Patent classifications
A61F2002/30523
Expandable vertebral body replacement device, system, and methods
An expandable vertebral body replacement is presented. The device has an inner and outer housing longitudinally moveable on one-another which locks in place using a retention member. This can be locked or fortified by several described options. Also presented is a method for expanding said device embodiments and a system for an expandable vertebral body replacement.
Vertebral implants and methods for installation thereof
Embodiments herein are generally directed to vertebral implants and implant trials for use with vertebral implant assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants and implant trials may be used in conjunction with corpectomy procedures.
Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
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.
GEARED CAM EXPANDABLE INTERBODY IMPLANT AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING SAME
A geared cam expandable spinal implant. Rotational motion of a rotating portion is translated into linear motion of a yoke, which moves geared cams at the distal end of the implant to mate with, and walk along, teeth of corresponding racks. The walking of the gear cam teeth along the rack teeth creates a regular rate of implant expansion, reduces initial excessive expansion force applied to the implant, and provides fine adjustment of the expansion rate and force.
Expandable and adjustable lordosis interbody fusion system
A spinal implant device for placement between vertebral bodies includes a housing, at least one screw member in the housing, and at least one drive shaft operably engageable with the screw member. The housing includes a first shell member and a second shell member. At least the first shell member has step tracking comprising a plurality of individual riser members for receiving the at least one screw member. The height of the plurality of individual riser members may change along the step tracking. The drive shaft may be operable to rotate the at least one screw member, causing the at least one screw member to move on the plurality of individual riser members. The at least one screw member comprises an external helical thread having a thickness configured to fit in the gaps between adjacent individual riser members, and is engageable with the first and second shell members, whereby the first and second shell members move relative to each other in response to the rotation of the at least one screw member to effect an expansion of the housing or a contraction of the housing from the expansion by reversing the rotation of the at least one screw member.
FEMORAL HEAD PRESS INSTRUMENT FOR PROSTHETIC IMPLANT
A femoral head press can comprise: a frame having first end second ends; a clamp connected to the first end to define a holding plane; a mechanical drive mechanism mounted to the second end and having a drive axis; a ram connected to the second end; and a femoral head cup connected to the ram; wherein the mechanical drive mechanism is configured to drive the ram along the drive axis substantially perpendicular to the holding plane to advance the femoral head cup toward the clamp. A method for assembly a femoral head to a stem neck can comprise: attaching a clamp of a frame of a femoral head press to a neck of a femoral stem; connecting a femoral head to a cup connected to a ram slidably engaged with the frame; and actuating a mechanical drive mechanism coupled to the frame to advance the cup toward the neck.
Expandable intervertebral implants and methods of installation thereof
Embodiments herein are generally directed to expandable spinal implants, systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal fusion and/or stabilization procedures, as well as methods of installation. The expandable spinal implants may be configured for lateral insertion.
EXPANDABLE VERTEBRAL IMPLANT
An expandable prosthetic implant for engagement between vertebrae includes a first member having a first end, a second end, a plurality of extensions and a hollow interior portion extending from the first end to the second end, wherein the plurality of extensions extend from the first end to the second end. A second member includes a first end, a second end, a hollow interior portion extending from the first end to the second end, and a plurality of extensions extending from the second end to the first end. The plurality extensions of the first member are configured to coaxially interdigitate with the second member, and the plurality of extensions of the second member are configured to coaxially interdigitate with the first member. The first member of the implant is moveable relative to the second member along a longitudinal axis.
GEARED CAM EXPANDABLE INTERBODY IMPLANT AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING SAME
A geared cam expandable spinal implant. Rotational motion of a rotating portion is translated into linear motion of a yoke, which moves geared cams at the distal end of the implant to mate with, and walk along, teeth of corresponding racks. The walking of the gear cam teeth along the rack teeth creates a regular rate of implant expansion, reduces initial excessive expansion force applied to the implant, and provides fine adjustment of the expansion rate and force. Spikes, pivotally mounted on the yoke, pivot outward as the implant expands, to a fully-deployed position into engagement with surfaces of adjacent vertebral bodies. The engagement between the deployed spikes and the vertebral bodies prevents inadvertent backout of the expanded implant.
EXPANDABLE INTERSPINOUS PROCESS FIXATION DEVICE
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.