US20140277155A1 - Taper lock hook - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to an orthopedic surgical device, and more particularly, to a taper lock hook.
- spinal implant systems have been developed to achieve immobilization of vertebral bodies of the spine in a particular spatial relationship to correct spinal irregularities and to restore stability to traumatized areas of the spine.
- These spinal implant systems may be classified as anterior, posterior, or lateral implants.
- lateral and anterior assemblies are coupled to the anterior portion of the spine, which is the sequence of vertebral bodies.
- Posterior implants are attached to the back of the spinal column, generally by coupling to the pedicles via screws, or by means of hooks which attach under the lamina and entering into the central canal.
- the implants generally include elongate support rod elements which are coupled to the screws or hooks to immobilize several sequential vertebrae, for example to hold them stable so that adjacent bones may be fused with bone graft.
- Such hook and rod assemblies generally include a plurality of hooks having rounded blade portions, flat extending members of which are inserted posteriorly under the lamina between the transverse process and the spinous process.
- the hooks further include upper body portions to which the support rod may be coupled.
- the rod extends along the axis of the spine, coupling to each of a plurality of hooks via receiving portions of their bodies. The aligning influence of the rod forces the spine to which it is affixed, to conform to a more proper shape.
- a spinal hook including a hook member, an inner collet, and an outer portion.
- the hook member includes a head portion and a blade portion.
- the inner collet includes a base portion configured to rotatably engage the head portion and a pair of engaging portions defining a slot configured to receive a connecting rod therein.
- the outer portion is movable relative to the inner collet between a locked position in which the outer portion causes the pair of engaging portions to move toward each other and an unlocked position in which the outer portion causes the pair of engaging portions to be spread apart to facilitate insertion or removal of the connecting rod.
- the spinal hook may further include a retaining ring that is radially deflectable.
- the retaining ring may rotatably couple the head portion with the base portion, while inhibiting axial movement therebetween.
- the head portion may define a circumferential groove configured to receive at least a portion of the retaining ring therein.
- the base portion of the inner collet may include an annular groove configured to receive a portion of the retaining ring disposed in the circumferential groove of the head portion.
- Each of the pair of engaging portions may include a surface configured to engage an inner surface of the outer portion to transition the outer portion between the locked and unlocked positions.
- the surface may be tapered such that in the unlocked position, the surface may be spaced apart from the inner surface of the outer portion.
- the outer portion may include a pin and the inner collet may define a slot configured to slidably engage the pin therein.
- the inner collet may include a plurality of longitudinal slits configured to enable radial deflection of the inner collet.
- a spinal hook including a hook housing member and an inner collet slidably associated with the hook housing member.
- the hook housing member includes a head portion and a blade portion.
- the inner collet includes a pair of engaging portions defining a first slot therebetween.
- the first slot is configured to receive a connecting rod therein.
- the inner collet is transitionable between an unlocked state in which the pair of engaging portions are spaced apart to receive the connecting rod within the first slot and a locked state in which the pair of engaging portions secure the connecting rod within the first slot.
- the inner collet may include a second slot and the head portion of the hook housing member may include a pin configured to slidably engage the second slot of the inner collet.
- the inner collet may include a slit extending along a length thereof to facilitate radial deflection of the inner collet.
- the spinal hook may further include a retaining member configured to be disposed in a recess defined in the inner collet, whereby the retaining member causes the inner collet to expand radially outward such that a portion of the inner collet is selectively positionable within the head of the hook housing member.
- the head portion and the blade portion of the hook housing member may be monolithically formed. At least a portion of the inner collet may be slidably disposed within the head portion of the hook housing member. The slit may have an opening leading into the first slot.
- each of the pair of engaging portions may include a surface configured to engage an inner surface of the head portion to transition the inner collet between the locked and unlocked states.
- the surface may be tapered such that in the unlocked state, the surface is spaced apart from the inner surface of the head portion.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spinal hook in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a rear view of the spinal hook of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the spinal hook of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is an exploded side view of the spinal hook of FIG. 1 with parts separated;
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook of FIG. 1 cut along a section line “ 5 - 5 ” in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a hook member of the spinal hook of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the hook member of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an inner collet of the spinal hook of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 9 is a side view of the inner collet of FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the inner collet of FIG. 9 cut along a section line “ 10 - 10 ” in FIG. 9 ;
- FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of the inner collet of FIG. 10 illustrating a recess therein;
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a taper lock head of the spinal hook of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 13 is a top view of the taper lock head of FIG. 12 ;
- FIG. 14 is a side view of the taper lock head of FIG. 12 ;
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the taper lock head of FIG. 14 cut along a section line “ 15 - 15 ” in FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 16 is a bottom perspective view of the taper lock head of FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a retaining ring of the spinal hook of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a spinal hook in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 18 a is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook of FIG. 18 cut along a section line “ 18 a - 18 a ” in FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 19 is a rear view of the spinal hook of FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 20 is a side view of the spinal hook of FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 21 is a top view of the spinal hook of FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 22 is an exploded side view of the spinal hook of FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a hook housing member of the spinal hook of FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 24 is a bottom perspective view of the hook housing member of FIG. 23 ;
- FIG. 25 is a side cross-sectional view of the hook housing member of FIG. 24 ;
- FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a retaining member of the spinal hook of FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 27 is a perspective view of an inner collet of the spinal hook of FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 28 is a bottom perspective view of the inner collet of FIG. 27 ;
- FIG. 29 is a side cross-sectional view of the inner collet of FIG. 27 ;
- FIGS. 30-30 b are perspective views of the spinal hook of FIG. 18 illustrating use with a connecting rod.
- FIG. 31 is a perspective view of a spinal hook in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 31 a is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook of FIG. 31 cut along a section line “ 31 a - 31 a ” in FIG. 31 .
- FIG. 31 b is a rear view of the spinal hook of FIG. 31 ;
- FIG. 32 is a side view of the spinal hook of FIG. 31 ;
- FIG. 33 is an exploded side view of the spinal hook of FIG. 31 ;
- FIG. 34 is a perspective view of a hook member of the spinal hook of FIG. 31 ;
- FIG. 35 is a rear view of the hook member of FIG. 34 ;
- FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of the hook member of FIG. 35 cut along a section line “ 36 - 36 ” in FIG. 35 ;
- FIG. 37 is a bottom perspective view of the hook member of FIG. 35 ;
- FIG. 38 is a perspective view of an inner collet of spinal hook of FIG. 35 ;
- FIG. 39 is a side view of the inner collet of FIG. 38 ;
- FIG. 40 is a cross-sectional view of the inner collet of FIG. 39 cut along a section line “ 40 - 40 ” in FIG. 39 ;
- FIG. 41 is a bottom perspective view of the inner collet of FIG. 39 ;
- FIG. 42 is a perspective view of the spinal hook of FIG. 31 with a retaining member removed therefrom, illustrating a lip of a hook member disengaged from an annular groove of an inner collet;
- FIG. 43 is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook of FIG. 42 cut along a section line “ 43 - 43 ” in FIG. 42 ;
- FIG. 44 is a side view of the spinal hook of FIG. 31 with a retaining member removed therefrom, illustrating the lip of a hook member engaged with the annular groove of the inner collet;
- FIG. 45 is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook of FIG. 44 cut along a section line “ 45 - 45 ” in FIG. 44 ;
- FIG. 46 is a perspective view of a retaining member of the spinal hook of FIG. 31 ;
- FIG. 47 is a perspective view of a taper lock head of the spinal hook of FIG. 31 ;
- FIG. 48 is a side view of the taper lock head of FIG. 47 ;
- FIG. 49 is a cross-sectional view of the taper lock head of FIG. 48 cut along a section line “ 49 - 49 ” in FIG. 48 ;
- FIG. 50 is a bottom perspective view of the taper lock head of FIG. 48 ;
- FIG. 51 is a perspective view of a spinal hook in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 51 a is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook of FIG. 51 cut along a section line “ 51 a - 51 a ” in FIG. 51 ;
- FIG. 52 is a rear view of the spinal hook of FIG. 51 ;
- FIG. 53 is a side view of the spinal hook of FIG. 51 ;
- FIG. 54 is an exploded rear view of the spinal hook of FIG. 51 with parts separated;
- FIG. 55 is a side view of a hook housing member of the spinal hook of FIG. 51 ;
- FIG. 56 is a cross-sectional view of the hook housing member of FIG. 55 cut along a section line “ 56 - 56 ” in FIG. 55 ;
- FIG. 57 is a front perspective view of the hook housing member of FIG. 55 ;
- FIG. 58 is a bottom perspective view of the hook housing member of FIG. 55 ;
- FIG. 59 is a perspective view of a taper lock head of the spinal hook of FIG. 51 ;
- FIG. 60 is a side view of the taper lock head of FIG. 59 ;
- FIG. 61 is a cross-sectional view of the taper lock head of FIG. 60 cut along a section line “ 61 - 61 ” in FIG. 60 ;
- FIG. 62 is a perspective view of a pin of the spinal hook of FIG. 51 .
- distal will refer to that portion of the instrument, apparatus, device or component thereof which is farther from the user while, the term “proximal,” will refer to that portion of the instrument, apparatus, device or component thereof which is closer to the user.
- proximal will refer to that portion of the instrument, apparatus, device or component thereof which is closer to the user.
- cephalad is used in this application to indicate a direction toward a patient's head, while the term “caudad” indicates a direction toward the patient's feet.
- the term “medial” indicates a direction toward the middle of the body of the patient
- the term “lateral” indicates a direction toward a side of the body of the patient, i.e., away from the middle of the body of the patient.
- the term “posterior” indicates a direction toward the patient's back
- the term “anterior” indicates a direction toward the patient's front.
- Spinal hook 100 is configured to provide coupling of a connecting rod 1000 ( FIG. 30 ) to the spine by being anchored on, e.g., the undersurface of the lamina which forms a shallow arch or an inverted-V shape.
- Spinal hook 100 includes a hook member 110 , a taper lock head 150 , and an inner collet 170 .
- Taper lock head 150 is configured to slide over at least a portion of inner collet 170 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within a slot 178 ( FIG. 2 ) defined in inner collet 170 , as will be discussed hereinbelow.
- hook member 110 includes a blade portion 112 and a head portion 130 .
- Head portion 130 is generally cylindrical and defines a circumferential groove 132 configured to receive a retaining ring 160 ( FIG. 4 ).
- Head portion 130 is configured to rotatably engage inner collet 170 .
- inner collet 170 includes a base portion 174 and a pair of engaging members 176 extending from base portion 174 .
- Engaging members 176 define a generally U-shaped slot 178 configured to receive connecting rod 1000 therein.
- Each engaging member 176 includes a surface 182 configured to engage an inner surface of taper lock head 150 to secure connecting rod 1000 in slot 178 , as will be discussed hereinbelow.
- Surface 182 is tapered, whereby when taper lock head 150 is in the unlocked position, an inner surface of taper lock head 150 is disengaged from surface 182 .
- Base portion 174 is generally cylindrical and defines a recess 188 having a complementary configuration to head portion 130 of hook member 110 .
- Base portion 174 defines a plurality of slits 175 configured to enable radial deflection of base portion 174 .
- inner collet 170 further defines slits 177 extending from base portion 174 to slot 178 , such that slit 177 leads into slot 178 .
- Slits 175 , 177 have respective openings 175 a , 177 a ( FIG. 10 ). Openings 175 a , 177 a may be disposed on opposing ends of base portion 174 to enable radial deflection in both ends of base portion 174 .
- Recess 188 of base portion 174 defines an annular groove 179 ( FIG. 10 ) configured to engage at least a portion of retaining ring 160 .
- retaining ring 160 is positioned in circumferential groove 132 defined in head portion 130 of hook member 110 .
- a portion of retaining ring 160 extends radially outward from circumferential groove 132 and is received in annular groove 179 of inner collet 170 .
- hook member 110 and inner collet 170 are rotatable relative to each other, while hook member 110 and inner collet 170 are secured to each other to inhibit relative axial movement therebetween.
- Annular groove 179 of inner collet 170 and circumferential groove 132 of hook member 110 are dimensioned to enable radial deflection of retaining ring 160 , while rotatably securing inner collet 170 with hook member 110 .
- base portion 174 includes a slot 180 configured to slidably engage a pin 190 ( FIG. 4 ) coupled with taper lock head 150 , as will be discussed hereinbelow.
- taper lock head 150 is configured to slidably engage inner collet 170 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 178 defined by engaging members 176 of inner collet 170 .
- taper lock head 150 defines a pair of diametrically opposing cut out portions 152 to accommodate connecting rod 1000 therein.
- taper lock head 150 includes lips 154 extending radially outward. Lips 154 are configured to engage a surgical instrument (not shown) to slide taper lock head 150 against inner collet 170 to lock/unlock connecting rod 1000 .
- taper lock head 150 includes a bore 156 configured to secure pin 190 therein.
- Pin 190 is coupled with taper lock head 150 .
- Pin 190 slides against slot 180 ( FIG. 8 ) of inner collet 170 to facilitate and secure sliding movement of taper lock head 150 against inner collet 170 .
- pin 190 ( FIG. 5 ) is configured to maintain rotational alignment between inner collet 170 and taper lock head 150 .
- taper lock head 150 is transitionable between an unlocked position and a locked position.
- the pair of engaging members 176 of inner collet 170 is spread apart.
- an inner surface of taper lock head 150 is disengaged (spaced apart) from the tapered surface 182 .
- engaging members 176 of inner collet 170 are spaced wider than a diameter of connecting rod 1000 to facilitate insertion of connecting rod 1000 into slot 178 or to facilitate removal of connecting rod 1000 from slot 178 .
- taper lock head 150 is slidably moved away from hook member 110 over inner collet 170 .
- the inner surface of taper lock head 150 engages surface 182 of engaging member 176 , which, in turn, causes engaging members 176 to move toward each other. In this manner, connecting rod 1000 disposed within slot 178 is secured within slot 178 .
- spinal hook 100 is positioned on a desired spinal portion, such that blade portion 112 engages the desired spinal portion.
- Connecting rod 1000 is then placed in slot 178 of inner collet 170 .
- taper lock head 150 may be slightly moved away from blade portion 112 to partially lock connecting rod 1000 within slot 178 .
- Partially locking connecting rod 1000 enables spinal hook 100 to slide along connecting rod 1000 .
- Inner collet 170 may be rotated about head portion 130 of hook member 110 to achieve desired relative orientation between hook member 110 and inner collet 170 . Once the desired orientation is achieved, taper lock head 150 may be transitioned to the locked position to completely secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 178 of inner collet 170 .
- Spinal hook 200 includes a hook housing member 210 , a retaining member 260 , and an inner collet 270 .
- inner collet 270 of spinal hook 200 moves within hook housing member 210 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within a slot 278 defined in inner collet 270 , as will be discussed hereinbelow.
- hook housing member 210 includes a blade portion 212 and a head portion 230 .
- Blade portion 212 and head portion 230 are formed as a unitary construct and may be monolithically formed.
- Head portion 230 is generally cylindrical and defines an opening 232 configured to receive retaining member 260 and inner collet 270 therein.
- Head portion 230 of hook housing member 210 defines a pair of diametrically opposing cut out portions 252 to accommodate connecting rod 1000 therethrough.
- head portion 230 further includes lips 254 extending radially outward.
- head portion 230 of hook housing member 210 defines a bore 256 configured to secure pin 290 therein.
- Pin 290 is configured to slide within slot 280 ( FIG. 27 ) of base portion 274 of inner collet 270 to facilitate sliding movement of inner collet 270 within opening 232 of hook housing member 210 . Under such a configuration, rotational relationship between head portion 230 and inner collet 270 is maintained.
- inner collet 270 includes a base portion 274 and a pair of engaging members 276 extending from base portion 274 .
- Engaging members 276 define a generally U-shaped slot 278 configured to receive connecting rod 1000 therein.
- Each engaging member 276 includes a surface 282 ( FIGS. 18 a and 29 ) configured to engage an inner surface of head portion 230 of hook housing member 210 to secure connecting rod 1000 in slot 278 , as will be discussed hereinbelow.
- Surface 282 is tapered, such that when inner collet 270 is in the unlocked position, an inner surface of head portion 230 is disengaged/spaced apart from surface 282 ( FIG. 18 a ).
- base portion 274 is generally cylindrical and defines a recess 288 ( FIG. 29 ) having a complementary configuration to retaining portion 260 ( FIG. 26 ).
- Base portion 274 defines a plurality of slits 275 configured to enable radial deflection of base portion 274 .
- inner collet 270 further defines slits 277 extending from base portion 274 to slot 278 , such that slit 277 opens into slot 278 .
- Slits 275 , 277 have respective openings 275 a , 277 a .
- Openings 275 a , 277 a may be disposed on opposing ends of base portion 274 to enable radial deflection in both ends of base portion 274 .
- Base portion 274 is biased radially inward and engaging members 276 are biased radially outward.
- Slits 275 , 277 of base portion 274 enable base portion 274 to deflect radially outward.
- retaining member 260 disposed within base portion 274 causes base portion 274 to extend radially outward to slidably secure inner collet 270 within opening 232 of hook housing member 210 .
- Retaining member 260 applies a radially outward force against base portion 274 of inner collet 270 , which, in turn, applies a radially outward force against an inner surface of hook housing member 210 .
- inner collet 270 is selectively positionable along a longitudinal axis “A-A” ( FIG. 25 ).
- base portion 274 of inner collet 270 includes a slot 280 configured to slidably engage a pin 290 ( FIG. 22 ) coupled with hook housing member 210 , as will be discussed hereinbelow.
- inner collet 270 is selectively movable along longitudinal axis “A-A” ( FIG. 25 ) between a locked position and an unlocked position to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 278 defined by engaging members 276 of inner collet 270 .
- the pair of engaging members 276 of inner collet 270 is spread apart.
- an inner surface of hook housing member 210 is disengaged from the tapered surface 282 ( FIG. 18 a ).
- engaging members 276 of inner collet 270 are spaced wider than a diameter of connecting rod 1000 to facilitate insertion of connecting rod 1000 into slot 278 or to facilitate removal of connecting rod 1000 from slot 278 .
- inner collet 270 is slidably moved toward blade portion 212 ( FIG. 22 ) relative to head portion 230 .
- the inner surface of hook housing member 210 engages surface 282 of engaging member 276 , which, in turn, causes engaging members 276 to move toward each other.
- connecting rod 1000 disposed within slot 278 is secured within slot 278 .
- spinal hook 200 is positioned on a desired spinal portion, such that blade portion 212 engages the desired spinal portion.
- Connecting rod 1000 is then placed in slot 278 of inner collet 270 .
- inner collet 270 may be transitioned to the locked position to completely secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 278 defined in inner collet 270 .
- Spinal hook 300 includes a hook member 310 , a taper lock head 350 , and an inner collet 370 .
- Taper lock head 350 slides relative to hook member 310 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within a slot 378 defined in inner collet 370 , as will be discussed hereinbelow.
- hook member 310 includes a blade portion 312 and a head portion 330 .
- Head portion 330 is generally cylindrical and defines a pair of diametrically opposing slots 332 configured to enable radial deflection of head portion 330 .
- Head portion 330 includes a base flange 331 configured to engage and support inner collet 370 and a lip 335 configured to engage an annular groove 379 defined in an inner surface of inner collet 370 , as will be described below.
- inner collet 370 includes a base portion 374 and a pair of engaging members 376 extending from base portion 374 .
- Engaging members 376 define a generally U-shaped slot 378 configured to receive connecting rod 1000 therein.
- Each engaging member 376 includes a surface 382 ( FIG. 40 ) configured to engage an inner surface of taper lock head 350 to secure connecting rod 1000 in slot 378 .
- Surface 382 is tapered, such that when taper lock head 350 is in the unlocked position, an inner surface of taper lock head 350 is disengaged from surface 382 .
- Base portion 374 is generally cylindrical and defines a recess 388 having a complementary configuration to head portion 330 of hook member 310 .
- Base portion 374 defines a plurality of slits 375 configured to enable radial deflection of base portion 374 .
- inner collet 370 further defines slits 377 extending from base portion 374 to slot 378 , such that slit 377 leads into slot 378 .
- Slits 375 , 377 each have an opening 375 a , 377 a . Openings 375 a , 377 a may be disposed on opposing ends of base portion 374 to enable radial deflection in both ends of base portion 374 .
- recess 388 of base portion 374 further defines an annular groove 379 ( FIG. 40 ) configured to engage lip 335 of hook member 310 .
- slots 332 defined in head portion 330 of hook member 310 enables radial deflection of head portion 330 .
- head portion 330 is biased radially outward, whereby when head portion 330 is inserted into recess 388 of inner collet 370 , lip 335 of hook member 310 engages annular groove 379 of inner collet 370 , as best shown in FIGS. 43 and 45 .
- retaining member 360 upon engaging lip 335 of hook member 310 within annular groove 379 of inner collet 370 , retaining member 360 is inserted into cavity 339 defined in head portion 330 of hook member 310 .
- Retaining member 360 causes head portion 330 to extend radially outward, thereby further securing hook member 310 to inner collet 370 .
- hook member 310 and inner collet 370 are rotatable relative to each other, while hook member 310 and inner collet 370 are secured to each other to inhibit relative axial movement therebetween.
- Base portion 374 of inner collet 370 includes a slot (not shown) configured to slidably engage a pin 390 ( FIG. 33 ) coupled with taper lock head 350 , as will be discussed hereinbelow. In this manner, rotational relationship between inner collet 370 and taper lock head 350 is maintained.
- taper lock head 350 is configured to slidably engage inner collet 370 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 378 defined by engaging members 376 of inner collet 370 .
- taper lock head 350 defines a pair of diametrically opposing cut out portions 352 to accommodate connecting rod 1000 therethrough.
- taper lock head 350 includes lips 354 extending radially outward. Lips 354 are configured to engage a surgical instrument (not shown) to slide taper lock head 350 against inner collet 370 to lock/unlock connecting rod 1000 .
- taper lock head 350 includes a bore 356 configured to secure pin 390 therein.
- Pin 390 is coupled with taper lock head 350 and slides against slot of inner collet 370 to facilitate and secure sliding movement of taper lock head 350 against inner collet 370 .
- Taper lock head 350 is transitionable between an unlocked position and a locked position.
- the pair of engaging members 376 of inner collet 370 is spread apart.
- an inner surface of taper lock head 350 is disengaged from the tapered surface 382 .
- engaging members 376 of inner collet 370 is spaced substantially wider than a diameter of connecting rod 1000 to facilitate insertion of connecting rod 1000 into slot 378 or to facilitate removal of connecting rod 1000 from slot 378 .
- taper lock head 350 is slidably moved away from hook member 310 relative to inner collet 370 .
- the inner surface of taper lock head 350 engages surface 382 of engaging member 376 , which, in turn, causes engaging members 376 to move toward each other. In this manner, connecting rod 1000 disposed within slot 378 is secured within slot 378 .
- spinal hook 300 is positioned on a desired spinal portion, such that blade portion 312 engages the desired spinal portion.
- Connecting rod 300 is then placed in slot 378 of inner collet 370 .
- taper lock head 350 may be slightly moved away from blade portion 312 to partially lock connecting rod 1000 within slot 378 .
- Inner collet 370 may be rotated about head portion 330 of hook member 310 to achieve desired orientation of hook member 310 with respect to inner collet 370 . Once the desired orientation is achieved, taper lock head 350 may be transitioned to the locked position to completely secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 378 defined in inner collet 370 .
- spinal hook 400 includes a hook housing member 410 and a taper lock head 450 .
- inner collet portion 470 of spinal hook 400 is formed as a unitary construct with hook member 420 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within a slot 478 ( FIG. 54 ) defined in inner collet portion 470 , as will be discussed hereinbelow.
- hook housing member 410 includes a hook member 420 and an inner collet portion 470 .
- Hook housing member 410 defines a longitudinal axis “B-B” ( FIG. 55 ).
- Hook portion 420 and inner collet portion 470 are formed as a unitary construct and may be monolithically formed.
- Inner collet portion 470 includes a base portion 474 and a pair of engaging members 476 extending from base portion 474 .
- Engaging members 476 define a generally U-shaped slot 478 configured to receive connecting rod 1000 therein.
- Engaging members 476 are biased radially outward.
- Each engaging member 476 includes a surface 482 ( FIG.
- Base portion 474 is generally cylindrical and is configured to slidably engage taper lock head 450 .
- hook housing member 410 defines a pair of opposing V-shaped notches 415 .
- Notches 415 extend from hook member 420 to inner collet portion 470 .
- Notches 415 are opened to slot 478 to aid radial deflection of engaging members 476 .
- Engaging members 476 of inner collet portion 470 are biased radially outward.
- V-shaped notches 415 enable engaging members 476 to move radially inward to securely grip connecting rod 1000 within slot 478 .
- taper lock head 450 is generally cylindrical and defines an opening 452 configured to receive inner collet portion 470 therethrough.
- Taper lock head 450 defines a pair of diametrically opposing cut out portions 454 configured to accommodate connecting rod 1000 therethrough.
- taper lock head 450 further includes lips 456 extending radially outward.
- Taper lock head 450 defines a bore 458 configured to secure pin 490 therein. Pin 490 is configured to slide within slot 480 ( FIGS. 55 and 58 ) of base portion 474 of inner collet portion 470 to secure sliding movement taper lock head 450 relative to inner collet portion 470 .
- taper lock head 450 is selectively movable along longitudinal axis “B-B” between a locked position and an unlocked position to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 478 defined by engaging members 476 of inner collet portion 470 .
- the pair of engaging members 476 of inner collet portion 470 is spread apart.
- an inner surface of taper lock head 450 is disengaged (spaced apart) from the tapered surface 482 of engaging members 476 .
- engaging members 476 of inner collet portion 470 is spaced substantially wider than a diameter of connecting rod 1000 to facilitate insertion of connecting rod 1000 into slot 478 or to facilitate removal of connecting rod 1000 from slot 478 .
- taper lock head 450 is slidably moved away from hook portion 420 relative to the inner collet portion 470 , such that the inner surface of taper lock head 450 engages surface 482 of engaging member 476 , which, in turn, causes engaging members 476 to move toward each other. In this manner, connecting rod 1000 disposed between engaging members 476 is secured within slot 478 .
- spinal hook 400 is positioned adjacent a desired spinal portion, such that hook member 420 engages the desired spinal portion.
- Connecting rod 1000 is then placed in slot 478 of inner collet portion 470 .
- inner collet portion 470 may be transitioned to the locked position to completely secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 478 by sliding taper lock head 450 away from hook member 420 .
- spinal hooks 100 , 200 , 300 , 400 have been described to transition between a locked state in which connecting rod 1000 is secured with spinal hooks 100 , 200 , 300 , 400 and an unlocked state in which connecting rod 1000 is releasable from spinal hooks 100 , 200 , 300 , 400
- spinal hooks 100 , 200 , 300 , 400 may partially lock connecting rod 1000 therein.
- Partially locking connecting rod 1000 enables connecting rod 1000 to slidably engage spinal hooks 100 , 200 , 300 , 400 . In this manner, the clinician may slide spinal hooks 100 , 200 , 300 , 400 on connecting rod 1000 .
- spinal hooks 100 , 200 , 300 , 300 may be used with other surgical instruments such as, e.g., a rod reduction device, configured to reduce a rod into position in a rod receiving slot in a head of a bone screw with a controlled, measured action.
- a rod reduction device configured to reduce a rod into position in a rod receiving slot in a head of a bone screw with a controlled, measured action.
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Abstract
Description
- This application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/781,813, filed on Mar. 14, 2013, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
- 1. Technical Field
- The present disclosure relates to an orthopedic surgical device, and more particularly, to a taper lock hook.
- 2. Background of Related Art
- Spinal implant systems have been developed to achieve immobilization of vertebral bodies of the spine in a particular spatial relationship to correct spinal irregularities and to restore stability to traumatized areas of the spine. These spinal implant systems may be classified as anterior, posterior, or lateral implants. As the classification suggests, lateral and anterior assemblies are coupled to the anterior portion of the spine, which is the sequence of vertebral bodies. Posterior implants are attached to the back of the spinal column, generally by coupling to the pedicles via screws, or by means of hooks which attach under the lamina and entering into the central canal. In either case, the implants generally include elongate support rod elements which are coupled to the screws or hooks to immobilize several sequential vertebrae, for example to hold them stable so that adjacent bones may be fused with bone graft.
- Such hook and rod assemblies generally include a plurality of hooks having rounded blade portions, flat extending members of which are inserted posteriorly under the lamina between the transverse process and the spinous process. The hooks further include upper body portions to which the support rod may be coupled. The rod extends along the axis of the spine, coupling to each of a plurality of hooks via receiving portions of their bodies. The aligning influence of the rod forces the spine to which it is affixed, to conform to a more proper shape.
- It has been identified, however, that a considerable difficulty may be associated with inserting hooks under sequential lamina along a misaligned curvature and simultaneously precisely aligning their rod receiving portions with the rod to receive the rod therethrough without distorting, tilting, rotating, or exerting undesired translational forces on the hooks. Accordingly, there is a need for a hook that facilitates the process of inserting hooks under sequential lamina.
- In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a spinal hook including a hook member, an inner collet, and an outer portion. The hook member includes a head portion and a blade portion. The inner collet includes a base portion configured to rotatably engage the head portion and a pair of engaging portions defining a slot configured to receive a connecting rod therein. The outer portion is movable relative to the inner collet between a locked position in which the outer portion causes the pair of engaging portions to move toward each other and an unlocked position in which the outer portion causes the pair of engaging portions to be spread apart to facilitate insertion or removal of the connecting rod.
- In an embodiment, the spinal hook may further include a retaining ring that is radially deflectable. The retaining ring may rotatably couple the head portion with the base portion, while inhibiting axial movement therebetween.
- In another embodiment, the head portion may define a circumferential groove configured to receive at least a portion of the retaining ring therein. The base portion of the inner collet may include an annular groove configured to receive a portion of the retaining ring disposed in the circumferential groove of the head portion. Each of the pair of engaging portions may include a surface configured to engage an inner surface of the outer portion to transition the outer portion between the locked and unlocked positions. In particular, the surface may be tapered such that in the unlocked position, the surface may be spaced apart from the inner surface of the outer portion.
- In yet another embodiment, the outer portion may include a pin and the inner collet may define a slot configured to slidably engage the pin therein. In addition, the inner collet may include a plurality of longitudinal slits configured to enable radial deflection of the inner collet.
- In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a spinal hook including a hook housing member and an inner collet slidably associated with the hook housing member. The hook housing member includes a head portion and a blade portion. The inner collet includes a pair of engaging portions defining a first slot therebetween. The first slot is configured to receive a connecting rod therein. The inner collet is transitionable between an unlocked state in which the pair of engaging portions are spaced apart to receive the connecting rod within the first slot and a locked state in which the pair of engaging portions secure the connecting rod within the first slot.
- In an embodiment, the inner collet may include a second slot and the head portion of the hook housing member may include a pin configured to slidably engage the second slot of the inner collet. The inner collet may include a slit extending along a length thereof to facilitate radial deflection of the inner collet.
- In another embodiment, the spinal hook may further include a retaining member configured to be disposed in a recess defined in the inner collet, whereby the retaining member causes the inner collet to expand radially outward such that a portion of the inner collet is selectively positionable within the head of the hook housing member.
- In yet another embodiment, the head portion and the blade portion of the hook housing member may be monolithically formed. At least a portion of the inner collet may be slidably disposed within the head portion of the hook housing member. The slit may have an opening leading into the first slot.
- In still another embodiment, each of the pair of engaging portions may include a surface configured to engage an inner surface of the head portion to transition the inner collet between the locked and unlocked states. In particular, the surface may be tapered such that in the unlocked state, the surface is spaced apart from the inner surface of the head portion.
- Various embodiments of the present disclosure are described hereinbelow with reference to the drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spinal hook in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded side view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 1 with parts separated; -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 1 cut along a section line “5-5” inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a hook member of the spinal hook ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the hook member ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an inner collet of the spinal hook ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 9 is a side view of the inner collet ofFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the inner collet ofFIG. 9 cut along a section line “10-10” inFIG. 9 ; -
FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of the inner collet ofFIG. 10 illustrating a recess therein; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a taper lock head of the spinal hook ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 13 is a top view of the taper lock head ofFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 14 is a side view of the taper lock head ofFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the taper lock head ofFIG. 14 cut along a section line “15-15” inFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 16 is a bottom perspective view of the taper lock head ofFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a retaining ring of the spinal hook ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a spinal hook in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 18 a is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 18 cut along a section line “18 a-18 a” inFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 19 is a rear view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 20 is a side view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 21 is a top view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 22 is an exploded side view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a hook housing member of the spinal hook ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 24 is a bottom perspective view of the hook housing member ofFIG. 23 ; -
FIG. 25 is a side cross-sectional view of the hook housing member ofFIG. 24 ; -
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a retaining member of the spinal hook ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 27 is a perspective view of an inner collet of the spinal hook ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 28 is a bottom perspective view of the inner collet ofFIG. 27 ; -
FIG. 29 is a side cross-sectional view of the inner collet ofFIG. 27 ; -
FIGS. 30-30 b are perspective views of the spinal hook ofFIG. 18 illustrating use with a connecting rod. -
FIG. 31 is a perspective view of a spinal hook in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 31 a is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 31 cut along a section line “31 a-31 a” inFIG. 31 . -
FIG. 31 b is a rear view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 31 ; -
FIG. 32 is a side view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 31 ; -
FIG. 33 is an exploded side view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 31 ; -
FIG. 34 is a perspective view of a hook member of the spinal hook ofFIG. 31 ; -
FIG. 35 is a rear view of the hook member ofFIG. 34 ; -
FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of the hook member ofFIG. 35 cut along a section line “36-36” inFIG. 35 ; -
FIG. 37 is a bottom perspective view of the hook member ofFIG. 35 ; -
FIG. 38 is a perspective view of an inner collet of spinal hook ofFIG. 35 ; -
FIG. 39 is a side view of the inner collet ofFIG. 38 ; -
FIG. 40 is a cross-sectional view of the inner collet ofFIG. 39 cut along a section line “40-40” inFIG. 39 ; -
FIG. 41 is a bottom perspective view of the inner collet ofFIG. 39 ; -
FIG. 42 is a perspective view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 31 with a retaining member removed therefrom, illustrating a lip of a hook member disengaged from an annular groove of an inner collet; -
FIG. 43 is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 42 cut along a section line “43-43” inFIG. 42 ; -
FIG. 44 is a side view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 31 with a retaining member removed therefrom, illustrating the lip of a hook member engaged with the annular groove of the inner collet; -
FIG. 45 is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 44 cut along a section line “45-45” inFIG. 44 ; -
FIG. 46 is a perspective view of a retaining member of the spinal hook ofFIG. 31 ; -
FIG. 47 is a perspective view of a taper lock head of the spinal hook ofFIG. 31 ; -
FIG. 48 is a side view of the taper lock head ofFIG. 47 ; -
FIG. 49 is a cross-sectional view of the taper lock head ofFIG. 48 cut along a section line “49-49” inFIG. 48 ; -
FIG. 50 is a bottom perspective view of the taper lock head ofFIG. 48 ; -
FIG. 51 is a perspective view of a spinal hook in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 51 a is a cross-sectional view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 51 cut along a section line “51 a-51 a” inFIG. 51 ; -
FIG. 52 is a rear view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 51 ; -
FIG. 53 is a side view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 51 ; -
FIG. 54 is an exploded rear view of the spinal hook ofFIG. 51 with parts separated; -
FIG. 55 is a side view of a hook housing member of the spinal hook ofFIG. 51 ; -
FIG. 56 is a cross-sectional view of the hook housing member ofFIG. 55 cut along a section line “56-56” inFIG. 55 ; -
FIG. 57 is a front perspective view of the hook housing member ofFIG. 55 ; -
FIG. 58 is a bottom perspective view of the hook housing member ofFIG. 55 ; -
FIG. 59 is a perspective view of a taper lock head of the spinal hook ofFIG. 51 ; -
FIG. 60 is a side view of the taper lock head ofFIG. 59 ; -
FIG. 61 is a cross-sectional view of the taper lock head ofFIG. 60 cut along a section line “61-61” inFIG. 60 ; and -
FIG. 62 is a perspective view of a pin of the spinal hook ofFIG. 51 . - Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding elements in each of the several views. As used herein, the term “distal,” as is conventional, will refer to that portion of the instrument, apparatus, device or component thereof which is farther from the user while, the term “proximal,” will refer to that portion of the instrument, apparatus, device or component thereof which is closer to the user. In addition, the term “cephalad” is used in this application to indicate a direction toward a patient's head, while the term “caudad” indicates a direction toward the patient's feet. Further still, for the purposes of this application, the term “medial” indicates a direction toward the middle of the body of the patient, while the term “lateral” indicates a direction toward a side of the body of the patient, i.e., away from the middle of the body of the patient. The term “posterior” indicates a direction toward the patient's back, while the term “anterior” indicates a direction toward the patient's front. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure in unnecessary detail.
- With reference to
FIGS. 1-4 , an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown generally as aspinal hook 100.Spinal hook 100 is configured to provide coupling of a connecting rod 1000 (FIG. 30 ) to the spine by being anchored on, e.g., the undersurface of the lamina which forms a shallow arch or an inverted-V shape.Spinal hook 100 includes ahook member 110, ataper lock head 150, and an inner collet 170.Taper lock head 150 is configured to slide over at least a portion of inner collet 170 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within a slot 178 (FIG. 2 ) defined in inner collet 170, as will be discussed hereinbelow. - With reference now to
FIGS. 5-7 ,hook member 110 includes ablade portion 112 and a head portion 130. Head portion 130 is generally cylindrical and defines a circumferential groove 132 configured to receive a retaining ring 160 (FIG. 4 ). Head portion 130 is configured to rotatably engage inner collet 170. - With reference to
FIGS. 8-11 , inner collet 170 includes abase portion 174 and a pair of engagingmembers 176 extending frombase portion 174. Engagingmembers 176 define a generallyU-shaped slot 178 configured to receive connecting rod 1000 therein. Each engagingmember 176 includes asurface 182 configured to engage an inner surface oftaper lock head 150 to secure connecting rod 1000 inslot 178, as will be discussed hereinbelow.Surface 182 is tapered, whereby whentaper lock head 150 is in the unlocked position, an inner surface oftaper lock head 150 is disengaged fromsurface 182.Base portion 174 is generally cylindrical and defines a recess 188 having a complementary configuration to head portion 130 ofhook member 110. Under such a configuration, at least a portion of head portion 130 is rotatably received within recess 188.Base portion 174 defines a plurality ofslits 175 configured to enable radial deflection ofbase portion 174. In addition, inner collet 170 further defines slits 177 extending frombase portion 174 to slot 178, such that slit 177 leads intoslot 178.Slits 175, 177 have respective openings 175 a, 177 a (FIG. 10 ). Openings 175 a, 177 a may be disposed on opposing ends ofbase portion 174 to enable radial deflection in both ends ofbase portion 174. Recess 188 ofbase portion 174 defines an annular groove 179 (FIG. 10 ) configured to engage at least a portion of retainingring 160. In particular, retainingring 160 is positioned in circumferential groove 132 defined in head portion 130 ofhook member 110. A portion of retainingring 160 extends radially outward from circumferential groove 132 and is received inannular groove 179 of inner collet 170. Under such a configuration,hook member 110 and inner collet 170 are rotatable relative to each other, whilehook member 110 and inner collet 170 are secured to each other to inhibit relative axial movement therebetween.Annular groove 179 of inner collet 170 and circumferential groove 132 ofhook member 110 are dimensioned to enable radial deflection of retainingring 160, while rotatably securing inner collet 170 withhook member 110. With particular reference toFIGS. 8 and 9 ,base portion 174 includes aslot 180 configured to slidably engage a pin 190 (FIG. 4 ) coupled withtaper lock head 150, as will be discussed hereinbelow. - With reference now to
FIGS. 11-16 ,taper lock head 150 is configured to slidably engage inner collet 170 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 withinslot 178 defined by engagingmembers 176 of inner collet 170. In particular,taper lock head 150 defines a pair of diametrically opposing cut out portions 152 to accommodate connecting rod 1000 therein. In addition,taper lock head 150 includes lips 154 extending radially outward. Lips 154 are configured to engage a surgical instrument (not shown) to slidetaper lock head 150 against inner collet 170 to lock/unlock connecting rod 1000. - With brief reference back to
FIGS. 1 and 2 ,taper lock head 150 includes abore 156 configured to securepin 190 therein.Pin 190 is coupled withtaper lock head 150.Pin 190 slides against slot 180 (FIG. 8 ) of inner collet 170 to facilitate and secure sliding movement oftaper lock head 150 against inner collet 170. Furthermore, pin 190 (FIG. 5 ) is configured to maintain rotational alignment between inner collet 170 and taperlock head 150. - With brief reference back to
FIG. 5 ,taper lock head 150 is transitionable between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the pair of engagingmembers 176 of inner collet 170 is spread apart. In particular, an inner surface oftaper lock head 150 is disengaged (spaced apart) from the taperedsurface 182. In this manner, engagingmembers 176 of inner collet 170 are spaced wider than a diameter of connecting rod 1000 to facilitate insertion of connecting rod 1000 intoslot 178 or to facilitate removal of connecting rod 1000 fromslot 178. To transitiontaper lock head 150 from the unlocked position to the locked position,taper lock head 150 is slidably moved away fromhook member 110 over inner collet 170. In the locked position, the inner surface oftaper lock head 150 engagessurface 182 of engagingmember 176, which, in turn, causes engagingmembers 176 to move toward each other. In this manner, connecting rod 1000 disposed withinslot 178 is secured withinslot 178. - In use,
spinal hook 100 is positioned on a desired spinal portion, such thatblade portion 112 engages the desired spinal portion. Connecting rod 1000 is then placed inslot 178 of inner collet 170. At this time,taper lock head 150 may be slightly moved away fromblade portion 112 to partially lock connecting rod 1000 withinslot 178. Partially locking connecting rod 1000 enablesspinal hook 100 to slide along connecting rod 1000. Inner collet 170 may be rotated about head portion 130 ofhook member 110 to achieve desired relative orientation betweenhook member 110 and inner collet 170. Once the desired orientation is achieved,taper lock head 150 may be transitioned to the locked position to completely secure connecting rod 1000 withinslot 178 of inner collet 170. - With reference now to
FIGS. 18-22 , another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown generally as aspinal hook 200.Spinal hook 200 includes a hook housing member 210, a retainingmember 260, and aninner collet 270. In contrast tospinal hook 100,inner collet 270 ofspinal hook 200 moves within hook housing member 210 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within aslot 278 defined ininner collet 270, as will be discussed hereinbelow. - With reference now to
FIGS. 23-25 , hook housing member 210 includes ablade portion 212 and ahead portion 230.Blade portion 212 andhead portion 230 are formed as a unitary construct and may be monolithically formed.Head portion 230 is generally cylindrical and defines anopening 232 configured to receive retainingmember 260 andinner collet 270 therein.Head portion 230 of hook housing member 210 defines a pair of diametrically opposing cut outportions 252 to accommodate connecting rod 1000 therethrough. In addition,head portion 230 further includes lips 254 extending radially outward. - With brief reference back to
FIGS. 18 and 18 a,head portion 230 of hook housing member 210 defines abore 256 configured to secure pin 290 therein. Pin 290 is configured to slide within slot 280 (FIG. 27 ) of base portion 274 ofinner collet 270 to facilitate sliding movement ofinner collet 270 within opening 232 of hook housing member 210. Under such a configuration, rotational relationship betweenhead portion 230 andinner collet 270 is maintained. - With reference now to FIGS. 22 and 27-29,
inner collet 270 includes a base portion 274 and a pair of engagingmembers 276 extending from base portion 274. Engagingmembers 276 define a generallyU-shaped slot 278 configured to receive connecting rod 1000 therein. Each engagingmember 276 includes a surface 282 (FIGS. 18 a and 29) configured to engage an inner surface ofhead portion 230 of hook housing member 210 to secure connecting rod 1000 inslot 278, as will be discussed hereinbelow.Surface 282 is tapered, such that wheninner collet 270 is in the unlocked position, an inner surface ofhead portion 230 is disengaged/spaced apart from surface 282 (FIG. 18 a). - With particular reference to
FIGS. 27-29 , base portion 274 is generally cylindrical and defines a recess 288 (FIG. 29 ) having a complementary configuration to retaining portion 260 (FIG. 26 ). Base portion 274 defines a plurality ofslits 275 configured to enable radial deflection of base portion 274. In addition,inner collet 270 further definesslits 277 extending from base portion 274 to slot 278, such thatslit 277 opens intoslot 278.Slits members 276 are biased radially outward.Slits member 260 disposed within base portion 274 causes base portion 274 to extend radially outward to slidably secureinner collet 270 within opening 232 of hook housing member 210. Retainingmember 260 applies a radially outward force against base portion 274 ofinner collet 270, which, in turn, applies a radially outward force against an inner surface of hook housing member 210. In this manner,inner collet 270 is selectively positionable along a longitudinal axis “A-A” (FIG. 25 ). - With particular reference to
FIGS. 27 and 28 , base portion 274 ofinner collet 270 includes a slot 280 configured to slidably engage a pin 290 (FIG. 22 ) coupled with hook housing member 210, as will be discussed hereinbelow. - With reference now to
FIGS. 18 a, 30, and 31,inner collet 270 is selectively movable along longitudinal axis “A-A” (FIG. 25 ) between a locked position and an unlocked position to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 withinslot 278 defined by engagingmembers 276 ofinner collet 270. In the unlocked position, the pair of engagingmembers 276 ofinner collet 270 is spread apart. In particular, an inner surface of hook housing member 210 is disengaged from the tapered surface 282 (FIG. 18 a). In this manner, engagingmembers 276 ofinner collet 270 are spaced wider than a diameter of connecting rod 1000 to facilitate insertion of connecting rod 1000 intoslot 278 or to facilitate removal of connecting rod 1000 fromslot 278. To transitioninner collet 270 from the unlocked position (FIG. 18 a) to the locked position (FIG. 30 ),inner collet 270 is slidably moved toward blade portion 212 (FIG. 22 ) relative to headportion 230. In the locked position, the inner surface of hook housing member 210 engagessurface 282 of engagingmember 276, which, in turn, causes engagingmembers 276 to move toward each other. In this manner, connecting rod 1000 disposed withinslot 278 is secured withinslot 278. - In use,
spinal hook 200 is positioned on a desired spinal portion, such thatblade portion 212 engages the desired spinal portion. Connecting rod 1000 is then placed inslot 278 ofinner collet 270. At this time,inner collet 270 may be transitioned to the locked position to completely secure connecting rod 1000 withinslot 278 defined ininner collet 270. - With reference to
FIGS. 31-33 , still another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown generally as aspinal hook 300.Spinal hook 300 includes ahook member 310, ataper lock head 350, and aninner collet 370.Taper lock head 350 slides relative to hookmember 310 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within a slot 378 defined ininner collet 370, as will be discussed hereinbelow. - With reference now to
FIGS. 34-37 ,hook member 310 includes a blade portion 312 and ahead portion 330.Head portion 330 is generally cylindrical and defines a pair of diametrically opposing slots 332 configured to enable radial deflection ofhead portion 330.Head portion 330 includes a base flange 331 configured to engage and supportinner collet 370 and alip 335 configured to engage anannular groove 379 defined in an inner surface ofinner collet 370, as will be described below. - With reference to
FIGS. 38-41 ,inner collet 370 includes abase portion 374 and a pair of engagingmembers 376 extending frombase portion 374. Engagingmembers 376 define a generally U-shaped slot 378 configured to receive connecting rod 1000 therein. Each engagingmember 376 includes a surface 382 (FIG. 40 ) configured to engage an inner surface oftaper lock head 350 to secure connecting rod 1000 in slot 378. Surface 382 is tapered, such that whentaper lock head 350 is in the unlocked position, an inner surface oftaper lock head 350 is disengaged from surface 382.Base portion 374 is generally cylindrical and defines a recess 388 having a complementary configuration tohead portion 330 ofhook member 310. Under such a configuration, at least a portion ofhead portion 330 is rotatably received within recess 388.Base portion 374 defines a plurality ofslits 375 configured to enable radial deflection ofbase portion 374. In addition,inner collet 370 further definesslits 377 extending frombase portion 374 to slot 378, such thatslit 377 leads into slot 378.Slits base portion 374 to enable radial deflection in both ends ofbase portion 374. In addition, recess 388 ofbase portion 374 further defines an annular groove 379 (FIG. 40 ) configured to engagelip 335 ofhook member 310. As discussed hereinabove, slots 332 defined inhead portion 330 ofhook member 310 enables radial deflection ofhead portion 330. Furthermore,head portion 330 is biased radially outward, whereby whenhead portion 330 is inserted into recess 388 ofinner collet 370,lip 335 ofhook member 310 engagesannular groove 379 ofinner collet 370, as best shown inFIGS. 43 and 45 . - With particular reference to
FIGS. 31 a, 43, and 45, upon engaginglip 335 ofhook member 310 withinannular groove 379 ofinner collet 370, retainingmember 360 is inserted intocavity 339 defined inhead portion 330 ofhook member 310. Retainingmember 360 causeshead portion 330 to extend radially outward, thereby further securinghook member 310 toinner collet 370. Under such a configuration,hook member 310 andinner collet 370 are rotatable relative to each other, whilehook member 310 andinner collet 370 are secured to each other to inhibit relative axial movement therebetween.Base portion 374 ofinner collet 370 includes a slot (not shown) configured to slidably engage a pin 390 (FIG. 33 ) coupled withtaper lock head 350, as will be discussed hereinbelow. In this manner, rotational relationship betweeninner collet 370 and taperlock head 350 is maintained. - With reference now to
FIGS. 47-50 ,taper lock head 350 is configured to slidably engageinner collet 370 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 378 defined by engagingmembers 376 ofinner collet 370. In particular,taper lock head 350 defines a pair of diametrically opposing cut outportions 352 to accommodate connecting rod 1000 therethrough. In addition,taper lock head 350 includeslips 354 extending radially outward.Lips 354 are configured to engage a surgical instrument (not shown) to slidetaper lock head 350 againstinner collet 370 to lock/unlock connecting rod 1000. - With particular reference to
FIG. 48 ,taper lock head 350 includes a bore 356 configured to secure pin 390 therein. Pin 390 is coupled withtaper lock head 350 and slides against slot ofinner collet 370 to facilitate and secure sliding movement oftaper lock head 350 againstinner collet 370. -
Taper lock head 350 is transitionable between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the pair of engagingmembers 376 ofinner collet 370 is spread apart. In particular, an inner surface oftaper lock head 350 is disengaged from the tapered surface 382. In this manner, engagingmembers 376 ofinner collet 370 is spaced substantially wider than a diameter of connecting rod 1000 to facilitate insertion of connecting rod 1000 into slot 378 or to facilitate removal of connecting rod 1000 from slot 378. To transitiontaper lock head 350 to the locked position,taper lock head 350 is slidably moved away fromhook member 310 relative toinner collet 370. In the locked position, the inner surface oftaper lock head 350 engages surface 382 of engagingmember 376, which, in turn, causes engagingmembers 376 to move toward each other. In this manner, connecting rod 1000 disposed within slot 378 is secured within slot 378. - In use,
spinal hook 300 is positioned on a desired spinal portion, such that blade portion 312 engages the desired spinal portion.Connecting rod 300 is then placed in slot 378 ofinner collet 370. At this time,taper lock head 350 may be slightly moved away from blade portion 312 to partially lock connecting rod 1000 within slot 378.Inner collet 370 may be rotated abouthead portion 330 ofhook member 310 to achieve desired orientation ofhook member 310 with respect toinner collet 370. Once the desired orientation is achieved,taper lock head 350 may be transitioned to the locked position to completely secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 378 defined ininner collet 370. - With reference to
FIGS. 51-54 , still yet another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown generally as a spinal hook 400. Spinal hook 400 includes a hook housing member 410 and a taper lock head 450. In contrast tospinal hook 100,inner collet portion 470 of spinal hook 400 is formed as a unitary construct with hook member 420 to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within a slot 478 (FIG. 54 ) defined ininner collet portion 470, as will be discussed hereinbelow. - With reference now to
FIGS. 55-58 , hook housing member 410 includes a hook member 420 and aninner collet portion 470. Hook housing member 410 defines a longitudinal axis “B-B” (FIG. 55 ). Hook portion 420 andinner collet portion 470 are formed as a unitary construct and may be monolithically formed.Inner collet portion 470 includes abase portion 474 and a pair of engagingmembers 476 extending frombase portion 474. Engagingmembers 476 define a generally U-shaped slot 478 configured to receive connecting rod 1000 therein. Engagingmembers 476 are biased radially outward. Each engagingmember 476 includes a surface 482 (FIG. 56 ) configured to engage an inner surface of taper lock head 450 to secure connecting rod 1000 in slot 478, as will be discussed hereinbelow. Surface 482 is tapered, whereby when the taper lock head 450 is in the unlocked position, an inner surface of taper lock head 450 is disengaged (spaced apart) from surface 482.Base portion 474 is generally cylindrical and is configured to slidably engage taper lock head 450. - With particular reference to FIGS. 54 and 56-58, hook housing member 410 defines a pair of opposing V-shaped notches 415. Notches 415 extend from hook member 420 to
inner collet portion 470. Notches 415 are opened to slot 478 to aid radial deflection of engagingmembers 476. Engagingmembers 476 ofinner collet portion 470 are biased radially outward. However, V-shaped notches 415 enable engagingmembers 476 to move radially inward to securely grip connecting rod 1000 within slot 478. - With reference to
FIGS. 59-62 , taper lock head 450 is generally cylindrical and defines an opening 452 configured to receiveinner collet portion 470 therethrough. Taper lock head 450 defines a pair of diametrically opposing cut outportions 454 configured to accommodate connecting rod 1000 therethrough. In addition, taper lock head 450 further includeslips 456 extending radially outward. Taper lock head 450 defines abore 458 configured to secure pin 490 therein. Pin 490 is configured to slide within slot 480 (FIGS. 55 and 58 ) ofbase portion 474 ofinner collet portion 470 to secure sliding movement taper lock head 450 relative toinner collet portion 470. - With reference now to
FIGS. 51 a and 59, taper lock head 450 is selectively movable along longitudinal axis “B-B” between a locked position and an unlocked position to releasably secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 478 defined by engagingmembers 476 ofinner collet portion 470. In the unlocked position (FIG. 52 ), the pair of engagingmembers 476 ofinner collet portion 470 is spread apart. In particular, an inner surface of taper lock head 450 is disengaged (spaced apart) from the tapered surface 482 of engagingmembers 476. In this manner, engagingmembers 476 ofinner collet portion 470 is spaced substantially wider than a diameter of connecting rod 1000 to facilitate insertion of connecting rod 1000 into slot 478 or to facilitate removal of connecting rod 1000 from slot 478. To transition engagingmembers 476 ofinner collet portion 470 from the unlocked position (FIG. 52 ) to the locked position, taper lock head 450 is slidably moved away from hook portion 420 relative to theinner collet portion 470, such that the inner surface of taper lock head 450 engages surface 482 of engagingmember 476, which, in turn, causes engagingmembers 476 to move toward each other. In this manner, connecting rod 1000 disposed between engagingmembers 476 is secured within slot 478. - In use, spinal hook 400 is positioned adjacent a desired spinal portion, such that hook member 420 engages the desired spinal portion. Connecting rod 1000 is then placed in slot 478 of
inner collet portion 470. At this time,inner collet portion 470 may be transitioned to the locked position to completely secure connecting rod 1000 within slot 478 by sliding taper lock head 450 away from hook member 420. - While
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spinal hooks - Although the illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, the above description, disclosure, and figures should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of particular embodiments. It is to be understood, therefore, that the disclosure is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various other changes and modifications may be effected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure.
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