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Небесная энциклопедия

Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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07-02-2020 дата публикации

Педикулярный винт

Номер: RU0000195876U1

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, а именно к травматологии, ортопедии, вертебрологии и нейрохирургии, в частности, к области создания педикулярных винтов и гаек, входящих в состав устройств фиксации позвоночника и применяемых при стабилизации грудного, поясничного и крестцового отделов позвоночника при его нестабильности и деформации вследствие травм и заболеваний различной этиологии.В педикулярном винте, содержащем конусообразной стержень с резьбой и со сферической головкой, установленной в камертон, снабженный фиксатором, нижняя часть стержня выполнена цилиндрической с заходными насечками и заходной фаской на конце. В стержне выполнено направляющее отверстие для позиционирования винта по направителю. В верхней части сферической головки расположено углубление под инструмент. В нижней части камертона выполнен вырез для наклона винта. На наружной поверхности камертона выполнены глухие отверстия и буртик под захват инструментом.Технический результат от использования предлагаемой полезной модели заключается в повышении надежности фиксации позвоночника у пациентов с различным качеством костной ткани при снижении травматичности. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 195 876 U1 (51) МПК A61B 17/70 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 17/7032 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019142325, 18.12.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "ВИП Технологии" (RU) Дата регистрации: 07.02.2020 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 8657858 B2, 25.02.2014. RU 154118 U1, 20.08.2015. US 6660004 B2, 09.12.2003. US 6869433 B2, 22.03.2005. US 20170181775 A1, 29.06.2017. US RE46431 E1, 13.06.2017. (45) Опубликовано: 07.02.2020 Бюл. № 4 1 9 5 8 7 6 R U (54) Педикулярный винт (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области медицины, а именно к травматологии, ортопедии, вертебрологии и нейрохирургии, ...

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02-12-2021 дата публикации

Импактор для межтеловых цилиндрических имплантов позвоночника

Номер: RU0000208101U1

Полезная модель относится к медицине, в частности к хирургическому инструментарию, применяемому в травматологии и ортопедии, вертебрологии при операции переднего спондилодеза с применением цилиндрических имплантов.Инструмент представляет собой импактор, включающий рукоятку 1 (фиг. 1) цилиндрической формы, имеющую рифленую поверхность, верхний набойный конец и нижнюю часть конической формы, переходящую в цилиндрическую штангу 2, на конце которой располагается рабочая часть 3, выполненная в виде дугообразной платформы (геометрически представляет собой полуокружность), внутренняя поверхность последней гладкая, достаточной ширины (5-10 мм в зависимости от диаметра импланта) и дуги (из расчета диаметра на 1-2 мм превышающей диаметр импланта) для обеспечения устойчивого положения на импланте 4 и возможности свободного перемещения вдоль и вокруг него.Инструмент имеет три типоразмера по ширине дугообразной платформы 5, 8 и 10 мм и по диаметру полуокружности, на 1-2 мм превышающему диаметр используемого импланта (16, 18 и 20 мм), что обеспечивает возможность работы с имплантами разного диаметра, и, соответственно, применения у пациентов разной конституции и возрастной категории.Технический результат - обеспечение возможности приложения ударного усилия для внедрения цилиндрических имплантов разных типоразмеров в необходимой точке за счет свободного перемещения импактора вдоль продольной оси импланта и вокруг нее, при одновременном исключении дислокации импактора и предупреждении травматизации прилежащих мягких тканей. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 101 U1 (51) МПК A61F 2/46 (2006.01) A61F 2/44 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61F 2/4611 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020142892, 23.12.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 02.12.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 02.12.2021 Бюл. № 34 Адрес для переписки: 191036, Санкт-Петербург, Лиговский пр., 2-4, СПб НИИФ, патентный ...

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Sacral-Iliac Stabilization System

Номер: US20120022595A1
Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

The present invention provides a sacral-iliac plate having an iliac portion with a first screw hole for receiving a first fastener to secure the iliac portion to the iliac bone. A sacral portion integrated monolithically with the iliac portion is also provided with a second and third screw holes for receiving second and third fasteners to secure the sacral portion to the sacral bone. The sacral portion also includes a tulip for receiving and securing a spinal rod.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Interbody spinal implants and insertion techniques

Номер: US20120029639A1
Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

An implant for a spinal column is disclosed that is capable of being inserted into a patient in a first orientation having a reduced or minimum height and then rotated to a second orientation providing a second or maximum height, wherein in each orientation the height of the implant extends in a direction from one endplate toward the other endplate of adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes first and second side-by-side elongate members that are separately rotated from the first orientation to the second orientation after implantation. The first and second implant members are interconnected by a housing that maintains the first and second members in side-by-side relation.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Rod screw dynamic implant for stabilizing a vertebral column

Номер: US20120035662A1
Принадлежит: CREASPINE

The invention relates to an implant for supporting a vertebral column, including at least one attachment element ( 300 ) and a connecting rod. Such an attachment element ( 300 ) includes an anchoring member ( 13 ) in a vertebral body, as well as a head ( 14 ) in which a passage opening ( 15 ) is provided that is conducive to receiving a connecting rod ( 12 ), the attachment element ( 300 ) being remarkable in that it comprises a means ( 316 ) for centering said rod, said rod-centering means being mounted on a spring-back means ( 317 ) placed in said head ( 14 ), said centering means ( 316 ) and said head ( 14 ) being movable relative to each other. A connecting rod ( 12 ) capable of being inserted into a passage opening ( 15 ) of an attachment element ( 300 ) includes at least one second centering surface ( 19 ). The attachment element ( 300 ) and the connecting rod ( 12 ) engage to form an implant in which said rod is rotatably and/or translatably movable relative to the anchoring member ( 13 ).

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

System and method for insertion of flexible spinal stabilization element

Номер: US20120035664A1
Принадлежит: ZIMMER GMBH

Insertion of a spinal stabilization element into a patient generally includes positioning a cord within a sheath and inserting the sheath and cord through the patient's body along a path generally toward an anchor member. An advancement member may be mounted on the leading end of the cord to further facilitate this insertion. The sheath is then retracted to expose a first portion of the cord within the patient's body, and the first portion of the cord is moved into a desired position relative to the anchor member. After advancing a spacer over the sheath and cord, the sheath is retracted to expose a second portion of the cord. The second portion of the cord is then moved into a desired position relative to another anchor member such that the spacer is positioned between the two anchor members.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Polyaxial bone screw

Номер: US20120035669A1
Автор: Roger P. Jackson
Принадлежит: Individual

A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an upper capture structure, a head, a retaining ring and a nut. The external capture structure surface includes a threaded portion and a smooth portion; the smooth portion for slidably mating with the retaining ring and the threaded portion for rotatable attachment to the nut within a cavity of the head. The nut fixes the retaining ring to the shank and also provides a tool engagement formation for driving the shank body into bone.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Device for the dynamic fixation of bones

Номер: US20120059427A1
Автор: Fridolin SCHLÄPFER
Принадлежит: Synthes USA LLC

An intermediate element for a detachable, lockable, ball joint-like connection in a device for the dynamic fixation of bones has a longitudinal axis, an outer wall concentric with the longitudinal axis, and an inner wall forming a coaxial cavity. Either the outer wall or the inner wall comprises one of two contact zones that form the ball joint-like connection. The intermediate element is at least partly made of a super-elastic or visco-elastic material.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Expandable Fusion Device and Method of Installation Thereof

Номер: US20120059470A1
Автор: Mark Weiman
Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

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 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. The fusion device is capable of being deployed down an endoscopic tube.

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22-03-2012 дата публикации

Pedicle screw assembly and methods therefor

Номер: US20120071932A1
Принадлежит: Stryker Spine SAS

A method for stabilizing a spine includes providing a coupling element having upper and lower ends, a rod receiving opening adapted to receive an elongated stabilizing rod, a bore extending through the lower end and a seat surrounding the bore adjacent the lower end; providing a fastener having upper and lower ends, a head having a radial surface, and at least one anchoring element between the lower end of the fastener and the head; assembling the fastener with the coupling element; anchoring the fastener to bone; moving the coupling element relative to the fastener for capturing the elongated stabilizing rod in the rod receiving opening; and urging the captured stabilizing rod toward the head of the fastener so that the rod contacts the head and forces the radial surface of the head against the seat.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Intervertebral insert system

Номер: US20120078315A1
Автор: Patrick J. Sweeney
Принадлежит: Spinal Generations LLC

A system for delivering fluid to a space between two vertebrae is provided. The system includes a tool and an insert configured to be implanted in the space between two vertebrae. The tool includes a proximal end, a distal end and a structure at the distal end configured to be coupled to the insert. The tool further includes a first opening located near the proximal end of the tool, a second opening located near the distal end of the tool, and a passage extending between the first opening and the second opening. The first opening, the passage and the second opening provide a fluid delivery path from the proximal end to the exterior of the tool near the distal end. The second opening is positioned relative to the structure such that fluid is permitted to be delivered from the tool directly into the space between the two vertebrae.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Torque Drive Device For Use With A Dynamic Pedicle Screw

Номер: US20120083792A1
Принадлежит: BHDL Holdings LLC

A modular dynamic pedicle screw system including anchoring device having a threaded shank for anchoring within a vertebra, an intermediate element and a head portion configured to receive and secure a rigid or non-rigid stabilization rod. The threaded shank, the intermediate element and the head portion of the anchoring device are cannulated to permit percutaneous implantation of the device. The intermediate portion is designed to be removable from the threaded shank portion subsequent to implantation of the anchoring device to enable substitution of another intermediate element having different dynamic characteristics. The dynamic stabilization system includes an adjustable torque limiting device that is interchangeable between a tap device and a screw driver. The torque device provides information relative to the patient's bone quality inter-operatively in order to determine the appropriate modulus of elasticity for the dynamic pedicle screw.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Spinal implant structure and method for manufacturing the same

Номер: US20120083882A1

A spinal implant structure includes a hollow cylinder and a biodegradable polymer membrane. The hollow cylinder is implanted in a bone damaged part of human vertebra. The biodegradable polymer membrane is formed to a part of a surface of the hollow cylinder. Thus, the biodegradable polymer membrane blocks invasion of soft tissues, and then the bone fillers integrated with vertebra are maintained without loss.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Anterior impacted bone graft and driver instruments

Номер: US20120083890A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Instrument and implants are disclosed which provide for insertion of an implant into an intervertebral disc space from multiple approaches to the spine. Specifically, as a preferred aspect of the invention the implant includes a tapered portion and the implant may be inserted from multiple approaches to the spine with the orientation and taper properly oriented in the disc space regardless of the approach.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Methods for stabilizing bone structures

Номер: US20120089191A1
Принадлежит: Exactech Inc

Methods, systems, devices and tools for placing bone stabilization components in a patient are provided. The systems and devices have a reduced number of discrete components that allow placement through small incisions and tubes. More particularly, the present invention is directed to systems and methods of treating the spine, which eliminate pain and enable spinal motion, which effectively mimics that of a normally functioning spine. Methods are also provided for stabilizing the spine and for implanting the subject systems.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Intervertebral spinal implant, installation device and system

Номер: US20120095559A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Improved interbody spinal implant devices and related instrumentation used for surgical installation of such implant devices for use in spinal fusion surgeries. The spinal implant devices are configured with apertures preferably used in conjunction with the instrumentation of the invention to improve the retention of bone graft material within the implant during installation. The invention also includes improved implants with deployable spike mechanisms.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Rod attachement for head to head connector

Номер: US20120101529A1
Принадлежит: DePuy Spine LLC

Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Prosthetic intervertebral disc with movable core

Номер: US20120101579A1
Принадлежит: Spinalmotion Inc

An intervertebral disc for a prosthetic intervertebral disc system for insertion from a posterior of the spine includes first and second end plates sized and shaped to fit within an intervertebral space, each end plate having a vertebral contacting surface and an inner surface, a first bearing surface on an inner surface of the first end plate, and a second bearing surface on an inner surface of the second end plate. A mobile core is configured to be received between the first and second bearing surfaces, the first and second end plates being articulable and rotatable relative to each other via sliding motion of at least one of the first and second bearing surfaces over the core. The core is movable with respect to at least one of the first and second end plates.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Implants and Methods for Spinal Fusion

Номер: US20120101582A1
Принадлежит: Nuvasive Inc

An implant is provided for performing spinal fusion. The implant includes an implant body having a leading side and a trailing side at opposing ends along a longitudinal axis. Between the leading side and trailing side are an upper surface, a lower surface, an anterior side, and a posterior side. At least one keel structure is provided extending from the implant body for penetration into an adjacent vertebral body. A trial sizer and keel cutter may be utilized to form keel channels within the vertebral body to receive the keel structure.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Bone anchoring device

Номер: US20120109224A1
Принадлежит: Biedermann Technologies GmbH and Co KG

A bone anchoring device includes a receiving part for receiving a rod, the receiving part has a first bore coaxial with a longitudinal axis and a second bore, and an anchoring element having a first end for insertion into the bone and a second end positionable within a second bore, the anchoring element being movable relative to the receiving part in limited angular range about the longitudinal axis, the angles lying in a single plane. The bone anchoring device further includes a fixation element cooperating with the receiving part to lock the anchoring element relative to the receiving part. The anchoring element is pivotable relative to the receiving part around one rotational axis transverse to the longitudinal axis.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Instruments and Methods for Removing Fixation Devices from Intervertebral Implants

Номер: US20120116466A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Anchor removal instruments and methods for using the instruments are provided. In some embodiments, an intervertebral implant anchor extractor tool comprises a support, a support retainer configured to hold the support fixed with respect to the implant, an extractor having an anchor retainer, and an extractor guide. An embodiment of a method of using this implant anchor extractor tool comprises the steps of obtaining access to an anchor, grasping the anchor, and applying a withdrawal force on the anchor while applying a countervailing force against the implant or a vertebral structure.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Semi-biological intervertebral disc replacement system

Номер: US20120116514A1
Принадлежит: Spineology Inc

Disclosed is a system and method for a partially biological disc replacement that stimulates natural fibrous, cartilaginous or other tissue growth in the DDD cavity, resulting in a partial biological disc replacement. Multiplicities of fibronous pieces of fibro-cartilaginous tissue promoting material are inserted into the DDD cavity inducing tissue growth. The fibro-cartilaginous tissue

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Selectively Expanding Spine Cage, Hydraulically Controllable In Three Dimensions for Vertebral Body Replacement

Номер: US20120116518A1
Автор: Rudy Pretti, Thomas Grotz
Принадлежит: Coalign Innovations Inc

A selectively expanding spine cage has a minimized diameter in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the diameter of the neuroforamen through which it passes in the distracted spine. The cage conformably engages between the endplates of vertebrae to effectively distract the anterior disc space, stabilize the motion segments, eliminate pathologic spine motion, or effect vertebral body replacement. Expanding selectively (anteriorly, along the vertical axis of the spine) rather than uniformly, the cage height increases and holds the vertebrae with fixation forces greater than adjacent bone and soft tissue failure forces in natural lordosis. Stability is thus achieved immediately, enabling patient function by eliminating painful motion. The cage shape intends to rest proximate to the anterior column cortices securing the desired spread and fixation, allowing for bone graft in, around, and through the implant for arthrodesis whereas for arthroplasty it fixes to endpoints but cushions the spine naturally.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Polyaxial bone anchoring device with enlarged pivot angle

Номер: US20120136395A1
Принадлежит: Biedermann Technologies GmbH and Co KG

A polyaxial bone anchoring device includes: an anchoring element having a shaft and a head; a receiving part having a top end, a bottom end, and an accommodation space for accommodating the head, the accommodation space having a lower opening at the bottom end, a sleeve-like insert piece configured to be positioned around a portion of the head, wherein a lower edge of the insert piece extends past the lower opening when the insert piece is seated in the receiving part; a pressure member configured to contact the head to exert pressure onto the head; wherein when the head, the insert piece, and the pressure member are arranged in the receiving part, the insert piece is tiltable with respect to the receiving part and with respect to the anchoring element, and wherein the anchoring element and the insert piece can be locked at respective angles relative to the receiving part.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Low profile spinal prosthesis incorporating a bone anchor having a deflectable post and a compound spinal rod

Номер: US20120143256A1
Принадлежит: Spartek Medical Inc

A bone anchor comprising a self-centering ball-joint suitable for use in a spine stabilization prosthesis which supports the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. The bone anchor has a deflectable ball-rod partially received in a socket of a housing formed in the head of the bone anchor. A centering rod received partially in the ball-rod and partially within the housing operates to align the ball-rod with the longitudinal axis of the bone anchor. Deflection of the ball-rod bends the centering rod which in turn applies a restoring force upon the ball-rod. The centering rod includes an inner-superelastic core and an outer polymer sheath.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Bone repair systems

Номер: US20120150236A1
Автор: Kamaljit S. Paul
Принадлежит: Individual

Bone treatment plate assemblies, methods of fabrication, and methods of use. Such assemblies comprise spring structures assembled to bone treatment plates. The spring structure comprises elongate bands, and springs between the bands, urging the bands against structure of the plate. Spring width is less than spring height and/or one or more protuberances extending from the band or bands cooperate with one or more detents in the plate thereby to arrest longitudinal movement of the spring structure with respect to the plate.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Fixation screw assembly

Номер: US20120150239A1
Автор: Laszlo Garamszegi
Принадлежит: Individual

An orthopedic device has a configuration that employs a scalloped profile that defines internal scalloped edges having troughs and crests that extend substantially along the outer edge of a head of the device. The troughs and crests interface with a series of troughs and crests around the openings in the device. Each of the openings includes an outwardly extending slot that permits the opening to expand and contract outward as the head of the anchor is rotated. This enables an anti-backout feature that prevents or substantially inhibits undesired rotation and backout.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Expandable Fusion Device and Method of Installation Thereof

Номер: US20120150304A1
Автор: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh
Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

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.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Set comprising an intervertebral implant for immobilising a vertebra with respect to another and an instrument for installing this implant

Номер: US20120165943A1
Принадлежит: Medicrea International SA

This set comprises an intervertebral implant ( 2 ) for immobilising a vertebra ( 100 ) with respect to another and an instrument ( 3 ) for installing this implant; the implant ( 2 ) comprises a longitudinal end designed to be connected to the instrument ( 3 ), and the instrument ( 3 ) comprises a rod ( 26 ) having a free distal end ( 28 ), wherein the implant ( 2 ) is designed to be removably mounted. According to the invention: —said free distal end ( 28 ) of the instrument rod ( 26 ) is rounded; —the instrument ( 3 ) comprises releasable means ( 22 ) adapted, in a position, to retain the flexible strands ( 6 a, 6 b ) in strain on each side of said rod ( 26 ), according to equivalent strains, and, in another position, to fully free these strands ( 6 a, 6 b ); and—the means for mounting the implant ( 2 ) on said distal end ( 28 ) are constituted by the two flexible strands ( 6 a, 6 b ) held in strain by said releasable means ( 22 ), this retaining in strain allowing to achieve mounting of the implant ( 2 ) on this distal end ( 28 ), while retaining this distal end ( 28 ) engaged in a cavity ( 15 ) of the implant ( 2 ).

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Bone anchoring device

Номер: US20120172932A1
Принадлежит: Biedermann Motech GmbH and Co KG

A bone anchoring device includes a bone anchoring element including a shaft and a head, a receiving part for coupling a rod to the bone anchoring element, the receiving part including a rod receiving portion having a channel with a bottom for receiving a rod, and a head receiving portion to allow introduction and clamping of the head, and a locking ring including at least one projection, wherein the rod receiving portion has at least one cutout, wherein when the head is not locked, the projection is configured to extend through the cutout and into the channel, and wherein a first engagement portion is provided on the locking ring for engaging a second engagement portion at an inner wall of the cutout to hold the locking ring in a first position where the head is pivotable in the head receiving portion but is prevented from removal therefrom.

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Expandable spinal implant device

Номер: US20120179255A1
Принадлежит: EBI LLC

An expandable spinal implant device for supporting vertebral bodies can include first and second body members and first and second expansion mechanisms. The body members can each have a first end positionable toward one of the vertebral bodies and can each define a hollow interior. The expansion mechanisms can be spaced apart from each other and can include a first drive shaft and a second drive shaft, respectively. The first and second drive shafts can each have a gear member fixedly coupled thereto. Each drive shaft can be threadably engaged at a first side to the first body member and at a second side to the second body member. The expansion mechanisms can be operable to effect axial displacement of the first body member relative to the second body member by rotationally driving the gear members of the first and second drive shafts.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Bone plate incorporating a compression mechanism and associated surgical methods

Номер: US20120185000A1
Автор: Geoffrey STEWART
Принадлежит: SpineWorks LLC

The present invention provides a bone plate that includes a sliding mechanism that allows for both static and dynamic loading and the associated stabilization or partial or whole immobilization of two or more adjacent bone fragments or vertebral bodies of the spine. This sliding mechanism is designed such that as bone resorbs or the like, the sliding mechanism maintains axial compression in a collinear manner across the bone segments.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Bone anchoring device

Номер: US20120185003A1
Принадлежит: Biedermann Technologies GmbH and Co KG

A bone anchoring device includes a bone anchoring element having a head and a shaft, a receiving part for coupling the bone anchoring element to a stabilization element, the receiving part having a bore having a bore axis, a seat member configured to be arranged in the bore and to be rotatable around the bore axis, the seat member forming a seat for polyaxially holding the head, the seat member being configured to allow a greater pivot angle of the bone anchoring element in a first direction compared to other directions when the bone anchoring element and the seat member are in the receiving part, and a pressure member configured to contact the head to exert pressure onto the head, and to be connected to the seat member, such that the pressure member is rotatable together with the seat member around the bore axis.

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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Semi-rigid screw assembly

Номер: US20120203281A1
Принадлежит: Alphatec Spine Inc

A semi-rigid head for a bone screw comprising includes a first rigid portion, a second rigid portion, and a semi-rigid portion. The first rigid portion is configured to receive a fixation rod. The second rigid portion is configured for coupling with a bone screw. The semi-rigid portion links the first rigid portion with the second rigid portion.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Polyaxial bone anchor with pop-on shank, friction fit retainer and winged insert

Номер: US20120209336A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in an integral receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. A down-loadable compression insert with tool receiving arm extensions, a down-loadable friction fit split retaining ring and an up-loadable shank upper portion cooperate to provide for pop- or snap-on assembly of the shank with the receiver either prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. The shank and receiver once assembled cannot be disassembled.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Artificial intervertebral disc placement system

Номер: US20120232662A1
Принадлежит: Spinalmotion Inc

An intervertebral disc placement system includes a multi part intervertebral disc, such as a mobile core disc, and an associated placement instrument. The placement instrument holds the disc securely with the disc endplates angled for ease of placement of the disc into an intervertebral disc space and quickly releases the implant within the disc space. The disc includes upper and lower plates having notches in inner surfaces for engagement of the placement instrument. The placement instrument has a rotatable key configured to fit into the first and second notches to grasp the disc from the interior and eliminate the need for an external grasping mechanism which could interfere with disc placement.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Spinal motion preservation devices and methods of use

Номер: US20120239090A1
Автор: M.S. Abdou
Принадлежит: Individual

Orthopedic implants are adapted to replace the function of a natural disc of the spine. In an embodiment, the implant can be placed across the disc space through a trans-pedicular corridor using a substantially posterior surgical approach. In another embodiment, an implant can be placed across the disc space at a different level through a substantially lateral or anterior approach.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Method of using instruments and interbody spinal implants to enhance distraction

Номер: US20120239151A1
Принадлежит: Titan Spine Inc

A method of using an interbody spinal implant by implanting the spinal implant into a patient in need of the spinal implant. The method includes accessing the disc space of the patient and locating the center of the disc space. The disc space is incised by making a window in the annulus of the disc space for insertion of the spinal implant. The endplates are cleaned of all cartilage and the disc structure, which is encapsulated by the annulus, is removed while avoiding damage to the endplate structure of the vertebrae. Optionally a size-specific rasp is selected and the disc space is cleared of all soft tissue and cartilage. Optionally the disc space is distracted by sequentially expanding it with distractors of progressively increasing heights. A spinal implant having a pre-determined size sufficient to balance frictional fit and elongation of the annulus is selected and seated in the disc space.

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18-10-2012 дата публикации

Spine Stabilization

Номер: US20120265203A1
Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

A bone stabilizing plate includes two plate portions, each affixable to bones of a patient, the plate portions telescoping together with mating rails and grooves. A limiter associated with one of the plate portions sliding engages one a catch associated with the other of the plate portions, when the plate portions are telescoped together, and resists stops telescoping when the plate portions are telescoped a predetermined distance apart. Once the limiter and catch are engaged, the plate portions enable imposition of a minimum compressive force between bones connected to the plates. The limiter is resiliently positioned to deflect into a relief formed in its respective plate portion. A groove positioned proximate the catch enables free telescoping motion limited by the engagement of the catch and limiter, whereby the minimum compressive force between bones is maintained, and Wolfe's Law may apply.

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18-10-2012 дата публикации

Intervertebral disc prosthesis, method for assembling, method for implanting prosthesis, and method for explanting

Номер: US20120265304A1
Автор: Peter L. Mayer
Принадлежит: Individual

Prosthesis for inserting into a damaged intervertebral disc. The prosthesis has an elongated tubular main prosthesis body with a length to fit laterally from one side of a disc to the other at its mid-plane. The main prosthesis body is composed of two parts transversely oriented and has a vertical height deliberately greater than the height of normal disc space. Heads having a vertical height greater than the vertical height of the main prosthesis body are mounted on the ends of the main prosthesis body.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Facet joint implant

Номер: US20120271352A1
Принадлежит: Aesculap AG

A facet joint implant includes a joint surface replacement implant and a fastening device for fixing the joint surface replacement implant in the joint gap of a facet joint of a human or animal spinal column. The fastening device includes at least two fastening elements that protrude from the joint surface replacement implant. The at least two fastening elements are each provided in the region of their free ends with at least one fixing element through hole. The facet joint implant includes a fixing element which is fed through at least two fixing element through holes of at least two fastening elements. The free ends of the fixing element are connectable to one another.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Angled Bullet-Nose Banana Cage

Номер: US20120277866A1
Принадлежит: DePuy Spine LLC

A banana-shaped cage adapted for use as an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the leading direction of the nose of the banana cage is substantially in-line with the angle of the inserter shaft that inserts the cage into the disc space. It has been found that insertion of this cage requires lower insertion forces than the conventional cage whose leading direction substantially follows the arc of the banana curve.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Pedicle screws and methods of use

Номер: US20120283787A1
Принадлежит: Bonovo Orthopedics Inc

A pedicle screw configured to secure a rod is disclosed. In some embodiments, the pedicle screw is provided with a shaft, a yoke, a cap, a saddle and at least one separating device. The shaft has a forward end, a rear end and a longitudinal axis, the forward end being configured for insertion into a bone. The yoke is attached to the rear end of the shaft and has an interior wall nearest the shaft configured to bear against a rod inserted into the yoke. The cap is configured to engage an end of the yoke opposite the shaft. The saddle has a first side configured to mate with the cap within the yoke, and has an opposite second side configured to bear against the rod. The at least one separating device is coupled between the cap and the saddle, and is configured to urge the cap and the saddle apart from one another. With this arrangement, the yoke, the cap, the saddle and the at least one separating device cooperate to urge the rod against the interior wall of the yoke when the at least one separating device urges the cap and the saddle apart. Methods of securing a rod to a pedicle screw are also disclosed.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Bone anchoring nail

Номер: US20120283791A1
Принадлежит: Biedermann Technologies GmbH and Co KG

A bone anchoring nail is provided having a threadless shaft with a free end, a head opposite to the free end, the head having a substantially U-shaped recess for accommodation of a rod or a rod-shaped element, a longitudinal bore extending through the shaft and opening towards any one of the head and the free end and a plurality of openings extending through the wall of the shaft and being in communication with the bore. The bone anchoring nail allows quick insertion and reliable fixation enhanced by the in-growth of blood vessels.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Anterior lumbar interbody graft inserter

Номер: US20120283792A1
Автор: Pat Barrett
Принадлежит: Pat Barrett

An anterior lumbar interbody graft (ALIG) inserter includes prongs at the tip of the inserter which can optionally grasp, and thus insert, anterior and anterior-lateral grafts.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Polyaxial pedicle screw

Номер: US20120310284A1
Автор: James R. Gerchow
Принадлежит: Royal Oak Ind

A spinal stabilization assembly is provided and includes a cup, fastener and keeper portions surrounding the head of the fastener. Further, methods of use of a spinal stabilization assembly are also provided. The keeper portions are located within the cup and at least partially surround the head of the fastener.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Artificial Disc Device

Номер: US20120310287A1
Принадлежит: Pioneer Surgical Technology Inc

An artificial disc device for replacing a damaged nucleus is disclosed. In one form, the device may be inserted in components such that the device may be assembled within and retained by the natural annulus therein. In another form, the device may be inserted into the natural annulus in a collapsed or compressed state or arrangement and then be expanded within and retained by the annulus therein. In a further form, the device may be provided with a releasable connection so that the device may be connected in an insertion configuration and may be released in an operable configuration. Insertion tools and methods are also disclosed.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Red light implants for treating osteoporosis

Номер: US20120310308A1

Red light implants for delivering red light to spinal implants to enhance osteointegration.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Spinal Facet Implants with Mating Articulating Bearing Surface and Methods of Use

Номер: US20120323277A1
Принадлежит: GMEDELAWARE 2 LLC

Superior and/or inferior facets of one or more facet joints may be replaced by superior and/or inferior facet joint prostheses. In one embodiment, a kit of superior or inferior prostheses is provided, in which the prostheses have at least two dimensions that vary among members of the kit independently of each other. Each prosthesis may have a bone engaging surface having a surface that is polyaxially rotatable against a corresponding resection of a vertebra. Each prosthesis may also have an articulating surface shaped such that, after attachment to the spine, the replaced or partially replaced facet joints provide a larger medial-lateral range of motion when the spine is flexed than when the spine is extended. Crosslinks may be used to connect left and right prosthesis together in such a manner that they are stabilized in a position in which they are seated directly against the vertebra.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Tissue prosthesis and method of, and equipment for, forming a tissue prosthesis

Номер: US20120330221A1
Принадлежит: Kunovus Pty Ltd

A tissue prosthesis 100 comprises an envelope 38 of a biologically inert, elastically deformable material capable of being expanded to conform to an interior surface of a cavity 36 formed at a site 10 in a patient's body. A filler material 60 is received in a fluent state in the envelope 38. The filler material 60 is of the same class of material as the envelope 38 to form, when cured, together with the envelope 38, a unified structure.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Spinal fusion device

Номер: US20130035763A1
Автор: David Krueger
Принадлежит: Individual

A spinal fusion device is disclosed. The spinal fusion device includes a first endplate configured for fitting within a disc space and engaging with a first vertebra and a second endplate configured for fitting within the disc space and engaging with a second vertebra. The two endplates are separated by a single spacer that is positioned between the first endplate and the second endplate and maintains a pre-determined distance between the first endplate and the second endplate. The spacer contains an anterior end, a posterior end, a first lateral side, a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side, a first surface that engages with the first endplate, a second surface that engages with the second endplate. Also disclosed are methods and instruments for implanting the spinal fusion device.

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Laminar hook insertion device

Номер: US20130046352A1
Автор: Larry McClintock
Принадлежит: K2M Inc

A surgical hook insertion device includes an elongate body defining a lumen therethrough and an actuation assembly. The elongate body has a retaining portion configured and dimensioned to releasably retain a laminar hook therein. The actuation assembly includes an actuation rod and an actuator member. The actuation rod is slideably disposed within the lumen of the elongate body. The actuator member is operatively coupled with the actuation rod and is slideably mounted on the elongate body, wherein the actuation assembly is transitionable between a first position in which a portion of the actuation rod engages the laminar hook releasably disposed in the retaining portion and a second position in which the actuation rod disengages the laminar hook.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Bone anchoring device

Номер: US20130066381A1
Принадлежит: Biedermann Technologies GmbH and Co KG

A bone anchoring device is provided that includes an anchoring element with a shank to be anchored in a bone or a vertebra, a connection element for connecting at least two anchoring elements, the connection element being made of an elastic material, a receiving part being connected to the shank for receiving the connection element and connecting the connection element to the shank, a seat for the connection element the seat being provided in the receiving part, and a locking element being engageable with the receiving part for fixation of the connection element in the seat. At least the portion of the connection element which is received in the recess has a substantially smooth-surface. The locking element has an engagement structure which contacts the surface of the connection element in such a way that a form-fit connection is provided.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Connecting member with tensioned cord, low profile rigid sleeve and spacer with torsion control

Номер: US20130072981A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body and a receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity. The longitudinal connecting member assembly includes a tensioned cord and has hard, non-elastic sleeves for attachment to the bone anchors, at least one spacer located between the bone anchors, and in some embodiments, an end elastic bumper and cord blocker. A down-loadable friction fit split retaining ring having inner and outer tangs and an up-loadable shank upper portion cooperate to provide for pop- or snap-on assembly of the shank with the receiver.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Far lateral spacer

Номер: US20130079882A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A PEEK spacer for use in the spine is disclosed. The PEEK spacer may be configured to fit through Kambin's Triangle and expand upon insertion.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

SPINAL PLATE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130085532A1
Принадлежит: Beacon Biomedical, LLC

The present invention is directed to implantable devices for stabilizing or fusing bone structures within the spine. More specifically, the present invention is a spinal plate assembly that includes an automatic mechanism for blocking the pathway of a bone fastener once inserted to prevent unwanted backwards migration of the bone screw. 1. A spinal plate assembly comprising:a spinal plate, said spinal plate including a bottom surface, a top surface, a pair of side surfaces and a pair of end surfaces, at least two bores extending through said top and said bottom surfaces, each of said bores sized for passage of a bone screw, each of said bores including a counterbore extending downwardly from said top surface, said counterbore sized and shaped to substantially contain a head portion of said bone screw, a segmented T-slot extending between said pair of end surfaces and substantially parallel to said top surface, said T-slot extending through said top surface and into each said counterbore along first and second side surfaces thereof, at least one anchor pocket extending downward from said top surface, said anchor pocket having a pair of anchor pocket side walls,a locking member constructed and arranged to fit substantially within said T-slot, said locking member including a central base portion, at least one leaf spring extending outwardly therefrom in a first direction, a blade portion secured to a distal end of said leaf spring to contact said first side wall of said T-slot whereby said blade portion extends into at least one said counterbore, at least one anchor portion extending outwardly from said base portion in a direction different from said leaf spring, said at least one anchor portion terminating in an anchor foot, said anchor foot being constructed and arranged to fit into said at least one anchor pocket and cooperate with said pair of anchor pocket side walls to prevent movement of said locking member during movement of said blade portion away from said ...

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

POSTERIOR VERTEBRAL PLATING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130090688A1
Принадлежит:

A posterior vertebral plating system comprising a plate and a plurality of attachment members. The plate has a plurality of holes extending through the plate from an upper surface to a lower surface, and the plate is configured to extend along the posterior side of at least two vertebrae adjacent at least one boney structure of each of the vertebrae. The holes are spaced in such a way that a first plurality of holes is positionable over a boney structure of a first vertebra to define a plurality of fixation points to the first vertebra and a second plurality of holes is positionable over boney structure of a second vertebra to define a plurality of fixation points to the second vertebra. The attachment members are insertable through the holes of the plate and into the boney structure of a corresponding vertebra to fix the plate to the vertebra. 1. A posterior vertebral plating system , comprising:a plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of holes extending through the plate from the upper surface to the lower surface, the plate being configured to extend along the posterior side of at least two vertebrae adjacent at least one lateral mass of each of the vertebra and the holes being spaced in such a way that a first plurality of holes is positionable over the lateral mass of a first vertebra to define a plurality of fixation points to the first vertebra and a second plurality of holes is positionable over the lateral mass of a second vertebra to define a plurality of fixation points to the second vertebra; anda plurality of attachment members insertable through the holes of the plate and into the lateral mass of a corresponding vertebra to fix the plate to the vertebra.2. The posterior vertebral plating system of claim 1 , wherein the holes are arranged in at least two longitudinal rows of holes with the holes of one longitudinal row of holes being staggered relative to the holes of the other longitudinal row of holes.3. The posterior ...

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Polyaxial bone anchors with increased angulation

Номер: US20130090693A1
Принадлежит: DePuy Spine LLC, DePuy Synthes Products Inc

A polyaxial bone anchor has a locking element shaped and configured to allow an anchoring member (e.g., a screw or hook) to polyaxially rotate at large angles about a central axis of the bone anchor before compression locking the anchoring member within an anchor head.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

BONE ANCHOR ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20130096618A1
Принадлежит:

A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor, a receiver member for receiving a spinal fixation element to be coupled to the bone anchor, and a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism is positionable between the arms of the receiver member to capture a spinal fixation element within the receiver member and fix the spinal fixation element with respect to the receiver member. The closure mechanism includes an outer thread engageable with an inner thread on the arms of the receiver member. The inner thread and the outer thread have a thread angle between 5° and 25°. 1. A bone anchor assembly comprising:a bone anchor having a proximal head and a distal shaft configured to engage bone, a proximal end having a pair of spaced apart arms defining a recess therebetween, the arms including an inner thread,', 'a distal end having a distal end surface defining opening through which at least a portion of the bone anchor extends, and, 'a receiver member for receiving a spinal fixation element to be coupled to the bone anchor, the receiver member having'}a closure mechanism positionable between the arms to capture a spinal fixation element within the receiver member and fix the spinal fixation element with respect to the receiver member, the closure mechanism including an outer thread for engaging the inner thread on the arms of the receiver member, the inner thread and the outer thread having a thread angle between 5° and 25°.2. The bone anchor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inner thread and the outer thread each comprise a plurality of uniform thread ridges claim 1 , the thread ridges being separated from one another by a root claim 1 , each thread ridge including a first flank extending from a root claim 1 , a second flank extending from a root claim 1 , and a crest connecting the first flank and second flank.3. The bone anchor assembly of claim 2 , wherein a root and the crest of an adjacent thread ridge are planar and are oriented parallel to a central axis of the ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

LOCKING DEVICE FOR LOCKING A ROD-SHAPED ELEMENT IN A RECEIVING PART OF A BONE ANCHOR AND BONE ANCHOR WITH SUCH A LOCKING DEVICE

Номер: US20130103093A1
Принадлежит:

A locking device includes a first locking member including a first end, a second end, a central axis, an outer surface with an external thread, a coaxial bore, and an internal thread provided along at least a portion of the bore, and a second locking member including a first end, a second end, and an outer surface with an external thread. When the second locking member is positioned in the first locking member, the second locking member is movable along the central axis by rotating the second locking member. Movement of the second locking member is limited towards the first end of the first locking member by a first stop and towards the second end of the first locking member by a second stop, where at least one of the first stop or second stop is arranged in the bore of the first locking member. 1. A locking device for securing a rod-shaped element in a receiving part of a bone anchor , the locking device comprising:a first locking member comprising a first end, a second end, a central axis passing through the first end and the second end, an outer surface with an external thread, a coaxial bore passing through the first locking member, and an internal thread provided along at least a portion of the bore; anda second locking member comprising a first end, a second end, and an outer surface with an external thread configured to cooperate with the internal thread of the first locking member,wherein when the second locking member is positioned in the first locking member, the second locking member is movable along the central axis by rotating the second locking member relative to the first locking member, wherein movement of the second locking member is limited towards the first end of the first locking member by a first stop and towards the second end of the first locking member by a second stop, and wherein at least one of the first stop or second stop is arranged in the bore of the first locking member.2. The locking device of claim 1 , wherein when the first and ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Dynamic multi-axial fastener

Номер: US20130103097A1
Автор: Jason May, Joshua Simpson
Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

A device for attaching an elongated member to a vertebral member and provide for dampened movement of the elongated member. The device may include a receiver that receives an elongated member. The receiver may be movably attached to an anchor that may be attached to a vertebral member. A dampener may be positioned within the receiver. Further, one or more slots may be positioned in the receiver. The dampener and/or slots dampen the translational movement of the receiver and attached elongated member relative to the anchor in first and second directions, and may also buffer forces applied into the spine.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

POLYAXIAL BONE SCREW

Номер: US20130103099A1
Принадлежит: DePuy Spine, Inc.

The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for implanting a polyaxial fixation device , comprising:implanting a threaded shank in bone, the shank having a head formed on a proximal end thereof and seated within a cavity in a receiver member such that the receiver member is polyaxially movable relative to the head, wherein a frictional force between the head and the receiver member maintains the receiver member in a desired angular orientation relative to the shank prior to applying a locking element to the receiver member to lock the receiver member in a fixed position relative to the shank.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising applying a locking element to the receiver member to lock the receiver member in a fixed position relative to the shank.23. The method of claim 21 , further comprising positioning a spinal fixation rod within the receiver member claim 21 , and applying a locking element to the receiver member to lock the spinal fixation rod within the receiver and to lock the receiver member in a fixed position relative to the shank.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the receiver member includes a compression cap disposed therein claim 21 , and the method further comprising positioning a spinal fixation rod within the receiver member such that the rod is seated on a proximal surface of the compression cap.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein the receiver member includes opposed side bores formed therein and ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Spinal fixation system having locking and unlocking devices for use with a multi-planar, taper lock screw

Номер: US20130110179A1
Принадлежит: K2M Inc

Provided is a spinal fixation system including a taper lock screw including an inner housing and an outer housing that are translatable relative to one another to transition the taper lock screw between a locked position and an unlocked position. A locking device releasably connects to and operationally interacts with a flange of the taper lock screw. An unlocking device releasably connects to and operationally interacts with inner housing unlocking tool receptors of the taper lock screw to unlock the taper lock screw.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Spinal surgery implants and delivery system

Номер: US20130110239A1
Принадлежит: Nonlinear Tech Ltd

A spinal surgery tool system including an elongated conduit and an implant is disclosed. The implant assumes a straight configuration within the elongated conduit and is deployable from the elongated conduit into a closed or nearly-closed loop configuration for deployment interposed between two tissue surfaces to define an enclosed volume. The conduit and the implant are configured such that, when the implant is deployed in the loop configuration, an opening formed in a proximal portion of the implant forms a contiguous channel with a passageway along the conduit so as to provide a continuous access channel along the elongated conduit into the enclosed volume.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION THROUGH MUTLI-HEAD SPINAL SCREWS

Номер: US20130123854A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of present invention disclose spinal screws having first and second heads for a versatile screw-rod construct to achieve spinal stabilization for patients with unstable spines. The first and second heads are used to connect first and second rods at the same bone anchor location. The first and second heads can accept rods of different diameter, materials and/or stiffness in order to accommodate the anatomical needs of the spine of a patient. Further, the first and second heads can positioned side by side to accommodate parallel rods or perpendicular to each other to accommodate rods with cross link rods. Further, the position of the first and second heads can be adjusted relative to each other. 1. A spinal screw system configured to be embedded in a patient vertebra comprising:a screw shank having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end adapted to be embedded in the patient vertebra;a first head mounted on the proximal end of the screw shank, the first head including a first channel adapted to receive a first rod, anda second head connected to the first head, the second head including a second channel adapted to receive a second rod.2. The spinal screw of wherein the first head polyaxially mounts on the proximal end of the screw shank.3. The spinal screw system of wherein the first head is movably connected to the second head.4. The spinal screw system of wherein the first head is rigidly connected to the second head.5. The spinal screw system of claim 1 , further comprising a third head connected to the first head claim 1 , the third head including a third channel adapted to receive a third rod.6. The spinal screw system of wherein the first channel is adapted to accept a rod of a first diameter and the second channel is adapted to accept a rod of a second diameter.7. The spinal screw system of wherein the first channel is adapted to accept a rod of a first material and the second channel is adapted to accept a rod of a second material.8. The ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Spinal column implant with pedicle screws, and the corresponding pedicle screw

Номер: US20130123855A1
Принадлежит: Spinelab AG

A spinal column implant, comprising a connection element ( 9 ), and a plurality of pedicle screws ( 1 ) which are able to be screwed into the vertebral bodies of the spinal column and which are each provided with a head part ( 3 ) for receiving the connection element ( 9 ), with which a firm connection is able to be achieved between the pedicle screws ( 1 ) and the connection element ( 9 ), the connection element ( 9 ) being able to be assembled from rigid sections ( 6 ) and elastic sections ( 4 ), the rigid sections ( 6 ) being connectible to the elastic sections ( 4 ), wherein the rigid sections ( 6 ) and the elastic sections ( 4 ) of the connection element ( 9 ) are designed with a mutual form fit, and the head part ( 3 ) of the pedicle screws ( 1 ) is designed in such a way that the connection point of the rigid sections ( 6 ) and of the elastic sections ( 4 ) of the connection element ( 9 ) are firmly connectible, the rigid sections ( 6 ) as well as the elastic sections ( 4 ) each being able to be securely held by the head part ( 3 ) of the pedicle screw.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Spondylolisthesis correction apparatus and method

Номер: US20130123865A1
Автор: Mark R. Moore
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus and method are provided that allow for the realignment and stabilization of adjacent vertebrae. An implant of this invention both repositions adjacent vertebrae and remains in situ to maintain the new position. The implant has two halves which are interlocked such that they can slide horizontally with respect to each other. Movement of the implant halves and their respective positions are controlled by set screw within the implant. The implant includes radial anchors which fit into alignment slots made in the misaligned vertebra by the disclosed method. The set screws are used to advance the halves of the implant which in turn move the misaligned vertebrae back into correct positions. The correct position of the vertebrae is locked in place through a nut and a plate.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Polyaxial bone anchor with articulating retainer and multi-start closure

Номер: US20130131730A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An open polyaxial bone anchor includes a pre-assembled receiver, retaining member and compression insert that may be popped-on or snapped-on to the shank upper portion prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. Cooperating closures have at least two helically wound forms thereon providing a multi-start closing mechanism for use between spaced arms of the bone anchor having mating helically wound structure thereon.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

DYNAMIC ANTERIOR VERTEBRAL PLATE

Номер: US20130131732A1
Принадлежит: K2M, Inc.

A spinal fixation system includes a low profile dynamic anterior vertebral body plate and bone screws for the fixation and stabilization of the cervical spine. The system has a locking element through which the bone screw passes and the locking element is capable of movement relative to the plate when the bone screws are fully inserted and in a locked position. 1. A bone plate system , comprising:a plate defining at least two bone screw holes at least one of which including a groove;at least one locking element including a pivot pin couplable with the groove of the at least one bone screw hole,at least two bone screws corresponding to the at least two bone screw holes, the bone screws being capable of securely connecting to the at least one locking element and the at least two bone screw holes,wherein the at least one locking element is articulatable about an axis of the pivot pin and relative to the plate when the screws are in a fully locked position.2. The bone plate system of claim 1 , wherein the groove is defined within an inner facing wall of the at least one bone screw hole.3. The bone plate system of claim 1 , wherein the plate includes arcuate upper and lower surfaces that arc along a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis of the plate.4. The bone plate system of claim 3 , wherein the pivot pin projects outwardly from the at least one locking member and is oriented parallel to the transverse axis of the plate when the at least one locking element is engaged with the at least one bone screw hole.5. The bone plate system of claim 1 , wherein the at least two bone screw holes include a shape that complements a shape of the at least one locking element.6. The bone plate system of claim 5 , wherein the at least two bone screw holes and at least one locking element include a generally rectangular shape.7. The bone plate system of claim 6 , wherein a bottom portion of the at least one locking element includes a generally arcuate articulation surface and the at ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Dynamic stabilization assembly having pre-compressed spacers with differential displacements

Номер: US20130138153A1
Автор: Roger P. Jackson
Принадлежит: Individual

A dynamic longitudinal connecting member assembly includes an anchor member having an integral or otherwise fixed elongate core extending through at least two elastic spacers and at least one outer sleeve or trolley. The anchor member and the outer sleeve each attach to at least one bone anchor. The spacers have differing durometers and/or geometries, resulting in greater axial movement of the sleeve in one direction than in an opposite direction. The spacers are compressed prior to attachment to the bone anchors.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Support device and method of use

Номер: US20130138214A1
Принадлежит: FLEXMEDEX LLC

Devices and methods for orthopedic support are disclosed. The device can have a first rigid section hingedly attached to a second rigid section. The device can be curved or rotated around obstructions along an access path to a target site. The device can be delivered to an intervertebral location in a patient.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Dynamic fixation assemblies with inner core and outer coil-like member

Номер: US20130144341A1
Автор: Roger P. Jackson
Принадлежит: Individual

A dynamic fixation medical implant includes a longitudinal connecting member assembly having an elongate coil-like outer member and an inner cylindrical core attached to the outer member at only one end thereof. Some assemblies include a second longitudinal connecting member in the form of a rod that is fixed to the inner core and extends outwardly from the assembly. Certain assemblies include a threaded core or threaded inserts that cooperate with a helical slit of the coil-like outer member. Two or more cooperating bone screw assemblies attach to the connecting member assembly. The bone screw assemblies may include upper and lower compression members for affixing to and cradling the coil-like outer member only, allowing relative movement between the outer member and the inner cylindrical core. Press fit or snap-on features attach one end of the coil-like outer member to one end of the inner cylindrical core.

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Anchor for attachment to a bony structure

Номер: US20130150892A1
Автор: Stéphane Douget
Принадлежит: Zimmer Spine SAS

A spine stabilization system including a first anchor, a second anchor and a rod for connecting the first and second anchors together. The first anchor includes an anchor body and a hook. A slot is defined between the hook and a first wall of the anchor body, facing the hook, the slot being configured to receive a bony structure. The first anchor further comprises a flexible member having first and second ends, and an intermediate portion therebetween. The anchor body is provided with an exit passage from which the first and second ends extend, and a loop passage going through the first wall and facing the hook, the intermediate portion extending from the loop passage to form a loop going through the slot and around the bony structure.

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Capless multiaxial screw and spinal fixation assembly and method

Номер: US20130150893A1
Автор: David Louis Kirschman
Принадлежит: X spine Systems Inc

A spinal fixation assembly and capless multi-axial screw system and method are shown. The assembly comprises a receiver having a rotary lock which in one embodiment includes a plurality of channels which urge and lock the elongated member to the screw using a bayonet type connection.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Bone anchoring device and bone stabilization device including the same

Номер: US20130158605A1
Принадлежит: Biedermann Technologies GmbH and Co KG

A bone anchoring device, includes a receiving part for receiving a rod-shaped implant element, the receiving part having a first bore coaxial with a longitudinal axis and extending from a first end of the receiving part, and a recess extending from the first end to accomplish insertion of the rod-shaped implant element. The device further includes a bone screw having a threaded section for insertion into the bone and being fixed at or positionable at a second end of the receiving part and a fixation element provided to the first bore to fixate a rigid section of the rod-shaped implant element. The rigid section of the rod-shaped implant element has a first width, and the recess of the receiving part has a second width. The second width is larger than the first width, such that the recess may accommodate a stepped portion of the rod-shaped implant element that has an increased thickness.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Expandable interbody device system and method

Номер: US20130158667A1
Принадлежит: Exactech Inc

Provided is an intervertebral implant to be implanted within an intervertebral space between endplates of adjacent vertebra during use. The implant includes an upper member having an inferior surface including an upper guide track and a superior surface to contact an endplate of an upper one of the adjacent vertebra during use, a lower member having a superior surface including a lower guide track and an inferior surface to contact an endplate of a lower one of the adjacent vertebra during use, and an insert having a superior surface including an upper guide rail to engage the upper guide track during use and an inferior surface including a lower guide rail to engage the lower guide track during use. Engagement of the upper and lower guide rails with the upper and lower guide tracks, respectively, guides insertion of the insert between the upper and lower members during use, and insertion of the insert between the upper and lower members facilitates expansion of the intervertebral implant.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

POLYAXIAL BONE ANCHORING DEVICE

Номер: US20130165977A1
Принадлежит: BIEDERMANN TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG

A polyaxial bone anchoring device includes an anchoring element having a shank and a head having an outer surface portion shaped as a segment of a sphere, a receiving part having a seat portion for receiving the head, and a pressure element having a head contacting surface portion having at least two circumferentially distinct projections and defining a recess for holding the head, the recess having a first region configured to receive the head and a second region defined by at least part of one of the projections and having an undersize compared to the shape of the head, such that when the head is held in the recess, the projections extend over a portion of the head with the largest outer diameter, and the head contacting surface portion corresponding to the second region is expanded from a neutral position to clamp the head by friction. 1. A polyaxial bone anchoring device comprising:an anchoring element having a shank for anchoring to a bone and a head having an outer surface portion shaped as a segment of a sphere including a largest outer diameter of the sphere;a receiving part having a first end and a second end, a channel for receiving a rod therein, a bore extending from the first end in a direction of the second end along a bore axis, and a seat portion at the second end for receiving the head; anda pressure element having a head contacting surface portion comprising at least two circumferentially distinct projections and defining a recess for holding the head, the recess having a first region configured to receive the head and a second region defined by at least part of one of the projections and having an undersize compared to the shape of the head, such that when the head is held in the recess, the projections extend over a portion of the head with the largest outer diameter, and the head contacting surface portion corresponding to the second region is expanded from a neutral position to clamp the head by friction;wherein when the head and the pressure ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

BONE ANCHORING DEVICE

Номер: US20130172935A1
Принадлежит: BIEDERMANN TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG

A bone anchoring device includes an anchoring element having a shank to be anchored in a bone or a vertebra, a receiving part connected to the shank the receiving part having a first end opposite to the shank and a second end facing the shank, a longitudinal axis passing through the two ends, a bore coaxial with the longitudinal axis extending from the first end through at least a portion of the receiving part and a substantially U-shaped recess for receiving a rod The U-shaped recess forms two free legs extending in the direction of the first end, the legs are provided with an internal thread. A locking device for securing the rod in the receiving part is provided which includes an external thread cooperating with the internal thread. An engagement structure is provided at the circumference of least a part of the outer surface projecting above the first end of the receiving part, the structure being engageable with a tool in a form-fit manner and wherein a maximum outer diameter of said first locking member in the region of said structure is larger than the inner diameter of the internal thread of the receiving part. 1. A bone anchoring device comprising:an anchoring element comprising a shank to be anchored in a bone or a vertebra; a first end opposite to the shank and a second end facing the shank;', 'a longitudinal axis passing through the two ends;', 'a bore coaxial with the longitudinal axis extending from the first end through at least a portion of the receiving part; and', 'a substantially U-shaped recess for receiving a rod, the recess forming two free legs extending in the direction of the first end, the legs being provided with an internal thread; and, 'a receiving part connected to the shank, the receiving part comprising a first locking member having a first end and a second end which is provided with an external thread on at least a portion thereof which cooperates with the internal thread provided on said legs, a coaxial bore passing entirely through ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Adjustable fixation device

Номер: US20130172936A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An articulated fixation device is provided having a high degree of adjustability for securing a plate member thereof to a skull and at least one spinal rod thereof to a vertebral bone. In one form, an adjustable bridge member is provided that is adjustably connected to both the plate member and the spinal rod. The adjustable connections can include an upper and rearward pivot connection between the plate member and the bridge member and a lower and forward pivot connection between the spinal rod and the bridge member.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

EXTENDED TAB BONE SCREW SYSTEM

Номер: US20130172937A1
Принадлежит: AMENDIA, INC.

A bone screw system is presented. The bone screw system has a fixation element, a receiving element, coupling element, and a compression element. In one aspect, the system also has a pair of leg extensions extending upwardly therefrom the receiving element. 1. A bone screw system comprising:an elongate fixation element adapted to engage a bone and having a head portion and a threaded shank portion;a receiving element defining an internal bore sized to receive the shank portion of the fixation element and a seat adapted to support the head portion of the fixation element, the receiving element comprising a pair of opposed legs separated by a rod receiving channel sized for complimentary engagement with a stabilizer rod, wherein the pair of opposed legs defines a compression element receiving chamber;a compression element configured to engage a portion of the receiving element and be complimentarily received in the compression element receiving chamber, the compression element configured to compress the stabilizer rod into the receiving element to fix the position of the stabilizer rod with respect to the receiving element;a pair of leg extensions extending away from and coupled to respective opposed legs of the receiving element, wherein the pair of leg extensions define a first insertion tool pathway therebetween and a second insertion tool pathway therebetween, and wherein the pair of leg extensions is coupled by a connector spanning the first insertion tool pathway, and wherein the second insertion tool pathway is substantially open.2. The bone screw system of claim 1 , wherein the compression element is adapted to move downward into the compression element receiving chamber to translate a force to the stabilizer rod and place it into contact with the coupling element claim 1 , which translates a force onto the head portion of the fixation element and substantially fixes the position of the fixation element with respect to the receiving element.3. The bone screw ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Intervertebral Implant Insertion Device and Method

Номер: US20130178862A1
Принадлежит:

An implant insertion device and its method of use, the device having a pair of opposing elongated blades retained by a housing. The distal ends of the blades are adapted to be inserted into the vertebral interspace. The housing comprises an internally threaded bore. An insertion rod having an elongated threaded rod passes through the housing and between the blades, whereby rotation of the insertion rod relative to the housing causes it to advance within the housing. An implant is temporarily mounted to the end of the insertion rod. As the insertion rod is advanced, the implant forces the distal ends of the blades apart such that proper placement of the implant in the intervertebral space is readily achieved. Once the implant is properly positioned free of the blades, the device is removed. 1. An intervertebral implant insertion device comprising:a housing comprising an internally threaded bore;a pair of opposing elongated blades, each of said blades having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein said proximal ends of said blades are mounted to said housing on opposite sides of said internally threaded bore;an insertion rod comprising a handle and an externally threaded portion, said insertion rod being disposed within said housing;whereby rotation of said insertion rod relative to said housing advances an implant mounted onto said insertion rod toward and past said distal ends of said blades, and whereby said distal ends of said blades are spread apart upon advancement of said implant.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said distal ends of said blades each comprises a insertion tip and an external shoulder.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of said blades comprises a ramping surface.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of said blades comprises a ramping surface.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of said blades comprises guide rails.6. The device of claim 3 , wherein each of said blades comprises guide rails.7. The device of claim 4 , wherein each of ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

CERVICAL PLATE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130184749A1
Принадлежит: SPINEFRONTIER, INC

An implantable cervical plate assembly includes a cervical plate, one or more bone fasteners and a driver tool. The cervical plate comprises an elongated asymmetric body having one or more through-openings extending from the front surface to the back surface of the elongated asymmetric body. The one or more bone fasteners are configured to be inserted through the one or more through-openings, respectively. The bone fasteners comprise a threaded main body and a head that includes one or more flexible structures configured to be flexed and inserted into a groove and then unflex and remain captured within the groove. The driver tool includes an elongated shaft, a handle and a bone fastener-engaging. The bone fastener-engaging component comprises one or more structures that complement and engage at least one of grooves and lobes of the bone fastener opening. 1. An implantable cervical plate assembly for stabilization of two adjacent spinal vertebras , comprising:a cervical plate comprising an elongated asymmetric body having a first straight side surface, a second contoured side surface opposite to the first side surface, front and back surfaces and top and bottom surfaces and wherein said elongated asymmetric body comprises two or more through-openings extending from the front surface to the back surface of said elongated asymmetric body;two or more bone fasteners configured to be inserted through said two or more through-openings, respectively, and attached to two or more locations in said two adjacent spinal vertebras, respectively, thereby attaching said cervical plate to said spinal vertebras;wherein said through-openings comprise a first diameter at the front surface of said elongated body, a second diameter at the back surface of said elongated body and a third diameter in the area between the front and back surfaces of the elongated body and wherein said first diameter is smaller than said third diameter, thereby forming a lip at the top of said through-openings ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

BONE ANCHORING NAIL

Номер: US20130184761A1
Принадлежит: BIEDERMANN TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG

A bone anchoring nail is provided having a threadless shaft with a free end, a head opposite to the free end, the head having a substantially U-shaped recess for accommodation of a rod or a rod-shaped element, a longitudinal bore extending through the shaft and opening towards any one of the head and the free end and a plurality of openings extending through the wall of the shaft and being in communication with the bore. The bone anchoring nail allows quick insertion and reliable fixation enhanced by the in-growth of blood vessels. 1. A Bone anchoring nail comprising:a threadless shaft with a free end,a head opposite to the free end, the head having a substantially U-shaped recess for accommodation of a rod-shaped element,a longitudinal bore extending through the shaft and opening towards at least one of the head and the free end and a plurality of openings extending through the wall of the shaft and being in communication with the bore.2. The bone anchoring nail of claim 1 , wherein the bore is open towards the head and closed at the second end.3. The bone anchoring nail of claim 1 , wherein the shaft has a substantially cylindrical shape.4. The bone anchoring nail of claim 1 , wherein the openings have a round cross-section.5. The bone anchoring nail of claim 1 , wherein the openings extend in a radial direction from the shaft axis.6. The bone anchoring nail of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the shaft is any one of treated claim 1 , roughened and coated to enhance fixation.7. The bone anchoring nail of claim 1 , wherein the shaft and the head are mono-axially connected.8. The bone anchoring nail of claim 1 , wherein the shaft has a spherical segment-shaped end section and the head is a separate part which is provided with a seat for pivotably holding the end section.9. The bone anchoring nail of claim 8 , further comprising a pressure element between the rod and the end section claim 8 , the pressure element locking the end section against the seat when ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Securing Fasteners

Номер: US20130184766A1
Автор: Michael E Black
Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

A polyaxial fastener is secured within an implant with a retaining ring. The ring is assembled onto a circumferential groove formed in the fastener head. The groove and ring are positionable, when the fastener is installed into an implant, at a wide portion of the mating polyaxial aperture in the implant. The ring is compressible into the groove to form a narrowed diameter, which is passable into a narrow diameter of the aperture, near an entrance to the aperture. The ring is released to expand and increase an overall diameter of the head and ring assembly, thereby rending the assembly too wide to pass by the narrow entrance to the aperture, thereby securing the assembly within the implant.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Selectively Expanding Spine Cage With Enhanced Bone Graft Infusion

Номер: US20130190875A1
Принадлежит: Coalign Innovations Inc

A selectively expanding spine cage has a minimized cross section in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the diameter of the neuroforamen through which it passes in the distracted spine. The cage conformably engages between the endplates of the adjacent vertebrae to effectively distract the anterior disc space, stabilize the motion segments and eliminate pathologic spine motion. Expanding selectively (anteriorly, along the vertical axis of the spine) rather than uniformly, the cage height increases and holds the vertebrae with fixation forces greater than adjacent bone and soft tissue failure forces in natural lordosis. Stability is thus achieved immediately, enabling patient function by eliminating painful motion. The cage shape intends to rest proximate to the anterior column cortices securing the desired spread and fixation, allowing for bone graft in, around, and through the implant for arthrodesis whereas for arthroplasty it fixes to endpoints but cushions the spine naturally.

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

Spinal Anchoring Screw

Номер: US20130197583A1
Принадлежит: DePuy Spine LLC

A spine stabilization system includes at least one bone anchor assembly, the bone anchor assembly including a bone engaging member and a receiver member, wherein the receiver member includes a connecting member cavity, and an elongated connecting member inserted into the connecting member cavity and connected to the receiver member, wherein the connecting member comprises locking features configured to secure the connecting member to the receiver member without the use of a fixation screw extending through a top portion of the receiver member.

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

BONE FIXATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF IMPLANTATION

Номер: US20130197588A1
Автор: Abdou Samy
Принадлежит:

A bone plate system is adapted to be attached to bone. The system includes a base plate having at least one aperture for location adjacent to a bone member and a bone screw sized to be inserted through the aperture such that the bone screw sits within a seat of the aperture for engaging the bone member. A retainer member is adapted to transition between a deployed state wherein the retainer member at least partially blocks the aperture for retaining the bone screw in the seat, and an undeployed state wherein the bone screw permits the bone screw to be inserted into the aperture. The retainer member automatically transitions to the undeployed state as the bone screw is inserted into the aperture and automatically transitions to the deployed state once the bone screw is seated within the seat. 138-. (canceled)39. An implantable orthopedic assembly configured to stabilize at least a first and a second bone , said assembly comprising:a fixation member comprising a first surface, an opposing second surface, and an aperture extending between said first surface and said second surface, said aperture comprising a side perimeter wall configured to extend from said first surface to said second surface;at least one bone fastener comprising a distal bone engaging segment of a first diameter and a proximal head of a second diameter, said second diameter being greater than said first diameter, and said proximal head being sized to at least partially seat within said aperture; anda malleable wire configured to extend from a first side to a second side of said perimeter wall and across said aperture;wherein said proximal head is further configured to deflect said malleable wire as it advances into said aperture, said malleable wire configured to subsequently retract back over at least a portion of said seated proximal head and prevent back out of said bone fastener.40. The orthopedic assembly of claim 39 , wherein said malleable wire is at least partially manufactured from a shape ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Polyaxial bone screw with cam connection and lock and release insert

Номер: US20130218212A9
Автор: Roger P. Jackson
Принадлежит: Individual

A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes, a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in a receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. A retaining member for capturing the shank in the receiver includes a sloping surface for a frictional, press fit, cammed engagement with the shank. A compression insert having a resilient structure provides non-floppy positioning of the shank with respect to the receiver and also independent locking of the shank with respect to the receiver.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

PEDICLE SCREW AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING THE SPINAL COLUMN

Номер: US20130226243A1
Автор: KRAUS KILIAN
Принадлежит:

A pedicle screw has a screw shaft and a screw head connected thereto. The screw head has a center longitudinal axis extending in an X-direction. The screw further has a recess for receiving a connecting rod with a circular cross-section, a fixing screw that is used to fix the connecting rod in the screw head, a clamping unit between the fixing screw and a head base and an intermediate element. 1. A pedicle screw , comprising:a screw shank;a screw head connected to said screw shank, said screw head having a central longitudinal axis extending in one direction, being an X-direction, said screw head further having an upper face, a lower end directed toward said screw shank, a head base disposed at said lower end and having a bottom opening formed therein, and two wall portions disposed on said head base and being integrally formed to extend away from said screw shank in the X-direction and laterally delimit a recess extending in a Y-direction at right angles to the X-direction and opens into said upper face of said screw head for receiving a connection rod with a circular cross-sectional shape, said wall portions each having an inner face with an inner thread;said screw shank having a joint head protruding through said bottom opening in said head base and into said recess and mounted therein such that said screw head is pivotable relative to said screw shank about a single head pivot axis extending parallel to the Y-direction, said screw shank further having a mating cylindrical surface disposed on said joint head;a fixing screw for fixing the connection rod in said screw head being disposed in said recess and engaging, with an outer thread, in said inner thread on said inner face of said wall portions;a clamping device disposed between said fixing screw and said head base being held in said recess so as to be pivotable in said screw head about a pivot axis, said clamping device extending in a Z-direction at right angles to the Y-direction and X-direction and is ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

LAMINOPLASTY METHODS USING HINGE DEVICE

Номер: US20130226249A1
Принадлежит: DePuy Spine, Inc.

A vertebra implant is provided that includes an elongate body with a first end configured to mate the first end to a first location on a vertebra, and a second end having at least one fastener configured to mate the second end to a second location on a vertebra. The elongate body also includes a deformable portion extending between the first and second ends that has an unexpanded configuration in which the deformable portion is configured to allow a tool to cut bone extending between the first and second ends when the first and second ends are mated to first and second locations on a vertebra, and an expanded configuration in which the deformable portion is deformed to increase a distance between the first and second ends such that a gap is created in the cut bone. The deformable portion is configured to maintain the first and second ends at a fixed distance apart when the deformable portion is in the expanded configuration. A vertebral implant is also provided that includes an elongate member configured to extend into a vertebra and form a hinge therein using a breakage point located along a length of the elongate member. 1. A method for increasing a size of a spinal canal , comprising:coupling a first end of an implant to a first location on a vertebra;coupling a second end of the implant to a second location on the vertebra;cutting the vertebra between the first and second locations; anddeforming a deformable portion of the implant to increase and maintain a distance between the first and second locations on the vertebra thereby increasing a size of a spinal canal extending through the vertebra.2. The method of claim 1 , where the vertebra is cut after coupling at least one of the first and second ends of the implant to the first and second locations on the vertebra.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein deforming the deformable portion of the implant comprises inserting a tool between the first and second ends of the implant claim 1 , and actuating the tool to apply ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Bone Screw

Номер: US20130231708A1
Автор: Anthony J. Melkent
Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

A bone screw and method of inserting a bone screw into a bone is disclosed. In one example, the bone screw includes a tip segment for creating a starter hole in the bone. A pilot segment is located proximally of the tip segment for creating a pilot hole in the bone after creation of the starter hole. A threaded segment is located proximally of the pilot segment for fixedly securing the bone screw in the bone. A head is located proximally of the threaded segment for allowing a surgical rod to be fixedly secured to the bone screw.

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

IMPLANTABLE VERTEBRAL FRAME SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS FOR SPINAL REPAIR

Номер: US20130238028A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates generally to systems and methods for securing adjacent vertebrae in a fixed spacial relationship. In one embodiment, the system includes at least one interbody repair implant, at least one implantable vertebral frame and at least one retention member. In this embodiment, the interbody repair implant is sized to fit in an intervertebral space. The at least one implantable vertebral frame is configured to span between the adjacent vertebrae. The frame is also configured to attach to each of the adjacent vertebra to postoperatively maintain a desired spatial relationship between the vertebrae. The frame has at least one internal aperture there-through for providing visual access to at least a portion of the interbody repair implant, both intra-operatively and post-operatively. Methods of fusing two or more adjacent vertebral bodies in a portion of a spinal column are also disclosed. One such method includes the steps of inserting an interbody repair implant into a intervertebral space, securing an implantable vertebral fixation frame to the adjacent vertebral bodies over the implant, installing a retention member to the frame to cover at least a portion of the aperture, and moving a locking portion of the retention member from an unlocked position to a locked position. 1. A system for securing adjacent vertebrae , the system comprising:at least one interbody repair implant sized to fit in an intervertebral space;at least one implantable vertebral frame configured to span between the adjacent vertebrae, the frame being configured to attach to each of the adjacent vertebra to postoperatively maintain a desired spatial relationship between the vertebrae, the frame having at least one internal aperture there-through for providing visual access to at least a portion of the interbody repair implant intra-operatively and post-operatively, the aperture sized to have a smaller medio-lateral width than that of the interbody repair implant; andat least one ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

IMPLANT FOR STABILIZING BONES OR VERTEBRAE

Номер: US20130245688A1
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An implant for stabilizing bones or vertebrae is provided, the implant comprising an implant body (′) which can be fixed by means of at least one screw () to the bone or a vertebra, wherein the implant body comprises at least one hole (′) which has a threaded portion () with an internal thread for cooperating with the screw thread, characterized in that a guiding member () is provided in the hole which guides the screw when the screw is screwed through the threaded portion (). 111001002. Implant for stabilizing bones or vertebrae , the implant comprising an implant body ( , , ′) which can be fixed by means of at least one screw () to the bone or to a vertebra ,{'b': 9', '9', '9', '9', '9', '900', '900', '91', '91', '910, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'wherein the implant body comprises at least one hole (, , , ′, ′, , ′) which has a threaded portion (, ′, ) with an internal thread for cooperating with the screw thread,'}{'b': 11', '11', '11', '111, 'characterized in that a guiding member (,′,″,) is provided in the hole which guides the screw when the screw is screwed through the threaded portion.'}211111. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the guiding member ( claim 1 , ) is a separate part which is insertable into the implant body such that it is arranged at least partially within the hole.3929292092929209191910111119292920aa. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the hole has at least one non-threaded portion ( claim 1 , ′ claim 1 , ) and wherein the non-threaded portion has a section ( claim 1 , ′ claim 1 , ) with a diameter which is larger than the outer diameter of the threaded portion ( claim 1 , ′ claim 1 , ) and wherein the guiding member ( claim 1 , ) is located in the section with the enlarged diameter ( claim 1 , ′ claim 1 , ).4111119191920. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the guiding member ( claim 1 , ) is configured to restrict the diameter of the hole to a diameter which is the same or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the threaded portion ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPINAL FIXATION

Номер: US20130245691A1
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A spinal stabilization system, method, and a surgical kit having a surgical extender apparatus for implanting a surgical screw are disclosed. The extender includes a housing having a distal end and a proximal end, a hollow interior passageway disposed between the distal end and the proximal end, a channel disposed along an exterior surface of the housing at least partially between the distal end and the proximal end and configured to at least partially expose the hollow interior passageway, an interior locking mechanism disposed on an interior surface of the housing and substantially adjacent the proximal end, wherein the interior locking mechanism is configured to allow attachment of at least one surgical tool, and at least one flexible member disposed substantially adjacent the distal end. The housing is configured to accommodate placement of a surgical screw implant. The surgical screw implant is secured to the housing using a mating feature in the surgical screw implant. The at least one flexible member is configured to retain the surgical screw implant. The mating feature is configured to control axial movement of the surgical screw implant. 128-. (canceled)29. A surgical extender apparatus for implanting a surgical screw , comprising:a housing having a distal end with a tubular section extending to a proximal end;a hollow interior passageway disposed between the distal end and the proximal end;a pair of channels disposed along an exterior surface of the tubular section at least partially between the distal end and the proximal end and configured to at least partially expose the hollow interior passageway;an interior locking mechanism disposed on an interior surface of the housing and substantially adjacent the proximal end, wherein the interior locking mechanism is configured to allow attachment of at least one surgical tool; andat least one flexible member disposed substantially adjacent the distal end between the pair of channels and integral with the ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Pedicle Screw Assembly with Locking Cap

Номер: US20130253589A1
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A locking pedicle screw assembly has been designed which avoids misalignment and locks into place once the cap is fully threaded into the tulip, avoiding over tightening or stripping of the threads. The locking cap includes a retaining or locking ring, positioned either at the bottom of the cap so that it locks into a groove at the bottom of the threads in the tulip or at the top of the threads in the cap, locking into a groove at the top of the tulip when the cap is fully seated. In one embodiment, an audible signal is generated when the cap locks. In another embodiment, the cap is secured to a swiveling saddle that locks the rod into place as the screw cap is tightening, but does not interfere with the locking mechanism. 1. A locking cap for a pedicle screw comprising a threaded cap and a retaining ring which secures the cap in a groove in the threads of a tulip.2. The locking cap of wherein the retaining ring is secured to the bottom of the cap.3. The locking cap of further comprising a swiveling saddle for securing a spinal fusion rod.4. The locking cap of wherein the retaining ring is positioned at the threaded portion of the cap.5. The locking cap of wherein the tulip is attached to a bone screw.6. A locking pedicle screw cap screw assembly comprisinga threaded cap and a retaining ring which secures the cap in a groove in the threads of a tulip,the tulip having complementary threads to the threads on the cap,the threads comprising a groove for positioning and locking the retaining ring, anda bone screw secured to the tulip.7. The locking pedicle screw cap screw assembly of wherein the retaining ring is secured to the bottom of the cap.8. The locking pedicle screw cap screw assembly of wherein the cap further comprises a swiveling saddle for securing a spinal fusion rod.9. The locking pedicle screw cap screw assembly of wherein the retaining ring is positioned at the threaded portion of the cap.10. A method for securing a rod during spinal fusion surgery ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

TRIPLE LEAD BONE SCREW

Номер: US20130253596A1
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Pedicle screw assemblies and related bone screws. In some embodiments, the bone screw may comprise a head portion and an axial shaft. The axial shaft may comprise a threaded portion comprising a triple lead thread disposed about the axial shaft. The axial shaft may further comprise a tapering portion and a non-tapering portion. The tapering portion may comprise multiple tapering portions tapering at differing rates, and may be positioned adjacent to a tip of the axial shaft. Each of the three leads may extend coextensively along at least a majority of the length of the axial shaft, the threaded portion, the tapering portion, and/or the non-tapering portion. 1. A pedicle screw assembly , comprising:a bone screw comprising a head portion and a threaded portion, wherein the threaded portion comprises an axial shaft and a triple lead thread disposed about the axial shaft, wherein the axial shaft comprises a tapering portion and a non-tapering portion, wherein the tapering portion is positioned adjacent to a tip of the axial shaft, wherein the triple lead thread comprises three distinct thread leads, wherein each of the three leads terminates at a different point along a tapering portion of the axial shaft, and wherein each of the three leads extends coextensively along at least a majority of the length of the threaded portion; anda rod retention member selectively coupled to the head portion of the bone screw.2. The pedicle screw assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rod retention member comprises a U-shaped member comprising a hole for receiving the head portion of the bone screw.3. The pedicle screw assembly of claim 2 , wherein the head portion is configured to be pivotably seated in the U-shaped member.4. The pedicle screw assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the three leads extends coextensively along at least substantially the entire length of the threaded portion.5. The pedicle screw assembly of claim 1 , wherein the axial shaft further comprises a second tapering ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Flanged interbody fusion device with fastener insert and retaining ring

Номер: US20130253655A1
Автор: Jason Blain
Принадлежит: Spinal Elements Inc

Methods and devices are disclosed for treating the vertebral column. An integrated fixation plate and spacer having a retaining structure within the screw holes of the fixation plate to resist backout of screws attaching the fixation plate to the bone is provided. A movable joint may be provided between the fixation plate and spacer. In some embodiments, a screw hole insert is also provided to resist shear forces acting between the screw and fixation plate. In some embodiments, an integrated fixation plate and spacer system is provided, comprising two or more integrated fixation plate and spacer implants, wherein the fixation plates of each implant has a complementary configuration to allow attachment of the implants at adjacent intervertebral spaces. Alternative fixation systems are also contemplated.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Rod holding device

Номер: US20130261668A1
Принадлежит: Zimmer Spine SAS

A rod holding device for binding a rod to an osseous structure. This rod holding device includes a holding body, an anchor member for anchoring the holding body to the osseous structure, a closure member for engagement with an engagement portion of the holding body, and a sleeve member with an opening for receiving the rod and a non-spherical outer contact surface for engagement with a complementary inner contact surface of the receiving portion and configured to be locked in a receiving portion of the holding body by engagement of the closure member with the engagement portion of the holding body, and to secure the rod within the opening. The rod holding device can thus be adapted to rods of various sizes by choosing a sleeve member with an opening of appropriate diameter.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

PEDICLE SCREW ASSEMBLY WITH INCLINED SURFACE SEAT

Номер: US20130268006A1
Автор: Garamszegi Laszlo
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A bone stabilizer assembly includes a fixation element, a coupling element, and a compression nut. The fixation element is adapted to engage a bone and having a head portion and shank portion. The coupling element has an internal bore sized to receive the shank portion of the fixation element and a pyramid-shaped seat for supporting the head portion of the fixation element. The coupling element is adapted to receive a stabilizer rod. The compression nut is engagable with the coupling element and is adapted to rotatingly move distally into the coupling element to translate a force to the head portion through the rod and the saddle such that the head portion is forced against the seat of the coupling element to prevent relative movement between the fixation element and the coupling element. 17-. (canceled)8. A bone stabilizer assembly , comprising:a fixation element adapted to engage a bone and having a head portion and a shank portion;a coupling element having a seat with one or more inclined surfaces that form an internal bore sized to receive the shank portion and retain the head portion, the seat leading to non-parallel inner surfaces in walls of the coupling element;a stabilizer rod received within the coupling element;a bottom saddle movably received within the coupling element below the stabilizer rod, the bottom saddle including walls with non-parallel outer surfaces that engage the non-parallel inner surfaces; anda compression nut engagable with the coupling element, the compression nut adapted to rotatingly move distally into the coupling element to force the bottom saddle into frictional engage between the head portion and the non-parallel inner surfaces.9. The assembly of claim 8 , further comprising a first angle measured from a horizontal plane of the internal bore to the inner surfaces and a second angle measured from the horizontal plane to the outer surfaces.10. The assembly of claim 9 , wherein the first angle and the second angle are substantially ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Spinal implant measuring system and method

Номер: US20130268007A1
Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

A method for measuring a spinal implant comprises the steps of: providing a device including a gauge configured to measure an angle in a measuring plane and extending to an engagement surface; disposing the engagement surface with a first selected position of an implant or an anatomy, the first selected position being disposed at a first orientation; calibrating the gauge to a zero angle measurement at the first orientation; disposing the engagement surface with a second selected position of the implant or the anatomy, the second selected position being disposed at a second orientation; and measuring an angle of the second orientation relative to the first orientation such that the gauge determines the angle relative to the zero angle measurement. Various devices are disclosed.

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