Apparatus and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization

    公开(公告)号:US20060189984A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-24

    申请号:US11087434

    申请日:2005-03-22

    CPC classification number: A61B17/7028 A61B17/7007 A61B17/7025 A61B17/7052

    Abstract: A posterior vertebral stabilizer has a resilient member such as a linear spring, which operates in tension and compression. The resilient member may be kept straight by a stabilization rod extending through the spring, or by a telescoping assembly that encases the resilient member. The ends of the stabilizer are attachable to pedicles of adjacent vertebrae so that the stabilizer adds stiffness to control flexion and extension of the vertebrae. Two such stabilizers may be used, and may be connected together by a crosslink designed to limit relative rotation of the stabilizers. Thus, the stabilizers may restrict axial rotation and lateral bending between the vertebrae, while permitting stiffened flexion and extension. Such stabilizers help provide the stiffness of a healthy intervertebral disc. In the event that fusion of the joint becomes necessary, a set screw or other component may be used to further restrict flexion and extension.

    Apparatus and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization

    公开(公告)号:US20060189983A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-24

    申请号:US11087115

    申请日:2005-03-22

    CPC classification number: A61B17/7028 A61B17/7007 A61B17/7025 A61B17/7052

    Abstract: A posterior vertebral stabilizer has a resilient member such as a linear spring, which operates in tension and compression. The resilient member may be kept straight by a stabilization rod extending through the spring, or by a telescoping assembly that encases the resilient member. The ends of the stabilizer are attachable to pedicles of adjacent vertebrae so that the stabilizer adds stiffness to control flexion and extension of the vertebrae. Two such stabilizers may be used, and may be connected together by a crosslink designed to limit relative rotation of the stabilizers. Thus, the stabilizers may restrict axial rotation and lateral bending between the vertebrae, while permitting stiffened flexion and extension. Such stabilizers help provide the stiffness of a healthy intervertebral disc. In the event that fusion of the joint becomes necessary, a set screw or other component may be used to further restrict flexion and extension.

    Surgical measurement and resection framework
    3.
    发明申请
    Surgical measurement and resection framework 有权
    手术测量和切除框架

    公开(公告)号:US20050273167A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-08

    申请号:US10990191

    申请日:2004-11-15

    Abstract: A frame is attachable to first and second bone portions of a patient to facilitate measurement and resection of one or more bony landmarks. The frame has two anchoring features, each of which has a semispherical surface that permits rotational adjustment of the frame against the bone portions until the frame is secured. A bridging structure couples the anchoring features together such that the anchoring features are lockably movable with respect to each other. The bridging structure may have three linear sliders that provide the relative motion. A locking mechanism exerts pressure on all three sliders to lock them in place. An external anchoring feature enables attachment of the frame to a stationary reference to stabilize the frame. The frame also has registration features that permit attachment of measurement or resection tools to the frame. The frame is particularly useful for measuring and resecting spinal facets for facet replacement.

    Abstract translation: 框架可附接到患者的第一和第二骨部分,以便于测量和切除一个或多个骨骼地标。 框架具有两个锚固特征,每个锚定特征具有半球形表面,其允许框架相对于骨部分的旋转调节,直到框架被固定。 桥接结构将锚定特征联接在一起,使得锚定特征可相对于彼此锁定地移动。 桥接结构可以具有提供相对运动的三个线性滑块。 锁定机构对所有三个滑块施加压力以将它们锁定在适当位置。 外部锚固特征使得能够将框架附接到固定基准件以稳定框架。 该框架还具有允许将测量或切除工具附接到框架的配准特征。 该框架特别适用于测量和切除脊柱面用于小面置换。

    System and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization

    公开(公告)号:US20070123866A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-31

    申请号:US11589648

    申请日:2006-10-30

    Abstract: An intervertebral stabilization device and method is disclosed. The device preferably includes a planar spring enclosed within a housing. The housing is joined to an articulation component at either end, and the articulation components have couplings connectable to anchoring components which are securable to adjacent vertebrae. The planar spring can flex and retract providing relative motion between the adjacent vertebrae. The articulation components are ball and socket joints which allow the entire assembly to flexibly follow the curvature of the spine. A fusion rod with articulation components and couplings at either end may be substituted for the spring device. The couplings enable interchangeability between a fusion rod assembly and spring assembly, so that dynamic stabilization can occur at one vertebral level and fusion at the adjacent vertebral level. An overhung spring assembly with a sideways displaced housing which allows for a shorter pedicle to pedicle displacement is also disclosed.

    System and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization
    5.
    发明申请
    System and method for dynamic vertebral stabilization 有权
    动态椎体稳定的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070135815A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-14

    申请号:US11589512

    申请日:2006-10-30

    Abstract: An intervertebral stabilization device and method is disclosed. The device preferably includes a planar spring enclosed within a housing. The housing is joined to an articulation component at either end, and the articulation components have couplings connectable to anchoring components which are securable to adjacent vertebrae. The planar spring can flex and retract providing relative motion between the adjacent vertebrae. The articulation components are ball and socket joints which allow the entire assembly to flexibly follow the curvature of the spine. A fusion rod with articulation components and couplings at either end may be substituted for the spring device. The couplings enable interchangeability between a fusion rod assembly and spring assembly, so that dynamic stabilization can occur at one vertebral level and fusion at the adjacent vertebral level. An overhung spring assembly with a sideways displaced housing which allows for a shorter pedicle to pedicle displacement is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种椎间稳定装置和方法。 该装置优选地包括封装在壳体内的平面弹簧。 壳体在任一端连接到关节元件,并且关节元件具有可连接到相邻椎骨上的锚固部件的联接件。 平面弹簧可以弯曲和缩回,提供相邻椎骨之间的相对运动。 铰接部件是球窝接头,允许整个组件灵活地跟随脊柱的曲率。 在任一端具有铰接部件和联轴器的熔接杆可以代替弹簧装置。 联轴器使得熔接杆组件和弹簧组件之间可互换,使得动态稳定可以在一个椎体水平处发生并且在相邻椎骨水平处发生融合。 还公开了一种具有允许较短椎弓根向椎弓根移位的侧向移位的外壳的悬臂弹簧组件。

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