US20120203279A1 - Systems and methods for correcting spinal deformities - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure generally relates to the field of spinal orthopedics, and more particularly to systems and methods for correcting spinal deformities.
- the spine is a series of individual bones called vertebrae, separated by cartilaginous disks.
- the spine includes seven cervical (neck) vertebrae, twelve thoracic (chest) vertebrae, five lumbar (lower back) vertebrae, and the fused vertebrae in the sacrum and coccyx that help to form the hip region. While the shapes of individual vertebrae differ among these regions, each is essentially a short hollow tube containing the bundle of nerves known as the spinal cord. Individual nerves, such as those carrying messages to the arms or legs, enter and exit the spinal cord through gaps between vertebrae.
- the spinal disks act as shock absorbers, cushioning the spine, and preventing individual bones from contacting each other. Disks also help to hold the vertebrae together.
- the weight of the upper body is transferred through the spine to the hips and the legs.
- the spine is held upright through the work of the back muscles, which are attached to the vertebrae. While the normal spine has no side-to-side curve and rotational misalignment, it does have a series of front-to-back curves, giving it a gentle “S” shape. If the proper shaping and/or curvature are not present due to scoliosis, neuromuscular disease, cerebral palsy, or other disorder, it may be necessary to straighten or adjust the spine into a proper curvature and alignment.
- the correct curvature and alignment are obtained by manipulating the vertebrae into their proper position and securing that position with screws and rods.
- the rods which are shaped to mimic the correct curvature and force the spine into proper alignment.
- Bone grafts are then placed between the vertebrae to aid in fusion of the individual vertebrae together to form a correctly aligned spine.
- VCM vertebral column manipulation
- An exemplary system for correcting a spinal deformity includes a plurality of transverse rods, a longitudinal rod, and at least one node.
- the plurality of transverse rods each includes a first end for coupling with an extension member of a spinal fixation system and a second end.
- the longitudinal rod extends transverse to the transverse rods.
- the at least one node receives the second ends of first and second transverse rods and the longitudinal rod within a receiving portion and an adjustment member selectively secures the second ends.
- another node receives the second ends of third and fourth transverse rods and the longitudinal rod within another receiving portion and another adjustment member selectively secures the second ends.
- Each second end includes a rounded portion that pivots within a receiving portion of the node that includes one or more rounded recesses configured to receive the rounded portion.
- the adjustment member provides clamping force on an upper portion and a lower portion of the receiving portion to secure the transverse rods.
- Each first end includes a linking member that couples with the extension member.
- the linking member includes a first aperture that receives the first end and a second aperture that couples with the extension member.
- an alignment clip includes a pair of arms that extends around a first extension member of a first vertebral level and a second extension member of a second vertebral level to enable simultaneous movement of the first and second vertebral levels.
- the alignment clip includes an aperture for receiving one of the first extension member and the second extension member.
- the alignment clip includes a pin at a first end and a locking mechanism at a second end that selectively locks the pair of arms together.
- An inter-level connector includes a first coupling mechanism that attaches to the pair of arms and a second coupling mechanism for attachment to each first end of the transverse rods.
- Each transverse link includes an adjustable length, a plurality of attachment points along the adjustable length, and first and second apertures for receiving first and second extension members of a spinal fixation system.
- Each linking arm includes a first mating feature that attaches to a first attachment point of a first transverse link and a second mating feature that attaches to a second attachment point of a second transverse link
- each transverse link includes a first plate that slidably receives a second plate.
- Each linking arm attaches to adjacent first and second transverse links
- Each of the first and second apertures includes a rounded inner surface configured to receive a sleeve having a mating rounded outer surface.
- the attachment points and mating features include at least one of a peg, a pin, a slot, and an aperture.
- An exemplary method of correcting a spinal deformity includes coupling a first end of a first transverse rod with a first extension member of a first vertebral level of a spinal fixation system, coupling a first node with a second end of the first transverse rod, coupling a first end of a second transverse rod with a second extension member of the first vertebral level of the spinal fixation system, and coupling the first node with a second end of the second transverse rod.
- the method includes coupling a first end of a third transverse rod with a first extension member of a second vertebral level of the spinal fixation system, coupling a second node with a second end of the third transverse rod, coupling a first end of a fourth transverse rod with a second extension member of the second vertebral level of the spinal fixation system, and coupling the second node with a second end of the fourth transverse rod.
- the method includes inserting a longitudinal rod extending transversely to the transverse rods through the first node and the second node; rotating at least one of the second ends of the first, second, third, and fourth transverse rods within recesses formed in at least one of an upper portion and a lower portion of at least one of the first and second nodes; and adjusting a clamping force on the upper portion and the lower portion of at least one of the first and second nodes to secure the second ends therebetween.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a screw extender system attached to a spinal column.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one example of a system for correcting spinal deformities as attached to the screw extender system according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view a portion of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B are perspective views of an exemplary node of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views of an exemplary linking member of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views of exemplary instruments associated with the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate an exemplary alignment clip of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate another exemplary alignment clip and an inter-level connector of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate positioning of the alignment clips and inter-level connectors with the screw extender system according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another example of a system for correcting spinal deformities as attached to the screw extender system according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a top view of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 12 is a sleeve of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 13 is a portion of the system for correcting spinal deformities in an unexpanded position according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 14 is the portion of the system for correcting spinal deformities in an expanded position according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- the systems and methods of this disclosure relate to a structural system which aids a surgeon in manipulating vertebrae in a spinal fusion procedure.
- Variations of the system may include one or more of the following: extension members, extenders, transverse links, extension member remover instruments, derotation instruments, alignment clips, rod reducers, alignment nodes, transverse rods, longitudinal rods, and other components.
- the systems and methods of the present disclosure allow a surgeon to selectively maneuver two or more vertebrae at a time.
- the system allows multiple vertebral levels to be coupled together both cephalad-caudally and contra-laterally. Coupling of the bone anchors allows VCM forces to be distributed across multiple levels and bone anchors thereby increasing the safety and efficacy of the deformity correction procedure.
- the derotation tubes will function as axial rod reducers to allow for both active clamping onto the bone anchor element and rod reduction.
- proximal and distal are applied herein to denote specific ends of components of the instrument described herein.
- a proximal end refers to the end of an instrument nearer to an operator of the instrument when the instrument is being used.
- a distal end refers to the end of a component further from the operator and extending towards the surgical area of a patient and/or the implant.
- the spinal column 10 includes numerous vertebrae V including, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical vertebrae. Although the portion depicted primarily includes vertebrae of the lumbar region, the present disclosure relates systems and methods for any region of the spinal column 10 .
- the vertebrae V are instrumented with screws (not shown) and extension members 12 such as screw extenders, derotation towers, and the like as known in the art.
- the extension members 12 may function as derotation tubes or extension members to provide leverage to align the vertebrae and facilitate insertion of fixation rods. Exemplary screws and extender systems may be found in U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2010/0036443.
- the screws may include polyaxial screws having threaded shafts and rounded heads.
- the screws may be attached to the pedicles of the vertebrae and polyaxial body members attached to the heads.
- the body members receive the fixation rods to rigidly secure the vertebrae for fusion.
- the extension members 12 may removably attach to the body members of the screws and provide leverage to manipulate the vertebrae prior to fusion.
- the extension members 12 may also include slots for insertion of the fixation rods.
- a system 100 for alignment of the spine 10 may be used with one or more screws installed in the pedicles of the vertebral bones.
- extension members 102 are attached to the pedicle screws.
- the extension members 102 may attach in various ways such as with opposing mating protrusions, clip-on, snap-on, spring-biased attachment, or threaded attachment.
- the extension members 102 may include the extension members 12 as described above.
- the system 100 may include a plurality of transverse alignment rods 104 , a plurality of alignment nodes 106 , and a longitudinal alignment rod 108 .
- the transverse rods 104 may be substantially cylindrical from a first end proximate to the extension members 102 to a second end proximate to the longitudinal alignment rod 108 .
- the second end may form an end portion 110 , such as a rounded or spherical portion, that permits rotation and pivoting of the transverse rod 104 relative to the node 106 .
- the alignment nodes 106 may be substantially cylindrical or spherical and include receiving portions 112 for receiving the end portions 110 of the transverse rods 104 .
- the longitudinal rod 108 generally runs parallels to the spine 10 and transversely to the transverse rods 104 .
- the longitudinal rod 108 may be a singular rod or alternate means for stabilizing and connecting the nodes 106 to make a cohesive unit from the multiple alignment nodes 106 .
- the receiving portion 112 of the node 106 may include a first upper portion 112 a and a second lower portion 112 b.
- the receiving portion 112 may include one or more recesses 114 configured to secure the end portion 110 of the alignment rod.
- the recesses 114 include hemispherical profiles that conform to spherical profiles of the end portion 110 .
- the transverse rods 104 may freely rotate due to a ball and socket joint formed by the recesses 114 and end portion 110 .
- a linking member 116 links the upper portion 112 a and lower portion 112 b together and may include internal springs (not shown) to bias the upper portion 112 a and lower portion 112 b apart from one another.
- An aperture 118 in the linking member 116 receives the longitudinal rod 108 .
- the longitudinal rod 108 may freely rotate within the aperture 118 .
- An adjustment member 120 may adjust a clamping force provided by the upper portion 114 and the lower portion 116 of the node 106 on the end portion 110 .
- Each node 106 adjustably connects the longitudinal rod 108 to the transverse rods 104 .
- Several nodes 106 may be joined together, or in pairs, or any other desired quantity. By joining segments of nodes 106 and transverse rods 104 , the nodes 106 can rotate to accommodate differing anatomy for each level of vertebrae.
- the transverse rod 104 connects the extension member 102 to the alignment nodes 106 .
- a linking member 122 may include a first transverse aperture 124 for receiving the transverse rod 104 .
- the linking member 122 may include a second extension member aperture 126 for coupling with the extension member 102 .
- a lock 128 such as a toggle screw, may lock the linking member 122 along any portion of the extension member 102 as desired.
- the linking members 122 may be moved along the extension member 102 and also allow for the adjustable attachment of the transverse rods 104 onto the construct.
- the extension members 102 may be moved in any desirable locked configuration by loosening the adjustment member 120 on the node 106 and the lock 128 on the linking member 122 .
- the transverse rods 104 , nodes 106 , linking members 122 , and longitudinal rod 108 may join multiple extension members 102 . For example, after the extension members 102 are attached to the pedicle screws, the remainder of the construct may be attached to multiple extension members 102 .
- additional tubes 130 such as rod reducer tubes, derotation tubes, and the like, may be inserted over the extension members 102 as needed during a deformity correction procedure.
- the system 100 may include a rod reducer tube to aid in the insertion of the fixation rod into the pedicle screws by persuading the fixation rod into the head of the screw.
- the system 100 may be configured to accommodate any of screw extenders, derotation tubes, and rod reducer tubes.
- Various instruments such as derotation instruments 132 , may removably attach to the extension members 102 and or additional tubes 130 to allow the surgeon to grasp and manipulate the joined extension members 102 .
- the instrument 132 includes a u-shaped distal end 134 connected to a hollow sleeve 136 which rotates on pins 138 protruding from either side of the distal end 134 .
- the hollow sleeve 136 can be attached to the extension member 102 in any desirable manner and released by a trigger or other similar mechanism.
- the sleeve 136 can be attached to the extension member 102 by sliding the sleeve 136 onto the proximal end of the extension member 102 .
- the surgeon may use a handle 140 to manipulate the extension member 102 as required to rotate and align the spinal column.
- the system 100 may include an alignment clip 142 , as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B , to connect at least two extension members 102 together for simultaneous manipulation.
- the clip 142 may include two arms 144 and 146 linked by a pin 148 . The arms 144 and 146 spread apart to be inserted around the extension members 102 .
- the clip 142 is clamped around the extension members 102 and closed with a rack and pawl locking mechanism 150 .
- the clip 142 can be scalloped to better conform to the external shape of the extension member 102 .
- the clip 142 can have a non-slip surface such as rubber to better grip the extension member 102 .
- the clip 142 may include an extension member aperture 152 that receives a first of the extension members 102 for building up a complete system 100 .
- the opening 152 may rigidly secure the clip 142 to the first extension member before connecting with a second extension member.
- FIG. 8B illustrates an inter-level connector 154 that may expand around two arms 144 and 146 of the clip 142 .
- the inter-level connector 154 couples at any point along the two arms 144 and 146 as shown in FIG. 9A .
- the inter-level connector 154 may be secured to the clip 142 by any of a rack and pawl mechanism, a ratcheting mechanism, or other known coupling mechanism 156 .
- the coupling mechanism 156 may expand the connector 154 wider than the two arms 144 and 146 to release from the clip 142 .
- the coupling mechanism 156 may contract the connector 154 around the two arms 144 and 146 to attachéto the clip 142 .
- the connector 154 may be integral with the transverse rod 104 .
- the connector 154 may attach to the transverse rod 104 with a second attachment mechanism 158 such as threading, a push pin lock, or other known mechanisms for locking rods.
- the inter-level connector 154 permits placement of transverse rods 104 between adjacent levels of vertebrae and corresponding extension members 102 .
- FIGS. 10-14 illustrate another embodiment of a system 200 for alignment of the spine 10 that may be used with one or more screws installed in the pedicles of the vertebral bones.
- the system 200 comprises expandable transverse links 202 and linking arms 204 .
- Each transverse link 202 may include a first plate 206 and a second plate 208 as shown most clearly in FIG. 14
- the first plate 206 may include a first extension member aperture 210 for connection with a first one of the extension members 102 a.
- the second plate 208 may include a second extension member aperture 212 for connection with a second one of the extension members 102 b extending from an opposite side of the same vertebra.
- the first plate 206 and second plate 208 slide relative to one another to enable variable positioning along the height of the extension members 102 .
- the transverse link 202 may include an unexpanded configuration shown in FIG. 13 and an expanded configuration shown in FIG. 14 .
- a sleeve 214 as shown in FIG. 12 , may be disposed within the apertures 210 and 212 to facilitate various angles formed by the intersection of the transverse link 202 and the extension member 102 .
- the sleeve 214 may form a generally spherical shape and pivot about the apertures 210 and 212 as a ball and socket joint.
- the apertures 210 and 212 may include rounded inner surfaces corresponding to the spherical shape of the sleeve 214 .
- the transverse links 202 may include attachment points 216 such as pins, pegs, and the like, for attachment with mating features of the linking arms 204 .
- the linking arms 204 include mating features such as apertures and slots 218 .
- the attachment points 216 allow the linking arm 104 to pivotally attach to the transverse links 202 .
- the linking arm 204 can swivel about the attachment point 216 thereby adjusting its position in relation to the transverse links 202 .
- a desired number of extension members 102 are connected to the vertebrae by attaching to a corresponding number of bone screws.
- the system 200 may subsequently be attached to the extension members 102 .
- the surgeon may pre-assemble the system 200 or add one component at a time connecting the desired number of transverse links 202 with linking arms 204 as required to properly align the spine 10 . If one link 202 is added at a time, each sleeve 214 is attached to the proximal end of the extension member 102 connected to the same vertebra thereby spanning the space perpendicular to the spine.
- Second and subsequent transverse links 202 can be added to the system 200 with sleeves 214 attached to the proximal ends of the adjacent extension members 102 .
- Linking arms 204 may be added between the transverse links 202 to connect each adjacent transverse link 202 to all other links 202 of the system 200 .
- each transverse link 202 is additionally and separately lockable in its individual expanded position allowing one link 202 to be adjusted while the others remain static.
- the position can be secured by inserting a fixation rod into the multiple extension members 102 .
- the rod is inserted parallel to the spine, and secured in the bone screw with a set screw.
- One example of the rod and set screw placement is described in U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2010/0036443. After the rods are secured, the system 200 can then be disassembled and the surgery completed.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/440,640 filed on Feb. 8, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present disclosure generally relates to the field of spinal orthopedics, and more particularly to systems and methods for correcting spinal deformities.
- The spine is a series of individual bones called vertebrae, separated by cartilaginous disks. The spine includes seven cervical (neck) vertebrae, twelve thoracic (chest) vertebrae, five lumbar (lower back) vertebrae, and the fused vertebrae in the sacrum and coccyx that help to form the hip region. While the shapes of individual vertebrae differ among these regions, each is essentially a short hollow tube containing the bundle of nerves known as the spinal cord. Individual nerves, such as those carrying messages to the arms or legs, enter and exit the spinal cord through gaps between vertebrae. The spinal disks act as shock absorbers, cushioning the spine, and preventing individual bones from contacting each other. Disks also help to hold the vertebrae together. The weight of the upper body is transferred through the spine to the hips and the legs. The spine is held upright through the work of the back muscles, which are attached to the vertebrae. While the normal spine has no side-to-side curve and rotational misalignment, it does have a series of front-to-back curves, giving it a gentle “S” shape. If the proper shaping and/or curvature are not present due to scoliosis, neuromuscular disease, cerebral palsy, or other disorder, it may be necessary to straighten or adjust the spine into a proper curvature and alignment.
- Generally the correct curvature and alignment are obtained by manipulating the vertebrae into their proper position and securing that position with screws and rods. The rods which are shaped to mimic the correct curvature and force the spine into proper alignment. Bone grafts are then placed between the vertebrae to aid in fusion of the individual vertebrae together to form a correctly aligned spine.
- Spinal deformity correction procedures can require complex anatomical manipulation to restore proper anatomic form to the patient. Currently, some systems have non-linkable tubes with handles to perform vertebral column manipulation (VCM). VCM with a rotational force applied on bone anchors in the coronal plane (medial-laterally) is referred to as “derotation”. Because correction of a large, complex 3-dimensional spinal deformity can exert a high stress concentration on the bone anchor element and anatomy, forces should be distributed between multiple levels and multiple bone anchors in order to reduce the occurrence of anatomical damage (i.e. screw breach through the vertebrae).
- An exemplary system for correcting a spinal deformity includes a plurality of transverse rods, a longitudinal rod, and at least one node. The plurality of transverse rods each includes a first end for coupling with an extension member of a spinal fixation system and a second end. The longitudinal rod extends transverse to the transverse rods. The at least one node receives the second ends of first and second transverse rods and the longitudinal rod within a receiving portion and an adjustment member selectively secures the second ends.
- In other features, another node receives the second ends of third and fourth transverse rods and the longitudinal rod within another receiving portion and another adjustment member selectively secures the second ends. Each second end includes a rounded portion that pivots within a receiving portion of the node that includes one or more rounded recesses configured to receive the rounded portion. The adjustment member provides clamping force on an upper portion and a lower portion of the receiving portion to secure the transverse rods. Each first end includes a linking member that couples with the extension member. The linking member includes a first aperture that receives the first end and a second aperture that couples with the extension member.
- In still other features, an alignment clip includes a pair of arms that extends around a first extension member of a first vertebral level and a second extension member of a second vertebral level to enable simultaneous movement of the first and second vertebral levels. The alignment clip includes an aperture for receiving one of the first extension member and the second extension member. The alignment clip includes a pin at a first end and a locking mechanism at a second end that selectively locks the pair of arms together. An inter-level connector includes a first coupling mechanism that attaches to the pair of arms and a second coupling mechanism for attachment to each first end of the transverse rods.
- Another exemplary system for correcting a spinal deformity includes a plurality of transverse links and a plurality of linking arms. Each transverse link includes an adjustable length, a plurality of attachment points along the adjustable length, and first and second apertures for receiving first and second extension members of a spinal fixation system. Each linking arm includes a first mating feature that attaches to a first attachment point of a first transverse link and a second mating feature that attaches to a second attachment point of a second transverse link
- In other features, each transverse link includes a first plate that slidably receives a second plate. Each linking arm attaches to adjacent first and second transverse links Each of the first and second apertures includes a rounded inner surface configured to receive a sleeve having a mating rounded outer surface. The attachment points and mating features include at least one of a peg, a pin, a slot, and an aperture.
- An exemplary method of correcting a spinal deformity includes coupling a first end of a first transverse rod with a first extension member of a first vertebral level of a spinal fixation system, coupling a first node with a second end of the first transverse rod, coupling a first end of a second transverse rod with a second extension member of the first vertebral level of the spinal fixation system, and coupling the first node with a second end of the second transverse rod.
- In other features, the method includes coupling a first end of a third transverse rod with a first extension member of a second vertebral level of the spinal fixation system, coupling a second node with a second end of the third transverse rod, coupling a first end of a fourth transverse rod with a second extension member of the second vertebral level of the spinal fixation system, and coupling the second node with a second end of the fourth transverse rod.
- In still other features, the method includes inserting a longitudinal rod extending transversely to the transverse rods through the first node and the second node; rotating at least one of the second ends of the first, second, third, and fourth transverse rods within recesses formed in at least one of an upper portion and a lower portion of at least one of the first and second nodes; and adjusting a clamping force on the upper portion and the lower portion of at least one of the first and second nodes to secure the second ends therebetween.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a screw extender system attached to a spinal column. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one example of a system for correcting spinal deformities as attached to the screw extender system according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view a portion of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 4A and 4B are perspective views of an exemplary node of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views of an exemplary linking member of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views of exemplary instruments associated with the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate an exemplary alignment clip of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate another exemplary alignment clip and an inter-level connector of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate positioning of the alignment clips and inter-level connectors with the screw extender system according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another example of a system for correcting spinal deformities as attached to the screw extender system according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 11 is a top view of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 12 is a sleeve of the system for correcting spinal deformities according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 13 is a portion of the system for correcting spinal deformities in an unexpanded position according to the principles of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 14 is the portion of the system for correcting spinal deformities in an expanded position according to the principles of the present disclosure. - The systems and methods of this disclosure relate to a structural system which aids a surgeon in manipulating vertebrae in a spinal fusion procedure. Variations of the system may include one or more of the following: extension members, extenders, transverse links, extension member remover instruments, derotation instruments, alignment clips, rod reducers, alignment nodes, transverse rods, longitudinal rods, and other components.
- The systems and methods of the present disclosure allow a surgeon to selectively maneuver two or more vertebrae at a time. The system allows multiple vertebral levels to be coupled together both cephalad-caudally and contra-laterally. Coupling of the bone anchors allows VCM forces to be distributed across multiple levels and bone anchors thereby increasing the safety and efficacy of the deformity correction procedure. Additionally, the derotation tubes will function as axial rod reducers to allow for both active clamping onto the bone anchor element and rod reduction.
- Embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the Figures, wherein like numerals reflect like elements throughout. The terminology used in the description presented herein is not intended to be interpreted in any limited or restrictive way, simply because it is being utilized in conjunction with detailed description of certain specific embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention may include several novel features, no single one of which is solely responsible for its desirable attributes or which is essential to practicing the invention described herein. The words proximal and distal are applied herein to denote specific ends of components of the instrument described herein. A proximal end refers to the end of an instrument nearer to an operator of the instrument when the instrument is being used. A distal end refers to the end of a component further from the operator and extending towards the surgical area of a patient and/or the implant.
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FIG. 1 , a portion of an exemplaryspinal column 10 is shown. Thespinal column 10 includes numerous vertebrae V including, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical vertebrae. Although the portion depicted primarily includes vertebrae of the lumbar region, the present disclosure relates systems and methods for any region of thespinal column 10. The vertebrae V are instrumented with screws (not shown) andextension members 12 such as screw extenders, derotation towers, and the like as known in the art. Theextension members 12 may function as derotation tubes or extension members to provide leverage to align the vertebrae and facilitate insertion of fixation rods. Exemplary screws and extender systems may be found in U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2010/0036443. The screws may include polyaxial screws having threaded shafts and rounded heads. The screws may be attached to the pedicles of the vertebrae and polyaxial body members attached to the heads. The body members receive the fixation rods to rigidly secure the vertebrae for fusion. Theextension members 12 may removably attach to the body members of the screws and provide leverage to manipulate the vertebrae prior to fusion. Theextension members 12 may also include slots for insertion of the fixation rods. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , in one embodiment, asystem 100 for alignment of thespine 10 may be used with one or more screws installed in the pedicles of the vertebral bones. In this embodiment,extension members 102 are attached to the pedicle screws. Theextension members 102 may attach in various ways such as with opposing mating protrusions, clip-on, snap-on, spring-biased attachment, or threaded attachment. Theextension members 102 may include theextension members 12 as described above. Thesystem 100 may include a plurality oftransverse alignment rods 104, a plurality ofalignment nodes 106, and alongitudinal alignment rod 108. - Continuing now also with
FIG. 3 , thetransverse rods 104 may be substantially cylindrical from a first end proximate to theextension members 102 to a second end proximate to thelongitudinal alignment rod 108. The second end may form anend portion 110, such as a rounded or spherical portion, that permits rotation and pivoting of thetransverse rod 104 relative to thenode 106. Thealignment nodes 106 may be substantially cylindrical or spherical and include receivingportions 112 for receiving theend portions 110 of thetransverse rods 104. Thelongitudinal rod 108 generally runs parallels to thespine 10 and transversely to thetransverse rods 104. Thelongitudinal rod 108 may be a singular rod or alternate means for stabilizing and connecting thenodes 106 to make a cohesive unit from themultiple alignment nodes 106. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4A and 4B , one of thenodes 106 is shown in greater detail. The receivingportion 112 of thenode 106 may include a firstupper portion 112 a and a secondlower portion 112 b. The receivingportion 112 may include one ormore recesses 114 configured to secure theend portion 110 of the alignment rod. For example, in the present embodiment, therecesses 114 include hemispherical profiles that conform to spherical profiles of theend portion 110. Thus, thetransverse rods 104 may freely rotate due to a ball and socket joint formed by therecesses 114 andend portion 110. A linkingmember 116 links theupper portion 112 a andlower portion 112 b together and may include internal springs (not shown) to bias theupper portion 112 a andlower portion 112 b apart from one another. Anaperture 118 in the linkingmember 116 receives thelongitudinal rod 108. Thelongitudinal rod 108 may freely rotate within theaperture 118. Anadjustment member 120 may adjust a clamping force provided by theupper portion 114 and thelower portion 116 of thenode 106 on theend portion 110. - Each
node 106 adjustably connects thelongitudinal rod 108 to thetransverse rods 104.Several nodes 106 may be joined together, or in pairs, or any other desired quantity. By joining segments ofnodes 106 andtransverse rods 104, thenodes 106 can rotate to accommodate differing anatomy for each level of vertebrae. As shown inFIG. 5A , thetransverse rod 104 connects theextension member 102 to thealignment nodes 106. For example, a linkingmember 122, as shown also inFIG. 5B , may include a firsttransverse aperture 124 for receiving thetransverse rod 104. The linkingmember 122 may include a secondextension member aperture 126 for coupling with theextension member 102. Alock 128, such as a toggle screw, may lock the linkingmember 122 along any portion of theextension member 102 as desired. The linkingmembers 122 may be moved along theextension member 102 and also allow for the adjustable attachment of thetransverse rods 104 onto the construct. Theextension members 102 may be moved in any desirable locked configuration by loosening theadjustment member 120 on thenode 106 and thelock 128 on the linkingmember 122. In another embodiment, thetransverse rods 104,nodes 106, linkingmembers 122, andlongitudinal rod 108 may joinmultiple extension members 102. For example, after theextension members 102 are attached to the pedicle screws, the remainder of the construct may be attached tomultiple extension members 102. - In
FIGS. 6A and 6B ,additional tubes 130, such as rod reducer tubes, derotation tubes, and the like, may be inserted over theextension members 102 as needed during a deformity correction procedure. For example, thesystem 100 may include a rod reducer tube to aid in the insertion of the fixation rod into the pedicle screws by persuading the fixation rod into the head of the screw. Thesystem 100 may be configured to accommodate any of screw extenders, derotation tubes, and rod reducer tubes. - Various instruments, such as
derotation instruments 132, may removably attach to theextension members 102 and oradditional tubes 130 to allow the surgeon to grasp and manipulate the joinedextension members 102. In one embodiment, theinstrument 132 includes a u-shapeddistal end 134 connected to ahollow sleeve 136 which rotates onpins 138 protruding from either side of thedistal end 134. Thehollow sleeve 136 can be attached to theextension member 102 in any desirable manner and released by a trigger or other similar mechanism. In one particular embodiment, thesleeve 136 can be attached to theextension member 102 by sliding thesleeve 136 onto the proximal end of theextension member 102. The surgeon may use ahandle 140 to manipulate theextension member 102 as required to rotate and align the spinal column. - Occasionally, it may be beneficial to move multiple levels of vertebrae in unison to facilitate proper alignment. The
system 100 may include analignment clip 142, as shown inFIGS. 7A and 7B , to connect at least twoextension members 102 together for simultaneous manipulation. Theclip 142 may include twoarms pin 148. Thearms extension members 102. In one embodiment theclip 142 is clamped around theextension members 102 and closed with a rack andpawl locking mechanism 150. In some embodiments, theclip 142 can be scalloped to better conform to the external shape of theextension member 102. In another embodiment, theclip 142 can have a non-slip surface such as rubber to better grip theextension member 102. In yet another embodiment, as shown inFIGS. 8A and 8B , theclip 142 may include anextension member aperture 152 that receives a first of theextension members 102 for building up acomplete system 100. Theopening 152 may rigidly secure theclip 142 to the first extension member before connecting with a second extension member. - Sometimes, it may be beneficial to couple a
transverse rod 104 at a point between two levels of adjacent vertebrae, and thus, between twoadjacent extension members 102.FIG. 8B illustrates aninter-level connector 154 that may expand around twoarms clip 142. Theinter-level connector 154 couples at any point along the twoarms FIG. 9A . Theinter-level connector 154 may be secured to theclip 142 by any of a rack and pawl mechanism, a ratcheting mechanism, or other knowncoupling mechanism 156. For example, thecoupling mechanism 156 may expand theconnector 154 wider than the twoarms clip 142. Thecoupling mechanism 156 may contract theconnector 154 around the twoarms clip 142. Theconnector 154 may be integral with thetransverse rod 104. Alternatively, theconnector 154 may attach to thetransverse rod 104 with asecond attachment mechanism 158 such as threading, a push pin lock, or other known mechanisms for locking rods. Thus, as illustrated inFIG. 9B , theinter-level connector 154 permits placement oftransverse rods 104 between adjacent levels of vertebrae andcorresponding extension members 102. -
FIGS. 10-14 illustrate another embodiment of asystem 200 for alignment of thespine 10 that may be used with one or more screws installed in the pedicles of the vertebral bones. As shown inFIG. 11 , thesystem 200 comprises expandabletransverse links 202 and linkingarms 204. Eachtransverse link 202 may include afirst plate 206 and asecond plate 208 as shown most clearly inFIG. 14 Thefirst plate 206 may include a firstextension member aperture 210 for connection with a first one of theextension members 102 a. Thesecond plate 208 may include a secondextension member aperture 212 for connection with a second one of theextension members 102 b extending from an opposite side of the same vertebra. Thefirst plate 206 andsecond plate 208 slide relative to one another to enable variable positioning along the height of theextension members 102. For example, thetransverse link 202 may include an unexpanded configuration shown inFIG. 13 and an expanded configuration shown inFIG. 14 . Asleeve 214, as shown inFIG. 12 , may be disposed within theapertures transverse link 202 and theextension member 102. Thesleeve 214 may form a generally spherical shape and pivot about theapertures apertures sleeve 214. - Continuing with
FIGS. 10-14 , thetransverse links 202 may include attachment points 216 such as pins, pegs, and the like, for attachment with mating features of the linkingarms 204. In the present example, the linkingarms 204 include mating features such as apertures and slots 218. The attachment points 216 allow thelinking arm 104 to pivotally attach to thetransverse links 202. Additionally, the linkingarm 204 can swivel about theattachment point 216 thereby adjusting its position in relation to thetransverse links 202. - As shown in
FIG. 10 , in one embodiment, a desired number ofextension members 102 are connected to the vertebrae by attaching to a corresponding number of bone screws. Thesystem 200 may subsequently be attached to theextension members 102. The surgeon may pre-assemble thesystem 200 or add one component at a time connecting the desired number oftransverse links 202 with linkingarms 204 as required to properly align thespine 10. If onelink 202 is added at a time, eachsleeve 214 is attached to the proximal end of theextension member 102 connected to the same vertebra thereby spanning the space perpendicular to the spine. Second and subsequenttransverse links 202 can be added to thesystem 200 withsleeves 214 attached to the proximal ends of theadjacent extension members 102. Linkingarms 204 may be added between thetransverse links 202 to connect each adjacenttransverse link 202 to allother links 202 of thesystem 200. - Once the
entire system 200 is assembled, the linkingarms 204,plates extension members 102 are capable of movement as one unit. Eachtransverse link 202 is additionally and separately lockable in its individual expanded position allowing onelink 202 to be adjusted while the others remain static. After the vertebrae have been manipulated into their desired positions during the derotation procedure, the position can be secured by inserting a fixation rod into themultiple extension members 102. The rod is inserted parallel to the spine, and secured in the bone screw with a set screw. One example of the rod and set screw placement is described in U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2010/0036443. After the rods are secured, thesystem 200 can then be disassembled and the surgery completed. - Example embodiments of the methods and systems of the present invention have been described herein. As noted elsewhere, these example embodiments have been described for illustrative purposes only, and are not limiting. Other embodiments are possible and are covered by the invention. Such embodiments will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings contained herein. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.
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