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Bone implants and methods
Assignee: Zimmer Spine Inc
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Filing: 2002-02-19
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Granted: 2006-03-28
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Expires: 2022-02-19
Abstract
Abstract Implants, instruments and methods for bone fusion procedures are disclosed. In some embodiments, the implants are particularly advantageous for use between opposing vertebral bodies to facilitate stabilization or arthrodesis of an intervertebral joint. The implants include, at least, a support component that provides structural support during fusion. In a typical embodiment, the implants also include a growth component. A growth component provides an environment conducive to new bone growth between the bones being fused. Several unique configurations to enhance fusion, instruments for insertion and methods for insertion are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Hanson
- 👤 Ross A. Longhini
- 👤 Daniel D. McPhillips
- 👤 Steven J. Seme
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/16; A61B17/1662; A61B17/1671; A61B17/17; A61B17/1739; A61B17/1757; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/4455; A61F2/4465; A61F2/46; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4611; A61B17/1604; A61B17/1659; A61B17/1735; A61B17/02; A61B17/025; A61B2017/0256; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30744; A61F2/442; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30112; A61F2002/30131; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30383; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30593; A61F2002/30599; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/3082; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30879; A61F2002/30891; A61F2002/30892; A61F2002/30904; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0013; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0058; A61F2250/006; A61F2250/0063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A bone implant comprising: a support member sized for intervertebral implantation, the support member defining a cavity having an open end positioned opposite from a closed end; and a growth member sized to be inserted into the cavity of the support member through the open end of the cavity after implantation of the support member into an intervertebral space, the growth member having a pre-manufactured shape that generally complements a shape of the cavity, wherein the growth member includes oppositely positioned bone engagement surfaces separated by a thickness, and wherein the growth member also includes planar side wall surfaces that extend between the bone engagement surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A bone implant comprising: a support member sized for intervertebral implantation, the support member defining a cavity having an open end positioned opposite from a closed end; and a growth member sized to be inserted into the cavity of the support member through the open end of the cavity after implantation of the support member into an intervertebral space, the growth member having a pre-manufactured shape that generally complements a shape of the cavity, wherein the growth member includes oppositely positioned bone engagement surfaces separated by a thickness, and wherein the growth member also includes planar side wall surfaces that extend between the bone engagement surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The bone implant of claim 1 wherein the open end of the cavity and the growth member are relatively sized such that the growth member can be inserted into the cavity through the open end without requiring expansion of the support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bone implant of claim 1 , wherein the support member includes cortical bone and the growth member includes cancellous bone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bone implant of claim 1 , wherein the growth member comprises an osteoconductive insert block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The bone implant of claim 4 , wherein the open end of the cavity has a width along a direction, and the cavity has an internal dimension along the direction, the internal dimension being greater than the width of the open end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The bone implant of claim 5 , wherein the bone engagement surfaces are planar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bone implant of claim 6 , wherein the side wall surfaces are generally perpendicular relative to the bone engagement surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The bone implant of claim 5 , wherein the insert block includes a first end positioned opposite from a second end, the first end including a nose having a curvature that generally matches a curvature of the curved inner wall of the cavity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bone implant of claim 8 , wherein the insert block includes substantially parallel sidewall surfaces that extend between the first and second ends.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bone implant of claim 9 , wherein the second end of the insert block includes a substantially planar surface that extends between the sidewall surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The bone implant of claim 10 , wherein the substantially planar surface is generally perpendicular relative to the sidewall surfaces.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The bone implant of claim 8 , wherein the insert block includes substantially parallel bone engagement surfaces that extend between the first and second ends.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The bone implant of claim 5 , wherein the growth member is non-threaded.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The bone implant of claim 4 , wherein the insert block includes oppositely positioned planar bone engagement surfaces.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
61 words
The bone implant of claim 4 , wherein the cavity of the support member is defined by opposing inner wall surfaces that extend from the open end of the cavity toward to closed end of the cavity, and wherein the closed end of the cavity is defined by a curved inner wall surface that extends between the opposing inner wall surfaces.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bone implant of claim 1 , wherein the growth member is non-threaded.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
119 words
A bone implant comprising: a support member size for intervertebral implantation, the support member defining a cavity having an open end positioned opposite from a closed end; and a growth member sized to be inserted into the cavity of the support member through the open end of the cavity after implantation of the support member into an intervertebral space, the growth member having a pre-manufactured shape that generally complements a shape of the cavity, wherein the support member includes oppositely positioned load bearing surfaces separated by a thickness, wherein the growth member includes oppositely positioned bone engagement surfaces separated by a thickness, and wherein the thickness of the growth member is greater than the thickness of the support member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
119 words
A bone implant comprising: a support member size for intervertebral implantation, the support member defining a cavity having an open end positioned opposite from a closed end; and a growth member sized to be inserted into the cavity of the support member through the open end of the cavity after implantation of the support member into an intervertebral space, the growth member having a pre-manufactured shape that generally complements a shape of the cavity, wherein the support member includes oppositely positioned load bearing surfaces separated by a thickness, wherein the growth member includes oppositely positioned bone engagement surfaces separated by a thickness, and wherein the thickness of the growth member is greater than the thickness of the support member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bone implant of claim 17 , wherein the thickness of the support member varies such that the support member has a wedge shape.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bone implant of claim 18 , wherein the thickness of the growth member is substantially constant.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bone implant of claim 19 , wherein the thickness of the support member is larger adjacent the open end of the cavity than adjacent the closed end of the cavity.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bone implant of claim 17 , wherein the growth member is non-threaded.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
128 words
An implant comprising a partial cortical ring defining an inner pocket, the partial cortical ring having a thickness defined between first and second load bearing surfaces, the inner pocket being open adjacent the first and second load bearing surfaces, the partial cortical ring also defining a radial opening for providing access to the inner pocket, the radial opening being positioned opposite from a closed end of the inner pocket; a non-threaded cancellous insert block having a pre-manufactured shape that complements the shape of the inner pocket, the insert block being insertable into inner pocket through the radial opening, the insert block having a thickness defined between first and second bone engagement surfaces, the thickness of the insert block being greater than the thickness of the partial cortical ring.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
128 words
An implant comprising a partial cortical ring defining an inner pocket, the partial cortical ring having a thickness defined between first and second load bearing surfaces, the inner pocket being open adjacent the first and second load bearing surfaces, the partial cortical ring also defining a radial opening for providing access to the inner pocket, the radial opening being positioned opposite from a closed end of the inner pocket; a non-threaded cancellous insert block having a pre-manufactured shape that complements the shape of the inner pocket, the insert block being insertable into inner pocket through the radial opening, the insert block having a thickness defined between first and second bone engagement surfaces, the thickness of the insert block being greater than the thickness of the partial cortical ring.
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