US20130282127A1 - Spinal implant system and method - Google Patents
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Definitions
- Embodiments of the present invention relate to spinal implants. Even more particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to spinal implants that utilize implant plates and spacers.
- An intervertebral disc may be subject to degeneration due to trauma, disease, and/or aging. Treatment of a degenerated disc may include partial or full removal of the intervertebral disc. This may destabilize the spinal column resulting in subsidence or deformation of vertebrae and possible alteration of the natural separation distance between adjacent vertebrae.
- a spinal implant can be inserted in the space created by the removal or partial removal of the intervertebral disc between adjacent vertebrae. The spinal implant may maintain the height of the spine and restore stability to the spine. Maintaining the appropriate distance between the vertebrae helps reduce the pressure applied to nerves that pass between the vertebral bodies, thereby reducing pain and nerve damage.
- the spinal implant may be a fusion device that allows bone growth to fuse the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
- One type of implant used to promote fusion includes a pair of engaging plates and struts. The engaging plates engage the vertebrae and the struts separate the engaging plates to provide the appropriate separation. The engaging plates can be selected to achieve a desired lordotic angle. Implants having engaging plates and struts are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,045,579 by Hochschuer et al., U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/363,219 by Landry et al. and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/387,361 by Landry et al., each of which is fully incorporated by reference herein.
- Spinal implants as described above can provide the proper lordotic alignment and vertebral separation for a particular patient. Such implants, however, typically rely on the compressive forces of the spine to hold them in place. The spinal implant, however, may move laterally causing the implant to become misaligned.
- Embodiments of the present invention provide a spinal implant system and method.
- One embodiment of the present invention includes a spinal implant comprising a first implant plate, a second implant plate, a spacer member coupled between the first implant plate and the second implant plate and an end plate coupled to the spacer member, the end plate configured to couple to adjacent vertebrae.
- the implant plates can include spacer channels that receive the spacer member and insertion tool channels that receive an insertion tool.
- the spacer channel is near the center of the plate and the insertion tool channels are on either side of the spacer channel.
- the spacer channels and insertion tool channels can be dovetailed or otherwise shaped to capture a portion of the spacer member and insertion tool. Mating connectors can prevent removal of the spacer member from the spacer channels.
- the implant plates can have various sizes. Additionally, the implant plates can have various slopes to achieve a particular lordotic angle when implanted.
- the spacer member can also have a selected shape to achieve a desired separation between the implant plates and lordotic angle. According to one embodiment, the end plate and spacer member can be a single piece of material.
- FIG. 1 Another embodiment of the present invention can include a spinal implant comprising a first implant plate, a second implant plate, a spacer member at least partially inserted between the first implant plate and the second implant plate and an end plate integrated with the spacer member configured to couple to adjacent vertebrae.
- the first implant plate can include a first spacer channel, a first insertion tool channel and a second insertion tool channel.
- the first spacer channel can be least partially defined by sidewalls configured to capture at least a first portion of the spacer member.
- the first insertion tool channel and the second insertion tool channel are positioned on opposite sides of the first spacer channel and can be at least partially defined by side-walls configured to capture respective portions of the insertion tool.
- the second implant plate can comprise a second spacer channel, third insertion tool channel and fourth insertion tool channel.
- the second spacer channel can be at least partially defined by sidewalls configured to capture at least a second portion of the spacer member.
- the third insertion tool channel and fourth insertion tool channel are positioned on opposite sides of the second spacer channel and can be at least partially defined by sidewalls configured to capture respective portions of the insertion tool.
- Another embodiment of the present invention can include a method of forming a spinal implant comprising inserting a first implant plate having a first spacer channel and a second implant plate having a second spacer channel in a space between adjacent vertebrae, distracting the first implant plate and second implant plate from an initial position to a second position with an insertion tool, moving an end plate and spacer member to insert the spacer member in the first spacer channel and the second spacer channel, and fastening the end plate to the adjacent vertebrae.
- the spacer member is guided to the first spacer channel and second spacer channel using the insertion tool.
- Yet another embodiment of the present invention can include a spreader for forming an implant between adjacent bone structures comprising, a first arm configured to couple to first implant plate and a second arm configured to couple to a second implant plate.
- the first arm and second arm are configured to distract to move the first implant plate and second implant from an initial position to a distracted position and are shaped to guide an end plate and spacer member from a first position to a second position in which the spacer member is coupled to the first implant plate and the second implant plate.
- FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a side view of one embodiment of a spinal implant
- FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic representation of an oblique view of one embodiment of a spinal implant
- FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic representation of an inside surface of one embodiment of an implant plate
- FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic representation of an end view of one embodiment of an implant plate
- FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic representation of various embodiments of channel shapes
- FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic representation of a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of an integrated end plate and spacer member
- FIG. 7 is a diagrammatic representation of a top view of one embodiment of an integrated end plate and spacer member
- FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic representation of and end view of one embodiment of an integrated end plate and spacer member
- FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic representation of another end view of one embodiment of an integrated end plate and spacer member
- FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of an insertion tool
- FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of an arm of an insertion tool
- FIGS. 12 a - 12 c are diagrammatic representations of an insertion tool and spinal implant in various stages of an insertion process
- FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of a bone screw attached to an end plate
- FIG. 14 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment of a bone screw attached to an end plate
- FIG. 15 is a diagrammatic representation of an embodiment of multiple bone screws attached to an end plate
- FIG. 16 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment of multiple bone screws attached to an end plate
- FIG. 17 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment of a bone screw and end plate
- FIG. 18 is a diagrammatic representation of yet another embodiment of a bone screw and end plate
- FIG. 19 is a diagrammatic representation of an embodiment of a ring
- FIGS. 20 a - 20 b are diagrammatic representations of cross-sectional views of various embodiments rings
- FIG. 21 a - 21 b are diagrammatic representations of cross-sectional views of various embodiments of bone screw heads.
- FIG. 22 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment of a bone screw and end plate.
- FIGURES Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the FIGURES, like numerals being used to refer to like and corresponding parts of the various drawings.
- the spinal implant may be a fusion device that allows bone growth to fuse the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
- a spinal implant can include implant plates to engage adjacent vertebrae and a spacer to maintain separation between the implant plates.
- the connection between the implant plates and spacer can be a frictional or interference connection that prevents the implant plates from fully disengaging from the spacer.
- each engaging plate can include a dovetailed channel that receives a complementarily shaped portion of the spacer. The dovetails (or shaped surface) prevent the implant plates from vertically separating from the spacer during use.
- the friction and/or interference connection can limit relative motion of the spacer and implant plates to prevent the spacer and implant plates from disengaging.
- the spacer can be connected to or integrated with an end plate that attaches to the adjacent vertebral bodies using fasteners.
- the end plate can reduce stress on the spacer and prevent the spacer from exiting the space between the vertebral bodies.
- the spinal implant can be adapted for anterior procedures such that a surgeon inserts the engaging plates from an anterior position and fastens the end plate to an anterior side of the vertebral bodies.
- the implant plates can also be adapted to receive an insertion tool.
- the insertion tool can be used to both separate the implant plates during insertion and guide the spacer to channels in the implant plate.
- the insertion tool can include two arms with one arm supporting the upper implant plate and the other arm supporting the lower implant plate. Each arm can include two or more prongs that are received by complementary channels in the respective implant plate.
- the prongs of the insertion tool are spaced so that they can straddle a portion of the end plate and act as guides to guide the end plate and the spacer to the implant plates.
- the end plate is positioned between the prongs so that the end plate can move towards the implant plates.
- a surgeon can select the appropriate implant plates, spacer or end plate based on size, desired lordotic angle or other factors.
- the surgeon can position the end plate between the prongs of each arm of the insertion tool so that the end plate is unable to fall out of the insertion tool when prongs are parallel with the ground, but is able to move towards the end of the insertion tool.
- the surgeon can connect the implant plates to the end of each arm.
- the insertion tool can then be inserted into the body so that the engaging plates are in the cavity formed by the removal or partial removal of the vertebral disc.
- the surgeon can separate the arms of the insertion tool to distract the implant plates.
- the implant plates are suitably positioned, the surgeon can move the end plate towards the implant plates causing the spacer to couple to the implant plates to complete the implant.
- the surgeon can further fasten the end plate to the vertebral bodies using suitable fasteners.
- FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a side view one embodiment of an implant 100 .
- Implant 100 can include implant plates 110 and 112 to contact the vertebrae, a spacer member 115 to maintain a vertical distance between the adjacent vertebrae and an end plate 120 to secure the implant. Spacer member 115 can be coupled to end plate 120 (e.g., as an integrated piece, using a fastener or through other suitable mechanism).
- Implant 100 can comprise any biocompatible material, including, but not limited to, titanium, titanium allow, stainless steel, ceramic material, bone, polymers or combinations thereof.
- implant 100 is formed of a titanium and aluminum alloy, such as Ti6A14V-Eli.
- Implant plates 110 and 112 may have a variety of different form factors and sizes.
- outer face 125 may be angled relative to inner face 130 and outer face 127 may be angled relative to inner face 132 so that a desired alignment of the adjacent vertebrae is achieved when implant 100 is in place.
- the outer faces of the implant plates may be sloped to allow an anterior side height to differ from a posterior side height.
- spacer member 115 may be sloped to achieve a similar result.
- outer faces 125 and 127 may be curved.
- This curvature may allow outer faces 125 and 127 to substantially conform to the shapes of vertebral surfaces, particularly the anatomical domes of the respective vertebra.
- outer faces 125 and 127 achieve at least 75% contact with the corresponding vertebrae.
- outer faces 125 and 127 can be coated with titanium plasma spray, bone morpohogenic proteins, hydroxyapatite and/or other coatings.
- outer faces 125 and 127 may be roughed by processes such as, but not limited to, chemical etching, surface abrading, shot peening, electric discharge roughening or embedding particles in the surface.
- Implant plates 110 and 112 may include a number of protrusions 135 that can extend into adjacent vertebrae to better hold implant plates 110 and 112 in place.
- Protrusions 135 can be arranged in radial rows or other arrangements with any number of protrusions.
- Protrusions 135 can extend any distance, but preferably extend from 0.2 mm to 1 mm from the respective outer face.
- Surgical kits for implant 100 can include any number of implant plates.
- a surgical kit for implant 100 can include a number of small, medium and large implant plates with various slopes from that, as an example, range from 0 to 9 degrees in approximately three degree increments. This allows the surgeon to form implant 100 to have the appropriate sized plates for a patient and to achieve lordotic adjustment from about 0 degrees (where both implant plates have 0 degree slopes) to 18 degrees (where both implant plates have 9 degree slopes).
- plates with different slopes can be selected (e.g., a lordotic adjustment of 9 degrees can be achieved by selecting an Implant plate with a 0 degree slope and an Implant plate with a 9 degree slope).
- the surgeon can select spacer members and implant plates with various slopes to achieve the desired lordotic adjustment.
- the implant plates can be color coded and/or include other indicia to indicate size, slope and other parameters.
- Implant plates 110 and 112 can couple to spacer member 115 using, for example, fasteners, chemical bonding, a friction fit, mating connectors or other suitable connection.
- a friction fit may be formed between spacer member 115 and implant plates 110 and 112 to couple implant plates 110 and 112 to spacer member 115 .
- Channels that hold spacer member 115 may include projections that fit within indentions in spacer member 115 to form an interference fit when the spacer member 115 is fully inserted in the channel.
- the channels may include indentions that mate with projections extending from spacer member 115 when spacer member 115 is fully inserted into the channel of implant plates 110 and 112 .
- implant plates 110 and 112 are held in place or limited in movement relative to spacer member 115 by both the friction fit and the mating connector.
- spacer member 115 or implant plates 110 and 112 may deform during attachment.
- a threshold amount of force may be required to connect implant plates 110 and 112 to spacer member 115 to inhibit unintentional full insertion of spacer member 115 into implant plates 110 and 112 and to inhibit removal of spacer member 115 once in place.
- Spacer member 115 can be connected to or be integrated with plate 120 .
- the size of spacer member 115 can be selected to provide the appropriate distance between implant plates 110 and 112 and hence the appropriate vertical distance between the vertebrae between which implant 100 is implanted.
- Spacer member 115 can also be shaped to limit the distance that implant plates 110 and 112 are inserted into the cavity between the vertebrae.
- spacer member 115 can be shaped so that a desired lordotic angle is achieved when implant 100 is inserted.
- spacer member 115 can include be a partial wedge shape with so that the anterior height of spacer member 115 is different than the posterior height of spacer member 115 .
- the center of spacer member 115 is a cavity (better shown in FIG. 7 , discussed below).
- This cavity can be packed with bone growth material.
- the bone growth material can include autograft bone (such as bone from the patient's lilac crest), allograft bone, synthetic bone growth material or combinations thereof.
- End plate 120 can be flat, curved or have any suitable form factor for spinal surgery.
- end plate 120 includes holes for fasteners that allow plate 120 to be attached to the appropriate vertebrae.
- fasteners include, but are not limited to, bone screws, nails, rivets, trocars, pins, barbs or other threaded or non-threaded member which is securable within or to bone.
- bone screws can be attached to plate 120 in a manner that allows for polyaxial rotation prior to attachment to the bone.
- One example of a mechanism for attaching a plate to vertebrae that allows for polyaxial rotation of bone screws is described in U.S. patent application Ser. No.
- End plate 120 may be attached to the spine with any number of fasteners.
- End plate 120 and spacer member 115 can be formed of a single piece of material.
- End plate 120 can include a passage that opens to outer surface 143 of end plate 120 and the center of spacer member 115 . The passage both strengthens end plate 120 under compressive loads and provides access to the center of spacer member 115 .
- FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic representation illustrating an oblique view of one embodiment implant 100 showing end plate 120 , spacer member 115 and implant plates 110 and 112
- FIG. 2 emphasizes outer surface 125 of implant plate 110 and showing features such as protrusions 135 discussed above.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an entrance to passage 140 that can lead to the cavity at the center of spacer member 115
- FIG. 2 further illustrates that implant plates 110 and 112 can include holes defined there through (e.g., hole 144 , for example).
- the holes of implant plate 110 can align with the holes of implant plate 112 when implant 100 is assembled. These holes can allow bone to pass as bone growth occurs, thereby allowing the vertebrae to fuse together.
- FIG. 2 further illustrates holes 145 for fasteners to attach plate 120 to the adjacent vertebrae.
- FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic representation illustrating one embodiment of inner face 130 of implant plate 110 .
- Inner face 130 can include recessed portions to define channels 155 and channel 160 .
- channels 155 receive an insertion tool.
- the sidewalls of channels 155 can angled (e.g., dovetailed) or otherwise shaped to mate and form a frictional connection with the complementarily shaped insertion tool.
- Channels 155 and the complementary portion of the insertion tool can be shaped so that the insertion tool is only removed from implant plate 110 by sliding the insertion tool out of channels 155 in the opposite direction from which it was inserted into channels 155 .
- the depth of insertion of the insertion tool can be limited by the length of channels 155 , a stop in the channels, a stop on the insertion tool or by other mechanism.
- Channel 160 can be shaped and sized to engage with spacer member 115 .
- the sidewalls of channel 160 can also be angled (e.g., dovetailed) or otherwise shaped to capture spacer member 115 .
- Implant plate 110 can include detents 165 with protrusions 170 that help prevent spacer member 115 from sliding out of channel 160 .
- Detents 165 can be formed so that they return to approximately their original positions if pushed outward from the center of channel 160 . As spacer member 115 slides into channel 160 , detents 165 can push away from the center of channel 160 until protrusions 170 fit in complementary indentions in spacer member 115 (shown in FIG. 7 ).
- Protrusions 170 and the complementary indentions mate to limit movement of implant plate 110 (and implant 112 ) relative to spacer member 115 .
- movement is limited so that spacer member 115 can not be easily removed from implant plate 110 .
- the mating connection prevents implant plate 110 from sliding off of spacer member 115 during expected use as a spinal implant.
- the depth of insertion of spacer member 115 can be limited by the length of channel 160 , a stop in channel 160 , a stop on spacer member 115 or end plate 120 or by other suitable mechanism.
- FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic representation illustrating an end view of one embodiment of implant plate 110 . Assuming implant plate 110 is used in an anterior approach procedure, FIG. 4 is an anterior end view. As shown in FIG. 4 , implant plate 110 includes channels 155 open to the anterior end with dovetailed walls 175 . Similarly, implant plate 110 includes channel 160 open to the anterior end with dovetailed walls 180 . Walls 175 and 180 are angled so that the respective channels are wider closer to the outer face than the inner side of implant plate 110 . Channels 155 and 160 can be otherwise shaped to respectively receive the insertion device and spacer member 115 .
- FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic representation of end views of other example channel shapes for receiving the insertion device or spacer member 115 . Keyhole, “T”, and partial “T” shapes are shown. The embodiments of FIG. 5 are provided by way of example and not limitation.
- FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic representation of a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of an integrated end plate 120 and spacer member 115 .
- End plate 120 can have be flat, curved or other suitable form factor for spinal surgery.
- Spacer member 115 can be connected to or be integrated with plate 120 .
- the size of spacer member 115 can be selected to provide the appropriate distance between implant plates 110 and 112 and depth of insertion.
- spacer member 115 can be shaped so that a desired lordotic angle is achieved when implant 100 is inserted.
- spacer member 115 can be a partial wedge shape so that the anterior height of spacer member 115 is different than the posterior height of spacer member 115 .
- Spacer member 115 can include a cavity 195 that can be packed with bone growth material.
- End plate 120 can include a passage 140 that opens to outer surface 143 of end plate 120 and the center of spacer member 115 to allow access to cavity 195 .
- FIG. 7 is a diagrammatic representation of a top view of integrated end plate 120 and spacer member 115 .
- Spacer member 115 can include indents 190 to capture protrusion 170 of implant plate 110 (shown in FIG. 3 ). As illustrated in FIG. 7 , spacer member 115 can also form a cavity 195 . Bone growth or other material can be packed in cavity 195 .
- FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic representation of an end view of integrated end plate 120 and spacer member 115 .
- Spacer member 115 has a complementary shape to channel 160 of the implant plates 110 and 112 so that a portion of spacer member 115 is captured by the sidewalls of channel 160 .
- spacer member 115 can include tapered (or other shaped) flanges 197 that are captured by the dovetailed sidewalls of the respective channels 160 . When in place, the joint formed by channels 160 and flanges 197 prevent the implant plates from vertically separating from spacer member 115 .
- End plate 120 can have a “bow” shape in which the upper and lower portions of end plate 120 are wider than the center portion. As discussed below in conjunction with FIG. 11 , this allows end plate 120 to limit the separation distance of an insertion tool.
- FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic representation of an end view of end plate 120 .
- FIG. 9 represents an anterior view.
- End plate 120 can include fastener holes 145 to allow end plate 120 to be fastened to adjacent vertebrae. Additionally, end plate 120 can include an opening to passage 140 to allow access to cavity 195 (shown in FIG. 7 ). End plate 120 can also include recessed feature 205 that can aid in alignment of a driver during insertion of spinal implant 100 .
- FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of a separator 200 (i.e., a portion of an insertion device) to insert implant 100 .
- Separator 200 can include arms 210 and 212 .
- Arms 210 and 212 can include respective attachment portions that couple separator 200 to respective arms of a spreader using a friction fit, mating fit or other suitable connection mechanism.
- Arm 210 couples to implant plate 110 and arm 212 couples to implant plate 112 (e.g., through frictional connections or other connections).
- End plate 120 and spacer member 115 are movably captured in a channel formed in separator 200 so that end plate 120 and spacer member 115 can slide toward implant plates 110 and 112 .
- FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic representation of a bottom view of one embodiment of arm 212 .
- Arm 212 can include prongs 215 shaped to fit corresponding channels in implant plate 112 (e.g., channels 155 shown in FIG. 3 ).
- prongs 215 can be separated by a distance that is sufficient to straddle the center portion of end plate 120 but not the top and bottom portions of end plate 120 .
- the gap between prongs 215 is greater than the width of the center of end plate 120 but less than the width of the top and bottom portions of end plate 120 . Consequently, prongs 215 (and the corresponding prongs on the arm 210 ) form a channel down which end plate 120 and the integrated or connected spacer member 115 can move.
- the bow shape or other shape of end plate 120 limits the separation distance of arms 210 and 212 .
- Arm 212 can define a passage 225 .
- This passage can allow a driver (e.g., a slap hammer or other driver) access to end plate 120 .
- the driver can assert a force on end plate 120 to move end plate 120 into position during implantation.
- passage 225 allows materials to be added to end plate assembly 120 . For example material can be injected through passage 225 , passage 140 (shown in FIG. 2 ) into cavity 195 formed by spacer member 115 (shown in FIG. 7 ).
- FIGS. 12 a - c illustrate one embodiment of separator 200 and implant 100 during various stages of insertion.
- FIG. 12 a illustrates separator 200 from one side
- FIGS. 12 b and 12 c illustrate separator 200 from the opposite side during the procedure.
- a surgeon can make an incision on the anterior side of the body during a discectomy procedure.
- Implant plates 110 and 112 , end plate 120 and spacer member 115 can be loaded on separator 200 ( FIG. 12 a ) and separator 200 inserted into the body using a spreader such that implant plates 110 and 112 are inserted in the space created by removal or partial removal of a vertebral disc.
- Arms 210 and 212 are separated to separate implant plates 110 and 112 ( FIG. 12 b ).
- the separation distance can be limited by the geometry of end plate 120 or through another suitable mechanism.
- spacer member 115 can be moved to join with implant plates 110 and 112 ( FIG. 12 c ).
- End plate 120 can then be attached to the vertebral bodies using fasteners.
- Separator 200 can be removed from implant plates 110 and 112 .
- Various portions or all of separator 200 and implant 100 may be radiopaque or include radiopaque markers to allow viewing with medical imaging devices to ensure proper placement of implant 100 .
- FIG. 13 depicts a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of one of the holes 145 (also shown in FIG. 2 ) in which screw 320 is disposed.
- Hole 145 is preferably substantially spherical in shape so that a head 332 of screw 320 may be rotated and moved to various positions within borehole 312 .
- Ring 318 is preferably sized to fit into hole 145 between plate 120 and head 332 .
- the outer surface of ring 318 is preferably curved to permit movement of the ring within hole 145 .
- ring 318 is like that of a ball and socket since ring 318 may be rotated both horizontally and vertically in clockwise and counterclockwise directions within hole 145 . Ring 318 may also be rotated in directions that are angled away from the horizontal and vertical directions.
- ring 318 at least partially surrounds head 332 of screw 320 which is positioned within hole 145 .
- a shank 334 of bone screw 320 preferably has threading 336 to allow the screw to be inserted into a bone when it is rotated in a clockwise direction.
- Head 332 preferably includes a cavity 342 that extends from the top of the head to an inner portion of the head.
- Cavity 342 may be shaped to receive the end of any fastening device e.g., a socket wrench that may be used to turn screw 320 .
- Screw 320 may be simultaneously screwed into a bone and moved to its desired position.
- the inner surface of ring 318 and the outer surface of head 332 are preferably tapered and shaped to mate with each other.
- the bottom portion of head 332 is preferably smaller than the upper portion of ring 318 .
- head 332 preferably applies a radial force to ring 318 , thereby causing the ring to expand within the hole and increase the size of the gap in ring 318 that allows ring 318 to expand.
- An interference fit may form between screw head 332 , ring 318 , and plate 120 in which these elements fit so tightly together that they obstruct the movements of each other.
- the hoop stress of ring 318 on head 332 may fixedly attach screw 320 to plate 120 .
- screw head 332 and ring 318 may be positioned within hole 145 such that their left sides are at a higher elevation than their right sides.
- FIG. 13 shows that positioning screw head 332 in this configuration may result in a centerline 338 of shank 334 being obliquely angulated with respect to plate 120 .
- centerline 338 may be positioned where it is at an angle ranging from 0 to 15 degrees with respect to an imaginary axis 340 which is perpendicular to plate 120 .
- FIG. 13 demonstrates shank 334 of screw 320 being angled to the left of imaginary axis 340 while FIG. 14 demonstrates shank 334 being angled to the right of imaginary axis 340 .
- Screw 320 is not limited to these positions and can be angled in various directions, such as into the page.
- FIGS. 15 and 16 depict different embodiments of end plate 120 with fasteners inserted.
- FIG. 15 shows that screws 320 may be positioned within holes 145 such that they extend in converging directions with respect to each other.
- the screws 320 depicted in FIG. 16 are shown as being positioned such that their shanks 334 extend in diverging directions with respect to each other. Screws 320 may be moved to such positions as described above. Since bone screws 320 may be placed in diverging or converging directions through holes 145 at both ends of plate 120 , screw backout may be greatly reduced. Further, the use of rings 318 to fixedly attach screws 320 to plate 120 may prevent damage to tissue structures by any screws that are able to escape from the bone.
- Rings 318 preferably do not extend above the upper surface of plate 120 , and thus advantageously do not contact tissue structures.
- Screw 320 may be placed in a uni-cortical position within the bone since the problem of screw backout is greatly reduced by the diverging or converging screw configurations.
- end plate 120 is prepared for surgical implantation by pre-positioning of rings 318 within holes 145 .
- holes may be drilled and tapped into the bones to which plate 120 is to be attached. Plate 120 may then be positioned adjacent to the bones when spacer member 115 is coupled to implant plate 110 and implant plate 112 .
- Each of the screws 320 may be screwed into the bone holes while they are being positioned within their corresponding holes 145 .
- Each pair of screws 320 at opposite ends 120 may be positioned so that shanks of the screws are at oblique angles relative to the plate.
- the insertion force of each screw 320 into each ring 318 preferably causes the ring to exert a compressive force on the screw head, thereby fixably connecting the screws to plate 120 .
- FIG. 17 A side view of another embodiment of a spinal plate 120 and fasteners is shown in FIG. 17 .
- This embodiment includes a bone screw 420 and a ring 418 .
- Plate 120 may be used to stabilize a bony structure such as the spine to facilitate a bone fusion (e.g., a spinal fusion).
- the bone screw 420 may be used to connect plate 120 to a bone such as a vertebra.
- Ring 418 preferably fixes bone screw 420 to plate 120 at a selected angle that depends upon the patient's anatomy.
- each hole 145 preferably has a curvate inner surface 413 for engaging the outer surface 423 of ring 418 .
- the inner surface 413 preferably has the shape of a portion of an outer surface of a sphere.
- Hole 145 has a width that is defined across the inner surface 413 of the borehole.
- the width of the borehole may vary in a direction axially through the borehole.
- the width of the holes preferably increases from a surface of the plate to about the middle of the plate.
- the width of the hole 145 preferably decreases from about the middle of the plate to an opposite surface of the plate such that the hole has a maximum width near the midpoint between the surfaces.
- the outer surface 423 of ring 418 is preferably curvate for engaging the inner surface 413 of the borehole.
- the shape of surfaces 423 and 413 preferably allow ring 418 to swivel within the borehole.
- the swiveling action may be similar to that of a ball and socket joint.
- the ring preferably surrounds at least a portion of the head 425 of a bone screw.
- the enlarged end 427 disposed on head 425 is optional and need not be included if it inhibits angulation of the bone screw.
- the swiveling of the ring within the borehole preferably enables the shank 435 of the bone screw 420 to rotate in a substantially conical range of motion. In this manner, the head is preferably movable within the borehole, and the shank is adjustably positionable at a plurality of angles substantially oblique to the plate.
- the surfaces 423 and 413 are preferably shaped to provide a conical range of motion to the shank that is within a preferred range of angles.
- the head is preferably movable within the borehole such that the shank can be positioned at a selected angle relative to an imaginary axis running perpendicular to the plate proximate borehole 145 .
- the selected angle is preferably less than about 45 degrees, more preferably less than about 30 degrees, and more preferably still less than about 15 degrees.
- Ring 418 preferably has an outer width that is less than or about equal to the width of hole 145 at a location between the surfaces of plate 120 . In this manner, ring 418 may be positioned within hole 145 proximate the middle of the hole to enable the bone screw 420 to extend substantially perpendicularly from the bone plate 120 .
- rings 418 Prior to surgery, rings 418 are preferably pre-positioned within holes 145 of plate 120 , “Pre-positioned” is taken to mean that the rings are capable of swiveling within the borehole but are preferably inhibited from falling out of the borehole because of the reduced width of the borehole proximate the upper and lower surfaces.
- the width of the borehole proximate the upper and lower surfaces of plate 120 is preferably less than or about equal to the outer width of the ring to inhibit the ring from falling out of the borehole. In this manner, the surgeon may use a plate 120 having rings 418 pre-positioned within the holes 145 such that the rings will not fall into the surgical wound when implant 100 is installed.
- the rings 418 can be manually positioned within holes 145 during surgery.
- Ring 418 preferably includes one or more slots or gaps. The slot preferable allows the ring to be contracted or expanded. Contraction of ring 418 may allow the ring to be positioned within the borehole during surgery. Once positioned within the borehole the ring preferably expands and is inhibited from falling out of the borehole.
- the ring 418 is preferably capable of being swiveled such that one portion of the ring is adjacent to one surface of plate 120 while another portion of the ring lies adjacent to the opposite surface of plate 120 .
- Ring 418 is preferably sufficiently thin to allow it to reside within the borehole without extending from the borehole beyond the surfaces of plate 120 .
- the ring and screw head remain within the hole 145 to minimize the profile of implant 100 .
- the bone screw 420 may be capable of being angulated relative to the plate 120 such that ring 418 extends from the hole 145 beyond a surface of the plate 120 .
- the head 425 is preferably screwed into ring 418 to create a fixed connection between bone screw 420 and plate 120 at a selected angle.
- screw head 425 preferably contains head threading 421 on its outer surface that is complementary to ring threading 419 contained on the inner surface of ring 418 .
- the head threading 421 preferably mates with the ring threading 419 to enhance the connection between the bone screw 420 and the ring 418 .
- the head 425 preferably has a cavity 442 formed on its upper surface for receiving a driving tool such as a screw driver or an allen wrench.
- the head threading 421 on the head 425 and the ring threading 419 on the inner surface of ring 418 is preferably substantially fine relative to the threading 436 on bone screw 420 . That is, the pitch of the head threading 421 and ring threading 419 is preferably smaller than that on bone screw 420 .
- the ring threading 419 preferably has multiple starts to facilitate connection of the bone screw and the ring. In one embodiment, the ring threading 419 has a double start such that the head can be started into the ring threading at either one of two orientations offset by 180 degrees. In another embodiment, the ring threading has a triple start such that the head can be started into the ring threading at any one of three orientations offset by 420 degrees.
- the ring threading 419 and head threading 421 are preferably pitched to a substantially similar degree to the threading 436 on the bone screw 420 .
- the ring threading 419 and head threading 421 are pitched such that the head 425 causes expansion of the ring 418 while the bone screw 420 is being inserted into the bone.
- holes may be drilled and tapped into the bones to which plate 120 is to be attached.
- Plate 120 may then be positioned adjacent to the bones.
- a ring 418 may be positioned within the borehole.
- a bone screw 420 may be positioned through ring 418 such that the head threading 421 of head 425 engages the ring threading 419 of ring 418 .
- the bone screw 420 may then be rotated to insert the bone screw into the bone.
- the head threads and ring threads preferably interact such that the head is moved into the ring. Movement of the head 425 into the ring 418 preferably causes the ring to expand such that the orientation of the bone screw 420 relative to the plate 120 is fixed.
- the ring threading and head threading is pitched such the orientation of the bone screw 420 is fixed after plate 120 engages the bone.
- the bone screws may be used in pairs to prevent screw backout.
- the bone screws are preferably positioned into the bone in substantially converging or substantially diverging directions relative to one another.
- the outer surface of the head 425 is preferably tapered so that screwing the head into the ring causes a change in width (e.g., expansion) of the ring 418 to fix the bone screw 420 in position relative to the plate 120 .
- the inner surface of the ring 418 may also be tapered to substantially match the taper on the outer surface of the head. At least a portion of the head 425 preferably has a width greater than the inner width of the ring 418 . As the screw head is screwed into the ring 418 , the ring preferably expands outwardly from its inner surface to accommodate the increasing width of the screw head 425 .
- the ring 418 may contain a slot or gap as previously described to facilitate expansion of the ring against the inner surface 413 of the hole 145 .
- the slot is preferably widened as a result of force received from head 425 .
- the force exerted by head 425 against the inner surface of ring 418 preferably presses the ring into a fixed engagement against inner surface 413 of hole 145 .
- ring 418 may contain one or more partial slots 445 , as depicted in FIG. 19 .
- Each partial slot 445 preferably extends from a top 447 or bottom 449 of ring 418 into the ring. Partial slots may extend up to about midpoint 448 of ring 418 .
- a plurality of slots 445 may be oriented about the ring such that alternate slots extend from the top 447 and/or the bottom 449 of ring 418 , as depicted in FIG. 19 . These alternating partial slots preferably facilitate the expansion and contraction of ring 418 .
- FIGS. 20A and 20B Cross-sectional views of two embodiments of ring 418 having threaded section 419 are shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B .
- the ring may contain an inner surface that is tapered (as shown in FIG. 20A ) or that is substantially untapered (as shown in FIG. 20B ).
- Cross-sectional views of two embodiments of screw 420 are shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B .
- the head 425 may have a substantially untapered outer surface (as shown in FIG. 21A ) or a substantially tapered outer surface (as shown in FIG. 21B ).
- each of the heads of the screws depicted in FIGS. 21A and 21B may be used in combination with either of the rings 418 depicted in FIGS. 20A and 20B .
- the head of the screw may include an outer surface having a substantially untapered portion along with a tapered portion proximate its end for expanding the ring 418 .
- a “ring” is taken to mean any member capable of fitting between the inner surface 413 of a fastener hole and the bone screw 420 to connect the bone screw to the plate 120 .
- the ring is preferably substantially circular to surround head 425 , but the ring may instead have a non-circular shape.
- the ring may be made of a number of biocompatible materials including metals, plastics, and composites.
- a stronger connection between the bone screw 420 and the plate 120 may be formed by texturing either outer surface 431 of head 425 of bone screw 420 or inner surface 433 of ring 418 , as depicted in FIG. 22 .
- both surfaces are textured to inhibit movement of the bone screw with respect to the plate.
- outer surface 431 of head 425 and inner surface 433 of ring 418 may be formed as relatively smooth surfaces. While the friction between these smooth surfaces tends to be sufficient to maintain bone screw 420 in a fixed position with respect to plate 120 , under stressful conditions the bone screw may be forced out of ring 418 .
- the coefficient of friction of the surface may be increased so that a large amount of force is needed to overcome the frictional connection between head 425 of bone screw 420 and ring 418 . This increase in friction between bone screw 420 and ring 418 may further inhibit screw backout from plate 120 .
- a number of textured surfaces may be used to increase the coefficient of friction between ring 418 and head 425 of bone screw 420 .
- any process which transforms a relatively smooth surface into a roughened surface having an increased coefficient of friction may be used.
- Methods for forming a roughened surface include, but are not limited to: sanding, forming grooves within a surface, ball peening processes, electric discharge processes, and embedding of hard particles within a surface.
- a plurality of grooves may be formed in outer surface 431 of head 425 of bone screw 420 or inner surface 433 of ring 418 .
- a plurality of grooves is formed in both outer surface 431 and inner surface 433 . While it is preferred that both outer surface 431 and the inner surface 433 (is the lead line for 433 in the right place?) be textured, texturing of only one of the surfaces may be sufficient to attain additional resistance to movement.
- the frictional surface may be created by an electrical discharge process.
- An electrical discharge process is based on the principle of removal of portions of a metal surface by spark discharges. Typically a spark is generated between the surface to be treated and an electrode by creating potential differential between the tool and the electrode. The spark produced tends to remove a portion of the surface disposed between the electrode and the surface.
- the electrode is relatively small such that only small portions of the surface are removed.
- By moving the electrode about the surface numerous cavities may be formed within the surface. Typically these cavities are somewhat pyramidal in shape. Various patterns may be formed within the surface depending on how the electrode is positioned during the discharge. Electric discharge machines are well known in the art. A method for forming a frictional surface within a metal surface using an electric discharge process is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,964,641 to Miesch et al. which is incorporated by reference as if set forth herein.
- a variety of patterns may be formed using an electric discharge machine.
- a diamond pattern or a waffle pattern is formed on either inner surface 433 of ring 418 or outer surface 431 of head 425 of bone screw 420 .
- inner surface 431 of ring 418 and/or outer surface 433 of head 125 of bone screw 120 may be textured by the use of a shot peening process.
- a shot peening process for forming a textured surface is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,526,664 to Vetter which is incorporated by reference as if set forth herein.
- a shot peening process involves propelling a stream of hardened balls, typically made of steel, at a relatively high velocity at a surface. To create a pattern upon an area of the surface the stream is typically moved about the surface. The speed by which the stream is moved about the surface tends to determine the type of textured surface formed.
- the stream is moved such that a pattern resulting in a textured surface having ridges and valleys is formed on inner surface 433 of ring 418 and outer surface 431 of head 425 of bone screw 420 .
- the ridges and valleys may interact with each other to provide additional resistance to movement in either a longitudinal direction or a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
- the textured surface may be produced by embedding sharp hardened particles in the surface.
- a method for embedding sharp hardened particles in a metal surface is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,768,787 to Shira which is incorporated by reference as if set forth herein.
- the method of Shira involves using a laser or other high energy source to heat the surface such that the surface melts in selected areas. Just before the molten area re-solidifies, a stream of abrasive particles is directed to the area. In this manner some of the particles tend to become embedded within the molten surface.
- the particles typically have a number of sharp edges that protrude from the surface after the particles have been embedded within the surface.
- outer surface 431 of head 425 of bone screw 420 may be textured using a pattern of grooves.
- Inner surface of ring 418 may be textured using an electrical discharge method. When coupled together the textured surfaces of bone screw 420 and ring 418 may interact with each other to provide additional resistance to movement in either a longitudinal direction or a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
- Textured surfaces may also be formed on any of the other surfaces of the plate system. The formation of textured surfaces preferably increases the frictional resistance between the various components of the plate system.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a spinal implant system and method. One embodiment of the present invention includes a spinal implant comprising, a first implant plate, a second implant plate, a spacer member coupled between the first implant plate and the second implant plate and an end plate coupled to the spacer member, the end plate configured to couple to adjacent vertebrae. The implant plates can include spacer channels that receive the spacer member and insertion tool channels that receive an insertion tool. Preferably, on each implant plate, the spacer channel is near the center of the plate and the insertion tool channels are on either side of the spacer channel. The spacer channels and insertion tool channels can be dovetailed or otherwise shaped to capture a portion of the spacer member and insertion tool. Mating connectors can prevent removal of the spacer member from the spacer channels.
Description
- The present application is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/752,200, filed May 22, 2007, the complete disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.
- Embodiments of the present invention relate to spinal implants. Even more particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to spinal implants that utilize implant plates and spacers.
- An intervertebral disc may be subject to degeneration due to trauma, disease, and/or aging. Treatment of a degenerated disc may include partial or full removal of the intervertebral disc. This may destabilize the spinal column resulting in subsidence or deformation of vertebrae and possible alteration of the natural separation distance between adjacent vertebrae. During spinal fixation surgery, a spinal implant can be inserted in the space created by the removal or partial removal of the intervertebral disc between adjacent vertebrae. The spinal implant may maintain the height of the spine and restore stability to the spine. Maintaining the appropriate distance between the vertebrae helps reduce the pressure applied to nerves that pass between the vertebral bodies, thereby reducing pain and nerve damage.
- Various types of spinal implants may be inserted into the space provided by the discectomy. The spinal implant may be a fusion device that allows bone growth to fuse the implant to the adjacent vertebrae. One type of implant used to promote fusion includes a pair of engaging plates and struts. The engaging plates engage the vertebrae and the struts separate the engaging plates to provide the appropriate separation. The engaging plates can be selected to achieve a desired lordotic angle. Implants having engaging plates and struts are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,045,579 by Hochschuer et al., U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/363,219 by Landry et al. and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/387,361 by Landry et al., each of which is fully incorporated by reference herein.
- Spinal implants as described above can provide the proper lordotic alignment and vertebral separation for a particular patient. Such implants, however, typically rely on the compressive forces of the spine to hold them in place. The spinal implant, however, may move laterally causing the implant to become misaligned.
- Embodiments of the present invention provide a spinal implant system and method. One embodiment of the present invention includes a spinal implant comprising a first implant plate, a second implant plate, a spacer member coupled between the first implant plate and the second implant plate and an end plate coupled to the spacer member, the end plate configured to couple to adjacent vertebrae. The implant plates can include spacer channels that receive the spacer member and insertion tool channels that receive an insertion tool. Preferably, on each implant plate, the spacer channel is near the center of the plate and the insertion tool channels are on either side of the spacer channel. The spacer channels and insertion tool channels can be dovetailed or otherwise shaped to capture a portion of the spacer member and insertion tool. Mating connectors can prevent removal of the spacer member from the spacer channels.
- The implant plates can have various sizes. Additionally, the implant plates can have various slopes to achieve a particular lordotic angle when implanted. The spacer member can also have a selected shape to achieve a desired separation between the implant plates and lordotic angle. According to one embodiment, the end plate and spacer member can be a single piece of material.
- Another embodiment of the present invention can include a spinal implant comprising a first implant plate, a second implant plate, a spacer member at least partially inserted between the first implant plate and the second implant plate and an end plate integrated with the spacer member configured to couple to adjacent vertebrae. The first implant plate can include a first spacer channel, a first insertion tool channel and a second insertion tool channel. The first spacer channel can be least partially defined by sidewalls configured to capture at least a first portion of the spacer member. The first insertion tool channel and the second insertion tool channel are positioned on opposite sides of the first spacer channel and can be at least partially defined by side-walls configured to capture respective portions of the insertion tool. The second implant plate can comprise a second spacer channel, third insertion tool channel and fourth insertion tool channel. The second spacer channel can be at least partially defined by sidewalls configured to capture at least a second portion of the spacer member. The third insertion tool channel and fourth insertion tool channel are positioned on opposite sides of the second spacer channel and can be at least partially defined by sidewalls configured to capture respective portions of the insertion tool.
- Another embodiment of the present invention can include a method of forming a spinal implant comprising inserting a first implant plate having a first spacer channel and a second implant plate having a second spacer channel in a space between adjacent vertebrae, distracting the first implant plate and second implant plate from an initial position to a second position with an insertion tool, moving an end plate and spacer member to insert the spacer member in the first spacer channel and the second spacer channel, and fastening the end plate to the adjacent vertebrae. The spacer member is guided to the first spacer channel and second spacer channel using the insertion tool.
- Yet another embodiment of the present invention can include a spreader for forming an implant between adjacent bone structures comprising, a first arm configured to couple to first implant plate and a second arm configured to couple to a second implant plate. The first arm and second arm are configured to distract to move the first implant plate and second implant from an initial position to a distracted position and are shaped to guide an end plate and spacer member from a first position to a second position in which the spacer member is coupled to the first implant plate and the second implant plate.
- A more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof may be acquired by referring to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like reference numbers indicate like features and wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a side view of one embodiment of a spinal implant; -
FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic representation of an oblique view of one embodiment of a spinal implant; -
FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic representation of an inside surface of one embodiment of an implant plate; -
FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic representation of an end view of one embodiment of an implant plate; -
FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic representation of various embodiments of channel shapes; -
FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic representation of a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of an integrated end plate and spacer member; -
FIG. 7 is a diagrammatic representation of a top view of one embodiment of an integrated end plate and spacer member; -
FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic representation of and end view of one embodiment of an integrated end plate and spacer member; -
FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic representation of another end view of one embodiment of an integrated end plate and spacer member; -
FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of an insertion tool; -
FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of an arm of an insertion tool; -
FIGS. 12 a-12 c are diagrammatic representations of an insertion tool and spinal implant in various stages of an insertion process; -
FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of a bone screw attached to an end plate; -
FIG. 14 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment of a bone screw attached to an end plate; -
FIG. 15 is a diagrammatic representation of an embodiment of multiple bone screws attached to an end plate; -
FIG. 16 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment of multiple bone screws attached to an end plate; -
FIG. 17 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment of a bone screw and end plate; -
FIG. 18 is a diagrammatic representation of yet another embodiment of a bone screw and end plate; -
FIG. 19 is a diagrammatic representation of an embodiment of a ring; -
FIGS. 20 a-20 b are diagrammatic representations of cross-sectional views of various embodiments rings; -
FIG. 21 a-21 b are diagrammatic representations of cross-sectional views of various embodiments of bone screw heads; and -
FIG. 22 is a diagrammatic representation of another embodiment of a bone screw and end plate. - Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the FIGURES, like numerals being used to refer to like and corresponding parts of the various drawings.
- Embodiments of the present invention provide spinal implants and methods. The spinal implant may be a fusion device that allows bone growth to fuse the implant to the adjacent vertebrae. According to one embodiment, a spinal implant can include implant plates to engage adjacent vertebrae and a spacer to maintain separation between the implant plates. The connection between the implant plates and spacer can be a frictional or interference connection that prevents the implant plates from fully disengaging from the spacer. According to one embodiment, for example, each engaging plate can include a dovetailed channel that receives a complementarily shaped portion of the spacer. The dovetails (or shaped surface) prevent the implant plates from vertically separating from the spacer during use. The friction and/or interference connection can limit relative motion of the spacer and implant plates to prevent the spacer and implant plates from disengaging. The spacer can be connected to or integrated with an end plate that attaches to the adjacent vertebral bodies using fasteners. The end plate can reduce stress on the spacer and prevent the spacer from exiting the space between the vertebral bodies. The spinal implant, according to one embodiment, can be adapted for anterior procedures such that a surgeon inserts the engaging plates from an anterior position and fastens the end plate to an anterior side of the vertebral bodies.
- The implant plates can also be adapted to receive an insertion tool. Preferably, the insertion tool can be used to both separate the implant plates during insertion and guide the spacer to channels in the implant plate. According to one embodiment, the insertion tool can include two arms with one arm supporting the upper implant plate and the other arm supporting the lower implant plate. Each arm can include two or more prongs that are received by complementary channels in the respective implant plate. According to one embodiment, the prongs of the insertion tool are spaced so that they can straddle a portion of the end plate and act as guides to guide the end plate and the spacer to the implant plates. The end plate is positioned between the prongs so that the end plate can move towards the implant plates.
- During a procedure, a surgeon can select the appropriate implant plates, spacer or end plate based on size, desired lordotic angle or other factors. The surgeon can position the end plate between the prongs of each arm of the insertion tool so that the end plate is unable to fall out of the insertion tool when prongs are parallel with the ground, but is able to move towards the end of the insertion tool. The surgeon can connect the implant plates to the end of each arm. The insertion tool can then be inserted into the body so that the engaging plates are in the cavity formed by the removal or partial removal of the vertebral disc. The surgeon can separate the arms of the insertion tool to distract the implant plates. When the implant plates are suitably positioned, the surgeon can move the end plate towards the implant plates causing the spacer to couple to the implant plates to complete the implant. The surgeon can further fasten the end plate to the vertebral bodies using suitable fasteners.
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FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a side view one embodiment of animplant 100.Implant 100 can includeimplant plates spacer member 115 to maintain a vertical distance between the adjacent vertebrae and anend plate 120 to secure the implant.Spacer member 115 can be coupled to end plate 120 (e.g., as an integrated piece, using a fastener or through other suitable mechanism).Implant 100 can comprise any biocompatible material, including, but not limited to, titanium, titanium allow, stainless steel, ceramic material, bone, polymers or combinations thereof. In one embodiment,implant 100 is formed of a titanium and aluminum alloy, such as Ti6A14V-Eli. -
Implant plates outer face 125 may be angled relative toinner face 130 andouter face 127 may be angled relative toinner face 132 so that a desired alignment of the adjacent vertebrae is achieved whenimplant 100 is in place. In other words, the outer faces of the implant plates may be sloped to allow an anterior side height to differ from a posterior side height. In another embodiment,spacer member 115 may be sloped to achieve a similar result. In addition to a slope,outer faces - This curvature may allow
outer faces outer faces - Various surfaces of
implant plates outer faces outer faces outer faces -
Implant plates protrusions 135 that can extend into adjacent vertebrae to better holdimplant plates Protrusions 135 can be arranged in radial rows or other arrangements with any number of protrusions.Protrusions 135 can extend any distance, but preferably extend from 0.2 mm to 1 mm from the respective outer face. - Surgical kits for
implant 100 can include any number of implant plates. For example, a surgical kit forimplant 100 can include a number of small, medium and large implant plates with various slopes from that, as an example, range from 0 to 9 degrees in approximately three degree increments. This allows the surgeon to formimplant 100 to have the appropriate sized plates for a patient and to achieve lordotic adjustment from about 0 degrees (where both implant plates have 0 degree slopes) to 18 degrees (where both implant plates have 9 degree slopes). In other embodiments, plates with different slopes can be selected (e.g., a lordotic adjustment of 9 degrees can be achieved by selecting an Implant plate with a 0 degree slope and an Implant plate with a 9 degree slope). In yet another embodiment, the surgeon can select spacer members and implant plates with various slopes to achieve the desired lordotic adjustment. The implant plates can be color coded and/or include other indicia to indicate size, slope and other parameters. -
Implant plates spacer member 115 using, for example, fasteners, chemical bonding, a friction fit, mating connectors or other suitable connection. In one embodiment, for example, a friction fit may be formed betweenspacer member 115 andimplant plates implant plates spacer member 115. Channels that holdspacer member 115 may include projections that fit within indentions inspacer member 115 to form an interference fit when thespacer member 115 is fully inserted in the channel. Alternatively, the channels may include indentions that mate with projections extending fromspacer member 115 whenspacer member 115 is fully inserted into the channel ofimplant plates implant plates spacer member 115 by both the friction fit and the mating connector. According to other embodiments,spacer member 115 orimplant plates implant plates spacer member 115 to inhibit unintentional full insertion ofspacer member 115 intoimplant plates spacer member 115 once in place. -
Spacer member 115 can be connected to or be integrated withplate 120. The size ofspacer member 115 can be selected to provide the appropriate distance betweenimplant plates Spacer member 115 can also be shaped to limit the distance that implantplates spacer member 115 can be shaped so that a desired lordotic angle is achieved whenimplant 100 is inserted. For example,spacer member 115 can include be a partial wedge shape with so that the anterior height ofspacer member 115 is different than the posterior height ofspacer member 115. - According to one embodiment, the center of
spacer member 115 is a cavity (better shown inFIG. 7 , discussed below). This cavity can be packed with bone growth material. By way of example, but not limitation, the bone growth material can include autograft bone (such as bone from the patient's lilac crest), allograft bone, synthetic bone growth material or combinations thereof. -
End plate 120 can be flat, curved or have any suitable form factor for spinal surgery. Generally,end plate 120 includes holes for fasteners that allowplate 120 to be attached to the appropriate vertebrae. Examples of fasteners include, but are not limited to, bone screws, nails, rivets, trocars, pins, barbs or other threaded or non-threaded member which is securable within or to bone. According to one embodiment, bone screws can be attached toplate 120 in a manner that allows for polyaxial rotation prior to attachment to the bone. One example of a mechanism for attaching a plate to vertebrae that allows for polyaxial rotation of bone screws is described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/036,012, entitled “System and Method for Stabilizing the Human Spine with a Bone Plate,” by Wagner et al., filed Dec. 26, 2001, which is hereby fully incorporated by reference herein.End plate 120 may be attached to the spine with any number of fasteners. -
End plate 120 andspacer member 115, according to one embodiment, can be formed of a single piece of material.End plate 120 can include a passage that opens toouter surface 143 ofend plate 120 and the center ofspacer member 115. The passage both strengthensend plate 120 under compressive loads and provides access to the center ofspacer member 115. -
FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic representation illustrating an oblique view of oneembodiment implant 100 showingend plate 120,spacer member 115 andimplant plates FIG. 2 emphasizesouter surface 125 ofimplant plate 110 and showing features such asprotrusions 135 discussed above. Additionally,FIG. 2 illustrates an entrance topassage 140 that can lead to the cavity at the center ofspacer member 115,FIG. 2 further illustrates thatimplant plates hole 144, for example). According to one embodiment, the holes ofimplant plate 110 can align with the holes ofimplant plate 112 whenimplant 100 is assembled. These holes can allow bone to pass as bone growth occurs, thereby allowing the vertebrae to fuse together.FIG. 2 further illustratesholes 145 for fasteners to attachplate 120 to the adjacent vertebrae. -
FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic representation illustrating one embodiment ofinner face 130 ofimplant plate 110.Inner face 130 can include recessed portions to definechannels 155 andchannel 160. According to one embodiment,channels 155 receive an insertion tool. The sidewalls ofchannels 155 can angled (e.g., dovetailed) or otherwise shaped to mate and form a frictional connection with the complementarily shaped insertion tool.Channels 155 and the complementary portion of the insertion tool can be shaped so that the insertion tool is only removed fromimplant plate 110 by sliding the insertion tool out ofchannels 155 in the opposite direction from which it was inserted intochannels 155. The depth of insertion of the insertion tool can be limited by the length ofchannels 155, a stop in the channels, a stop on the insertion tool or by other mechanism. -
Channel 160 can be shaped and sized to engage withspacer member 115. The sidewalls ofchannel 160 can also be angled (e.g., dovetailed) or otherwise shaped to capturespacer member 115.Implant plate 110 can includedetents 165 withprotrusions 170 that help preventspacer member 115 from sliding out ofchannel 160.Detents 165 can be formed so that they return to approximately their original positions if pushed outward from the center ofchannel 160. Asspacer member 115 slides intochannel 160,detents 165 can push away from the center ofchannel 160 untilprotrusions 170 fit in complementary indentions in spacer member 115 (shown inFIG. 7 ).Protrusions 170 and the complementary indentions mate to limit movement of implant plate 110 (and implant 112) relative tospacer member 115. Preferably, movement is limited so thatspacer member 115 can not be easily removed fromimplant plate 110. In other words, the mating connection (or other connection) preventsimplant plate 110 from sliding off ofspacer member 115 during expected use as a spinal implant. The depth of insertion ofspacer member 115 can be limited by the length ofchannel 160, a stop inchannel 160, a stop onspacer member 115 orend plate 120 or by other suitable mechanism. -
FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic representation illustrating an end view of one embodiment ofimplant plate 110. Assumingimplant plate 110 is used in an anterior approach procedure,FIG. 4 is an anterior end view. As shown inFIG. 4 ,implant plate 110 includeschannels 155 open to the anterior end with dovetailedwalls 175. Similarly,implant plate 110 includeschannel 160 open to the anterior end with dovetailedwalls 180.Walls implant plate 110.Channels spacer member 115. -
FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic representation of end views of other example channel shapes for receiving the insertion device orspacer member 115. Keyhole, “T”, and partial “T” shapes are shown. The embodiments ofFIG. 5 are provided by way of example and not limitation. -
FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic representation of a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of anintegrated end plate 120 andspacer member 115.End plate 120 can have be flat, curved or other suitable form factor for spinal surgery.Spacer member 115 can be connected to or be integrated withplate 120. The size ofspacer member 115 can be selected to provide the appropriate distance betweenimplant plates spacer member 115 can be shaped so that a desired lordotic angle is achieved whenimplant 100 is inserted. For example,spacer member 115 can be a partial wedge shape so that the anterior height ofspacer member 115 is different than the posterior height ofspacer member 115.Spacer member 115 can include acavity 195 that can be packed with bone growth material.End plate 120 can include apassage 140 that opens toouter surface 143 ofend plate 120 and the center ofspacer member 115 to allow access tocavity 195. -
FIG. 7 is a diagrammatic representation of a top view ofintegrated end plate 120 andspacer member 115.Spacer member 115 can includeindents 190 to captureprotrusion 170 of implant plate 110 (shown inFIG. 3 ). As illustrated inFIG. 7 ,spacer member 115 can also form acavity 195. Bone growth or other material can be packed incavity 195. -
FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic representation of an end view ofintegrated end plate 120 andspacer member 115. For an anterior procedure,FIG. 8 represents a posterior view.Spacer member 115, according to one embodiment, has a complementary shape to channel 160 of theimplant plates spacer member 115 is captured by the sidewalls ofchannel 160. For example,spacer member 115 can include tapered (or other shaped)flanges 197 that are captured by the dovetailed sidewalls of therespective channels 160. When in place, the joint formed bychannels 160 andflanges 197 prevent the implant plates from vertically separating fromspacer member 115. -
End plate 120 can have a “bow” shape in which the upper and lower portions ofend plate 120 are wider than the center portion. As discussed below in conjunction withFIG. 11 , this allowsend plate 120 to limit the separation distance of an insertion tool. -
FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic representation of an end view ofend plate 120. For an anterior procedure,FIG. 9 represents an anterior view.End plate 120 can includefastener holes 145 to allowend plate 120 to be fastened to adjacent vertebrae. Additionally,end plate 120 can include an opening topassage 140 to allow access to cavity 195 (shown inFIG. 7 ).End plate 120 can also include recessedfeature 205 that can aid in alignment of a driver during insertion ofspinal implant 100. -
FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of a separator 200 (i.e., a portion of an insertion device) to insertimplant 100.Separator 200 can includearms Arms Arm 210 couples to implantplate 110 andarm 212 couples to implant plate 112 (e.g., through frictional connections or other connections).End plate 120 andspacer member 115 are movably captured in a channel formed inseparator 200 so thatend plate 120 andspacer member 115 can slide towardimplant plates -
FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic representation of a bottom view of one embodiment ofarm 212.Arm 212 can includeprongs 215 shaped to fit corresponding channels in implant plate 112 (e.g.,channels 155 shown inFIG. 3 ). According to one embodiment, prongs 215 can be separated by a distance that is sufficient to straddle the center portion ofend plate 120 but not the top and bottom portions ofend plate 120. Put another way, the gap betweenprongs 215 is greater than the width of the center ofend plate 120 but less than the width of the top and bottom portions ofend plate 120. Consequently, prongs 215 (and the corresponding prongs on the arm 210) form a channel down whichend plate 120 and the integrated orconnected spacer member 115 can move. The bow shape or other shape ofend plate 120 limits the separation distance ofarms -
Arm 212 can define apassage 225. This passage can allow a driver (e.g., a slap hammer or other driver) access toend plate 120. The driver can assert a force onend plate 120 to moveend plate 120 into position during implantation. Additionally,passage 225 allows materials to be added toend plate assembly 120. For example material can be injected throughpassage 225, passage 140 (shown inFIG. 2 ) intocavity 195 formed by spacer member 115 (shown inFIG. 7 ). -
FIGS. 12 a-c illustrate one embodiment ofseparator 200 andimplant 100 during various stages of insertion.FIG. 12 a illustratesseparator 200 from one side andFIGS. 12 b and 12 c illustrateseparator 200 from the opposite side during the procedure. In operation, a surgeon can make an incision on the anterior side of the body during a discectomy procedure.Implant plates end plate 120 andspacer member 115 can be loaded on separator 200 (FIG. 12 a) andseparator 200 inserted into the body using a spreader such thatimplant plates Arms separate implant plates 110 and 112 (FIG. 12 b). The separation distance can be limited by the geometry ofend plate 120 or through another suitable mechanism. Whenimplant plates spacer member 115 can be moved to join withimplant plates 110 and 112 (FIG. 12 c).End plate 120 can then be attached to the vertebral bodies using fasteners.Separator 200 can be removed fromimplant plates separator 200 andimplant 100 may be radiopaque or include radiopaque markers to allow viewing with medical imaging devices to ensure proper placement ofimplant 100. - As discussed above,
end plate 120 can be attached to the bones using fasteners that rotate to allow better alignment ofend plate 120.FIG. 13 depicts a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of one of the holes 145 (also shown inFIG. 2 ) in which screw 320 is disposed.Hole 145 is preferably substantially spherical in shape so that ahead 332 ofscrew 320 may be rotated and moved to various positions within borehole 312.Ring 318 is preferably sized to fit intohole 145 betweenplate 120 andhead 332. The outer surface ofring 318 is preferably curved to permit movement of the ring withinhole 145. The combination ofring 318 andhole 145 is like that of a ball and socket sincering 318 may be rotated both horizontally and vertically in clockwise and counterclockwise directions withinhole 145.Ring 318 may also be rotated in directions that are angled away from the horizontal and vertical directions. InFIG. 13 ,ring 318 at least partially surroundshead 332 ofscrew 320 which is positioned withinhole 145. Ashank 334 ofbone screw 320 preferably has threading 336 to allow the screw to be inserted into a bone when it is rotated in a clockwise direction.Head 332 preferably includes acavity 342 that extends from the top of the head to an inner portion of the head.Cavity 342 may be shaped to receive the end of any fastening device e.g., a socket wrench that may be used to turnscrew 320.Screw 320 may be simultaneously screwed into a bone and moved to its desired position. The inner surface ofring 318 and the outer surface ofhead 332 are preferably tapered and shaped to mate with each other. The bottom portion ofhead 332 is preferably smaller than the upper portion ofring 318. Asscrew 320 is inserted into a bone,head 332 preferably applies a radial force to ring 318, thereby causing the ring to expand within the hole and increase the size of the gap inring 318 that allowsring 318 to expand. An interference fit may form betweenscrew head 332,ring 318, andplate 120 in which these elements fit so tightly together that they obstruct the movements of each other. The hoop stress ofring 318 onhead 332 may fixedly attachscrew 320 toplate 120. Also during insertion ofscrew 320,screw head 332 andring 318 may be positioned withinhole 145 such that their left sides are at a higher elevation than their right sides.FIG. 13 shows thatpositioning screw head 332 in this configuration may result in acenterline 338 ofshank 334 being obliquely angulated with respect toplate 120. In fact,centerline 338 may be positioned where it is at an angle ranging from 0 to 15 degrees with respect to animaginary axis 340 which is perpendicular toplate 120.FIG. 13 demonstratesshank 334 ofscrew 320 being angled to the left ofimaginary axis 340 whileFIG. 14 demonstratesshank 334 being angled to the right ofimaginary axis 340.Screw 320 is not limited to these positions and can be angled in various directions, such as into the page. -
FIGS. 15 and 16 depict different embodiments ofend plate 120 with fasteners inserted.FIG. 15 shows that screws 320 may be positioned withinholes 145 such that they extend in converging directions with respect to each other. Thescrews 320 depicted inFIG. 16 , on the other hand, are shown as being positioned such that theirshanks 334 extend in diverging directions with respect to each other.Screws 320 may be moved to such positions as described above. Since bone screws 320 may be placed in diverging or converging directions throughholes 145 at both ends ofplate 120, screw backout may be greatly reduced. Further, the use ofrings 318 to fixedly attachscrews 320 to plate 120 may prevent damage to tissue structures by any screws that are able to escape from the bone.Rings 318 preferably do not extend above the upper surface ofplate 120, and thus advantageously do not contact tissue structures.Screw 320 may be placed in a uni-cortical position within the bone since the problem of screw backout is greatly reduced by the diverging or converging screw configurations. - According to one embodiment,
end plate 120 is prepared for surgical implantation by pre-positioning ofrings 318 withinholes 145. During the actual surgical procedure, holes may be drilled and tapped into the bones to whichplate 120 is to be attached.Plate 120 may then be positioned adjacent to the bones whenspacer member 115 is coupled toimplant plate 110 andimplant plate 112. Each of thescrews 320 may be screwed into the bone holes while they are being positioned within their correspondingholes 145. Each pair ofscrews 320 at opposite ends 120 may be positioned so that shanks of the screws are at oblique angles relative to the plate. The insertion force of eachscrew 320 into eachring 318 preferably causes the ring to exert a compressive force on the screw head, thereby fixably connecting the screws to plate 120. - A side view of another embodiment of a
spinal plate 120 and fasteners is shown inFIG. 17 . This embodiment includes abone screw 420 and aring 418.Plate 120 may be used to stabilize a bony structure such as the spine to facilitate a bone fusion (e.g., a spinal fusion). Thebone screw 420 may be used to connectplate 120 to a bone such as a vertebra.Ring 418 preferably fixesbone screw 420 to plate 120 at a selected angle that depends upon the patient's anatomy. - In this embodiment, each
hole 145 preferably has a curvateinner surface 413 for engaging theouter surface 423 ofring 418. Theinner surface 413 preferably has the shape of a portion of an outer surface of a sphere.Hole 145 has a width that is defined across theinner surface 413 of the borehole. The width of the borehole may vary in a direction axially through the borehole. For example, the width of the holes preferably increases from a surface of the plate to about the middle of the plate. The width of thehole 145 preferably decreases from about the middle of the plate to an opposite surface of the plate such that the hole has a maximum width near the midpoint between the surfaces. - The
outer surface 423 ofring 418 is preferably curvate for engaging theinner surface 413 of the borehole. The shape ofsurfaces ring 418 to swivel within the borehole. The swiveling action may be similar to that of a ball and socket joint. The ring preferably surrounds at least a portion of thehead 425 of a bone screw. Theenlarged end 427 disposed onhead 425 is optional and need not be included if it inhibits angulation of the bone screw. The swiveling of the ring within the borehole preferably enables theshank 435 of thebone screw 420 to rotate in a substantially conical range of motion. In this manner, the head is preferably movable within the borehole, and the shank is adjustably positionable at a plurality of angles substantially oblique to the plate. - In an embodiment, the
surfaces proximate borehole 145. The selected angle is preferably less than about 45 degrees, more preferably less than about 30 degrees, and more preferably still less than about 15 degrees. -
Ring 418 preferably has an outer width that is less than or about equal to the width ofhole 145 at a location between the surfaces ofplate 120. In this manner,ring 418 may be positioned withinhole 145 proximate the middle of the hole to enable thebone screw 420 to extend substantially perpendicularly from thebone plate 120. Prior to surgery, rings 418 are preferably pre-positioned withinholes 145 ofplate 120, “Pre-positioned” is taken to mean that the rings are capable of swiveling within the borehole but are preferably inhibited from falling out of the borehole because of the reduced width of the borehole proximate the upper and lower surfaces. The width of the borehole proximate the upper and lower surfaces ofplate 120 is preferably less than or about equal to the outer width of the ring to inhibit the ring from falling out of the borehole. In this manner, the surgeon may use aplate 120 havingrings 418 pre-positioned within theholes 145 such that the rings will not fall into the surgical wound whenimplant 100 is installed. - Alternately, the
rings 418 can be manually positioned withinholes 145 during surgery.Ring 418 preferably includes one or more slots or gaps. The slot preferable allows the ring to be contracted or expanded. Contraction ofring 418 may allow the ring to be positioned within the borehole during surgery. Once positioned within the borehole the ring preferably expands and is inhibited from falling out of the borehole. - The
ring 418 is preferably capable of being swiveled such that one portion of the ring is adjacent to one surface ofplate 120 while another portion of the ring lies adjacent to the opposite surface ofplate 120.Ring 418 is preferably sufficiently thin to allow it to reside within the borehole without extending from the borehole beyond the surfaces ofplate 120. Generally, it is preferred that the ring and screw head remain within thehole 145 to minimize the profile ofimplant 100. In some embodiments, however, thebone screw 420 may be capable of being angulated relative to theplate 120 such thatring 418 extends from thehole 145 beyond a surface of theplate 120. - The
head 425 is preferably screwed intoring 418 to create a fixed connection betweenbone screw 420 andplate 120 at a selected angle. In an embodiment depicted inFIG. 18 ,screw head 425 preferably contains head threading 421 on its outer surface that is complementary to ring threading 419 contained on the inner surface ofring 418. The head threading 421 preferably mates with the ring threading 419 to enhance the connection between thebone screw 420 and thering 418. Thehead 425 preferably has acavity 442 formed on its upper surface for receiving a driving tool such as a screw driver or an allen wrench. - It is believed that using a threading engagement between the
head 425 andring 418 increases the hoop stress exerted onhead 425, resulting in a stronger connection between thebone screw 420 and theplate 120. Moreover, if bone threading 436 becomes loose within a bone, screw back-out fromplate 120 will tend to be resisted by the threaded connection between thescrew head 425 and thering 418. Thus, even if theshank 435 loosens within the bone, the head will tend to remain within the borehole of the plate so as not to protrude from the plate into surrounding body tissue. As shown inFIG. 18 , the head threading 421 on thehead 425 and the ring threading 419 on the inner surface ofring 418 is preferably substantially fine relative to the threading 436 onbone screw 420. That is, the pitch of the head threading 421 and ring threading 419 is preferably smaller than that onbone screw 420. The ring threading 419 preferably has multiple starts to facilitate connection of the bone screw and the ring. In one embodiment, the ring threading 419 has a double start such that the head can be started into the ring threading at either one of two orientations offset by 180 degrees. In another embodiment, the ring threading has a triple start such that the head can be started into the ring threading at any one of three orientations offset by 420 degrees. - The ring threading 419 and head threading 421 are preferably pitched to a substantially similar degree to the threading 436 on the
bone screw 420. Preferably, the ring threading 419 and head threading 421 are pitched such that thehead 425 causes expansion of thering 418 while thebone screw 420 is being inserted into the bone. - During the surgical procedure for attaching the
plate 120 to a bone, holes may be drilled and tapped into the bones to whichplate 120 is to be attached.Plate 120 may then be positioned adjacent to the bones. Aring 418 may be positioned within the borehole. Abone screw 420 may be positioned throughring 418 such that the head threading 421 ofhead 425 engages the ring threading 419 ofring 418. Thebone screw 420 may then be rotated to insert the bone screw into the bone. As the screw is rotated the head threads and ring threads preferably interact such that the head is moved into the ring. Movement of thehead 425 into thering 418 preferably causes the ring to expand such that the orientation of thebone screw 420 relative to theplate 120 is fixed. Preferably, the ring threading and head threading is pitched such the orientation of thebone screw 420 is fixed afterplate 120 engages the bone. - The bone screws may be used in pairs to prevent screw backout. The bone screws are preferably positioned into the bone in substantially converging or substantially diverging directions relative to one another.
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head 425 is preferably tapered so that screwing the head into the ring causes a change in width (e.g., expansion) of thering 418 to fix thebone screw 420 in position relative to theplate 120. The inner surface of thering 418 may also be tapered to substantially match the taper on the outer surface of the head. At least a portion of thehead 425 preferably has a width greater than the inner width of thering 418. As the screw head is screwed into thering 418, the ring preferably expands outwardly from its inner surface to accommodate the increasing width of thescrew head 425. Thering 418 may contain a slot or gap as previously described to facilitate expansion of the ring against theinner surface 413 of thehole 145. The slot is preferably widened as a result of force received fromhead 425. The force exerted byhead 425 against the inner surface ofring 418 preferably presses the ring into a fixed engagement againstinner surface 413 ofhole 145. - Alternatively,
ring 418 may contain one or morepartial slots 445, as depicted inFIG. 19 . Eachpartial slot 445 preferably extends from a top 447 orbottom 449 ofring 418 into the ring. Partial slots may extend up to aboutmidpoint 448 ofring 418. In one embodiment, a plurality ofslots 445 may be oriented about the ring such that alternate slots extend from the top 447 and/or thebottom 449 ofring 418, as depicted inFIG. 19 . These alternating partial slots preferably facilitate the expansion and contraction ofring 418. - Cross-sectional views of two embodiments of
ring 418 having threadedsection 419 are shown inFIGS. 20A and 20B . The ring may contain an inner surface that is tapered (as shown inFIG. 20A ) or that is substantially untapered (as shown inFIG. 20B ). Cross-sectional views of two embodiments ofscrew 420 are shown inFIGS. 21A and 21B . Thehead 425 may have a substantially untapered outer surface (as shown inFIG. 21A ) or a substantially tapered outer surface (as shown inFIG. 21B ). It is to be understood that each of the heads of the screws depicted inFIGS. 21A and 21B may be used in combination with either of therings 418 depicted inFIGS. 20A and 20B . It is also to be appreciated that the head of the screw may include an outer surface having a substantially untapered portion along with a tapered portion proximate its end for expanding thering 418. - As described herein, a “ring” is taken to mean any member capable of fitting between the
inner surface 413 of a fastener hole and thebone screw 420 to connect the bone screw to theplate 120. The ring is preferably substantially circular to surroundhead 425, but the ring may instead have a non-circular shape. The ring may be made of a number of biocompatible materials including metals, plastics, and composites. - In an embodiment, a stronger connection between the
bone screw 420 and theplate 120 may be formed by texturing eitherouter surface 431 ofhead 425 ofbone screw 420 orinner surface 433 ofring 418, as depicted inFIG. 22 . Preferably, both surfaces are textured to inhibit movement of the bone screw with respect to the plate. During typical manufacturing procedures,outer surface 431 ofhead 425 andinner surface 433 ofring 418 may be formed as relatively smooth surfaces. While the friction between these smooth surfaces tends to be sufficient to maintainbone screw 420 in a fixed position with respect toplate 120, under stressful conditions the bone screw may be forced out ofring 418. By providing at least one textured surface, the coefficient of friction of the surface may be increased so that a large amount of force is needed to overcome the frictional connection betweenhead 425 ofbone screw 420 andring 418. This increase in friction betweenbone screw 420 andring 418 may further inhibit screw backout fromplate 120. - A number of textured surfaces may be used to increase the coefficient of friction between
ring 418 andhead 425 ofbone screw 420. In general, any process which transforms a relatively smooth surface into a roughened surface having an increased coefficient of friction may be used. Methods for forming a roughened surface include, but are not limited to: sanding, forming grooves within a surface, ball peening processes, electric discharge processes, and embedding of hard particles within a surface. - In one embodiment a plurality of grooves may be formed in
outer surface 431 ofhead 425 ofbone screw 420 orinner surface 433 ofring 418. Preferably, a plurality of grooves is formed in bothouter surface 431 andinner surface 433. While it is preferred that bothouter surface 431 and the inner surface 433 (is the lead line for 433 in the right place?) be textured, texturing of only one of the surfaces may be sufficient to attain additional resistance to movement. - In another embodiment, the frictional surface may be created by an electrical discharge process. An electrical discharge process is based on the principle of removal of portions of a metal surface by spark discharges. Typically a spark is generated between the surface to be treated and an electrode by creating potential differential between the tool and the electrode. The spark produced tends to remove a portion of the surface disposed between the electrode and the surface. Typically, the electrode is relatively small such that only small portions of the surface are removed. By moving the electrode about the surface numerous cavities may be formed within the surface. Typically these cavities are somewhat pyramidal in shape. Various patterns may be formed within the surface depending on how the electrode is positioned during the discharge. Electric discharge machines are well known in the art. A method for forming a frictional surface within a metal surface using an electric discharge process is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,964,641 to Miesch et al. which is incorporated by reference as if set forth herein.
- A variety of patterns may be formed using an electric discharge machine. Preferably a diamond pattern or a waffle pattern is formed on either
inner surface 433 ofring 418 orouter surface 431 ofhead 425 ofbone screw 420. - In another embodiment,
inner surface 431 ofring 418 and/orouter surface 433 ofhead 125 ofbone screw 120 may be textured by the use of a shot peening process. A shot peening process for forming a textured surface is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,526,664 to Vetter which is incorporated by reference as if set forth herein. In general, a shot peening process involves propelling a stream of hardened balls, typically made of steel, at a relatively high velocity at a surface. To create a pattern upon an area of the surface the stream is typically moved about the surface. The speed by which the stream is moved about the surface tends to determine the type of textured surface formed. - Preferably, the stream is moved such that a pattern resulting in a textured surface having ridges and valleys is formed on
inner surface 433 ofring 418 andouter surface 431 ofhead 425 ofbone screw 420. When the texturedinner surface 431 ofring 418 and thetextured head 425 ofbone screw 420 are coupled together the ridges and valleys may interact with each other to provide additional resistance to movement in either a longitudinal direction or a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. - In another embodiment, the textured surface may be produced by embedding sharp hardened particles in the surface. A method for embedding sharp hardened particles in a metal surface is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,768,787 to Shira which is incorporated by reference as if set forth herein. The method of Shira involves using a laser or other high energy source to heat the surface such that the surface melts in selected areas. Just before the molten area re-solidifies, a stream of abrasive particles is directed to the area. In this manner some of the particles tend to become embedded within the molten surface. The particles typically have a number of sharp edges that protrude from the surface after the particles have been embedded within the surface.
- Any of the above methods of texturing may be used in combination with another method. For example,
outer surface 431 ofhead 425 ofbone screw 420 may be textured using a pattern of grooves. Inner surface ofring 418, however, may be textured using an electrical discharge method. When coupled together the textured surfaces ofbone screw 420 andring 418 may interact with each other to provide additional resistance to movement in either a longitudinal direction or a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. - Textured surfaces may also be formed on any of the other surfaces of the plate system. The formation of textured surfaces preferably increases the frictional resistance between the various components of the plate system.
- While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall within the scope of the invention as detailed in the following claims.
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1. (canceled)
2. A spinal implant comprising:
a first support member capable of engaging a first vertebral body;
a second support member capable of engaging a second vertebral body, the first and second support members capable of moving relative to each other;
an attachment member including a spacer and an end plate, the spacer capable of being disposed between the first and second support members to maintain a relative position of the first and second support members, the end plate defining a through hole capable of receiving a bone screw inserted through the end plate and into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies.
3. The spinal implant of claim 1 , wherein the spacer is capable of being inserted between the first and second support members after the first and second support members are inserted between adjacent vertebrae.
4. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein the first and second support members are capable of being moved away from each other after being inserted between first and second adjacent vertebrae.
5. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein the spacer and end plate are formed of a single piece of material.
6. The spinal implant of claim 2 , further comprising a retention member disposed within the through hole, the retention member capable of retaining the bone screw therein.
7. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein the first and second support members each have a channel on an inner face to receive the spacer.
8. The spinal implant of claim 7 , wherein the channels are located at approximately the center of the first and second support members.
9. The spinal implant of claim 7 , wherein each of the first and second support members comprise one or more detents and the spacer comprises one or more indents to mate with the detents, the detents and indents positioned to prevent full removal of the spacer from the first and second channels.
10. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein the end plate defines a set of through holes including at least one through hole positioned to be proximate to a first of the adjacent vertebrae and a second through hole positioned to be proximate to a second of the adjacent vertebrae.
11. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the spinal implant is formed of a biocompatible material.
12. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein the first and second support members each have outer surfaces capable of promoting osseointegration.
13. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein the first and second support members are shaped to substantially conform to the shape of the adjacent vertebrae.
14. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein outer surfaces of the first and second support members are sloped.
15. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein the first and second support members each have holes to promote bone growth.
16. The spinal implant of claim 2 , wherein the first and second support members and the spacer form an assembly having a width that is greater than a height of the assembly.
17. A spinal implant comprising:
a first support member capable of engaging a first vertebral body;
a second support member capable of engaging a second vertebral body, the first and second support members capable of moving relative to each other after being inserted between adjacent first and second vertebral bodies;
a spacer capable of being inserted between the first and second support members to maintain a relative position of the first and second support members, wherein the spacer is capable of being inserted between the first and second support members after the first and second support members are inserted between adjacent vertebrae; and
an end plate capable of being coupled to the spacer, the end plate defining at least one through hole capable of receiving a bone screw inserted through the end plate and into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies.
18. The spinal implant of claim 17 , wherein the spacer and end plate are formed of a single piece of material.
19. The spinal implant of claim 17 , further comprising at least one retention member disposed within the at least one through hole, the retention member capable of retaining the bone screw therein.
20. The spinal implant of claim 17 , wherein the first and second support members each have a channel on an inner face to receive the spacer.
21. The spinal implant of claim 17 , wherein the first and second support members are shaped to substantially conform to the shape of the adjacent vertebrae.
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