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Multiple facet joint replacement
Assignee: MedicineLodge Inc
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Filing: 2000-12-13
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Granted: 2003-05-20
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Expires: 2020-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A prosthesis for the replacement of multiple diseased or traumatized spinal facets comprises a portion that replaces at least a bony portion of the facets to be replaced and where the prosthesis attaches to the vertebra in a manner that does not require attachment to, or abutment against, the lamina. Multiple configurations of the prosthesis provide for replacement of the two inferior facets, the two superior facets, a superior and inferior facet, or all four facets. A method of installing the prosthesis is provided that is comprised of the steps of resecting at least a portion of the facets that carry the diseased or traumatized spinal facets and attaching the prosthesis in a manner that does not require attachment or abutment against the lamina.
Inventors
- 👤 E. Marlowe Goble
- 👤 T. Wade Fallin
- 👤 Robert W. Hoy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/4405; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S606/00; Y10S606/907; Y10S606/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A prosthesis for the replacement of at least two facets located on a mammalian vertebra, comprising: at least one bone contacting surface that is adapted to be secured to a surface of the vertebra; at least two bearing surfaces for articulating with other facets, said at least two bearing surfaces being connected to said at least one bone contacting surface; and wherein no portion of said prosthesis is supported by the lamina of the vertebra.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A prosthesis for the replacement of at least two facets located on a mammalian vertebra, comprising: at least one bone contacting surface that is adapted to be secured to a surface of the vertebra; at least two bearing surfaces for articulating with other facets, said at least two bearing surfaces being connected to said at least one bone contacting surface; and wherein no portion of said prosthesis is supported by the lamina of the vertebra.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising fixation elements for securing said at least one bone contacting surface to the vertebra.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said fixation elements are screws.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said at least bone contacting surface is porous coated to allow for bone ingrowth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said porous coating includes at least one from a group comprising osteoinductive and osteoconductive substances.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said bearing surfaces are formed from a material selected from the group consisting of a ceramic, a metal and a polymer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said prosthesis is configured so that said at least two bearing surfaces are adapted to replace a pair of inferior facets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said prosthesis is configured so that said at least two bearing surfaces are adapted to replace a pair of superior facets.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said prosthesis is configured so that said at least two bearing surfaces are adapted to replace an inferior facet and a superior facet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said prosthesis is configured so that said at least two bearing surfaces are adapted to replace a pair of inferior facets and a pair of superior facets.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for replacing at least two facets on a mammalian vertebra, comprising the steps of: resecting a pair of facets on the vertebra; and attaching a prosthesis to the vertebra so that a pair of bearing surfaces on the prosthesis are positioned in place of the resected facets, wherein the prosthesis is configured so that no portion of said prosthesis is supported by the lamina of the vertebra.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for replacing at least two facets on a mammalian vertebra, comprising the steps of: resecting a pair of facets on the vertebra; and attaching a prosthesis to the vertebra so that a pair of bearing surfaces on the prosthesis are positioned in place of the resected facets, wherein the prosthesis is configured so that no portion of said prosthesis is supported by the lamina of the vertebra.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for replacing facets on two adjacent vertebra, comprising the steps of: resecting at least a bony portion of the inferior facets of a superior vertebra; attaching a first prosthesis that replaces said inferior facets of said superior vertebra; resecting at least a bony portion of the superior facets of an inferior vertebra; and attaching a second prosthesis that replaces said superior facets of said inferior vertebra; wherein no portion of said first prosthesis is supported by the lamina of said superior vertebra, and further wherein no portion of said second prosthesis is supported by the lamina of said inferior vertebra.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for replacing facets on two adjacent vertebra, comprising the steps of: resecting at least a bony portion of the inferior facets of a superior vertebra; attaching a first prosthesis that replaces said inferior facets of said superior vertebra; resecting at least a bony portion of the superior facets of an inferior vertebra; and attaching a second prosthesis that replaces said superior facets of said inferior vertebra; wherein no portion of said first prosthesis is supported by the lamina of said superior vertebra, and further wherein no portion of said second prosthesis is supported by the lamina of said inferior vertebra.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for replacing facets on three or more vertebra, comprising the steps of: resecting at least a bony portion of the inferior facets of a most superior vertebra; attaching a first prosthesis that replaces said inferior facets of said most superior vertebra; resecting at least a bony portion of the superior facets of a most inferior vertebra; attaching a second prosthesis that replaces said superior facets of said most inferior vertebra; resecting at least a bony portion of all of the facets of at least one intermediate vertebra located between said most superior vertebra and said most inferior vertebra; wherein, for each of said at least one intermediate vertebra, a prosthesis is attached that. replaces all facets of said intermediate vertebra.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for replacing facets on three or more vertebra, comprising the steps of: resecting at least a bony portion of the inferior facets of a most superior vertebra; attaching a first prosthesis that replaces said inferior facets of said most superior vertebra; resecting at least a bony portion of the superior facets of a most inferior vertebra; attaching a second prosthesis that replaces said superior facets of said most inferior vertebra; resecting at least a bony portion of all of the facets of at least one intermediate vertebra located between said most superior vertebra and said most inferior vertebra; wherein, for each of said at least one intermediate vertebra, a prosthesis is attached that. replaces all facets of said intermediate vertebra.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
A spinal implant kit for the replacement of facets, said implant kit comprising: one facet prosthesis adapted to replace two superior facets; one facet prosthesis adapted to replace two inferior facets; and one facet prosthesis adapted to replace two superior facets and two inferior facets.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
45 words
A spinal implant kit for the replacement of facets, said implant kit comprising: one facet prosthesis adapted to replace two superior facets; one facet prosthesis adapted to replace two inferior facets; and one facet prosthesis adapted to replace two superior facets and two inferior facets.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
124 words
A prosthesis for the replacement of a pair of spinal facets, said prosthesis comprising: a first vertical member having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for disposition against, and attachment to, a first pedicle of a vertebra, and said second end comprising a bearing surface for engagement with a facet of an adjacent vertebra; a second vertical member having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for disposition against, and attachment to, the other pedicle of the vertebra, said second end comprising a bearing surface with a facet of an adjacent vertebra; and a bridge connecting said second end of said first vertical member to said second end of said second vertical member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
124 words
A prosthesis for the replacement of a pair of spinal facets, said prosthesis comprising: a first vertical member having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for disposition against, and attachment to, a first pedicle of a vertebra, and said second end comprising a bearing surface for engagement with a facet of an adjacent vertebra; a second vertical member having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for disposition against, and attachment to, the other pedicle of the vertebra, said second end comprising a bearing surface with a facet of an adjacent vertebra; and a bridge connecting said second end of said first vertical member to said second end of said second vertical member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
73 words
The prosthesis of claim 15 wherein said first vertical member, said second vertical member and said bridge are formed so that said prosthesis is displaced from the lamina of the vertebra when said first end of said first vertical member is disposed against, and attached to, the first pedicle of a vertebra and said first end of said second vertical member is disposed against, the attached to, the other pedicle of the vertebra.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
66 words
A spinal implant kit for the replacement of facets, said implant kit comprising: a superior facet prosthesis adapted to replace two superior facets; an inferior facet prosthesis adapted to replace two inferior facets; wherein no portion of said superior facet prosthesis is supported by a lamina of a vertebra; and wherein no portion of said inferior facet prosthesis is supported by a lamina of a vertebra.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
66 words
A spinal implant kit for the replacement of facets, said implant kit comprising: a superior facet prosthesis adapted to replace two superior facets; an inferior facet prosthesis adapted to replace two inferior facets; wherein no portion of said superior facet prosthesis is supported by a lamina of a vertebra; and wherein no portion of said inferior facet prosthesis is supported by a lamina of a vertebra.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
184 words
A prosthesis for the replacement of a pair of spinal facets, said prosthesis comprising: a first vertical member having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for disposition against, and attachment to, a first pedicle of a vertebra, and said second end comprising a bearing surface for engagement with a facet of an adjacent vertebra; a second vertical member having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for disposition against, and attachment to, the other pedicle of the vertebra, said second end comprising a bearing surface with a facet of an adjacent vertebra; and a bridge connecting said first vertical member to said second vertical member; wherein said first vertical member, said second vertical member and said bridge are formed so that said prosthesis is displaced from the lamina of the vertebra when said first end of said first vertical member is disposed against, and attached to, the first pedicle of a vertebra and said first end of said second vertical member is disposed against, and attached to, the other pedicle of the vertebra.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
184 words
A prosthesis for the replacement of a pair of spinal facets, said prosthesis comprising: a first vertical member having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for disposition against, and attachment to, a first pedicle of a vertebra, and said second end comprising a bearing surface for engagement with a facet of an adjacent vertebra; a second vertical member having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for disposition against, and attachment to, the other pedicle of the vertebra, said second end comprising a bearing surface with a facet of an adjacent vertebra; and a bridge connecting said first vertical member to said second vertical member; wherein said first vertical member, said second vertical member and said bridge are formed so that said prosthesis is displaced from the lamina of the vertebra when said first end of said first vertical member is disposed against, and attached to, the first pedicle of a vertebra and said first end of said second vertical member is disposed against, and attached to, the other pedicle of the vertebra.
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