告)号:US20110245878A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-06

    申请号:US12754289

    申请日:2010-04-05

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    摘要: The present invention concerns spinal fixation systems, and particularly systems utilizing pedicle screws, connectors and elongated members positioned adjacent to the spinal column. More specifically, the invention concerns improvements to spinal connectors having set screws used to connect to the elongate members, such as spinal rods, that include a means for inhibiting rotational movement of a partially inserted set screw before such connectors are implanted by the surgeon.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及脊柱固定系统,特别涉及利用椎弓根螺钉,连接器和邻近脊柱定位的细长构件的系统。 更具体地,本发明涉及具有用于连接到细长构件(例如脊椎杆)的固定螺钉的脊椎连接器的改进,其包括用于在由外科医生植入这种连接器之前禁止部分插入的固定螺钉的旋转运动的装置。

    Instruments and methods for securing connecting elements along a bony segment
    10.
    发明授权
    Instruments and methods for securing connecting elements along a bony segment 有权
    沿着骨段固定连接元件的仪器和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07976569B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-12

    申请号:US12274207

    申请日:2008-11-19

    申请人: Jeff R. Justis

    发明人: Jeff R. Justis

    IPC分类号: A61B17/88

    摘要: Instruments and methods include a guide instrument mountable to at least one anchor extension to guide the positioning of an anchor in a bony segment. The guide instrument facilitates aligning the anchor with one or more other anchors already engaged to the bony segment. The anchors can then be engaged with a connecting element extending therebetween. The guide instrument facilitates multi-level fixation of bony segments with bone anchors and one or more connecting elements in a minimally invasive surgical approach.

    摘要翻译: 仪器和方法包括可安装到至少一个锚定器延伸部以引导锚定体在骨段中的定位的引导仪器。 引导仪器有助于将锚定器与已经接合到骨段的一个或多个其他锚定器对准。 然后,锚可以与在其间延伸的连接元件接合。 导向仪器有助于多层骨折固定骨锚和一个或多个连接元件的微创手术方法。