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Iliac screw
Assignee: SDGI Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1995-09-13
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Granted: 1997-07-01
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Expires: 2015-09-13
Abstract
Abstract An iliac screw includes a smooth distal shank (35), a threaded proximal shank (37) and a proximal head portion (38). The smooth distal shank (35) is configured to penetrate the cancellous bone of the iliac wings, while the threaded shank (37) carries bone threads configured for engagement with the cortical or the cancellous bone. The head portion (38) is configured for engagement with an elongated fixation member, such as a spinal rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael C. Sherman
- 👤 Eddie Ray, III
- 👤 Jean Pierre Farcy
- 👤 Joseph Tai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/70; A61B17/7001; A61B17/7035; A61B17/7037; A61B17/7038; A61B17/7055; A61B17/7002; A61B17/7011; A61B17/7041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A bone screw for connection between a human bone and a fixation member comprising: a smooth distal shank terminating in a smooth tip at a distal end of said bone screw; a threaded proximal shank carrying bone engaging threads; and a head portion adjacent said proximal shank at an opposite proximal end of said bone screw, said head portion being configured for engagement to the fixation member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A bone screw for connection between a human bone and a fixation member comprising: a smooth distal shank terminating in a smooth tip at a distal end of said bone screw; a threaded proximal shank carrying bone engaging threads; and a head portion adjacent said proximal shank at an opposite proximal end of said bone screw, said head portion being configured for engagement to the fixation member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The bone screw according to claim 1, wherein said smooth distal shank has a first length, said proximal threaded shank has a second length, and said first length is greater than said second length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The bone screw according to claim 2, wherein said first length is about 50 mm and said second length it about 20 mm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bone screw according to claim 2, wherein said first length is at least twice as long as said second length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bone screw according to claim 1, wherein said bone engaging threads are cancellous threads.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bone screw according to claim 1, wherein said tip at said distal end of said bone screw is blunt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bone screw according to claim 1, wherein said head portion includes a surface carrying radial splines.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bone screw according to claim 1, wherein said head portion defines a slot, said slot open at said proximal end of said bone screw to receive a clamping member therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The bone screw according to claim 1, wherein said head portion defines a pair of recesses configured for engagement by a gripping tool for insertion of said bone screw into the human bone.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The bone screw according to claim 1, further comprising a transition region between said threaded proximal shank and said head portion, said transition region including a shoulder having an outer diameter larger than an outer diameter of said threaded proximal shank.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bone screw according to claim 1, wherein said proximal threaded shank has a maximum diameter greater than a maximum diameter of said smooth distal shank.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bone screw according to claim 11, wherein said head portion defines a slot open at said proximal end and includes a surface defining a plurality of radially spaced apart splines.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bone screw according to claim 1, wherein said smooth distal shank has a diameter approximately equal to a root diameter of said threaded proximal shank.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
132 words
A spinal fixation system comprising: an elongated spinal member sized and configured to extend longitudinally along a length of the spine, said spinal member having an inferior end disposable adjacent an iliac wing; a plurality of bone engaging members engageable to the spine; a corresponding plurality of first clamping members for engaging said plurality of bone engaging members to said elongated spinal member; an iliac screw configured for engagement within the iliac wing, said iliac screw including; a smooth distal shank at a distal end of said bone screw; a threaded proximal shank carrying bone engaging threads; and a head portion adjacent said proximal shank at a proximal end of said bone screw; and a second clamping member for clamping said head portion of said iliac screw to said elongated spinal member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
132 words
A spinal fixation system comprising: an elongated spinal member sized and configured to extend longitudinally along a length of the spine, said spinal member having an inferior end disposable adjacent an iliac wing; a plurality of bone engaging members engageable to the spine; a corresponding plurality of first clamping members for engaging said plurality of bone engaging members to said elongated spinal member; an iliac screw configured for engagement within the iliac wing, said iliac screw including; a smooth distal shank at a distal end of said bone screw; a threaded proximal shank carrying bone engaging threads; and a head portion adjacent said proximal shank at a proximal end of said bone screw; and a second clamping member for clamping said head portion of said iliac screw to said elongated spinal member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
87 words
The spinal fixation system of claim 14, wherein: said second clamping member includes an eyebolt defining an aperture for receiving said elongated spinal member therethrough, a threaded stem and a threaded nut engageable on said stem; and said head portion of said iliac screw defines a slot for receiving said threaded stem of said eyebolt therein, a first surface facing said elongated spinal member and a second surface opposite said first surface for contact with said threaded nut when said nut is engaged on said threaded stem.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
59 words
The spinal fixation system of claim 14, wherein: said head portion of said iliac screw includes a first mating surface and said second clamping member includes a second mating surface, and said first and second mating surfaces are configured to interdigitate with each other to permit variable angular positions of said head portion relative to said second clamping member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
106 words
The spinal fixation system of claim 16, wherein: said second clamping member includes an eyebolt defining an aperture for receiving said elongated spinal member therethrough, a threaded stem, a threaded nut engageable on said stem, a washer having said second mating surface and an opening sized to receive said eyebolt therethrough; and said head portion of said iliac screw defines a slot for receiving said threaded stem of said eyebolt therein, said first mating surface of said head portion facing said washer and a contact surface opposite said first mating surface for contact with said threaded nut when said nut is engaged on said threaded stem.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The spinal fixation system of claim 14, wherein said proximal threaded shank has a maximum diameter greater than a maximum diameter of said smooth distal shank.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bone screw according to claim 14, wherein said smooth distal shank has a diameter approximately equal to a root diameter of said threaded proximal shank.
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