A61B17/7055

Methods of fusing a sacroiliac joint
09795396 · 2017-10-24 · ·

One implementation of the present disclosure may take the form of a sacroiliac joint fusion system including a joint implant, an anchor element and a delivery tool. The joint implant includes a distal end, a proximal end, a body extending between the proximal and distal ends, and a first bore extending non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body. The anchor element includes a distal end and a proximal end and is configured to be received in the first bore. The delivery tool includes an implant arm and an anchor arm. The implant arm includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the implant arm is configured to releasably couple to the proximal end of the joint implant such that a longitudinal axis of the implant arm is substantially at least one of coaxial or parallel with the longitudinal axis of the body of the joint implant. The anchor arm includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the anchor arm is configured to engage the proximal end of the anchor element. The anchor arm is operably coupled to the implant arm in an arrangement such that the longitudinal axis of the anchor element is generally coaxially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the first bore when the distal end of the implant arm is releasably coupled with the proximal end of the joint implant and the distal end of the anchor arm is engaged with the proximal end of the anchor element. The arrangement is fixed and nonadjustable.

IMPLANTS AND TECHNIQUES FOR TISSUE FIXATION AND FUSION
20170296344 · 2017-10-19 ·

A tissue fixation implant that includes leading fixation and trailing fixation members, each fixation member having a proximal head and an elongate shank with a distal tip, and each fixation member adapted to at least partially contact the other fixation member at one or more points along their respective lengths. The tissue fixation implant includes a proximal inter-engagement feature for fixedly engaging each of the two fixation members relative to one another when engaged within tissue, including bone tissue, soft tissue, and combinations of these, and has an interior chamber suitable for receiving osteogenic material to enhance new bone growth and fusion of the fixation implant within bone.

Systems and methods for promoting sacroiliac joint fusion
11253302 · 2022-02-22 · ·

Embodiments are directed to fusion implants, insertion instruments, and methods of using the same for implanting one or more fusion implants across a sacroiliac joint and into an ilium and sacrum for fusing the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, fusion-promoting material may be inserted in the fusion implant for further promoting fusion across the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, neurophysiologic monitoring may be performed as the fusion implants are placed across the sacroiliac joint.

Sacroiliac joint implant system

Accordingly, a broad object of the invention can be to provide an inventive implant to facilitate stabilization while allowing an amount of motion of a sacroiliac joint. Embodiments of the sacroiliac joint implant can provide an elongate body, which can further include at least one fixation member, or a pair of fixation members which extend a distance outward from the longitudinal axis of the implant body adapted for non-transverse placement between the articular surfaces of the sacroiliac joint, and as to certain embodiments can further provide a third fixation member and additionally a fourth fixation member each adapted to extend a distance outward from the elongate body into the bone of the sacrum or the ilium.

Sacral fixation system

Sacral fixation implants can include first and second implant segments. One of the first and second implant segments is received in the other of the first and second implant segments, and the first and segments can be fixed with respect to movement toward and away from each other, thereby stabilizing a sacral fracture.

Bone structure coupling systems and methods of use

Bone structure coupling devices and methods are provided herein. An example method includes positioning a tubular retraction guide body into a patient, the tubular retraction guide body having two prongs that are positioned in a joint between two adjacent bone structures, creating a hemispherical groove on each of the two adjacent bone structures using a drill bit passed through the tubular retraction guide body, incising out the hemispherical grooves with a broach passed through the tubular retraction guide body, and inserting a graft body having a generally rectangular cross sectional area into the angular grooves to couple the two adjacent bone structures together.

SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20170290608 · 2017-10-12 ·

Translation screw assemblies that can include a screw, housing, load plate, and collet are described herein. The translation screw assembly advantageously allows for relative translation, angulation or pivoting, and/or rotation between the screw and the housing. Occipital plate assemblies are also described herein. An occipital plate assembly can include a plate body and one or more rod receiving assemblies. The plate assembly can include an occipital protuberance tab that can be bent relative to or sheared off from the plate body. The rod receiving assembly can include a pivot post, housing, clamp plate, and retaining washer. The rod-receiving assemblies advantageously allow for relative medial-lateral translation, medial-lateral angulation, and/or cranial-caudal angulation between the rod-receiving assemblies or portions thereof (e.g., the housings) and plate body.

IMPLANT ASSEMBLY FOR THE SACROILIAC JOINT
20170246000 · 2017-08-31 · ·

The present application relates to an implant system, preferably for the sacroiliac joint, comprising an implant body with at least two adjacent apertures, at least two screws and an insertion instrument assembly. Each screw comprises a screw head and a threaded elongated shaft. The at least two screws are rotatably engaged within said at least two apertures. The insertion instrument assembly includes a basis, a first holding means and at least one rotatable driving means configured for engagement with a drive of at least one of said at least two screws. The at least two screws or said insertion instrument assembly comprises transmission means such that a rotational movement of a first screw of said at least two screws is transferred to the at least one further screw.

SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
20170245900 · 2017-08-31 ·

A spinal construct includes a fastener configured for attachment with sacral and/or pelvic tissue of a body. A connector includes a mating element engageable with the fastener and includes a receiver. A spinal implant is engageable with the receiver between a capture configuration and a removable configuration. A multi-axial fastener is connected with the spinal implant. Systems, implants, instruments and methods of use are disclosed.