The present invention generally relates to methods and device for treatment of spinal deformity, wherein at least one tether is utilized to maintain the distance between the spine and the an ilium to (1) prevent increase in abnormal spinal curvature, (2) slow progression of abnormal curvature, and/or (3) impose at least one corrective displacement and/or rotation.
A medical implant includes an implant component configured to be implanted in a patient, a radio frequency (RF) transmit antenna in the implant component and configured to transmit a RF signal, and circuitry within the implant component. The circuitry is operative to generate the RF signal to the RF transmit antenna, determine a characteristic of attenuation of the RF signal when the RF transmit antenna is transmitting the RF signal while implanted in the patient, and detect presence of biofilm on the medical implant based on the characteristic of attenuation of the RF signal.
A medical implant includes an implant component configured to be implanted in a patient, a radio frequency (RF) transmit antenna in the implant component and configured to transmit a RF signal, and circuitry within the implant component. The circuitry is operative to generate the RF signal to the RF transmit antenna, determine a characteristic of attenuation of the RF signal when the RF transmit antenna is transmitting the RF signal while implanted in the patient, and detect presence of biofilm on the medical implant based on the characteristic of attenuation of the RF signal.
Expandable fusion devices, systems, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion implant may include upper and lower endplates configured to engage adjacent vertebrae and an actuator assembly for expanding the upper and lower endplates to independently control anterior and posterior heights of the implant. The actuator assembly may be operated in two modes: (1) to force the upper and lower endplates apart resulting in parallel expansion; and (2) to increase the anterior height of the implant resulting in an increase in lordotic angle.
A rod-to-rod connector implant is disclosed herein, the rod-to-rod connector implant being configured for joining a first rod and a second rod in a spinal fixation procedure. In various embodiments, disclosed herein are the rod-to-rod connector implant; a spinal fixation system comprising such a rod-to-rod connector implant, a first rod, and a second rod to be joined or coupled to the first rod by the connector implant; a method of inserting a rod-to-rod connector implant; and a kit comprising a rod-to-rod connector implant and a pair of forceps configured for use in inserting the connector implant into a patient.
A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp.
Bone grafts and constructs including stem cells are provided. Example bone grafts include osteogenic stem cells seeded on a scaffold of osteoconductive cortico-cancellous chips and/or osteoinductive demineralized bone. Example constructs include extracellular matrix on a synthetic scaffold, in which the ECM is secreted from MSCs seeded onto the synthetic scaffold. Also provided are methods of making the present bone grafts and scaffolds. Further provided are methods of promoting bone healing and treating wound healing, by administering the present bone grafts and constructs to a mammal in need thereof. Also provided are kits that include the present bone grafts and/or constructs, or components thereof.
Exemplary embodiments of apparatuses and methods of an expandable fusion device are provided. In one embodiment, an intervertebral implant can be provided, having a first endplate having an upper surface and a lower surface, a second endplate having an upper surface and a lower surface. A first side wall extends from the first endplate and a second side wall extends from the second endplate and are configured to engage one another to provide a selective variable height between the first endplate and the second endplate. The first side wall and the second side wall form a substantially hollow portion substantially enclosed by the first endplate, second endplate and the side walls. The substantially hollow portion is configured to receive bone growth inducing material.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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X-ray detector panels as a component of a medical multi-modal imaging system, for multi-dimensional, mobile imaging; x-ray apparatus for medical purposes, namely, detector panels for radiological panels
Devices, systems, instruments, and methods for promoting healing and stability for bone fractures. A targeted interlocking plate-nail system may include an intramedullary nail configured to extend through a medullary canal of a long bone, a bone plate configured to be positioned against an exterior surface of the long bone, and a plurality of fasteners configured to extend through the bone plate, through the intramedullary nail, or through both the bone plate and the intramedullary nail, thereby interlocking the bone plate and the intramedullary nail together. Targeting instruments may be used for guiding the components into position.
Devices, systems, instruments, and methods for promoting healing and stability for bone fractures. A targeted interlocking plate-nail system may include an intramedullary nail configured to extend through a medullary canal of a long bone, a bone plate configured to be positioned against an exterior surface of the long bone, and a plurality of fasteners configured to extend through the bone plate, through the intramedullary nail, or through both the bone plate and the intramedullary nail, thereby interlocking the bone plate and the intramedullary nail together. Targeting instruments may be used for guiding the components into position.
Embodiments of a compliant orthopedic driver are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, compliant orthopedic driver includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end along a driver axis; a driver tip disposed at the distal end of the body, wherein the body includes at least one compliant portion configured to allow the driver flex about at least two axes transverse to the driver axis.
An expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.
Tibial implants, instruments, systems, and methods of implanting a tibial tray during a knee arthroplasty. The inserter instrument may include a main body with a pair of fixed posterior tabs, a moveable anterior tab body with an anterior tab, and a rotatable shaft for controlling movement of the anterior tab body. When the shaft is rotated, the anterior tab body is translated into an expanded position to lock the inserter to the tibial tray, thereby providing precise positioning of the tibial tray during implantation.
Clavicle fixation devices and methods thereof. A clavicle fixation device includes an elongated plate extending between first and second ends, the elongated plate defining a plurality of spaced apart screw holes. At least one pair of relief cuts extends into the elongated plate on opposite sides thereof, the at least one pair of relief cuts axially positioned between a pair of the spaced apart screw holes and at least one pair of suture holes along opposite sides of the elongated plate, the at least one pair of suture holes axially positioned between a pair of the spaced apart screw holes. At least one pair of relief cuts is axially aligned with a pair of suture holes to define combined holes on opposite sides of the elongated plate.
Bone plates for engaging bone members are described herein. The bone plates can include features that accommodate the underlying anatomy of different types of bone, such as the proximal portion of the ulna. The bone plate can receive one or more fasteners to secure the bone plate to the proximal ulna. A reverse angle fastener may be included to target the olecranon process of the proximal ulna.
A surgical implant planning computer positions an implant device relative to a bone of a patient. An initial image of a bone is obtained. An initial location data structure is obtained that contains data defining mapping between locations on the implant device and corresponding locations relative to the bone in the initial image. A target image of the bone of the patient is obtained. A transformation matrix is generated that transforms a contour of a portion of the bone in the initial image to satisfy a defined rule for conforming to a contour of a corresponding portion of the bone in the target image. A transformed location data structure is generated based on applying the transformation matrix to the initial location data structure. A graphical representation of the implant device is displayed overlaid at locations on the target image of the bone determined based on the transformed location data structure.
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A ligament balancing system includes a shaft, an array of trackers attached to the shaft, a plunger movably coupled to the shaft and shaped to push against a leg, a force tracking marker attached to the plunger, and a spring coupled to the shaft and the plunger. The spring is configured to be compressed when the plunger pushes against the leg such that a distance between the force tracking marker and the array of trackers changes.
Devices, systems, and methods thereof for treating fractures of the foot using staples and a staple inserter. A drill guide for surgical implantation systems includes features using k-wires received through a drill guide head to assist with drilling of pilot holes. A staple inserter may have features which take advantage of k-wires used in connection with the drill guide. An associated tamp may be employed in conjunction with staple implantation procedures. Surgical staples may also have certain geometries to foster improved compression characteristics.
Devices, systems, and methods thereof for treating fractures of the foot using staples and a staple inserter. The staple has a plurality of legs and a bridge connecting the plurality of legs. The staple is composed of nitinol which may be bent upon application of a force and returned to the initial state after the force has been lifted. An inserter engages the staple and bends the staple at the bridge to splay the legs further apart for implantation at the fracture site. After implantation, the inserter is removed and the staple compresses the bone fracture.
Devices, systems, and methods thereof for treating fractures of the foot using staples and a staple inserter. The staple has a plurality of legs and a bridge connecting the plurality of legs. The staple is composed of nitinol which may be bent upon application of a force and returned to the initial state after the force has been lifted. An inserter engages the staple and bends the staple at the bridge to splay the legs further apart for implantation at the fracture site. After implantation, the inserter is removed and the staple compresses the bone fracture.
Devices, systems, and methods for providing a degree of freedom to a guide tube associated with a robotic surgical system. The surgical robot system may be configured to have six degrees of freedom associated with a vertical lift, rotation about a shoulder, rotation about an elbow, roll of a forearm, pitch of the end-effector, and rotation of a guide tube independent from the end-effector. The robotic surgical system allows for the proper orientation of an instrument in the guide tube along a trajectory to the operational site of a patient.
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A periprosthetic plate and method of use are disclosed that includes a proximal segment having a top portion and an end portion with at least two curved hooks that are capable of passing through a patient's abductor muscles and rest medially on a tip of a patient's greater trochanter (GT), wherein the proximal segment includes a plurality of recessed bone screw holes. A periprosthetic proximal femur plate is disclosed that includes a head portion having at least six first polyaxial screw holes and a shaft portion connected to the shaft portion having a plurality of rows of at least two second polyaxial screw holes located at an angle from the horizontal from about thirty degrees to about sixty degrees. A combination periprosthetic proximal femur plate and greater trochanter (GT) plate construct is disclosed that includes a greater trochanter (GT) plate located on top of the periprosthetic proximal femur plate.
A medical implant includes an implant component configured to be implanted in a patient, an electrode array, an energy storage device, a wireless communication interface, and implant circuitry. The electrode array includes sensor electrodes spaced apart on the implant component. The energy storage device, wireless communication interface, and implant circuitry are inside the implant component. The wireless communication interface is configured to communicate with a wireless receiver that is separate from the medical implant. The implant circuitry is operative to supply voltage to at least one of the sensor electrodes to measure electrical and/or chemical characteristics associated with when a biofilm is forming on the implant component, and communicate signaling indicating the electrical and/or chemical characteristics through the wireless communication interface.
Devices, systems, and methods thereof for assessing patient specific data. A system for preoperatively assessing a patient may include a wearable device, such as a vest having a plurality of segmented compartments configured to apply force(s) onto the patient's spine, a pump connected to the vest and configured to inflate the compartments of the vest, and a computer for receiving patient specific data from the vest. The force(s) and resulting displacement to the spine may be measured and used to calculate the stiffness of the spine, range of motion, flexibility, or other biomechanical information for the patient.
Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include frames and one or more endplates coupled to the frame. The frame may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
A trial femoral assembly for hip arthroplasty and associated method of use is disclosed that includes a head, a neck connected to the head, and a stem or broach connected to the neck, wherein the neck is expandible and collapsible. Also, the stem or broach can move laterally in relation to the longitudinal axis of the neck. A first embodiment includes a notched rod located within a housing and within a circular lower neck portion having a tilted spiral cam that interacts with the notched rod to provide movement involving extension or retraction of the neck. A second embodiment includes a bevel gear located on an outer surface of the head that engages a screw located inside the head to move the neck to provide extension or retraction. A third embodiment includes at least three nested, telescoping threaded elements with oppositely handed threads that extend or retract the neck.
A periprosthetic plate and method of use are disclosed that includes a proximal segment having a top portion and an end portion with at least two curved hooks that are capable of passing through a patient's abductor muscles and rest medially on a tip of a patient's greater trochanter (GT), wherein the proximal segment includes a plurality of recessed bone screw holes. A periprosthetic proximal femur plate is disclosed that includes a head portion having at least six first polyaxial screw holes and a shaft portion connected to the shaft portion having a plurality of rows of at least two second polyaxial screw holes located at an angle from the horizontal from about thirty degrees to about sixty degrees. A combination periprosthetic proximal femur plate and greater trochanter (GT) plate construct is disclosed that includes a greater trochanter (GT) plate located on top of the periprosthetic proximal femur plate.
A medical implant includes an implant component configured to be implanted in a patient, an electrode array, an energy storage device, a wireless communication interface, and implant circuitry. The electrode array includes sensor electrodes spaced apart on the implant component. The energy storage device, wireless communication interface, and implant circuitry are inside the implant component. The wireless communication interface is configured to communicate with a wireless receiver that is separate from the medical implant. The implant circuitry is operative to supply voltage to at least one of the sensor electrodes to measure electrical and/or chemical characteristics associated with when a biofilm is forming on the implant component, and communicate signaling indicating the electrical and/or chemical characteristics through the wireless communication interface.
Devices, systems, and methods thereof for assessing patient specific data. A system for preoperatively assessing a patient may include a wearable device, such as a vest having a plurality of segmented compartments configured to apply force(s) onto the patient's spine, a pump connected to the vest and configured to inflate the compartments of the vest, and a computer for receiving patient specific data from the vest. The force(s) and resulting displacement to the spine may be measured and used to calculate the stiffness of the spine, range of motion, flexibility, or other biomechanical information for the patient.
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EXPANDABLE TRIAL FEMORAL NECK AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF USE
A trial femoral assembly that includes a broach, a neck, and a head. The broach is configured to couple to a femoral shaft. The neck is removably coupled to the broach and includes a center gear configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the neck to adjust a length of the neck. The head is removably coupled to the neck and configured for insertion into a hip joint.
An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.
A surgical robot system includes a surgical robot having a robot base and a robot arm connected to the robot base. The surgical robot system further includes a joint manipulation arm configured to be attached to the robot arm and to be connected to an appendage of a patient and moved to apply force and/or torque to a joint connecting the appendage through movement of the robot arm. The surgical robot system further includes force and/or torque sensor apparatus configured to output a feedback signal providing an indication of an amount of force and/or torque that is being applied to the robot arm and/or the joint manipulation arm. At least one controller is configured to determine ligaments balancing at the joint based on a plurality of measurements of the feedback signal, and to output information characterizing the ligaments balancing.
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A passive end effector of a surgical system includes a base connected to a rotational disk, and a saw attachment connected to the rotational disk. The base is attached to an end effector coupler of a robot arm positioned by a surgical robot, and includes a base arm extending away from the end effector coupler. The rotational disk is rotatably connected to the base arm and rotates about a first location on the rotational disk relative to the base arm. The saw attachment is rotatably connected to the rotational disk and rotates about a second location on the rotational disk. The first location on the rotational disk is spaced apart from the second location on the rotational disk. The saw attachment is configured to connect to a surgical saw including a saw blade configured to oscillate for cutting. The saw attachment rotates about the rotational disk and the rotational disk rotates about the base arm to constrain cutting of the saw blade to a range of movement along arcuate paths within a cutting plane.
A translatable end effector for a surgical robot includes a pair of linkage arms, an anchor adapted to be mounted to an arm of the surgical robot and a tool holder connected to the anchor through the pair of arms. The hinges at the anchor are pivotally and slidably coupled to the pair of arms to allow the arms to pivot and slide relative to the anchor hinges. The tool holder is configured to hold a surgical tool and has a pair of hinges that pivotally couple to the ends of the linkage arms. The hinges and the linkage arms are configured such that a longitudinal trajectory defined by the surgical tool is maintained as the tool holder translates upwardly and downwardly relative to the surgical robot arm.
Modular orthopedic implants, associated instruments, and navigation methods. The modular orthopedic fixation assembly may include a modular bone fastener and a modular tulip head configured to be installed separately. The modular bone fastener may be installed and tracked with a screw extender instrument having an outer sleeve and an inner shaft coupled to the bone fastener. The screw extender instrument may continue to track the location and orientation of the bone throughout the surgical procedure for navigational integrity. The modular tulip head may be assembled to the bone fastener with a head inserter instrument, which ensures the modular head is properly seated on the installed bone fastener.
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ROTARY OSCILLATING BONE, CARTILAGE, AND DISK REMOVAL TOOL ASSEMBLY
A bone, cartilage, and disk removal tool assembly is provided with a motor mounted in a housing. A spindle is mounted for rotation to the housing. A rack-and-pinion mechanism is operably driven by the motor and connected to the spindle to oscillate the spindle for providing a rotary oscillating cutting operation. According to at least another embodiment, a plurality of cams is supported in the housing and driven for rotation by the motor. A plurality of followers is mounted for rotation to the housing, in engagement with the plurality of cams so that one rotation of the plurality of cams oscillates the plurality of followers more than once while preventing over-rotation of the plurality of followers. A peak angular acceleration of the spindle is less than nine million radians per second squared.
Expandable fusion devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body, a first endplate, and a second endplate. A drive screw may be rotated to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. Instruments may be provided to ensure the implant is inserted safely and as intended.
The invention involves a system and method for quickly retracting a tool from a surgical site. The system is generally constructed and arranged for attachment to a robotic arm for manipulation of the tool to perform an in-vivo surgery. The tool is constructed to retract from the surgical site upon a predetermined condition. The system and the robot can be reset when the condition has cleared so that the surgery can continue.
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A surgical system includes an XR headset and an XR headset controller. The XR headset is configured to be worn by a user during a surgical procedure and includes a see-through display screen configured to display an XR image for viewing by the user. The XR headset controller is configured to receive a plurality of two-dimensional (“2D”) image data associated with an anatomical structure of a patient. The XR headset controller is further configured to generate a first 2D image from the plurality of 2D image data based on a pose of the XR headset. The XR headset controller is further configured to generate a second 2D image from the plurality of 2D image data based on the pose of the XR headset. The XR headset controller is further configured to generate the XR image by displaying the first 2D image in a field of view of a first eye of the user and displaying the second 2D image in a field of view of a second eye of the user.
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An implant including first and second end plates, each of which defines at least one anterior ramped surface and at least one posterior ramped surface. A posterior actuator is positioned between the first and second end plates and has guiding ramp surfaces which correspond with the posterior ramped surfaces. An anterior actuator is positioned between the first and second end plates and guiding ramp surfaces which correspond with the anterior ramped surfaces. An actuator assembly extends between the posterior actuator and the anterior actuator and is configured to selectively move the posterior actuator and the anterior actuator simultaneously, move posterior actuator independently of the anterior actuator, or move the anterior actuator independently of the posterior actuator.
An orthopedic fixation device for affixing the screw head of a polyaxial pedicle screw has a tulip, a saddle, and a ring. The tulip has an interior cavity and two opposed threaded arms and a lower ledge. The saddle is inserted into the tulip body, and has a U shaped groove for receiving a spinal fixation rod. The ring has a diameter that is smaller than the widest diameter of the screw head, and is formable into a diameter larger than the widest diameter of the screw head when the screw head is pushed into the ring. The ring has a connection portion that mates with a connection portion of the saddle. The screw head is clamped within the tulip body between the saddle and the ring when a cap is threaded between the tulip arms.
Devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.
Rod bending instruments, systems, and methods thereof are associated with robotic and navigated bending of a rod for spinal surgeries. A system for bending a spinal rod includes a rod bending assembly and an automatic or navigated feeding system. The rod bending assembly includes a bender box having a fixed coupling member and an actuated coupling member. A rod cutter is attachable to the fixed coupling member and a bending mandrel is attachable to the actuated coupling member, for example, over a sterile drape. The automatic or navigated feeding system is configured to feed a spinal rod into the rod bending assembly to bend and contour the spinal rod into a complex three-dimensional shape.
A surgical robot positions an end effector that guides movement of a surgical tool during a surgical procedure on a patient anatomical structure. A tracking system determines a pose of the anatomical structure and a pose of the end effector and/or the surgical tool. A navigation controller determines a target pose for the surgical tool based on a surgical plan and based on the pose of the anatomical structure, and generates steering information based on the target pose for the surgical tool, the pose of the anatomical structure, and the pose of the surgical tool and/or the end effector. The steering information indicates where the surgical tool and/or the end effector need to be moved. An AR headset controller receives the steering information from the navigation controller and displays a graphical representation of the steering information and/or the target pose for the surgical tool on a see-through display screen.
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A surgical robot system includes a surgical robot, a robot arm connected to such surgical robot, and an end-effector connected to the robot arm. A registration fixture is used in conjunction with various registration systems in the surgical robot system. Such registration systems likewise include a detachable base in the form of a detachable dynamic reference base, along with an associated mount, the dynamic reference base and mount having certain features which permit the dynamic reference base to be selectively attached, detached, and reattached at different phases of an operation, whether pre-operative or intra-operative, and such successive attachments are done without the dynamic reference base, and tracking markers associated therewith, losing registration. Related methods allow for the more efficient and effective performance of operations by virtue of the dynamic reference base maintaining its registration during attachments and reattachments.
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Rod bending instruments, systems, and methods thereof for robotic and navigated rod bending of a rod for spinal surgeries. A system for bending a spinal rod includes a rod bending assembly and an automatic or navigated feeding system. The rod bending assembly includes a bender box having a fixed coupling member and an actuated coupling member. A rod cutter is attachable to the fixed coupling member and a bending mandrel is attachable to the actuated coupling member, for example, over a sterile drape. The automatic or navigated feeding system is configured to feed a spinal rod into the rod bending assembly to bend and contour the spinal rod into a complex three-dimensional shape.
Reducer instruments, systems, and methods thereof for reducing a spinal rod. A series of reducers attachable to respective bone fasteners may be actuated by pneumatic or electronic control. Each reducer may have a reducer body having a pair of arms separated by a longitudinal slot configured to receive the spinal rod. A pusher may be slidably engaged with the arms with a distally extending tip configured to translate the spinal rod along the slot. The reducer may include a housing having a cylindrical body with a moveable component configured to drive the pusher to apply a compressive load to the spinal rod. For example, the moveable component may be piston or threaded rod configured to translate the pusher, and thereby drive the spinal rod into alignment.
A surgical probe and a method for forming and enlarging an access opening through a psoas muscle to provide for minimally invasive lateral approach for surgical access to a lumber intervertebral disc. A distal end portion of the probe is equipped with an electrode useful for confirming proper location of the probe and includes an inflatable dilator body for enlarging an access opening through tissue adjacent to a spinal column. The probe includes a cannula through which a K wire can be extended to anchor the probe to a patient.
An implantable osteodistraction device includes an inductive power transfer circuit at least partially within one of outer and inner tubes. A shape-memory-alloy actuator includes a shape-memory-alloy element powered by the inductive power transfer circuit and configured to transition from a first phase to a second phase with a corresponding change in shape responsive to threshold resistive heating. A force transmission apparatus includes a locking clutch connected to the shape-memory-alloy actuator and slidably connected to another one of the outer and inner tubes. The locking clutch converts change in shape of the shape-memory-alloy element, by transition from one of the first and second phases to the other one of the first and second phases, to an extension of the inner tube from within the outer tube and prevents contraction of the inner tube into the outer tube when the shape-memory-alloy element oppositely transitions.
Intervertebral implants for implanting into an intervertebral space are provided. The implants can comprise one or more layers that are operably attached to one another. An implant can comprise a first layer having a first mating surface that mates with a second mating surface of a second layer. The first mating surface and the second mating surface can have features that allow them to complement each other. The implants can include one or more bore holes for receiving a fixation member. The bore holes can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. In some cases, the bore holes will be blind bore holes.
A spacer separates bones of a joint using a driver tool having a threaded shaft. The spacer has a superior endplate with inferior facing ramps, and an inferior endplate with superior facing ramps. Two bearings are positioned between the endplates, each bearing has superior facing ramps which mate with the inferior facing ramps of the superior endplate, and inferior facing ramps which mate with the superior facing ramps of the inferior endplate. One bearing has a threaded aperture, and the other a thrust surface. A threaded shaft is threaded into the threaded aperture to push against the thrust surface to drive the bearings apart. As the bearings move apart, the mated ramps slide against each other to drive the superior and inferior endplates apart.
A methodology for grafting together adjacent bony structures is provided using an implant device having an endplate with an inner disc portion and outer ring portion spaced from the inner disc portion by a connecting wall disposed there between. An endplate interior surface includes a retaining structure for securing the endplate to one of the bony structures, and endplate an exterior surface has an integrally formed socket. A ball-joint rod has a longitudinally extending body and an end, and at least a portion of the ball-joint rod end is curvilinear in shape. The curvilinear ball-joint rod end is rotatably disposed in the endplate socket to fixedly interconnect the bony structures.
Bone plates for engaging bone members are described herein. The bone plates can receive one or more screws to secure the bone plates to an underlying bone member. The one or more screws can be inserted into bone plate holes that can be considered locking or non-locking. The bone plates described herein can have particular combinations of locking and/or non-locking holes. In addition, instruments such as distal and proximal aiming guides can accompany the bone plates to guide one or more screws into the bone plates.
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Orthopedic fixation devices, assemblies, and methods for securing a spinal rod. The orthopedic fixation device may include a tulip head, a bone fastener, a rotatable saddle, and a threaded locking cap. The saddle may be insertable into the tulip head in an unlocked position with a rod seat offset relative to a rod slot of the tulip head. The saddle may be rotated into a locked position with the rod seat aligned with the rod slot such that a rod is positionable through the rod slot and into the rod seat. The threaded locking cap may secure the rod and bone fastener.
A vertebral insert may include a first linkage, a second linkage, and a third linkage. The first, second, and third linkages may at least partially defining a cavity. The insert may be movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and the movement of the first and second linkages with respect to one another may be configured to reciprocally move the insert between the collapsed and expanded configurations.
An intervertebral implant for implantation in an intervertebral space between vertebrae. The implant includes a body, an articulating element, and a blocking member. The articulating element can articulate in-situ, thereby allowing articulation of the spinal implant into a desired position within the disc space.
Cable protector devices, assemblies, and systems. The cable protection system may include a moveable system with wheels for moving the moveable system across a floor and a cable pusher attached to each of the wheels. Each cable pusher may include a frame with a pair of deflector legs configured to be positioned in front of and behind each wheel in close proximity to the floor. The cable pusher may be magnetically secured to the wheel, and the deflector legs may magnetically connect to the frame. As the wheels spin or rotate, the frame and deflector legs remain stationary, thereby pushing obstacles out of the way.
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PROXIMAL HUMERAL STABILIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF
An intramedullary nail implant for positioning in a bone having a head and a shaft defining an intramedullary canal. The implant includes a distal portion having a shaft extending along a central axis and configured for positioning within the intramedullary canal. A proximal portion extends proximally from the distal portion. The proximal portion defines a contact surface which extends at least in part medially of the central axis such that it is configured to extend within a medial portion of the bone head. A method of implanting the nail is also provided.
Expandable fusion devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion implant may include an upper endplate assembly and a lower endplate assembly. The upper and lower endplate assemblies may be configured to expand in width. A rotatable actuator may move one or more driving ramps, which mate with an upper ramp and a lower ramp, respectively. The actuator may cause independent movement of one or more of the driving ramps, thereby causing an expansion in height of the upper and lower endplate assemblies.
An improved surgical tool including a cutter that will accumulate cut disc material during operation. One form can form a bore while another form can be used as a side cutter. The tool can be used as a rotary and/or reciprocating cutter.
An instrument for use in a navigated surgical procedure, the instrument includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a shaft extending therebetween. An angled instrument tip is positioned at an end of the distal portion of the instrument. A first tracking array is coupled to the proximal portion of the instrument and a surveillance array is coupled to the proximal portion of the instrument. The tracking array includes a plurality of tracking markers, and is configured to rotate with respect to a central axis of the instrument.
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Devices, systems, and methods for a robot-assisted surgery. Navigable instrumentation, which are capable of being navigated by a surgeon using the surgical robot system, and navigation software allow for the navigated placement of interbody fusion devices or other surgical devices.
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ROBOTIC NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM FOR INTERBODY IMPLANTS
Devices, systems, and methods for a robot-assisted surgery. Navigable instrumentation, which are capable of being navigated by a surgeon using the surgical robot system, and navigation software allow for the navigated placement of interbody fusion devices or other surgical devices. The interbody implant navigation may involve navigation of access instruments (e.g., dilators, retractors, ports), disc preparation instruments, trials, and inserters.
An apparatus and method for orthopedic implant altering include a first member, having a rotatable slot, which is connected to a first lever that is supported and rotatable in a support member attached to a screw mechanism that connects to an anvil that translates rotational force from the first lever into an axial force to move the anvil. There are two or more upright posts attached to a movable table, where an orthopedic implant positioned between the anvil and the plurality of upright posts can be altered (cut or bent) by applying force through axial movement of the anvil. There is a second lever in a second member that is movable along a base plate and having a fixed slot and securing mechanism, wherein the orthopedic implant can also be selectively placed between the first slot and the second slot to apply an axial twist to the orthopedic implant.
The present disclosure in one aspect provides a sterile packaging container comprising a container body with a cross-sectional shape that is constant along the majority of the longitudinal axis, a cover and a closure assembly that inhibits the passage of microbial contaminants. The container is configured such that the interior of the container can be sterilized. The sterile packaging container described herein allows one to manufacture a sterile packaging tube exercising the smallest possible volume.
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The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
A registration fixture for registration of a medical image to a three-dimensional tracking space, includes a base frame, an orientation plate, and a registration plate. The base frame is adapted to be mounted to an x-ray medical imaging device. The orientation plate is attached to the base frame and has a first set of radiopaque markers arranged along at least four radial lines which extend from a center location. The radial lines are angularly spaced apart about the center location. At least three of the radiopaque markers are arranged along each of the radial lines. The registration plate is attached to the base frame and spaced apart from the orientation plate. The registration plate includes a second set of radiopaque markers arranged along a circle.
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
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A medical implant includes an implant component configured to be implanted in a patient, an electrode array, an energy storage device, and a power management unit. The electrode array includes at least two electrodes spaced apart on the implant component. The energy storage device and power management unit are inside the implant component. The power management unit is operative to control electrical stimulation of the electrode array by current supplied by the energy storage device to be at a level which at least reduces formation of a biofilm on at least part of the implant component while implanted in the patient.
A medical implant includes an implant component configured to be implanted in a patient, an electrode array, an energy storage device, and a power management unit. The electrode array includes at least two electrodes spaced apart on the implant component. The energy storage device and power management unit are inside the implant component. The power management unit is operative to control electrical stimulation of the electrode array by current supplied by the energy storage device to be at a level which at least reduces formation of a biofilm on at least part of the implant component while implanted in the patient.
An implant assembly including an expandable vertebral body replacement implant. The implant assembly includes a right hand end and a left hand end configured to attach to a threaded actuator. An outer ring is configured to surround each of the right and left hand ends and the threaded actuator. The implant assembly may include removable endplates configured to engage vertebral bodies as interbody spacer or through a corpectomy. The implant assembly includes a locking mechanism to prevent collapse or movement the implant assembly after implantation. The locking mechanism automatically engage after removal of an inserter instrument from the implant assembly.
Devices, systems, and methods for automatically exchanging a first end-effector on a robot arm with a second end-effector housed in a docking station. The first end-effector has a clamp that either engages or disengages the robot arm based upon an application of force of the robot arm onto the end-effector. The clamp has a spring loaded clip that disengages the first end-effector to allow the robot arm to move away from the released first end-effector. The robot arm is configured to automatically move to a port of a docking station housing the desired second end-effector using magnetic coils on the robot arm and the docking station to guide the robot arm.
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A bone plate having one or more screw holes configured to receive a coupling screw to attach the bone plate to a spacer, anchor holes configured to receive anchors or bone screws to attach the bone plate to one or more vertebral bodies, one or more blocking screws configured to allow passage of the bone screws into the plate body and to lock the bone screws in the plate body after passage, and a port to rigidly attach the bone plate to an inserter instrument. The bone plate allows rigid connection to a spacer that is implanted between adjacent vertebral bodies. The plate body may include one or more anchor holes.
Biomaterials containing viable stem cells, methods of making the biomaterials, and methods of promoting musculoskeletal tissue healing in a mammal. The stem cell-based regenerative biomaterial may include an active ingredient including umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells, isolated and expanded at low-oxygen similar to that experienced in degenerative human tissues. This preconditioning enables the injected stem cells to better adapt to the degenerative microenvironment resulting in improved viability.
Expandable spinal fixation assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An expandable spinal fixation system may include expandable barrel assembly including an upper barrel half and a lower barrel half and a fixed barrel assembly. The fixed barrel assembly is insertable between the upper barrel half and the lower barrel half such that the fixed barrel assembly is clamped between the upper barrel half and the lower barrel half. Each of the expandable barrel assembly and the fixed barrel assembly includes fixation plates adapted to secure spinous processes to the fixation system.
An acetabular shell insertion tool with an anti-rotation feature is provided. The insertion tool attaches to an acetabular shell including a center hole having an internal threading and an anti-rotation recess disposed around the center hole and having a predetermined shape. The insertion tool includes an outer shaft and an inner shaft disposed within the outer shaft. The outer shaft has an anti-rotation projection shaped to be received in the anti-rotation recess of the acetabular shell so as to prevent rotation of the outer shaft relative to the acetabular shell, thereby preventing the insertion tool from disengaging from the shell. The inner shaft has a threaded tip adapted to be threaded into the internal threading of the center hole to lock the insertion tool to the acetabular shell.
Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer and one or more inserts or members coupled to the spacer. The inserts or members may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
Bone implants, assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. The implants and assemblies may be threaded or non-threaded, adjustable or expandable, or otherwise configured to promote fixation and fusion of the sacroiliac joint. The implant may include a screw with a triangular portion along the shaft or a separate triangular cage or sleeve surrounding the screw configured to prevent or minimize rotational motion of the implant.
An intramedullary nail includes one or more nail openings extending therethrough. The intramedullary nail is implantable within a medullary canal of the bone. A bone plate is configured to engage an outer surface of the bone. The bone plate includes one or more plate openings extending therethrough. The plate openings are spaced about the bone plate such that the bone plate is positionable to axially align the plate openings with the nail openings when the intramedullary nail is implanted within the medullary canal of the bone. An aiming guide includes one or more targeting openings. The targeting openings are spaced about the aiming guide such that the aiming guide is positionable to axially align the targeting openings with the plate openings and the nail openings for extending one or more stabilizing fasteners therethrough when the intramedullary nail is implanted within the medullary canal of the bone.
A camera tracking system is disclosed for computer assisted navigation during surgery. The camera tracking system includes a camera bar, first and second tracking cameras, and a third tracking camera. The first and second tracking cameras are attached at spaced apart locations on the camera bar. The third tracking camera is attached at a location on the camera bar that is between locations of the first and second tracking cameras and spaced apart a distance from a line extending through centers of the first and second tracking cameras.
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Stand-alone interbody fusion devices and corpectomy devices suitable for use with an oblique implantation. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer having a substantially U-shaped body and a plate coupled to the spacer. The overall shape of the implant is asymmetrical such that a median plane, an oblique plane, or both planes divide the spacer and the plate into two asymmetrical halves. The implants are shaped and configured to allow for an oblique or anterolateral approach to the spine or an oblique corpectomy.
Bone implants, assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. The implants and assemblies may be threaded or non-threaded, adjustable or expandable, or otherwise configured to promote fixation and fusion of the sacroiliac joint. The implant may include a screw with a triangular portion along the shaft or a separate triangular cage or sleeve surrounding the screw configured to prevent or minimize rotational motion of the implant.
A surgical driver apparatus includes a housing and an inner driver shaft having a proximal end secured within the housing and a distal end extending out from a first side of the housing. The inner driver shaft is configured to rotate with respect to the housing. The surgical driver apparatus further includes an outer driver shaft and an idler driver shaft. The outer driver shaft is positioned coaxial with the inner driver shaft and configured to rotate independently from the inner driver shaft. The idler driver shaft is configured to transmit torque to the outer driver shaft. Additionally, the surgical driver apparatus includes a driver key comprising a driving feature and a counter-driving feature. The driver key is configured to engage a second side of the housing in one of a plurality of orientations configured to rotate the inner driver shaft and/or the outer driver shaft.
Systems, apparatuses and methods for bone fusion are disclosed. In particular, a fixation screw assembly is provided that comprises a bone engagement portion including a shaft and a head member. The assembly also includes a flexible washer member that can be operably attached and secured around the head member of the bone engagement portion. The washer member is polyaxial relative to the bone engagement portion, such that it can assume a variety of angles. The washer member can help prevent back out of the bone engagement portion when the bone engagement portion is implanted into a bone member. The design of the fixation screw assembly can be used in different fusion procedures, including fusion of the sacroiliac joint.
An acetabular implant for hip arthroplasty includes an acetabular shell to be attached to an acetabulum. The acetabular shell includes an inner surface defining a shell cavity and having a tapered shell section. The acetabular shell includes a tool interlocking structure that mates with a shell insertion tool to inhibit rotation relative to the shell insertion tool. The acetabular shell includes a snap-fit receiver. An acetabular liner is sized and shaped to be disposed in the shell cavity of the acetabular shell. The acetabular liner including an outer surface having a tapered liner section corresponding to the taper of the tapered shell section and engages the tapered shell section to inhibit movement of the acetabular liner relative to the acetabular shell. The acetabular liner includes a snap-fit retainer received by the snap-fit receiver of the acetabular shell to form a snap-fit connection between the acetabular liner and the acetabular shell.
A cerclage cable system is disclosed which includes a bone plate, one or more securing devices, and one or more cerclage cables. The bone plate includes a plurality of bone plate apertures thereupon, wherein the bone plate is configured to be affixed to a bone. The one or more securing devices include a body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein at least one securing device aperture is disposed toward the proximal end, wherein the distal end of the securing device is configured to be inserted into and received by the plurality of bone plate apertures. The one or more cerclage cables include two terminal ends, wherein the one or more cerclage cables are wrapped around the bone, wherein one terminal end of the one or more cerclage cables is passed through at least one securing device aperture.
An apparatus for use in preparing the intervertebral disc space. The apparatus includes a powered disc cutter that can be inserted through a tube and into the disc space. Once inside the disc space, the cutter can be rotated on its axis and articulated through the disc space to break up and disconnect the disc tissue from the surrounding disc tissue and disc annulus. The device is powered by a handheld driver that utilizes a motor to impart motion, such as rotary motion, to an elongated shaft assembly having a cutting tool or assembly pivotably attached to the distal end thereof. The cutting tool is mounted to the end of the drive shaft assembly by a linkage so that the shaft may be inserted in a straight configuration down a narrow access port. The cutting assembly can spin on its axis while being articulated providing access to the intervertebral space.
An expandable interspinous process fixation system capable of restoring spinal stability and facilitating fusion. In one embodiment, the expandable interspinous process fixation system includes a central ramp, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the central ramp capable of being moved in a first direction to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. Each endplate supporting fixed and/or adjustable spinous process engaging plates.
The invention involves a system and method for controlling the movements of a multi-axis robot to perform a surgery at least on the spinal area of a human in vivo. The system includes controls and software coding to cause the robot to move in desired patterns to complete the surgery, which may include bone, disc and tissue removal, and may also include insertion of hardware for fusing adjacent bony structures.
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NAVIGATED PELVIC IMPLANT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF USE
A navigated pelvic implant system includes a robot with a control unit and an end effector, at least one patient position sensor in electronic communication with the robot, and a database of anatomical information, including anatomical features, that is in electronic communication with the control unit; where the control unit receives patient imaging information and determines variance between a patient and other patients found in the database, and then the control unit selects at least one implant and an associated trajectory for surgery, then the control unit determines position of the patient through input imaging data and input from the at least one patient position sensor, the control unit will then proceed with the previously determined implant and trajectory, followed by the end effector using a drill to create an opening and holding an implant insertion mechanism to secure the implant within the opening in the patient's pelvis.
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Access devices including access ports and retractors, which enhance the working area and access to a surgical site. The access port includes a tubular body with at least one sidewall defining an interior path along the length of the tubular body. The sidewall includes a rigid portion and a flexible portion. The flexible portion is able to stretch or deform, for example, to accommodate an angled trajectory of a surgical implement. A surgical access device for retracting tissue includes a plurality of retractor blades. The outer surface of the retractor blades form a substantially circular cross-sectional configuration with a plurality of spiral ridges projecting therefrom such that advancement of the retractor into the surgical site may be improved.
