US20060195192A1 - Artificial functional spinal unit assemblies - Google Patents
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Definitions
- the present invention generally relates to functional spinal implant assemblies for insertion into the intervertebral space between adjacent vertebral bones and reconstruction of the posterior elements to provide stability, flexibility and proper biomechanical motion. More specifically, the present invention relates to artificial functional spinal units comprising an expandable artificial intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used in conjunction with one or more artificial facet joints to provide a more anatomically correct range of motion.
- the human spine is a complex mechanical structure composed of alternating bony vertebrae and fibrocartilaginous discs that are connected by strong ligaments and supported by musculature that extends from the skull to the pelvis and provides axial support to the body.
- the intervertebral discs primarily serve as a mechanical cushion between adjacent vertebral segments of the spinal column and generally comprise three basic components: the nucleus pulposus, the anulus fibrosis, and two vertebral end plates.
- the end plates are made of thin cartilage overlying a thin layer of hard cortical bone that attaches to the spongy, cancellous bone of the vertebral body.
- the anulus fibrosis forms the disc's perimeter and is a tough outer ring that binds adjacent vertebrae together.
- the vertebrae generally comprise a vertebral foramen bounded by the anterior vertebral body and the neural arch, which consists of two pedicles and two laminae that are united posteriorly.
- the spinous and transverse processes protrude from the neural arch.
- the superior and inferior articular facets lie at the root of the transverse process.
- the term “functional spinal unit” (“FSU”) refers to the entire motion segment: the anterior disc and the posterior facet joints, along with the supporting ligaments and connective tissues.
- the spine as a whole is a highly flexible structure capable of a high degree of curvature and twist in nearly every direction.
- genetic or developmental irregularities, trauma, chronic stress, and degenerative wear can result in spinal pathologies for which surgical intervention may be necessary.
- the damaged disc may be replaced with a disc prosthesis intended to duplicate the function of the natural spinal disc.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,863,477 discloses a resilient spinal disc prosthesis intended to replace the resiliency of a natural human spinal disc.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,192,326 teaches a prosthetic nucleus for replacing just the nucleus portion of a human spinal disc.
- intervertebral fusion In other cases it is desired to fuse the adjacent vertebrae together after removal of the disc, sometimes referred to as “intervertebral fusion” or “interbody fusion.”
- intervertebral fusion Many techniques and instruments have been devised to perform intervertebral fusion. There is common agreement that the strongest intervertebral fusion is the interbody (between the lumbar bodies) fusion, which may be augmented by a posterior or facet fusion. In cases of intervertebral fusion, either structural bone or an interbody fusion cage filled with morselized bone is placed centrally within the space where the spinal disc once resided. Multiple cages or bony grafts may be used within that space.
- Conventional interbody fusion cages generally comprise a tubular metal body having an external surface threading. They are inserted transverse to the axis of the spine, into preformed cylindrical holes at the junction of adjacent vertebral bodies. Two cages are generally inserted side by side with the external threading tapping into the lower surface of the vertebral bone above, and the upper surface of the vertebral bone below. The cages include holes through which the adjacent bones are to grow. Additional materials, for example autogenous bone graft materials, may be inserted into the hollow interior of the cage to incite or accelerate the growth of the bone into the cage. End caps are often utilized to hold the bone graft material within the cage.
- an artificial functional spinal unit comprising, generally, an expandable artificial intervertebral implant that can be placed via a posterior surgical approach and used in conjunction with one or more artificial facet joints to provide an anatomically correct range of motion.
- Expandable artificial intervertebral implants in both lordotic and non-lordotic designs are disclosed, as well as lordotic and non-lordotic expandable cages for both PLIF (posterior lumber interbody fusion) and TLIF (transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion) procedures.
- the expandable implants may have various shapes, such as round, square, rectangular, banana-shaped, kidney-shaped, or other similar shapes.
- the disclosed artificial FSU's allow for posterior decompression of the neural elements, reconstruction of all or part of the natural functional spinal unit, restoration and maintenance of lordosis, maintenance of motion, and restoration and maintenance of disc space height.
- an interbody device provides critical benefits over other anterior implanted devices. Placement of posterior devices that maintain mobility in the spine have been limited due to the relatively small opening that can be afforded posteriorly between the exiting and transversing nerve roots. Additionally, placement of posterior interbody devices requires the removal of one or both facet joints, further destabilizing the spine. Thus conventional posteriorly placed interbody devices have been generally limited to interbody fusion devices.
- a two-step procedure is disclosed that allows for placement of an expandable intervertebral implant and replacement of one or both facets that are necessarily removed during the surgical procedure.
- the expansile nature of the disclosed devices allow for restoration of disc height once inside the vertebral interspace.
- the expandable devices are collapsed prior to placement and then expanded once properly inserted in the intervertebral space.
- the endplates of the natural intervertebral disc which essentially remain intact after removal or partial removal of the remaining natural disc elements, are compressed against the device, which thereby facilitates bony end growth onto the surface of the artificial implant.
- the posterior element is reconstructed with the disclosed pedicle screw and rod system, which can also be used to distract the disk space while inserting the artificial implant.
- the posterior element is further compressed, again promoting bony end growth into the artificial implant. This posterior compression allows for anterior flexion but replaces the limiting element of the facet and interspinous ligament and thereby limits flexion to some degree, and in doing so maintains stability for the anteriorly located interbody device.
- the posterior approach avoids the potential risks and morbidity of the anterior approach, which requires mobilization of the vascular structures, the ureter, and exposes the bowels to risk. Also, the anterior approach does not offer the surgeon an opportunity to view the posterior neural elements and thereby does not afford an opportunity for decompression of those elements. Once an anterior exposure had been utilized a revision procedure is quite risky and carries significant morbidity.
- the artificial FSU generally comprises an expandable intervertebral implant and one or more artificial facet joints.
- the expandable intervertebral implant generally comprises a pair of spaced apart plate members, each with a vertebral body contact surface.
- the general shape of the plate members may be round, square, rectangular, banana shaped, kidney shaped, or some other similar shape, depending on the desired vertebral implantation site. Because the artificial intervertebral implant is to be positioned between the facing surfaces of adjacent vertebral bodies, the plate members are arranged in a substantially parallel planar alignment (or slightly offset relative to one another in accordance with proper lordotic angulation) with the vertebral body contact surfaces facing away from one another.
- the plate members are to mate with the vertebral bodies so as to not rotate relative thereto, but rather to permit the spinal segments to axially compress and bend relative to one another in manners that mimic the natural motion of the spinal segment. This natural motion is permitted by the performance of an expandable joint insert, which is disposed between the plate members.
- the securing of the plate members to the vertebral bone is achieved through the use of a osteoconductive scaffolding machined into the exterior surface of each plate member.
- a mesh of osteoconductive surface may be secured to the exterior surface of the plate members by methods known in the art.
- the osteoconductive scaffolding provides a surface through which bone may ultimately grow. If an osteoconductive mesh is employed, it may be constructed of any biocompatible material, both metal and non-metal.
- Each plate member may also comprise a porous coating (which may be a sprayed deposition layer, or an adhesive applied beaded metal layer, or other suitable porous coatings known in the art, i.e. hydroxy appetite).
- a porous coating permits the long-term ingrowth of vertebral bone into the plate member, thus permanently securing the prosthesis within the intervertebral space.
- the expandable artificial implant of the present invention comprises four parts: an upper body, a lower body, an expandable joint insert that fits into the lower body, and an expansion device, which may be an expansion plate, screw, or other similar device.
- the upper body generally comprises a substantially concave inferior surface and a substantially planar superior surface.
- the substantially planar superior surface of the upper body may have some degree of convexity to promote the joining of the upper body to the intact endplates of the natural intervertebral disc upon compression.
- the lower body generally comprises a recessed channel, having a rectangular cross section, which extends along the superior surface of the lower body in the medial-lateral direction and substantially conforms to the shape of the upper and lower bodies.
- the lower body further comprises a substantially planar inferior surface that may have some degree of convexity to promote the joining of the lower body to the intact endplates of the natural intervertebral disc upon compression.
- the expandable joint insert resides within the channel on the superior surface of the lower body.
- the expandable joint insert has a generally flat inferior surface and a substantially convex superior surface that articulates with the substantially concave inferior surface of the upper body. Prior to expansion of the artificial implant, the generally flat inferior surface of the expandable joint insert rests on the bottom surface of the channel.
- the expandable joint insert is raised above the bottom of the channel by means of an expansion screw, an expansion plate, or other similar device, that is inserted through an expansion hole or slot.
- the expansion hole or slot is disposed through the wall of the lower body formed by the channel.
- the expansion hole or slot gives access to the lower surface of the channel and is positioned such that the expansion device can be inserted into the expansion hole or slot via a posterior surgical approach.
- the expansion device is inserted through the expansion slot, into the channel, and under the expandable joint insert, the expandable joint insert is raised above the floor of the channel and lifts the upper body above the lower body to the desired disc height.
- the distance from the inferior surface of the lower body and the superior surface of the upper body should be equal to the ideal distraction height of the disk space.
- the convex superior surface of the expandable joint insert articulates with the concave inferior surface of the upper body.
- the posterior facet joints may be reconstructed by employing the disclosed artificial facet joints.
- One embodiment of the artificial facet joint generally comprises a lower and upper multi-axial pedicle screw joined by a rod bridging the vertebral bodies above and below the artificial implant.
- the rod comprises a washer-type head at its lower (caudad) end.
- the rod fits into the heads of the pedicle screws and a top loaded set screw is placed in the pedicle screw heads.
- the disclosed pedicle screw system may employ different types of pedicle screws so that the top loaded set screw may or may not lock down on the rod depending on surgeon preference. If a non-locking pedicle screw is used the caudad end remains fully multi-axial.
- the rod may comprise washer-type heads on both ends (caudad and cephalad) so that both pedicle screws can be of the non-locking variety.
- three pedicle screws would be employed with a single rod, which would have washer-type heads at both ends.
- the middle pedicle screw would be a locking-type and the upper most and lower most pedicle screws would be of the non-locking variety.
- another embodiment of the artificial facet joint generally comprises two locked pedicle screws joined by a rod having a ball and socket joint centrally located on the rod between the two pedicle screws.
- the locking of the pedicle screws prevents the screw head from swiveling, but allows rotation and translation of the rod.
- a PLIF and TLIF cage are disclosed that utilize the expansion principal of the functional artificial intervertebral implant.
- the cage generally comprises three parts: An external body, an internal body, and an expansion device.
- the external and internal bodies will have substantially the same shape and will be shaped accordingly to the procedures for which they will be used, more specifically, a rectangular cage is employed for a PLIF procedure and round or banana shaped cage is employed for the TLIF procedure.
- Both the external and internal bodies comprise a mesh structure in which an osteoconductive substance can be placed (i.e. morsilized autograph or an osteobiologic substitute).
- the external body of the cage contains an internal void space that houses the internal body.
- the external body further comprises an expansion window on its superior surface through which the internal body is raised upon expansion of the cage.
- the internal body comprises a planar plate member that is slightly larger than the expansion window in the superior surface of the external body such that when the cage is expanded the planar plate member secures itself against the interior side of the expansion window, thereby interlocking the external and internal bodies and eliminating mobility between the two bodies.
- an expansion device is placed through an expansion slot. The expansion device lifts the internal body relative to the external body, interlocking the planar plate member of the internal body against the interior of the expansion window, and pushing the mesh structure of the internal body through the expansion window and above the superior surface of the external body.
- the PLIF and TLIF cages may take the form of either an expandable lordotic cage or a non-lordotic cage.
- FIG. 1 is a top view of a round, expandable intervertebral implant of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the round, expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 a is a top view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 b is a side cross-sectional view of the banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 3 a.
- FIG. 4 a is a cross-sectional illustration of an expandable intervertebral implant in compression.
- FIG. 4 b is a cross-sectional illustration of an expandable intervertebral implant in flexion.
- FIG. 5 a is a top view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant, illustrating the insertion of expansion screws to expand the joint.
- FIG. 5 b is a top view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant, illustrating the insertion of a non-threaded expansion device to expand the joint.
- FIG. 6 a is a top view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant, illustrating the insertion of an expansion plate to expand the joint.
- FIG. 6 b is a side cross-sectional view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant, illustrating the insertion of an expansion plate to expand the joint.
- FIG. 6 c is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable intervertebral implant, featuring retaining pegs.
- FIG. 6 d is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable intervertebral implant in flexion, featuring retaining pegs.
- FIG. 7 a is a cross-sectional view of an expandable intervertebral implant, prior to expansion.
- FIG. 7 b is a cross-sectional view of an expandable intervertebral implant, following expansion.
- FIG. 8 is a side perspective view illustrating placement of an expandable intervertebral implant within an intervertebral space.
- FIG. 9 a is a side view of an artificial facet joint of the present invention, featuring a rod with two washer-type heads.
- FIG. 9 b is a side view of an artificial facet joint of the present invention, featuring a rod with a single washer-type head.
- FIG. 9 c is a cross-sectional view of a pedicle screw featuring a locking screw head.
- FIG. 10 is a side view of an artificial facet joint of the present invention, featuring a rod having a ball joint.
- FIG. 11 is a posterior view of the spine after reconstruction and implantation of an artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant and an artificial facet joint.
- FIG. 12 a is a top view of an expandable PLIF cage in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 12 b is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable PLIF cage in accordance with the present invention prior to expansion.
- FIG. 12 c is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable PLIF cage in accordance with the present invention following expansion.
- FIG. 12 d is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable TLIF cage in accordance with the present invention prior to expansion.
- FIG. 12 e is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable TLIF cage in accordance with the present invention following expansion.
- FIG. 13 a is a posterior view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant.
- FIG. 13 b is a top view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant.
- FIG. 14 a is a lateral view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant prior to expansion.
- FIG. 14 b is a lateral view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant following expansion.
- FIG. 15 a is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable lordotic cage prior to expansion.
- FIG. 15 b is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable lordotic cage following expansion.
- FIG. 16 a is a lateral view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant featuring an inclined expansion plate.
- FIG. 16 b is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable lordotic cage featuring an inclined expansion plate.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 show a round, expandable artificial intervertebral implant designated generally at 10 .
- the device is implemented through a posterior surgical approach by making an incision in the annulus connecting adjacent vertebral bodies after removing one or more facet joints.
- the natural spinal disc is removed from the incision after which the expandable artificial intervertebral implant is placed through the incision into position between the vertebral bodies.
- the implant is preferably made of a biocompatible metal having a non-porous quality and a smooth finish, however, it may also be constructed of ceramic or any other suitable inert material.
- the expandable artificial intervertebral implant 10 generally comprises an upper body 12 and a lower body 14 in a substantially parallel planar configuration.
- the superior surface 2 of the upper body 12 and the inferior surface 4 of the lower body 14 comprise a machined osteoconductive scaffolding 13 through which the bone may ultimately grow.
- Osteoconductive scaffolding 13 may also include spines or barbs that project into and secure against the bony endplates of the adjacent bony vertebral bodies upon expansion of the joint and minimize the possibility of sublaxation and/or dislocation.
- the upper body 12 has a substantially concave inferior surface 16 .
- the lower body 14 has a channel 15 in superior surface 17 .
- Channel 15 has a rectangular cross-section that extends along the lower body 14 in the medial-lateral direction and substantially conforms to the shape of the upper 12 and lower 14 bodies.
- An expandable joint insert 19 resides within the channel 15 on the lower body.
- the expandable joint insert 19 has a generally flat inferior surface 20 and a substantially convex superior surface 21 that articulates with the substantially concave inferior surface 16 of the upper body 12 .
- the expandable joint insert 19 is lifted from the bottom of channel 15 by means of an expansion screw 21 , or other device, that is inserted between the generally flat inferior surface 20 of the expandable joint insert 19 and the bottom of the channel 15 extending along the lower body 14 through an expansion slot 18 .
- a void space is created between the expandable joint insert 19 and the floor of the channel 15 in cross sections not including the expansion device.
- a securing means such as the cables 25 , may be employed to ensure the upper body 12 and the lower body 14 remain intact during flexion and extension of the FSU.
- Alternative means for securing the upper body 12 and lower body 14 may also be employed, such as retaining pegs, torsion springs, or similar devices.
- FIGS. 3 a and 3 b show a banana-shaped expandable artificial intervertebral implant 50 .
- the banana-shaped implant also comprises an upper body 52 and a lower body 54 in a substantially planar configuration, each having an external osteoconductive scaffolding 53 .
- the channel 55 and the expandable joint insert 59 which is disposed within the channel 55 , substantially conforms to the shape of the upper 52 and lower 54 bodies.
- the banana-shaped implant may contain one or more expansion devices 61 that are inserted into expansion slots 60 . Otherwise, the cross-section of the banana-shaped implant is substantially similar to FIG. 2 .
- FIGS. 4 a and 4 b an expandable artificial intervertebral implant is shown in flexion and extension, respectively.
- the concave inferior surface of 16 of upper body 12 articulates with the convex superior surface 21 of expandable joint insert 19 .
- securing means 25 may be employed to prevent dislocation of the implant.
- FIGS. 5 a and 5 b illustrate the insertion of expansion devices into a banana-shaped implant.
- the artificial intervertebral implant 50 in FIG. 5 a employs expansion screws 70 to expand joint insert 19 .
- One or more expansion screws 70 may be inserted through one or more threaded expansion slots 71 .
- artificial implant 55 may employ a non-threaded expansion device 72 inserted through a non-threaded expansion slot 73 to accomplish the expansion of joint insert 19 .
- the non-threaded expansion slot 73 preferably has an arcuate shape to facilitate insertion after the artificial disc prosthesis has been properly placed within the intervertebral space.
- the non-threaded expansion device 72 has substantially the same shape as expansion slot 73 .
- a threaded end cap 74 may be employed to retain the expansion device 72 inside the expansion slot 73 .
- FIGS. 6 a and 6 b illustrate an alternative embodiment of a non-threaded expansion device.
- a banana-shaped artificial intervertebral implant 80 having a wide expansion slot 81 on either the medial or lateral side of the implant 80 .
- Expansion plate 82 is impacted into place through expansion slot 81 after artificial implant 80 has been properly placed within the intervertebral space.
- the artificial implant comprises an upper body 83 and a lower body 84 in a substantially planar configuration, each having an osteoconductive scaffolding 85 machined on their superior and inferior surfaces, respectively.
- the channel 86 as well as expansion plate 82 , substantially conforms to the shape of the upper 83 and lower 84 bodies.
- Joint insert 87 also generally conforms to the shape of the upper 83 and lower 84 bodies, however, the its preferred shape for the banana-shaped implant 80 is more oval to provide improved biomechanical motion of the implant.
- the bottom floor of channel 86 may also employ a locking lip 88 to ensure that the expansion plate 82 is properly installed and to minimize the potential for dislocating expansion plate 82 .
- FIGS. 6 c and 6 d illustrate another preferred embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant featuring retaining pegs 91 to ensure against dislocation of upper body 83 from lower body 84 during flexion, extension and torsional motion.
- a plurality of retaining pegs 91 project substantially upward from the superior surface of lower body 84 .
- upper body 83 comprises a plurality of holes, or containment wells 90 , dimensionally larger than captive pegs 91 and arranged such that when upper body 83 is properly positioned upon lower body 84 , captive pegs 91 are housed within containment wells 90 . As shown in FIG.
- captive pegs 91 prohibit dislocation of upper body 83 from lower body 84 .
- the pegs and containment wells may be any shape, captive pegs 91 are preferably round and containment wells 90 are preferably oval in shape, which gives limited torsional mobility as well.
- FIGS. 7 a and 7 b illustrate the expansion of joint insert 19 in more detail.
- upper body 12 rests upon lower body 14 and the generally flat inferior surface 20 of joint insert 19 rests upon the bottom of channel 15 , which extends along the lower body 14 .
- a lifting notch 17 Disposed along the generally flat inferior surface 20 of expandable joint insert 19 and adjacent to expansion slot 18 , is a lifting notch 17 that engages with the expansion screw 70 .
- Lifting notch 17 facilitates the lifting of expandable joint insert 19 and allows expansion screw 70 to come into contact with the generally flat inferior surface 20 of joint insert 19 .
- the generally flat inferior surface 20 of expandable joint insert 19 rests upon expansion screw 70 and the upper body 12 is lifted above lower body 14 to the desired intervertebral disc height 71 .
- FIG. 8 shows an expandable artificial intervertebral implant 10 inserted into the spinal column. Note that the expandable artificial implant 10 is posteriorly inserted and expanded through void space 90 , which is created by removal of a facet joint.
- a PLIF cage 300 comprising a substantially rectangular external cage element 301 housing an internal expandable element 302 .
- the PLIF cage element 301 has an osteoconductive mesh structure 303 , in which an osteoconductive substance can be placed, on its inferior surface 304 and an expansion window 305 located on its superior surface 306 .
- the internal expandable element 302 comprises a generally planar plate member 307 having an inferior 308 and superior surface 309 .
- a second osteoconductive mesh structure 310 is secured upon the superior surface 309 of the planar plate member 307 of the internal expandable element 302 .
- the inferior surface 308 of the planar plate member 307 has a lifting notch 311 to facilitate the expansion of the device upon installation of the expansion plate 312 .
- the expansion plate 312 is inserted into the posteriorly located expansion slot 313 of the PLIF external cage element 301 and engages the lifting notch 311 of the planar plate member 307 of the internal expandable element 302 .
- Locking lip 314 located within expansion slot 313 minimizes the potential of expansion plate 312 dislocation.
- FIGS. 12 d and 12 e show a TLIF cage similar to the PLIF cage described above.
- the primary difference between the TLIF cage and the PLIF cage is that the TLIF cage comprises a t-shaped cross-sectional osteoconductive mesh structure 310 secured upon the superior surface 309 of the planar plate member 307 of the internal expandable element 302 such that the osteoconductive mesh structure 310 overhangs the superior surface 306 of the external cage element 301 .
- the TLIF cage comprises a t-shaped cross-sectional osteoconductive mesh structure 310 secured upon the superior surface 309 of the planar plate member 307 of the internal expandable element 302 such that the osteoconductive mesh structure 310 overhangs the superior surface 306 of the external cage element 301 .
- FIG. 9 a One preferred embodiment of an artificial facet joint 100 in accordance with the present invention is shown in FIG. 9 a .
- Artificial facet joint 100 comprises an upper pedicle screw 101 and a lower pedicle screw 102 .
- Rod 103 is retained within the head 104 of upper pedicle screw 101 and the head 105 of lower pedicle screw 102 .
- Rod 103 has washer-type ends 106 that allows for posterior compression, but not extension.
- Rod 113 comprises a single washer-type end 116 on its lower end 117 .
- the head 115 of upper pedicle screw 112 has a threaded locking screw 118 , as shown in FIG. 9 c , that holds rod 113 in place and prohibits the head 115 of pedicle screw 112 from swiveling, but allows rod 113 to rotate and translate through the head 115 of pedicle screw 102 .
- FIG. 10 Another preferred embodiment of an artificial facet joint 200 is shown in FIG. 10 .
- Artificial facet joint 200 generally comprises an upper pedicle screw 201 and a lower pedicle screw 202 and rod 203 retained within the heads of pedicle screws 201 , 202 . Both pedicle screws 201 , 202 are secured with locking screws 218 that prevent the heads 204 , 205 of pedicle screws 201 , 202 from swiveling, but allow rotation and translation of rod 203 .
- Rod 203 comprises two rod members 206 , 207 connected via a ball joint 208 .
- Ball joint 208 allows for a generally upward rotation, away from the bony surfaces of the vertebrae to which they are secured, but prohibit a generally downward rotation, which would bring the ball joint in contact with the vertebrae to which they are secured.
- FIG. 11 shows the artificial facet joint 200 of FIG. 10 in place on the spinal column.
- artificial intervertebral implant 10 has been posteriorly placed within the intervertebral space through the void created by the surgical removal of the natural facet joint.
- ball joint 208 generally rotates in the posterior (upward) direction during posterior compression to prevent impact upon the bony surfaces of the spine.
- FIGS. 13 a , 13 b , 14 a and 14 b illustrate a lordotic, banana-shaped expandable artificial intervertebral implant 400 .
- the lumbar spine is lordotic, thus the anterior disc height is naturally larger than the posterior disc height. Therefore, an expandable artificial intervertebral implant for the lumbar spine must be capable of expanding into a lordotic position.
- FIG. 13 a shows the lordotic expandable artificial intervertebral implant 400 from a posterior view.
- Lordotic expandable artificial intervertebral implant 400 generally comprises an upper body 412 and a lower hinged body 414 in a substantially planar configuration prior to expansion.
- the superior surface 402 of the upper body 412 and the inferior surface 404 of the lower hinged body 414 comprise an osteoconductive scaffolding 413 through which the bone may ultimately grow.
- the upper body 412 has a substantially concave inferior surface 416 .
- the lower hinged body 414 comprises a lower portion 420 and an upper portion 430 .
- Lower portion 420 and upper portion 430 are posteriorly hinged via hinge 440 .
- Hinge 440 effectively fixes the posterior disk height 460 (shown in FIG. 14 b ).
- Upper portion 430 of hinged body 414 has a generally flat inferior surface 431 and a substantially convex superior surface 432 .
- the lower portion 420 has a substantially planar configuration prior to expansion. Located at the anterior end 421 of lower portion 420 is a rotational lifting mechanism 422 .
- the rotational lifting leg is rotationally engaged, thus lifting the anterior end 421 of the expandable artificial intervertebral implant 400 to achieve the desired anterior disc height 470 and proper lordosis.
- Securing notch 425 is located on the anterior end 421 of the upper portion 430 of hinged body 414 . Securing notch 425 engages with rotational lifting mechanism 422 once the expandable artificial intervertebral implant 400 has been expanded. The height of rotational lifting mechanism 422 is determined by the desired proper lordosis when the intervertebral implant 400 is under neutral load.
- Upper body 412 has a substantially concave inferior surface 416 that articulates with the substantially convex superior surface 432 of upper portion 430 of lower hinged body 414 .
- upper body 412 When viewed in the medial or lateral direction, as shown in FIGS. 14 a and 14 b , upper body 412 has a downwardly projecting lobe 450 for the attachment of safety bar 452 .
- Safety bar 452 secures upper body 412 to upper portion 430 of lower hinged body 414 and minimizes the possibility of dislocation.
- FIG. 13 b is a top view of lordotic expandable artificial intervertebral implant 400 illustrating the placement of posterior hinge 440 , rotational lifting mechanism 422 , and safety bar 452 affixed through upper body 412 and upper portion 430 of lower hinged body 414 .
- Cage 500 is shown prior to expansion in FIG. 15 a and expanded in FIG. 15 b .
- Cage 500 comprises an upper body 502 and a lower body 504 .
- Hinge 506 posteriorly connects upper body 502 to lower body 504 and effectively fixes posterior disc height 510 upon expansion of cage 500 .
- the superior surface 512 of upper body 502 and the inferior surface 514 of lower body 504 may include an osteoconductive scaffolding or mesh 520 as previously described.
- Expansion of cage 500 is accomplished via rotational lifting mechanism 530 , which engages with securing notch 525 , located on the anterior end 528 of the inferior surface 513 of upper body 502 , and minimizes the potential for dislocation.
- the height of rotational lifting mechanism 530 which effectively fixes anterior disc height 540 , is determined by the desired proper lordosis.
- FIGS. 16 a and 16 b Another preferred embodiment of an expandable lordotic artificial intervertebral implant is illustrated in FIGS. 16 a and 16 b .
- Lordotic expandable intervertebral implant 600 and lordotic cage 700 both utilize an inclined expansion plate 650 to achieve proper lordosis. Both devices are similar to those described above with the exception of the expansion device and reference is made to FIGS. 14 a and 14 b for lordotic expandable intervertebral implant 600 and FIGS. 15 a and 15 b for lordotic cage 700 for elements of the intervertebral implants already identified.
- Expansion plate 650 is generally wedged-shaped and comprises a lifting notch 620 on its posterior end 622 to facilitate expansion. As shown in FIG.
- expansion plate 650 is installed between the upper portion 430 and lower portion 420 of lower hinged body 414 .
- Located on the superior surface 630 at the anterior end 624 is securing ridge 635 .
- Securing ridge 635 engages with securing notch 625 similar to the rotational lifting mechanism described above.
- Located on the anterior superior surface of lower portion 420 of lower hinged body 414 is a locking lip 637 , which minimizes the potential of dislocating inclined expansion plate 650 .
- FIG. 16 b illustrate the use of expansion plate 650 in conjunction with lordotic cage 700 .
Abstract
An artificial functional spinal unit is provided comprising, generally, an expandable artificial intervertebral implant that can be placed via a posterior surgical approach and used in conjunction with one or more artificial facet joints to provide an anatomically correct range of motion. Expandable artificial intervertebral implants in both lordotic and non-lordotic designs are disclosed, as well as lordotic and non-lordotic expandable cages for both PLIF (posterior lumber interbody fusion) and TLIF (transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion) procedures. The expandable implants may have various shapes, such as round, square, rectangular, banana-shaped, kidney-shaped, or other similar shapes. By virtue of their posteriorly implanted approach, the disclosed artificial FSU's allow for posterior decompression of the neural elements, reconstruction of all or part of the natural functional spinal unit, restoration and maintenance of lordosis, maintenance of motion, and restoration and maintenance of disc space height.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/634,950 entitled “ARTIFICIAL FUNCTIONAL SPINAL UNIT ASSEMBLIES” filed on Aug. 5, 2003, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention generally relates to functional spinal implant assemblies for insertion into the intervertebral space between adjacent vertebral bones and reconstruction of the posterior elements to provide stability, flexibility and proper biomechanical motion. More specifically, the present invention relates to artificial functional spinal units comprising an expandable artificial intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used in conjunction with one or more artificial facet joints to provide a more anatomically correct range of motion.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- The human spine is a complex mechanical structure composed of alternating bony vertebrae and fibrocartilaginous discs that are connected by strong ligaments and supported by musculature that extends from the skull to the pelvis and provides axial support to the body. The intervertebral discs primarily serve as a mechanical cushion between adjacent vertebral segments of the spinal column and generally comprise three basic components: the nucleus pulposus, the anulus fibrosis, and two vertebral end plates. The end plates are made of thin cartilage overlying a thin layer of hard cortical bone that attaches to the spongy, cancellous bone of the vertebral body. The anulus fibrosis forms the disc's perimeter and is a tough outer ring that binds adjacent vertebrae together. The vertebrae generally comprise a vertebral foramen bounded by the anterior vertebral body and the neural arch, which consists of two pedicles and two laminae that are united posteriorly. The spinous and transverse processes protrude from the neural arch. The superior and inferior articular facets lie at the root of the transverse process. The term “functional spinal unit” (“FSU”) refers to the entire motion segment: the anterior disc and the posterior facet joints, along with the supporting ligaments and connective tissues.
- The spine as a whole is a highly flexible structure capable of a high degree of curvature and twist in nearly every direction. However, genetic or developmental irregularities, trauma, chronic stress, and degenerative wear can result in spinal pathologies for which surgical intervention may be necessary.
- It is common practice to remove a spinal disc in cases of spinal disc deterioration, disease or spinal injury. The discs sometimes become diseased or damaged such that the intervertebral separation is reduced. Such events cause the height of the disc nucleus to decrease, which in turn causes the anulus to buckle in areas where the laminated plies are loosely bonded. As the overlapping laminated plies of the anulus begin to buckle and separate, either circumferential or radial anular tears may occur. Such disruption to the natural intervertebral separation produces pain, which can be alleviated by removal of the disc and maintenance of the natural separation distance. In cases of chronic back pain resulting from a degenerated or herniated disc, removal of the disc becomes medically necessary.
- In some cases, the damaged disc may be replaced with a disc prosthesis intended to duplicate the function of the natural spinal disc. U.S. Pat. No. 4,863,477 discloses a resilient spinal disc prosthesis intended to replace the resiliency of a natural human spinal disc. U.S. Pat. No. 5,192,326 teaches a prosthetic nucleus for replacing just the nucleus portion of a human spinal disc.
- In other cases it is desired to fuse the adjacent vertebrae together after removal of the disc, sometimes referred to as “intervertebral fusion” or “interbody fusion.”
- Many techniques and instruments have been devised to perform intervertebral fusion. There is common agreement that the strongest intervertebral fusion is the interbody (between the lumbar bodies) fusion, which may be augmented by a posterior or facet fusion. In cases of intervertebral fusion, either structural bone or an interbody fusion cage filled with morselized bone is placed centrally within the space where the spinal disc once resided. Multiple cages or bony grafts may be used within that space.
- Such practices are characterized by certain disadvantages, most important of which is the actual morbidity of the procedure itself. Placement of rigid cages or structural grafts in the interbody space either requires an anterior surgical approach, which carries certain unavoidable risks to the viscous structures overlying the spine (intestines, major blood vessels, and the ureter), or they may be accomplished from a posterior surgical approach, thereby requiring significant traction on the overlying nerve roots. The interval between the exiting and traversing nerve roots is limited to a few millimeters and does not allow for safe passage of large intervertebral devices, as may be accomplished from the anterior approach. Alternatively, the anterior approach does not allow for inspection of the nerve roots, is not suitable alone for cases in which the posterior elements are not competent, and most importantly, the anterior approach is associated with very high morbidity and risk where there has been previous anterior surgery.
- Another significant drawback to fusion surgery in general is that adjacent vertebral segments show accelerated deterioration after a successful fusion has been performed at any level. The spine is by definition stiffer after the fusion procedure, and the natural body mechanics place increased stress on levels proximal to the fused segment. Other drawbacks include the possibility of “flat back syndrome” in which there is a disruption in the natural curvature of the spine. The vertebrae in the lower lumbar region of the spine reside in an arch referred as having a sagittal alignment. The sagittal alignment is compromised when adjacent vertebral bodies that were once angled toward each other on their posterior side become fused in a different, less angled orientation relative to one another. Finally, there is always the risk that the fusion attempt may fail, leading to pseudoarthrosis, an often painful condition that may lead to device failure and further surgery.
- Conventional interbody fusion cages generally comprise a tubular metal body having an external surface threading. They are inserted transverse to the axis of the spine, into preformed cylindrical holes at the junction of adjacent vertebral bodies. Two cages are generally inserted side by side with the external threading tapping into the lower surface of the vertebral bone above, and the upper surface of the vertebral bone below. The cages include holes through which the adjacent bones are to grow. Additional materials, for example autogenous bone graft materials, may be inserted into the hollow interior of the cage to incite or accelerate the growth of the bone into the cage. End caps are often utilized to hold the bone graft material within the cage.
- These cages of the prior art have enjoyed medical success in promoting fusion and grossly approximating proper disc height. As previously discussed, however, cages that would be placed from the safer posterior route would be limited in size by the interval between the nerve roots. It would therefore, be a considerable advance in the art to provide a fusion implant assembly which could be expanded from within the intervertebral space, thereby minimizing potential trauma to the nerve roots and yet still providing the ability to restore disc space height.
- Ultimately though, it is important to note that the fusion of the adjacent bones is an incomplete solution to the underlying pathology as it does not cure the ailment, but rather simply masks the pathology under a stabilizing bridge of bone. This bone fusion limits the overall flexibility of the spinal column and artificially constrains the normal motion of the patient. This constraint can cause collateral injury to the patient's spine as additional stresses of motion, normally borne by the now-fused joint, are transferred onto the nearby facet joints and intervertebral discs. Thus, it would be an even greater advance in the art to provide an implant assembly that does not promote fusion, but instead closely mimics the biomechanical action of the natural disc cartilage, thereby permitting continued normal motion and stress distribution.
- Accordingly, an artificial functional spinal unit (FSU) is provided comprising, generally, an expandable artificial intervertebral implant that can be placed via a posterior surgical approach and used in conjunction with one or more artificial facet joints to provide an anatomically correct range of motion. Expandable artificial intervertebral implants in both lordotic and non-lordotic designs are disclosed, as well as lordotic and non-lordotic expandable cages for both PLIF (posterior lumber interbody fusion) and TLIF (transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion) procedures. The expandable implants may have various shapes, such as round, square, rectangular, banana-shaped, kidney-shaped, or other similar shapes. By virtue of their posteriorly implanted approach, the disclosed artificial FSU's allow for posterior decompression of the neural elements, reconstruction of all or part of the natural functional spinal unit, restoration and maintenance of lordosis, maintenance of motion, and restoration and maintenance of disc space height.
- The posterior implantation of an interbody device provides critical benefits over other anterior implanted devices. Placement of posterior devices that maintain mobility in the spine have been limited due to the relatively small opening that can be afforded posteriorly between the exiting and transversing nerve roots. Additionally, placement of posterior interbody devices requires the removal of one or both facet joints, further destabilizing the spine. Thus conventional posteriorly placed interbody devices have been generally limited to interbody fusion devices.
- Since a properly functioning natural FSU relies on intact posterior elements (facet joints) and since it is necessary to remove these elements to place a posterior interbody device, a two-step procedure is disclosed that allows for placement of an expandable intervertebral implant and replacement of one or both facets that are necessarily removed during the surgical procedure. The expansile nature of the disclosed devices allow for restoration of disc height once inside the vertebral interspace. The expandable devices are collapsed prior to placement and then expanded once properly inserted in the intervertebral space. During the process of expansion, the endplates of the natural intervertebral disc, which essentially remain intact after removal or partial removal of the remaining natural disc elements, are compressed against the device, which thereby facilitates bony end growth onto the surface of the artificial implant. Once the interbody device is in place and expanded, the posterior element is reconstructed with the disclosed pedicle screw and rod system, which can also be used to distract the disk space while inserting the artificial implant. Once the interbody device is in place and expanded, the posterior element is further compressed, again promoting bony end growth into the artificial implant. This posterior compression allows for anterior flexion but replaces the limiting element of the facet and interspinous ligament and thereby limits flexion to some degree, and in doing so maintains stability for the anteriorly located interbody device.
- The posterior approach avoids the potential risks and morbidity of the anterior approach, which requires mobilization of the vascular structures, the ureter, and exposes the bowels to risk. Also, the anterior approach does not offer the surgeon an opportunity to view the posterior neural elements and thereby does not afford an opportunity for decompression of those elements. Once an anterior exposure had been utilized a revision procedure is quite risky and carries significant morbidity.
- The artificial FSU generally comprises an expandable intervertebral implant and one or more artificial facet joints. The expandable intervertebral implant generally comprises a pair of spaced apart plate members, each with a vertebral body contact surface. The general shape of the plate members may be round, square, rectangular, banana shaped, kidney shaped, or some other similar shape, depending on the desired vertebral implantation site. Because the artificial intervertebral implant is to be positioned between the facing surfaces of adjacent vertebral bodies, the plate members are arranged in a substantially parallel planar alignment (or slightly offset relative to one another in accordance with proper lordotic angulation) with the vertebral body contact surfaces facing away from one another. The plate members are to mate with the vertebral bodies so as to not rotate relative thereto, but rather to permit the spinal segments to axially compress and bend relative to one another in manners that mimic the natural motion of the spinal segment. This natural motion is permitted by the performance of an expandable joint insert, which is disposed between the plate members. The securing of the plate members to the vertebral bone is achieved through the use of a osteoconductive scaffolding machined into the exterior surface of each plate member. Alternatively, a mesh of osteoconductive surface may be secured to the exterior surface of the plate members by methods known in the art. The osteoconductive scaffolding provides a surface through which bone may ultimately grow. If an osteoconductive mesh is employed, it may be constructed of any biocompatible material, both metal and non-metal. Each plate member may also comprise a porous coating (which may be a sprayed deposition layer, or an adhesive applied beaded metal layer, or other suitable porous coatings known in the art, i.e. hydroxy appetite). The porous coating permits the long-term ingrowth of vertebral bone into the plate member, thus permanently securing the prosthesis within the intervertebral space.
- In more detail, the expandable artificial implant of the present invention comprises four parts: an upper body, a lower body, an expandable joint insert that fits into the lower body, and an expansion device, which may be an expansion plate, screw, or other similar device. The upper body generally comprises a substantially concave inferior surface and a substantially planar superior surface. The substantially planar superior surface of the upper body may have some degree of convexity to promote the joining of the upper body to the intact endplates of the natural intervertebral disc upon compression. The lower body generally comprises a recessed channel, having a rectangular cross section, which extends along the superior surface of the lower body in the medial-lateral direction and substantially conforms to the shape of the upper and lower bodies. The lower body further comprises a substantially planar inferior surface that may have some degree of convexity to promote the joining of the lower body to the intact endplates of the natural intervertebral disc upon compression. The expandable joint insert resides within the channel on the superior surface of the lower body. The expandable joint insert has a generally flat inferior surface and a substantially convex superior surface that articulates with the substantially concave inferior surface of the upper body. Prior to expansion of the artificial implant, the generally flat inferior surface of the expandable joint insert rests on the bottom surface of the channel. The expandable joint insert is raised above the bottom of the channel by means of an expansion screw, an expansion plate, or other similar device, that is inserted through an expansion hole or slot. The expansion hole or slot is disposed through the wall of the lower body formed by the channel. The expansion hole or slot gives access to the lower surface of the channel and is positioned such that the expansion device can be inserted into the expansion hole or slot via a posterior surgical approach. As the expansion device is inserted through the expansion slot, into the channel, and under the expandable joint insert, the expandable joint insert is raised above the floor of the channel and lifts the upper body above the lower body to the desired disc height. The distance from the inferior surface of the lower body and the superior surface of the upper body should be equal to the ideal distraction height of the disk space. As the artificial implant is flexed and extended, the convex superior surface of the expandable joint insert articulates with the concave inferior surface of the upper body.
- After the insertion and expansion of the expandable intervertebral implant, the posterior facet joints may be reconstructed by employing the disclosed artificial facet joints. One embodiment of the artificial facet joint generally comprises a lower and upper multi-axial pedicle screw joined by a rod bridging the vertebral bodies above and below the artificial implant. The rod comprises a washer-type head at its lower (caudad) end. The rod fits into the heads of the pedicle screws and a top loaded set screw is placed in the pedicle screw heads. The disclosed pedicle screw system may employ different types of pedicle screws so that the top loaded set screw may or may not lock down on the rod depending on surgeon preference. If a non-locking pedicle screw is used the caudad end remains fully multi-axial. The upper (cephalad) end of the rod is held within the head of the upper pedicle screw with a set screw which locks down on the rod and eliminates any rod movement at the cephalad end, which by nature has limited multi-axial function. In an alternative embodiment of an artificial facet joint, the rod may comprise washer-type heads on both ends (caudad and cephalad) so that both pedicle screws can be of the non-locking variety. In the event of a two level surgical procedure, three pedicle screws would be employed with a single rod, which would have washer-type heads at both ends. The middle pedicle screw would be a locking-type and the upper most and lower most pedicle screws would be of the non-locking variety.
- In addition, another embodiment of the artificial facet joint is disclosed that generally comprises two locked pedicle screws joined by a rod having a ball and socket joint centrally located on the rod between the two pedicle screws. The locking of the pedicle screws prevents the screw head from swiveling, but allows rotation and translation of the rod.
- In instances where a fusion procedure is unavoidable, a PLIF and TLIF cage are disclosed that utilize the expansion principal of the functional artificial intervertebral implant. The cage generally comprises three parts: An external body, an internal body, and an expansion device. The external and internal bodies will have substantially the same shape and will be shaped accordingly to the procedures for which they will be used, more specifically, a rectangular cage is employed for a PLIF procedure and round or banana shaped cage is employed for the TLIF procedure. Both the external and internal bodies comprise a mesh structure in which an osteoconductive substance can be placed (i.e. morsilized autograph or an osteobiologic substitute). The external body of the cage contains an internal void space that houses the internal body. The external body further comprises an expansion window on its superior surface through which the internal body is raised upon expansion of the cage. The internal body comprises a planar plate member that is slightly larger than the expansion window in the superior surface of the external body such that when the cage is expanded the planar plate member secures itself against the interior side of the expansion window, thereby interlocking the external and internal bodies and eliminating mobility between the two bodies. Similar to the functional expandable implant, an expansion device is placed through an expansion slot. The expansion device lifts the internal body relative to the external body, interlocking the planar plate member of the internal body against the interior of the expansion window, and pushing the mesh structure of the internal body through the expansion window and above the superior surface of the external body. Varying the height of the expansion device and the dimensions of the external and internal bodies allows for various distraction heights to regain disc space. As with the functional intervertebral implant, the PLIF and TLIF cages may take the form of either an expandable lordotic cage or a non-lordotic cage.
- Advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art with the benefit of the following detailed description and upon reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a top view of a round, expandable intervertebral implant of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the round, expandable intervertebral implant shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 a is a top view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 b is a side cross-sectional view of the banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant shown inFIG. 3 a. -
FIG. 4 a is a cross-sectional illustration of an expandable intervertebral implant in compression. -
FIG. 4 b is a cross-sectional illustration of an expandable intervertebral implant in flexion. -
FIG. 5 a is a top view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant, illustrating the insertion of expansion screws to expand the joint. -
FIG. 5 b is a top view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant, illustrating the insertion of a non-threaded expansion device to expand the joint. -
FIG. 6 a is a top view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant, illustrating the insertion of an expansion plate to expand the joint. -
FIG. 6 b is a side cross-sectional view of a banana-shaped, expandable intervertebral implant, illustrating the insertion of an expansion plate to expand the joint. -
FIG. 6 c is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable intervertebral implant, featuring retaining pegs. -
FIG. 6 d is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable intervertebral implant in flexion, featuring retaining pegs. -
FIG. 7 a is a cross-sectional view of an expandable intervertebral implant, prior to expansion. -
FIG. 7 b is a cross-sectional view of an expandable intervertebral implant, following expansion. -
FIG. 8 is a side perspective view illustrating placement of an expandable intervertebral implant within an intervertebral space. -
FIG. 9 a is a side view of an artificial facet joint of the present invention, featuring a rod with two washer-type heads. -
FIG. 9 b is a side view of an artificial facet joint of the present invention, featuring a rod with a single washer-type head. -
FIG. 9 c is a cross-sectional view of a pedicle screw featuring a locking screw head. -
FIG. 10 is a side view of an artificial facet joint of the present invention, featuring a rod having a ball joint. -
FIG. 11 is a posterior view of the spine after reconstruction and implantation of an artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant and an artificial facet joint. -
FIG. 12 a is a top view of an expandable PLIF cage in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 12 b is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable PLIF cage in accordance with the present invention prior to expansion. -
FIG. 12 c is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable PLIF cage in accordance with the present invention following expansion. -
FIG. 12 d is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable TLIF cage in accordance with the present invention prior to expansion. -
FIG. 12 e is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable TLIF cage in accordance with the present invention following expansion. -
FIG. 13 a is a posterior view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant. -
FIG. 13 b is a top view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant. -
FIG. 14 a is a lateral view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant prior to expansion. -
FIG. 14 b is a lateral view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant following expansion. -
FIG. 15 a is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable lordotic cage prior to expansion. -
FIG. 15 b is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable lordotic cage following expansion. -
FIG. 16 a is a lateral view of a banana-shaped lordotic expandable intervertebral implant featuring an inclined expansion plate. -
FIG. 16 b is a side cross-sectional view of an expandable lordotic cage featuring an inclined expansion plate. - While the invention may be susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. The drawings may not be to scale. It should be understood, however, that the drawings and detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but to the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
- In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 show a round, expandable artificial intervertebral implant designated generally at 10. The device is implemented through a posterior surgical approach by making an incision in the annulus connecting adjacent vertebral bodies after removing one or more facet joints. The natural spinal disc is removed from the incision after which the expandable artificial intervertebral implant is placed through the incision into position between the vertebral bodies. The implant is preferably made of a biocompatible metal having a non-porous quality and a smooth finish, however, it may also be constructed of ceramic or any other suitable inert material. - The expandable artificial
intervertebral implant 10 generally comprises anupper body 12 and alower body 14 in a substantially parallel planar configuration. Thesuperior surface 2 of theupper body 12 and theinferior surface 4 of thelower body 14 comprise a machinedosteoconductive scaffolding 13 through which the bone may ultimately grow.Osteoconductive scaffolding 13 may also include spines or barbs that project into and secure against the bony endplates of the adjacent bony vertebral bodies upon expansion of the joint and minimize the possibility of sublaxation and/or dislocation. Theupper body 12 has a substantially concaveinferior surface 16. Thelower body 14 has achannel 15 insuperior surface 17.Channel 15 has a rectangular cross-section that extends along thelower body 14 in the medial-lateral direction and substantially conforms to the shape of the upper 12 and lower 14 bodies. An expandablejoint insert 19 resides within thechannel 15 on the lower body. The expandablejoint insert 19 has a generally flatinferior surface 20 and a substantially convexsuperior surface 21 that articulates with the substantially concaveinferior surface 16 of theupper body 12. The expandablejoint insert 19 is lifted from the bottom ofchannel 15 by means of anexpansion screw 21, or other device, that is inserted between the generally flatinferior surface 20 of the expandablejoint insert 19 and the bottom of thechannel 15 extending along thelower body 14 through anexpansion slot 18. A void space is created between the expandablejoint insert 19 and the floor of thechannel 15 in cross sections not including the expansion device. A securing means, such as thecables 25, may be employed to ensure theupper body 12 and thelower body 14 remain intact during flexion and extension of the FSU. Alternative means for securing theupper body 12 andlower body 14 may also be employed, such as retaining pegs, torsion springs, or similar devices. -
FIGS. 3 a and 3 b show a banana-shaped expandable artificialintervertebral implant 50. As with theround implant 10 shown inFIG. 1 , the banana-shaped implant also comprises anupper body 52 and alower body 54 in a substantially planar configuration, each having an externalosteoconductive scaffolding 53. Note that thechannel 55 and the expandablejoint insert 59, which is disposed within thechannel 55, substantially conforms to the shape of the upper 52 and lower 54 bodies. Whereas the round expandable implant may comprise a single expansion device, the banana-shaped implant may contain one ormore expansion devices 61 that are inserted intoexpansion slots 60. Otherwise, the cross-section of the banana-shaped implant is substantially similar toFIG. 2 . - Turning to
FIGS. 4 a and 4 b, an expandable artificial intervertebral implant is shown in flexion and extension, respectively. The concave inferior surface of 16 ofupper body 12 articulates with the convexsuperior surface 21 of expandablejoint insert 19. As stated above, securing means 25 may be employed to prevent dislocation of the implant. -
FIGS. 5 a and 5 b illustrate the insertion of expansion devices into a banana-shaped implant. The artificialintervertebral implant 50 inFIG. 5 a employs expansion screws 70 to expandjoint insert 19. One or more expansion screws 70 may be inserted through one or more threadedexpansion slots 71. Alternatively, as shown inFIG. 5 b,artificial implant 55 may employ anon-threaded expansion device 72 inserted through anon-threaded expansion slot 73 to accomplish the expansion ofjoint insert 19. Thenon-threaded expansion slot 73 preferably has an arcuate shape to facilitate insertion after the artificial disc prosthesis has been properly placed within the intervertebral space. Thenon-threaded expansion device 72 has substantially the same shape asexpansion slot 73. A threadedend cap 74 may be employed to retain theexpansion device 72 inside theexpansion slot 73. -
FIGS. 6 a and 6 b illustrate an alternative embodiment of a non-threaded expansion device. As shown inFIG. 6 a, a banana-shaped artificialintervertebral implant 80 having awide expansion slot 81 on either the medial or lateral side of theimplant 80.Expansion plate 82 is impacted into place throughexpansion slot 81 afterartificial implant 80 has been properly placed within the intervertebral space. Similar to the previously described embodiments, the artificial implant comprises anupper body 83 and alower body 84 in a substantially planar configuration, each having anosteoconductive scaffolding 85 machined on their superior and inferior surfaces, respectively. Note that thechannel 86, as well asexpansion plate 82, substantially conforms to the shape of the upper 83 and lower 84 bodies.Joint insert 87 also generally conforms to the shape of the upper 83 and lower 84 bodies, however, the its preferred shape for the banana-shapedimplant 80 is more oval to provide improved biomechanical motion of the implant. The bottom floor ofchannel 86 may also employ a lockinglip 88 to ensure that theexpansion plate 82 is properly installed and to minimize the potential for dislocatingexpansion plate 82. -
FIGS. 6 c and 6 d illustrate another preferred embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant featuring retaining pegs 91 to ensure against dislocation ofupper body 83 fromlower body 84 during flexion, extension and torsional motion. A plurality of retainingpegs 91 project substantially upward from the superior surface oflower body 84. On the inferior surface,upper body 83 comprises a plurality of holes, orcontainment wells 90, dimensionally larger thancaptive pegs 91 and arranged such that whenupper body 83 is properly positioned uponlower body 84, captive pegs 91 are housed withincontainment wells 90. As shown inFIG. 6 d, when the intervertebral implant is flexed or extended, captive pegs 91 prohibit dislocation ofupper body 83 fromlower body 84. While the pegs and containment wells may be any shape, captive pegs 91 are preferably round andcontainment wells 90 are preferably oval in shape, which gives limited torsional mobility as well. -
FIGS. 7 a and 7 b illustrate the expansion ofjoint insert 19 in more detail. As shown inFIG. 7 a and prior to expansion ofjoint insert 19,upper body 12 rests uponlower body 14 and the generally flatinferior surface 20 ofjoint insert 19 rests upon the bottom ofchannel 15, which extends along thelower body 14. Disposed along the generally flatinferior surface 20 of expandablejoint insert 19 and adjacent toexpansion slot 18, is a liftingnotch 17 that engages with theexpansion screw 70. Liftingnotch 17 facilitates the lifting of expandablejoint insert 19 and allowsexpansion screw 70 to come into contact with the generally flatinferior surface 20 ofjoint insert 19. Once inserted, as shown inFIG. 7 b, the generally flatinferior surface 20 of expandablejoint insert 19 rests uponexpansion screw 70 and theupper body 12 is lifted abovelower body 14 to the desiredintervertebral disc height 71. -
FIG. 8 shows an expandable artificialintervertebral implant 10 inserted into the spinal column. Note that the expandableartificial implant 10 is posteriorly inserted and expanded throughvoid space 90, which is created by removal of a facet joint. - The disclosed techniques of expanding an artificial implant by inserting an expansion plate or similar device may also be employed to expand a PLIF or TLIF cage. As shown in
FIGS. 12 a, 12 b and 12 c, aPLIF cage 300 is disclosed comprising a substantially rectangularexternal cage element 301 housing an internalexpandable element 302. ThePLIF cage element 301 has anosteoconductive mesh structure 303, in which an osteoconductive substance can be placed, on itsinferior surface 304 and anexpansion window 305 located on itssuperior surface 306. The internalexpandable element 302 comprises a generallyplanar plate member 307 having an inferior 308 andsuperior surface 309. A secondosteoconductive mesh structure 310 is secured upon thesuperior surface 309 of theplanar plate member 307 of the internalexpandable element 302. Theinferior surface 308 of theplanar plate member 307 has a liftingnotch 311 to facilitate the expansion of the device upon installation of theexpansion plate 312. Theexpansion plate 312 is inserted into the posteriorly locatedexpansion slot 313 of the PLIFexternal cage element 301 and engages the liftingnotch 311 of theplanar plate member 307 of the internalexpandable element 302. Lockinglip 314 located withinexpansion slot 313 minimizes the potential ofexpansion plate 312 dislocation. -
FIGS. 12 d and 12 e show a TLIF cage similar to the PLIF cage described above. The primary difference between the TLIF cage and the PLIF cage is that the TLIF cage comprises a t-shaped cross-sectionalosteoconductive mesh structure 310 secured upon thesuperior surface 309 of theplanar plate member 307 of the internalexpandable element 302 such that theosteoconductive mesh structure 310 overhangs thesuperior surface 306 of theexternal cage element 301. Thus providing more surface area between theosteoconductive mesh structure 310 and the bony endplates within the intervertebral space. - One preferred embodiment of an artificial facet joint 100 in accordance with the present invention is shown in
FIG. 9 a. Artificial facet joint 100 comprises anupper pedicle screw 101 and alower pedicle screw 102.Rod 103 is retained within thehead 104 ofupper pedicle screw 101 and thehead 105 oflower pedicle screw 102.Rod 103 has washer-type ends 106 that allows for posterior compression, but not extension. - Another preferred embodiment of an artificial facet joint 110 is shown in
FIG. 9 b.Rod 113 comprises a single washer-type end 116 on itslower end 117. Thehead 115 ofupper pedicle screw 112 has a threaded lockingscrew 118, as shown inFIG. 9 c, that holdsrod 113 in place and prohibits thehead 115 of pedicle screw 112 from swiveling, but allowsrod 113 to rotate and translate through thehead 115 ofpedicle screw 102. - Another preferred embodiment of an artificial facet joint 200 is shown in
FIG. 10 . Artificial facet joint 200 generally comprises anupper pedicle screw 201 and alower pedicle screw 202 androd 203 retained within the heads of pedicle screws 201, 202. Both pedicle screws 201, 202 are secured with lockingscrews 218 that prevent theheads rod 203.Rod 203 comprises tworod members Ball joint 208 allows for a generally upward rotation, away from the bony surfaces of the vertebrae to which they are secured, but prohibit a generally downward rotation, which would bring the ball joint in contact with the vertebrae to which they are secured. -
FIG. 11 shows the artificial facet joint 200 ofFIG. 10 in place on the spinal column. Note that artificialintervertebral implant 10 has been posteriorly placed within the intervertebral space through the void created by the surgical removal of the natural facet joint. In addition, ball joint 208 generally rotates in the posterior (upward) direction during posterior compression to prevent impact upon the bony surfaces of the spine. -
FIGS. 13 a, 13 b, 14 a and 14 b illustrate a lordotic, banana-shaped expandable artificialintervertebral implant 400. The lumbar spine is lordotic, thus the anterior disc height is naturally larger than the posterior disc height. Therefore, an expandable artificial intervertebral implant for the lumbar spine must be capable of expanding into a lordotic position.FIG. 13 a shows the lordotic expandable artificialintervertebral implant 400 from a posterior view. Lordotic expandable artificialintervertebral implant 400 generally comprises anupper body 412 and a lower hingedbody 414 in a substantially planar configuration prior to expansion. Thesuperior surface 402 of theupper body 412 and theinferior surface 404 of the lower hingedbody 414 comprise anosteoconductive scaffolding 413 through which the bone may ultimately grow. Theupper body 412 has a substantially concaveinferior surface 416. - The lower hinged
body 414 comprises alower portion 420 and anupper portion 430.Lower portion 420 andupper portion 430 are posteriorly hinged viahinge 440.Hinge 440 effectively fixes the posterior disk height 460 (shown inFIG. 14 b).Upper portion 430 of hingedbody 414 has a generally flatinferior surface 431 and a substantially convexsuperior surface 432. Thelower portion 420 has a substantially planar configuration prior to expansion. Located at theanterior end 421 oflower portion 420 is arotational lifting mechanism 422. Once placed in the intervertebral space, the rotational lifting leg is rotationally engaged, thus lifting theanterior end 421 of the expandable artificialintervertebral implant 400 to achieve the desiredanterior disc height 470 and proper lordosis. Securingnotch 425 is located on theanterior end 421 of theupper portion 430 of hingedbody 414. Securingnotch 425 engages withrotational lifting mechanism 422 once the expandable artificialintervertebral implant 400 has been expanded. The height ofrotational lifting mechanism 422 is determined by the desired proper lordosis when theintervertebral implant 400 is under neutral load. -
Upper body 412 has a substantially concaveinferior surface 416 that articulates with the substantially convexsuperior surface 432 ofupper portion 430 of lower hingedbody 414. When viewed in the medial or lateral direction, as shown inFIGS. 14 a and 14 b,upper body 412 has a downwardly projectinglobe 450 for the attachment ofsafety bar 452.Safety bar 452 securesupper body 412 toupper portion 430 of lower hingedbody 414 and minimizes the possibility of dislocation. -
FIG. 13 b is a top view of lordotic expandable artificialintervertebral implant 400 illustrating the placement ofposterior hinge 440,rotational lifting mechanism 422, andsafety bar 452 affixed throughupper body 412 andupper portion 430 of lower hingedbody 414. - The rotational lifting mechanism described above may also be employed to achieve proper lordosis with an expandable PLIF and TLIF cage, as shown in
FIGS. 15 a and 15 b.Cage 500 is shown prior to expansion inFIG. 15 a and expanded inFIG. 15 b.Cage 500 comprises anupper body 502 and alower body 504. Hinge 506 posteriorly connectsupper body 502 tolower body 504 and effectively fixesposterior disc height 510 upon expansion ofcage 500. The superior surface 512 ofupper body 502 and theinferior surface 514 oflower body 504 may include an osteoconductive scaffolding or mesh 520 as previously described. Expansion ofcage 500 is accomplished viarotational lifting mechanism 530, which engages with securingnotch 525, located on theanterior end 528 of theinferior surface 513 ofupper body 502, and minimizes the potential for dislocation. The height ofrotational lifting mechanism 530, which effectively fixesanterior disc height 540, is determined by the desired proper lordosis. - Another preferred embodiment of an expandable lordotic artificial intervertebral implant is illustrated in
FIGS. 16 a and 16 b. Lordotic expandableintervertebral implant 600 andlordotic cage 700 both utilize aninclined expansion plate 650 to achieve proper lordosis. Both devices are similar to those described above with the exception of the expansion device and reference is made toFIGS. 14 a and 14 b for lordotic expandableintervertebral implant 600 andFIGS. 15 a and 15 b forlordotic cage 700 for elements of the intervertebral implants already identified.Expansion plate 650 is generally wedged-shaped and comprises a liftingnotch 620 on itsposterior end 622 to facilitate expansion. As shown inFIG. 16 a,expansion plate 650 is installed between theupper portion 430 andlower portion 420 of lower hingedbody 414. Located on thesuperior surface 630 at the anterior end 624 is securingridge 635. Securingridge 635 engages with securingnotch 625 similar to the rotational lifting mechanism described above. Located on the anterior superior surface oflower portion 420 of lower hingedbody 414 is a lockinglip 637, which minimizes the potential of dislocatinginclined expansion plate 650.FIG. 16 b illustrate the use ofexpansion plate 650 in conjunction withlordotic cage 700. Although the present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiments, it is anticipated that alterations and modifications thereof will no doubt become apparent to those skilled in the art. It is therefore intended that the following claims be interpreted as covering all alterations and modifications that fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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1-53. (canceled)
54. An intervertebral implant for a human spine, comprising:
an upper body comprising an inferior surface and a superior surface, wherein the superior surface of the upper body is configured to engage a first vertebra of the human spine;
a lower body comprising a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein the inferior surface of the lower body is configured to engage a second vertebra of the human spine;
an insert configured to be positioned in a channel of the lower body and between the superior surface of the lower body and the inferior surface of the upper body before insertion of the intervertebral implant between the first vertebra and the second vertebra of the human spine;
an expansion member configured to engage the insert to increase a separation distance between the upper body and the lower body after insertion of the intervertebral implant in the human spine; and
wherein the intervertebral implant is configured such that increasing the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body allows increased articulation of the intervertebral implant.
55. The intervertebral implant of claim 54 , wherein the inferior surface of the upper body is at least partially concave.
56. The intervertebral implant of claim 54 , wherein the inferior surface of the upper body is at least partially concave, and such inferior surface comprises one or more edges that, as the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body increases, can move more relative to the lower body, thereby allowing increased articulation of the intervertebral implant.
57. The intervertebral implant of claim 54 , wherein the inferior surface of the upper body is at least partially concave, and such inferior surface comprises at least one substantially flat surface that, prior to engagement of the expansion member, is configured to contact another surface of the intervertebral implant and thus inhibit articulation.
58. The intervertebral implant of claim 54 , wherein the inferior surface of the upper body is at least partially concave, and such inferior surface comprises at least one substantially flat surface that, prior to engagement of the expansion member, is configured to contact another surface of the intervertebral implant and thus inhibit articulation, and after the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body is increased, the upper body is allowed to articulate with respect to the lower body such that the substantially flat surface of the upper body is at an angle of between 0-180° to another substantially flat surface of the intervertebral implant.
59. The intervertebral implant of claim 54 , wherein the expansion member comprises an expansion plate.
60. The intervertebral implant of claim 54 , wherein the implant is configured such that increasing the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body increases a height of the intervertebral implant.
61. An intervertebral implant for a human spine, comprising:
an upper body comprising an inferior surface and a superior surface, wherein the superior surface of the upper body is configured to engage a first vertebra of the human spine;
a lower body comprising a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein the inferior surface of the lower body is configured to engage a second vertebra of the human spine;
an insert comprising a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein the insert is configured to be positioned in a channel of the lower body and between the superior surface of the lower body and the inferior surface of the upper body before insertion of the intervertebral implant between the first vertebra and the second vertebra of the human spine;
an expansion member configured to engage the insert to increase a separation distance between the upper body and the lower body after insertion of the intervertebral implant in the human spine, wherein the intervertebral implant is configured such that increasing the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body allows increased articulation of the intervertebral implant; and
wherein the intervertebral implant comprises a substantially elongated anterior side, a substantially elongated posterior side, and two ends, and wherein the intervertebral implant comprises an opening on or proximate the posterior side or on or proximate one of the ends for insertion or engagement of the expansion member from a posterior approach after insertion of the intervertebral implant in the human spine.
62. The intervertebral implant of claim 61 , wherein the upper body and the lower body are substantially banana-shaped.
63. The intervertebral implant of claim 61 , wherein the inferior surface of the insert is substantially flat.
64. The intervertebral implant of claim 61 , wherein the inferior surface of the insert is substantially flat, wherein at least a portion of the superior surface of the lower body is substantially flat, and wherein the substantially flat inferior surface of the insert is configured to rest on the substantially flat portion of the superior surface of the lower body before the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body is increased.
65. An intervertebral implant for a human spine, comprising:
an upper body comprising an inferior surface and a superior surface, wherein the superior surface of the upper body is configured to engage a first vertebra of the human spine;
a lower body comprising a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein the inferior surface of the lower body is configured to engage a second vertebra of the human spine;
an insert configured to be positioned between the superior surface of the lower body and the inferior surface of the upper body such that a height of the intervertebral implant is substantially equal to a height of the lower body plus a height of the upper body before insertion of the intervertebral implant in the human spine; and
an expansion member configured to engage and raise the insert above the superior surface of the lower body to increase a separation distance between the upper body and the lower body after insertion of the intervertebral implant in the human spine.
66. The intervertebral implant of claim 65 , wherein the superior surface of the lower body comprises a substantially flat edge, and wherein the inferior surface of the upper body comprises a concave portion at least partially surrounded by a substantially flat edge.
67. The intervertebral implant of claim 65 , wherein the superior surface of the lower body comprises a substantially flat edge, wherein the inferior surface of the upper body comprises a concave portion at least partially surrounded by a flat edge, and wherein at least a portion of the substantially flat edge of the upper body rests on at least a portion of the substantially flat edge of the lower body with the insert positioned between the superior surface of the lower body and the inferior surface of the upper body before engagement of the expansion member.
68. The intervertebral implant of claim 65 , wherein increasing the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body allows articulation of the intervertebral implant.
69. An intervertebral implant for a human spine, comprising:
an upper body comprising an inferior surface and a superior surface, wherein the superior surface of the upper body is configured to engage a first vertebra of the human spine;
a lower body comprising a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein the inferior surface of the lower body is configured to engage a second vertebra of the human spine;
an insert comprising a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein the insert is configured to be positioned between the superior surface of the lower body and the inferior surface of the upper body such that a height of the intervertebral implant exceeds a height of the lower body plus a height of the upper body;
an expansion member configured to engage and raise the insert above the superior surface of the lower body to increase a separation distance between the upper body and the lower body after insertion of the intervertebral implant in the human spine; and
wherein the implant is configured such that increasing the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body allows increased articulation of the intervertebral implant.
70. The intervertebral implant of claim 69 , wherein the superior surface of the lower body comprises at least one substantially flat portion, wherein the inferior surface of the insert is substantially flat, and wherein the substantially flat inferior surface of the insert is configured to rest on at least one of the substantially flat portions of the superior surface of the lower body before engagement of the expansion member.
71. The intervertebral implant of claim 69 , wherein increasing the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body increases a height of the intervertebral implant.
72. The intervertebral implant of claim 69 , wherein at least a portion of the superior surface of the insert is convex, wherein at least a portion of the inferior surface of the upper body is concave, wherein the concave portion of the inferior surface of the upper body is configured to rest on the convex portion of the insert, and wherein increasing the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body allows an increased range of angular motion of the upper body relative to the insert.
73-92. (canceled)
93. An intervertebral implant for a human spine, comprising:
an upper body comprising an inferior surface and a superior surface, wherein the superior surface of the upper body is configured to engage a first vertebra of the human spine;
a lower body comprising a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein the inferior surface of the lower body is configured to engage a second vertebra of the human spine;
an insert comprising a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein the insert is configured to be positioned between the superior surface of the lower body and the inferior surface of the upper body before insertion of the intervertebral implant between the first vertebra and the second vertebra of the human spine;
an expansion member configured to engage the insert to increase a separation distance between the upper body and the lower body to allow increased articulation of the intervertebral implant after insertion of the intervertebral implant in the human spine; and
wherein increasing the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body comprises elevating the insert from the lower body by a distance substantially equivalent to a height of the expansion member.
94. The intervertebral implant of claim 93 , wherein the expansion member comprises an expansion plate, and wherein the height of the expansion member is the thickness of the expansion plate.
95. The intervertebral implant of claim 93 , wherein the expansion member comprises an expansion plate, and wherein the expansion plate is configured to be inserted between the superior surface of the lower body and the inferior surface of the insert to increase the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body.
96. The intervertebral implant of claim 93 , wherein at least a portion of the inferior surface of the upper body is concave, wherein at least a portion of the superior surface of the insert is convex, wherein the concave portion of the inferior surface of the upper body rests on the convex portion of the superior surface of the insert, and wherein increasing the separation distance between the upper body and the lower body allows movement or increased movement of the concave portion of the inferior surface of the upper body about the convex portion of the superior surface of the insert.
97-106. (canceled)
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