US20110172778A1 - Vertebral Implant Including Preformed Osteoconductive Insert and Methods of Forming - Google Patents
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- Implants such as these may be positioned between vertebral bodies, with superior and inferior surfaces placed in contact with the vertebral bodies. Often, the bone-contact surfaces of these implants are configured with a surface texture, surface features, and natural or synthetic bone growth stimulators to promote osseointegration of the implant.
- Recent innovations in implant materials have produced a new generation of implants constructed from polymers such as UHMWPE or PEEK. These polymer materials may offer a variety of advantages, including improved strength, reduced weight, and desirable mechanical characteristics. Unfortunately, the polymers are not naturally osteoconductive. Thus, implant constructed from these polymers may not sufficiently fuse with the vertebral bodies. Ineffective fusion at the bone-contact surface may lead to subsidence of the vertebral implants over time, and often leads to spinal instability, angular deformities, and planar translations.
- An embodiment of the vertebral implant device may also include an intermediate portion constructed of a first material and including a first side and a second side.
- a first insert may be attached to the first side of the intermediate portion and may include a first contact surface configured to contact against the first vertebral body when the vertebral implant device is inserted in the patient.
- a second insert may be attached to the second side of the intermediate portion and may include a second contact surface configured to contact against the second vertebral body when the vertebral implant device is inserted in the patient.
- Each of the inserts may be constructed from a second material with a plurality of fibers. A portion of the plurality of fibers of each of the first and second inserts may extend into the intermediate portion.
- a plurality of anchors may extend outward from the first and second inserts and into the intermediate portion.
- Each of the plurality of anchors may include a stem adjacent to the insert and a head spaced away from the insert and positioned at an end of the stem.
- FIG. 3 is a section view of a vertebral implant according to one or more embodiments
- FIGS. 5A-D illustrate exemplary process steps by which osteoconductive inserts may be formed onto an implant according to one embodiment
- FIG. 10 is a section view of a vertebral arthroplasty implant according to one or more embodiments.
- FIG. 6 shows an implant 10 A including inserts 20 A, 22 A, and an intermediate portion 24 A.
- the inserts 20 A, 22 A include a plurality of anchors 30 comprising a stem portion 32 and an enlarged head portion 34 .
- the injectable resin 112 comprises a curable liquid that forms the intermediate portion 24 A
- the cured material may harden in the undercuts adjacent the stem portion 32 , between the head portion 34 and the inserts 20 A, 22 A.
- the anchors 30 may provide a more secure bond between the intermediate portion 24 A and the inserts 20 A, 22 A.
- FIG. 7 shows an implant 10 B including inserts 20 B, 22 B, and an intermediate portion 24 B.
- the inserts 20 B, 22 B include a plurality of anchors 36 comprising a recess 38 .
- the injectable resin 112 may harden in the recesses 38 .
- the anchors 36 may provide a more secure bond between the intermediate portion 24 B and the inserts 20 B, 22 B.
- Another exemplary process for making the vertebral implants may include steps of preforming an osteoconductive insert, inserting the osteoconductive insert into a mold, introducing a biocompatible polymer into the mold and forcing the biocompatible polymer into contact with the insert, and causing the polymer to cure within the insert so that the insert forms a bone contact surface of the vertebral implant. These process steps may further include positioning the osteoconductive insert to form substantially all of the bone contact surface of the vertebral implant.
- the preforming process may include exemplary processes such as molding osteoconductive material to form the osteoconductive insert and forming a porous matrix of fibers into the osteoconductive insert.
- the step of forcing the polymer into contact with the insert further may cause the polymer to cure around a matrix of fibers that extend outward from an outer surface of the osteoconductive insert.
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A vertebral implant for insertion into a patient includes an insert formed from an osteoconductive material and further including a biocompatible polymer body that is formed into the insert. The insert may extend over part of or substantially the entire bone contact surface of the implant. The insert includes a bone contact surface and a substrate interface. The implant may include fibers that extend across the substrate interface from the insert to the body. The insert may be thin relative to the overall thickness of the implant. The insert may be preformed. The insert may be formed using a molding process. The body may be molded onto the insert.
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- The present application is a divisional application of co-pending application Ser. No. 11/485,259, filed on Jul. 12, 2006, and incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
- Spinal implants are often used in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders such as degenerative disc disease, disc herniations, curvature abnormalities, and trauma. Many different types of treatments are used. In some cases, spinal fusion is indicated to inhibit relative motion between vertebral bodies. In other cases, dynamic implants are used to preserve motion between vertebral bodies. In yet other cases, relatively static implants that exhibit some degree of flexibility may be inserted between vertebral bodies.
- Implants such as these may be positioned between vertebral bodies, with superior and inferior surfaces placed in contact with the vertebral bodies. Often, the bone-contact surfaces of these implants are configured with a surface texture, surface features, and natural or synthetic bone growth stimulators to promote osseointegration of the implant. Recent innovations in implant materials have produced a new generation of implants constructed from polymers such as UHMWPE or PEEK. These polymer materials may offer a variety of advantages, including improved strength, reduced weight, and desirable mechanical characteristics. Unfortunately, the polymers are not naturally osteoconductive. Thus, implant constructed from these polymers may not sufficiently fuse with the vertebral bodies. Ineffective fusion at the bone-contact surface may lead to subsidence of the vertebral implants over time, and often leads to spinal instability, angular deformities, and planar translations.
- Illustrative embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a vertebral implant device for insertion into a patient. One embodiment of a vertebral implant device may include an insert with a first bone contact surface and an opposing second surface. The insert may be constructed from an osteoconductive material with fibers with some of the fibers including a first section positioned in the insert and a second section that extends outward from the second surface. The insert may also include an anchor that extends outward from the second surface a greater distance than the second sections of the fibers. A non-osteoconductive body may be attached to the second surface of the insert and may be formed from a different material than the insert. The second sections of the fibers and the anchor may be positioned in the body. The insert and the anchor may have a unitary construction formed from the osteoconductive material.
- An embodiment of the vertebral implant device may include a body constructed from a first material with a first side and an opposing second side. An insert may be attached to the first side of the body and may be constructed from a second material having a plurality of fibers. An anchor may extend outward from the insert into the body and may include a stem adjacent to the insert and a head spaced away from the insert and positioned at an end of the stem. The stem may include a smaller width than the head. The anchor and a portion of the fibers may be positioned to extend outward from the insert and into the body to improve adhesion between the body and the insert.
- An embodiment of the vertebral implant device may also include an intermediate portion constructed of a first material and including a first side and a second side. A first insert may be attached to the first side of the intermediate portion and may include a first contact surface configured to contact against the first vertebral body when the vertebral implant device is inserted in the patient. A second insert may be attached to the second side of the intermediate portion and may include a second contact surface configured to contact against the second vertebral body when the vertebral implant device is inserted in the patient. Each of the inserts may be constructed from a second material with a plurality of fibers. A portion of the plurality of fibers of each of the first and second inserts may extend into the intermediate portion. A plurality of anchors may extend outward from the first and second inserts and into the intermediate portion. Each of the plurality of anchors may include a stem adjacent to the insert and a head spaced away from the insert and positioned at an end of the stem.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vertebral implant according to one or more embodiments; -
FIG. 2 is a top view of a vertebral implant according to one or more embodiments shown relative to a vertebral body; -
FIG. 3 is a section view of a vertebral implant according to one or more embodiments; -
FIG. 4 is a detail view of the vertebral implant ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIGS. 5A-D illustrate exemplary process steps by which osteoconductive inserts may be formed onto an implant according to one embodiment; -
FIG. 6 is a section view of a vertebral implant according to one or more embodiments; -
FIG. 7 is a section view of a vertebral implant according to one or more embodiments; -
FIG. 8 is a section view of a vertebral implant according to one or more embodiments; -
FIG. 9 is a section view of a vertebral implant according to one or more embodiments; -
FIG. 10 is a section view of a vertebral arthroplasty implant according to one or more embodiments; -
FIG. 11 is a side view of a corpectomy implant according to one or more embodiments; and -
FIG. 12 is a side section view of an acetabular implant according to one or more embodiments. - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a vertebral implant in which bone-contact surfaces are constructed with an osteoconductive insert. The
number 10 inFIG. 1 generally identifies one example of an implant including an osteoconductive insert. The representativevertebral implant 10 is a disc replacement implant that is inserted between vertebral bodies of a patient as part of a disc replacement surgery. Thevertebral implant 10 may be constructed, at least partially, from biocompatible polymers, such as polyethylene, UHMWPE, and implantable grade polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or other similar materials (e.g., PAEK, PEKK, PEK, PEEKK and PEKEKK). The exemplaryvertebral implant 10 includes aperimeter wall 12 that extends between asuperior surface 14 and aninferior surface 16. Thesuperior surface 14 andinferior surface 16 are bone-contact surfaces in that they are positioned adjacent to and facing a vertebral endplate once thevertebral implant 10 is inserted into a patient. - The
vertebral implant 10 shown inFIG. 1 includes a kidney shape, though other shapes may be used. In further embodiments, thevertebral implant 10 may take on other types of configurations, such as, for example, a circular shape, semi-oval shape, bean-shape, D-shape, elliptical-shape, egg-shape, or any other shape that would occur to one of skill in the art. Thevertebral implant 10 may take on substantially solid configurations, such as, for example, block-like or plate-like configurations that do not define an open inner region. In other embodiments, thevertebral implant 10 could also be described as being annular, U-shaped, C-shaped, V-shaped, horseshoe-shaped, semi-circular shaped, semi-oval shaped, or other similar terms defining an implant including at least a partially open or hollow construction. - The exemplary
vertebral implant 10 includes one ormore apertures 18 disposed about theperimeter wall 12 that provide a location at which to grasp thevertebral implant 10 during surgical installation. In some instances, thevertebral implant 10 is constructed of a material that is solid, but somewhat flexible or compressible. Thus, theapertures 18 may contribute to the overall flexibility and/or compressibility of thevertebral implant 10. -
FIG. 2 depicts a top view of the exemplaryvertebral implant 10 oriented relative to a vertebral body V, which is depicted in dashed lines. Thevertebral implant 10 is positioned substantially within the cortical rim R of the vertebral body V. Further, thevertebral implant 10 is positioned in contact with one of the end plates P of the vertebral body V. Accordingly, thevertebral implant 10 includes asuperior surface 14 and aninferior surface 16 that contact the bony end plates P of vertebral bodies V. Improved results may be obtained if thesuperior surface 14 andinferior surface 16 of theimplant 10 fuse with the end plates P. - Where the
implant 10 is constructed of a generally non-osteoconductive material, an osteoconductive insert may be formed into the implant to promote bone growth at the superior 14 and inferior 16 surfaces of theimplant 10. To that end,FIG. 3 shows a section view of thevertebral implant 10 taken from the direction indicated by the section lines inFIG. 2 . The section view inFIG. 3 shows that theimplant 10 is constructed of anintermediate portion 24 and twoinserts intermediate portion 24 may be constructed of a non-osteoconductive polymer while inserts are constructed from osteoconductive materials. In one embodiment, theinserts intermediate portion 24. Theinserts implant 10 and provide an interface surface into which bone growth is permissible. - The
inserts inserts inserts inserts implant 10. For example, theinserts inserts implant 10. - As indicated, the
inserts fibers 26 are depicted graphically inFIG. 4 , which shows a detailed portion of the section view provided inFIG. 3 . In one embodiment, thefibers 26 are oriented randomly. In one embodiment, thefibers 26 are oriented at least partially transverse to aninterface surface 28 between the insert 20 (or 22) and theintermediate portion 24. In one embodiment, thefibers 26 extend through theinterface surface 28 so that they are anchored in each of theinsert 20 and theintermediate portion 24. Thefibers 26 may include carbon fibers, metal filaments, or fibers from a woven or braided biocompatible material. - For the various embodiments disclosed herein,
FIGS. 5A-5D depict exemplary process steps that may be performed to join the osteoconductive inserts 20, 22 to the intermediate portion. The process steps generally illustrate a molding process whereby theintermediate portion 24 is molded ontopre-formed inserts inserts - The exemplary process contemplates a
mold 100 that is used to injection mold theintermediate portion 24 onto theinserts FIGS. 5A and 5B , the preformed inserts 20, 22 are positioned within amold cavity respective mold halves inserts FIG. 5B . In the embodiment depicted, the mold halves 102, 104 are substantially equilateral. That is, the mold halves 102, 104 form a parting line near the midline of theimplant 10. Those skilled in the art will recognize that more complex mold configurations including multiple components may be required depending on implant complexity and geometry. The illustratedmold halves injection ports 110 through which resin material is forced to fill themold 100. - Once the
mold 100 is closed,resin material 112 from which the intermediate portion is formed is injected through theinjection ports 110 and into themold cavities FIG. 5C illustrates theresin material 112 in fluid form partially filling themold cavities additional resin material 112 is added to completely fill themold cavities resin material 112 is allowed to set and harden. Once theresin material 112 has cured, themold 100 is separated and theimplant 10 may be removed as shown inFIG. 5D ). - In the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 3-5 , theinserts intermediate portion 24. Adhesion between thecomponents inserts inserts intermediate portion 24 onto theinserts inserts FIGS. 6 and 7 . -
FIG. 6 shows animplant 10 A including inserts intermediate portion 24A. In the illustrated embodiment, theinserts anchors 30 comprising astem portion 32 and anenlarged head portion 34. In embodiments where theinjectable resin 112 comprises a curable liquid that forms theintermediate portion 24A, the cured material may harden in the undercuts adjacent thestem portion 32, between thehead portion 34 and theinserts anchors 30 may provide a more secure bond between theintermediate portion 24A and theinserts - Similarly
FIG. 7 shows animplant 10 B including inserts intermediate portion 24B. In the illustrated embodiment, theinserts anchors 36 comprising arecess 38. As above, theinjectable resin 112 may harden in therecesses 38. Theanchors 36 may provide a more secure bond between theintermediate portion 24B and theinserts - In embodiments described above, the
inserts inferior surfaces 16 of theimplant 10. However, this is not expressly required. Theinserts FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of animplant 10C in which the osteoconductive inserts 20C, 22C are disposed at the superior 14 and inferior 16 surfaces of theimplant 10C. However, theinserts intermediate portion 24C forms the remaining portion of the superior 14 and inferior 16 surfaces. - In addition, there is no express limitation on the number of
inserts implant 10. Thus, for example,FIG. 9 shows animplant 10D in which thesuperior surface 14 includes a plurality ofosteoconductive inserts inserts superior surface 14, though a larger number ofinserts inferior surface 16 includes twoosteoconductive inserts implant 10D. - Embodiments described above have pertained to vertebral
implants 10 in which superior and inferior bone contact surfaces are located on the same body. However, this is not expressly required. The curvature of the respective bone contact surfaces may be disposed in separate implants or separate implant members such as thevertebral implant 110 shown inFIG. 10 . Thevertebral implant 110 represents a spinal arthroplasty device and comprises three main components: afirst end plate 112, asecond end plate 114, and anucleus 116. In the orientation shown, thefirst end plate 112 is a superior end plate while thesecond end plate 114 is an inferior end plate. Eachend plate bone interface surface nucleus 116 is positioned between theend plates nucleus 116 and eachend plate nucleus 116 relative to theend plates FIG. 10 illustrates this sliding motion. In the illustrated embodiment, eachend plate osteoconductive insert resin substrate - The
vertebral implant 110 shown inFIG. 10 is configured to restore motion between vertebral bodies. In other procedures, such as vertebrectomies or corpectomies, one or more vertebral bodies are removed and an implant is inserted in the space left by the removed vertebrae. These types of devices include multiple components similar to theimplant 110. For example,FIG. 11 illustrates anexemplary corpectomy device 210 in which anexpandable cage 216 is disposed betweenend plates second end plates osteoconductive inserts non-osteoconductive resin substrate - An exemplary process for making the vertebral implants may include steps of providing an osteoconductive insert comprising a bone contact surface and a substrate interface, orienting a matrix of fibers to extend outward from the interface surface, and forming a body constructed at least partially from a biocompatible polymer into the substrate interface and around the matrix of fibers. Forming the body in this manner may include extending the matrix of fibers into the body between about one and two millimeters. Furthermore, it may be appropriate to orienting the matrix of fibers substantially transverse to the substrate interface. The osteoconductive insert may be positioned to cover substantially the entire bone contact surface of the vertebral implant. The matrix of fibers may comprise carbon fibers or metal fibers.
- Another exemplary process for making the vertebral implants may include steps of preforming an osteoconductive insert, inserting the osteoconductive insert into a mold, introducing a biocompatible polymer into the mold and forcing the biocompatible polymer into contact with the insert, and causing the polymer to cure within the insert so that the insert forms a bone contact surface of the vertebral implant. These process steps may further include positioning the osteoconductive insert to form substantially all of the bone contact surface of the vertebral implant. The preforming process may include exemplary processes such as molding osteoconductive material to form the osteoconductive insert and forming a porous matrix of fibers into the osteoconductive insert. Furthermore, the step of forcing the polymer into contact with the insert further may cause the polymer to cure around a matrix of fibers that extend outward from an outer surface of the osteoconductive insert.
- The osteoconductive inserts are not limited to vertebral implants. For example, osteoconductive inserts may be incorporated into other orthopedic implants formed from a non-osteoconductive resin such as tibial and femoral knee components, hip stems, and
acetabular cups 300 such as that shown inFIG. 12 . The illustratedcup 300 includes asubstrate portion 302 that is sized and shaped to accept afemoral stem 310. Anosteoconductive insert 304 is formed onto thesubstrate 302. Theacetabular cup 300 may be molded using the process steps similar to that depicted inFIGS. 5A-5D . - Furthermore, embodiments disclosed above have not included any particular surface geometry, coating, or porosity as are found in conventionally known vertebral implants. Surface features such as these are used to promote bone growth and adhesion at the interface between an implant and a vertebral end plate. Examples of features used for this purpose include, for example, teeth, scales, keels, knurls, and roughened surfaces. Some of these features may be applied through post-processing techniques such as blasting, chemical etching, and coating, such as with hydroxyapatite. The bone interface surfaces, including the osteoconductive inserts, may also include growth-promoting additives such as bone morphogenetic proteins. Alternatively, pores, cavities, or other recesses into which bone may grow may be incorporated via a molding process. Other types of coatings or surface preparation may be used to improve bone growth into or through the bone-contact surfaces. However, the inserts that include these types of features may still be formed and characterized by the aspects disclosed herein.
- Spatially relative terms such as “under”, “below”, “lower”, “over”, “upper”, and the like, are used for ease of description to explain the positioning of one element relative to a second element. These terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in addition to different orientations than those depicted in the figures. Further, terms such as “first”, “second”, and the like, are also used to describe various elements, regions, sections, etc and are also not intended to be limiting. Like terms refer to like elements throughout the description.
- As used herein, the terms “having”, “containing”, “including”, “comprising” and the like are open ended terms that indicate the presence of stated elements or features, but do not preclude additional elements or features. The articles “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural as well as the singular, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- The present invention may be carried out in other specific ways than those herein set forth without departing from the scope and essential characteristics of the invention. For instance, the
implant 10 depicted inFIGS. 2-9 may be described as an ALIF device, implantable from an anterior approach. However, the osteoconductive inserts may be incorporated in other types of vertebral implants, including but not limited to TLIF or PLIF devices. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and all changes coming within the meaning and equivalency range of the appended claims are intended to be embraced therein.
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1. A vertebral implant device for insertion between vertebral bodies in a patient, the implant comprising:
an insert comprising a first bone contact surface and an opposing second surface, the insert constructed from an osteoconductive material with fibers with some of the fibers including a first section positioned in the insert and a second section that extends outward from the second surface, the insert also including an anchor that extends outward from the second surface a greater distance than the second sections of the fibers; and
a non-osteoconductive body attached to the second surface of the insert and being formed from a different material than the insert;
the second sections of the fibers and the anchor being positioned in the body;
the insert and the anchor having a unitary construction formed from the osteoconductive material.
2. The vertebral implant of claim 1 , wherein the fibers include carbon fibers.
3. The vertebral implant of claim 1 , wherein the fibers include metallic filaments.
4. The vertebral implant device of claim 1 , wherein the fibers that extend outward from the second surface are aligned approximately perpendicular to an interface between the insert and the body.
5. The vertebral implant device of claim 1 , wherein the anchor includes a stem that extends outward from the second surface of the insert and an enlarged head spaced away from the second surface of the insert, the enlarged head including a greater width than the stem.
6. The vertebral implant device of claim 5 , wherein the head includes a major axis that is approximately perpendicular to the stem.
7. The vertebral implant device of claim 1 , wherein the insert includes a smaller thickness than the body.
8. The vertebral implant device of claim 1 , wherein an additional number of the fibers are completely embedded within the insert.
9. A vertebral implant device for insertion between first and second vertebral bodies in a patient, the implant comprising:
a body constructed from a first material and having a first side and an opposing second side;
an insert attached to the first side of the body and being constructed from a second material having a plurality of fibers;
an anchor that extends outward from the insert into the body, the anchor including a stem adjacent to the insert and a head spaced away from the insert and positioned at an end of the stem, the stem including a smaller width than the head; and
the anchor and a portion of the plurality of fibers extending outward from the insert and into the body to improve adhesion between the body and the insert.
10. The vertebral implant device of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of fibers are aligned approximately perpendicular to an interface between the body and the insert.
11. The vertebral implant of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of fibers includes one of carbon fibers and metallic filaments.
12. The vertebral implant device of claim 9 , wherein the insert extends completely across the first side of the body and includes a smaller thickness than the body.
13. The vertebral implant device of claim 9 , wherein a second portion of the plurality of fibers are completely embedded within the insert.
14. A vertebral implant device for insertion between first and second vertebral bodies in a patient, the implant comprising:
an intermediate portion constructed of a first material and including a first side and a second side;
a first insert attached to the first side of the intermediate portion and including a first contact surface configured to contact against the first vertebral body when the vertebral implant device is inserted in the patient;
a second insert attached to the second side of the intermediate portion including a second contact surface configured to contact against the second vertebral body when the vertebral implant device is inserted in the patient;
each of the inserts being constructed from a second material with a plurality of fibers, a portion of the plurality of fibers of each of the first and second inserts extending into the intermediate portion;
a plurality of anchors that extend outward from the first and second inserts and into the intermediate portion, each of the plurality of anchors including a stem adjacent to the insert and a head spaced away from the insert and positioned at an end of the stem.
15. The vertebral implant device of claim 14 , wherein the first insert and at least one of the plurality of anchors are integrally formed from the second material and have a one-piece construction.
16. The vertebral implant device of claim 15 , wherein the second insert and at least another one of the plurality of anchors are integrally formed from the second material and have a one-piece construction.
17. The vertebral implant device of claim 14 , wherein the portion of the plurality of fibers that extend outward from the first insert are aligned approximately perpendicular to an interface between the intermediate portion and the first insert.
18. The vertebral implant device of claim 17 , wherein the portion of the plurality of fibers that extend outward from the second insert are aligned approximately perpendicular to an interface between the intermediate portion and the second insert.
19. The vertebral implant of claim 16 , wherein the plurality of fibers include one of carbon fibers and metallic filaments.
20. The vertebral implant device of claim 15 , wherein each of the first and second inserts include a smaller thickness than the intermediate portion.
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