WO2006007230A2 - C-shaped disc prosthesis - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to spinal implants and methods.
- spinal implants have been developed that allow motion between the adjacent vertebrae, thereby restoring normal function to the vertebrae. While these implants have been met with great success, they typically require an anterior surgical approach to be used to position the implant between adjacent vertebrae so as to avoid contact with the spinal cord. Most anterior surgical approaches, however, tend to be more invasive than posterior approaches due to the nature and amount of the anatomy that needs to be displaced in order to successfully access the disc space.
- a spinal disc prosthesis having an anterior portion that is adapted to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae, and a posterior portion that is adapted to extend around a spinal cord.
- the implant can be substantially C-shaped.
- the anterior portion of the implant can be adapted to allow adjacent vertebrae to articulate relative to one another.
- the anterior portion of the implant can include first and second domed surfaces formed thereon.
- the anterior portion of the implant can be formed from a compressible material or can include a compressible member to allow movement between the adjacent vertebrae.
- the anterior portion of the implant can include opposed arms having a central member disposed therebetween.
- the central member can have a variety of configurations. For example, it can be formed from or can include a compressible material, or it can be in the form of an inflatable member.
- the central member can be separate from the opposed arms, or it can be fixedly or movably coupled to the opposed arms using a variety of techniques.
- at least one of the opposed arms can include an opening formed therein for seating a portion of the central member.
- the central member can include wings extending from opposed sides thereof, and the opposed arms of the anterior portion of the implant can include openings formed therein for receiving the wings.
- Exemplary methods for replacing a spinal disc between adjacent vertebrae are also provided.
- the method can include removing a spinal disc disposed between adjacent vertebrae, and positioning a posterior portion of an implant around a spinal cord and positioning an anterior portion of the implant between the adjacent vertebrae.
- the implant can be configured to allow movement of the adjacent vertebrae.
- the implant is positioned between the adjacent vertebrae using a posterior surgical approach.
- the method can include positioning a central member between the adjacent vertebrae.
- the central member can be positioned between the adjacent vertebrae prior to positioning the implant, and the anterior portion of the implant can be positioned around the central member.
- the method can include inflating a central member positioned between opposed arms of the anterior portion of the implant.
- a method for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae includes positioning a central member between adjacent vertebrae, positioning a posterior portion of an implant around a spinal cord, and positioning opposed arms of an anterior portion of the implant on opposed lateral sides of the central member.
- the opposed arms of the anterior portion of the implant can be positioned on opposed lateral sides of the central member by sliding the opposed arms around the central member such that wing members extending from opposed lateral sides of the central member are received within openings formed in the opposed arms.
- the central member can be implanted using a posterio-lateral approach, and the implant can be implanted using a posterior approach.
- FIG. IA is a superior perspective view of one exemplary embodiment of a C- shaped implant
- FIG. IB is a cross-sectional view of the C-shaped implant shown in FIG. IA taken across line B-B;
- FIG. 1C is a superior perspective view of the C-shaped implant shown in FIG.
- FIG. ID is a posterior perspective view of the C-shaped implant shown in FIG. IA implanted between adjacent vertebrae;
- FIG. 2 A is a superior perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of a C- shaped implant having a central member;
- FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of an anterior portion of the C-shaped implant shown in FIG. 2A taken across line B-B;
- FIG. 2C is a superior perspective view of the C-shaped implant shown in FIG. 2A implanted between adjacent vertebrae, showing only the inferior vertebra;
- FIG. 3 A is a perspective view of yet another exemplary embodiment of a C- shaped implant having a central member
- FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of an anterior portion of the C-shaped implant shown in FIG. 3 A taken across line B-B;
- FIG. 3C is a superior perspective view of the C-shaped implant shown in FIG. 3 A implanted between adjacent vertebrae, showing only the inferior vertebra.
- an implant having a shape that allows the implant to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach while avoiding contact with the spinal cord.
- the implant can also be configured to allow motion between the adjacent vertebrae.
- FIGS. IA and IB illustrate one exemplary embodiment of a spinal implant 10 having a substantially U-shaped or C-shaped unitary configuration.
- the implant 10 includes a posterior portion 12a that is adapted to be positioned around a patient's spinal cord to allow for a posterior surgical approach, and an anterior portion 12b that is adapted to be disposed between adjacent vertebrae.
- U-shaped or C-shaped are intended to include any implant 10 having a generally or partially curved structure with an opening in one side thereof. Further, these terms are intended to include any implant that has an open anterior portion and a posterior portion that can be disposed around a spinal cord, and an anterior portion that can be disposed between adjacent vertebrae.
- the shape and configuration of the implant 100 is not intended to be limited to only a U- or C-shaped configuration.
- the posterior portion 12a of the implant 10 can have a variety of shapes and sizes, but in the illustrated exemplary embodiment the posterior portion 12a is in the form of a U-shaped, C-shaped, or semi-circular member having a relatively large central opening 18a formed therein. Such a shape allows the posterior portion 12a to be positioned around the spinal cord in a patient's spinal column.
- the posterior portion 12a can also have a relatively low profile, so as to allow the posterior portion 12a to be positioned between the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
- the posterior portion 12a can have a variety of other shapes, and that the shape can be adapted based on the intended use.
- the facets of the adjacent vertebrae are preferably removed to allow the posterior portion 12a to be positioned around the spinal cord.
- the posterior portion 12a of the implant 10 could be shaped to allow the facets on the adjacent vertebrae to remain intact and optionally to articulate relative thereto.
- the anterior portion 12b of the implant 10 can also have a variety of shapes and sizes, but in the illustrated exemplary embodiment the anterior portion 12b of the implant 10 includes opposed arms 14, 16 that extend from the posterior portion 12a in a substantially parallel arrangement, and that define an opening 18b therebetween.
- the opening 18b between the arms 14, 16 can be smaller than the opening 18a at the posterior portion 12a of the implant 10, but it is preferably large enough to allow the spinal cord to pass therethrough when the implant 10 is being implanted.
- each arm 14, 16 is in the form of a lobe that extends from the posterior portion 12a, and that has a height hi, h 2 that is greater than a height h 3 of the posterior portion 12a, and a width wj,
- each arm 14, 16 can also include a variety of other features that can vary depending on the intended use and desired result once implanted.
- each arm 14, 16 can have a shape that is adapted to allow the adjacent vertebrae to articulate relative thereto.
- each arm 14, 16 includes domed superior and inferior surfaces 14s, 16s, 14i, 16i.
- the domed surfaces 14s, 16s, 14i, 16i can be formed on any portion of each arm 14, 16, but in an exemplary embodiment the domed surfaces 14s, 16s, 14i, 16i are formed along the anterior portion of the implant 10 adjacent to the terminal end of each arm 14, 16.
- each arm 14, 16 can include a ball or other member movably disposed therein.
- each arm 14, 16 can be configured to absorb shock between the adjacent vertebrae.
- the arms 14, 16, or a portion of the arms 14, 16, can be compressible. This can be achieved by forming the arms 14, 16 from a compressible material, embedding a compressible material in the arms 14, 16, or by coupling a compressible material to a portion of the arms 14, 16.
- the arms 14, 16 can thus be formed from a single unitary component, or they can be formed from separate components that are coupled to one another and to the posterior portion 12a. Suitable compressible materials include, by way of non-limiting example, biocompatible polymers and metals.
- the implant 10 can also include features to facilitate engagement of the adjacent vertebrae.
- At least a portion of the implant 10 is preferably compressible to allow movement between the adjacent vertebrae.
- Techniques for mating the implant 10 to adjacent vertebrae include, by way of non-limiting example, surface features, such as teeth, that engage the endplates of the vertebrae, surface coatings or materials that allow bone growth into the implant 10 to occur, or other materials or features that will engage the adjacent vertebrae.
- FIGS. 1C and ID illustrate the implant 10 in use implant between adjacent vertebrae V s , V 1 (FIG. 1C only illustrates the inferior vertebra V 1 ).
- the spinal column is accessed using a posterior surgical approach (which can include posterio-lateral approaches).
- the implant 10 can be guided between the adjacent vertebrae V 5 , V 1 by passing the spinal cord between the opposed arms 14, 16 and into the central opening 18a.
- a spinal distractor or other devices known in the art can be used to distract the adjacent vertebrae V 3 , V 1 and guide the implant 10 therebetween.
- the implant 10 can have a shape that is adapted to distract the vertebrae V 3 , V, as the implant 10 is inserted therebetween.
- the opposed arms 14, 16 are positioned between the adjacent vertebrae V 8 , V 1 , and the posterior portion 12a of the implant is positioned around the spinal cord and between the spinous processes S 3 , S 1 of the adjacent vertebrae V 8 , V 1 .
- the adjacent vertebrae V 3 , V 1 can articulate relative to the implant 10.
- the spinal implant can include a core or central member disposed between the opposed arms of the implant. FIGS.
- FIG. 2A-2C illustrate one exemplary embodiment of an implant 100 having a posterior portion 112a, an anterior portion 112b with opposed arms 114, 116, and a central member 120 disposed between the opposed arms 114, 116.
- the central member 120 can have a variety of shapes and sizes, in the illustrated embodiment the central member 120 has a substantially rectangular portion 120a that extends between the opposed arms 114, 116, and opposed wing-members 122a, 122b extending from opposed sides of the rectangular portion 120a.
- the wing members 122a, 122b can extend into opposed openings 114 0 , 116 0 formed on the inwardly facing surfaces of the opposed arms 114, 116, as shown in FIG.
- the openings 114 0 , 116 0 can be sized to provide a compression or interference fit with the wing members 122a, 122b, thereby providing a substantially rigid connection between the central member 120 and the arms 114, 116.
- the central member 120 can, however, be formed form a flexible material to allow movement between the central member 120 and the arms 114, 116, if desired.
- the openings 114 0 , 116 0 can each have a size that is greater than a size of the wing members 122a, 122b to allow some movement between the central member 120 and the arms 114, 116.
- a movable configuration is particularly advantageous as it allows each arm 114, 116 to move with relative movement of the adjacent vertebrae.
- the central member 120 can also be adapted to move relative to the adjacent vertebrae.
- the central member 120 can include domed or curved superior and inferior surfaces to allow the adjacent vertebrae to articulate relative thereto.
- the central member 120 can be adapted to fixedly couple to the adjacent vertebrae.
- techniques such as surface features, bone growth materials, etc., can be used to provide a rigid connection with the vertebrae.
- FIGS. 3A-3C illustrate another exemplary embodiment of an implant 200 having a central member 220 disposed between opposed arms 214, 216 of the anterior portion
- the central member 220 is similar to the central member 120 shown in FIGS. 2A-2C, and includes a rectangular portion 220a with wing members 222a, 222b extending from opposed sides thereof.
- the wing members 222a, 222b are adapted to be disposed within openings 214o, 216o that extend entirely through each arm 214, 216.
- each arm 214, 216 is separated into a superior portion 214s, 216s and an inferior portion 214i, 216i.
- Such a configuration can allow the superior and inferior portions 214s, 216s, 214i, 216i of each arm 214, 216 to move relative to one another.
- the central member 220 can be formed from a compressible material.
- the superior and inferior portions 214s, 216s, 214i, 216i of the arms 214, 216 can move to compress the wing members 222a, 222b therebetween.
- the compressible wing members 222a, 222b are also particularly advantageous as they can be effective to absorb shock.
- the implant can include a central member having a variety of other shapes, sizes, and configurations, and the particular configuration of the central member can vary depending on the intended use.
- the central member can be in the form of a ball, a disc, or other member that has a shape that allows the adjacent vertebrae to articulate relative thereto.
- the central member can also include multiple pieces.
- the central member can include a superior endplate member and an inferior endplate member with a movable core disposed therebetween.
- the central member can also be formed from a variety of materials.
- the central member can be formed from a rigid material, such as a biocompatible plastic or metal.
- the central member can be formed from or include a flexible and/or compressible material to allow the central member to flex and/or to be compressed between the adjacent vertebrae.
- the central member can be inflatable such that it can be implanted in a deflated state, and then inflated to restore height and/or occupy the disc space between the adjacent vertebrae.
- the central member can be separate from the C-shaped implant, or it can be coupled to one or both arms of the implant. In use, the inflatable central member can be inflated prior to positioning the implant between adjacent vertebrae, or after the implant is positioned between the adjacent vertebrae.
- the central member can have a variety of other configurations.
- the central member 120 can be inflatable. With the central member 120 in a deflated state, the implant 100 can be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach as previously described with respect to FIGS. 1C and ID. Once properly positioned between the adjacent vertebrae, an inflation medium, such as air or fluid, e.g., saline, can be introduced into the central member 120 to inflate the central member 120. As a result, the central member 120 will extend between the opposed arms 114, 116 to couple to the arms 114, 116.
- the inflation medium can optionally be adapted to harden to form a rigid central member 120.
- the central member 120 can be pre ⁇ disposed between the adjacent vertebrae and the C-shaped portion of the implant 100 can be introduced around the central member 120.
- the opposed arms 114, 116 are preferably flexible to allow the arms 114, 116 to flex around the wing members 122a, 122b of the central member 120 until the wing members 122a, 112b are positioned within the openings 114 0 , 116 0 in the arms 114, 116.
- the central member 220 of the implant 200 can be positioned between the adjacent vertebrae using an anterior or posterio-lateral surgical approach.
- the C-shaped portion of the implant 100 can then be guided between the vertebrae, using a posterior approach, by passing the spinal cord between the opposed arms 114, 116, and then sliding the opposed arms 114, 116 around the central member 220.
- the central member 220 can be inflatable, and it can be pre-positioned between the adjacent vertebrae or inflated after the implant 220 is implanted.
- a person skilled in the art will appreciate that a variety of other techniques can be used to position the implants disclosed herein between adjacent vertebrae.
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