US20060200166A1 - Bone implants and methods - Google Patents
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- This invention pertains to bone implants, instruments and procedures. Specifically, the invention provides bone implants, instruments and methods to facilitate fusion of bone. The invention is particularly suited for stabilization or fusion of the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae.
- fusion techniques involve partial or complete removal of the diseased disc and packing the void area with a suitable matrix for facilitating a bony union between the opposing vertebral bodies.
- Surgical devices for facilitating interbody fusion are known. Some devices are positioned external to the intervertebral joint during the fusion process. Other devices are positioned within the intervertebral joint. Devices positioned within the joint space typically distract the joint space and provide stabilization by causing tension on the annulus fibrosus and other supporting tissues surrounding the joint space. Examples of devices positioned within the joint space are disclosed in, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,458,638, 5,489,307, 5,055,104, 5,026,373, 5,015,247, 4,961,740, 4,743,256 and 4,501,269, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. Some systems use both external fixation and internal fixation devices.
- a bone graft and/or other implant is often used to facilitate new bone growth.
- the surface area, configuration, orientation, surface texture and deformity characteristics of an implant or bone graft placed in the disc space can affect the stability of the joint during fusion and thus affect the overall success of a fusion procedure.
- the present invention is directed to unique implants or bone grafts that can be inserted at a fusion site, with or without other stabilizing systems, and instruments and methods for inserting the same.
- One inventive aspect of the present disclosure relates to an implant (e.g., a spinal implant) having a first component having support mechanical characteristics and a second component having mechanical characteristics for allowing bone in-growth.
- Other inventive aspects include systems and methods for implanting multi-component implants. It should be noted that the examples are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an implant that is an embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the implant of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the implant of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the implant of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the implant of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the implant of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an implant cap that is an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7B is a side elevational view of the cap of FIG. 7A ;
- FIG. 7C is a top plan view of the cap of FIG. 7A ;
- FIG. 7D is a front elevational view of the cap of FIG. 7A ;
- FIG. 8A is a top plan view of an inferior vertebrae prior to a preparation step according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 8B is a front elevational view of the inferior vertebrae of FIG. 8A and a corresponding superior vertebrae;
- FIG. 9A is a top plan view of the inferior vertebrae of FIG. 8A after a preparation step according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 9B is a front elevational view of the inferior vertebrae and the superior vertebrae of FIG. 8B after the preparation step of FIG. 9A ;
- FIG. 10A is a top plan view of the inferior vertebrae of FIG. 9A after another preparation step according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 10B is a front elevational view of the inferior vertebrae and the superior vertebrae of FIG. 9B after the preparation step of FIG. 10A ;
- FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of the inferior vertebrae and the superior vertebrae of FIG. 10B after placement of a support member in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 12 is a front elevation view of the inferior vertebrae and the superior vertebrae of FIG. 11 after placement of a growth member in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an implant kit that is an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a wedge and portal assembly of the implant kit of FIG. 13 ;
- FIG. 15 is a top plan view of a rasp that is an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a side elevational view of the rasp of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 17 is a proximal end-on elevational view of the rasp of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 18 is an enlarged partial perspective view of teeth on a rasp head of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 19 is an enlarged partial top plan view of a rasp head of the rasp of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 20 is a top plan view of a bone-cutting instrument that is an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 21 is a side elevational view of the bone-cutting instrument of FIG. 20 ;
- FIG. 22 is a distal end-on elevational view of the bone-cutting instrument of FIG. 20 ;
- FIG. 23 is a top plan view of an implant insertion tool that is an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 24 is a side elevational view of the implant insertion tool of FIG. 23 ;
- FIG. 25 is a distal end-on elevational view of the implant insertion tool of FIG. 23 ;
- FIG. 26 is a side elevational view of a sleeve that is an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the sleeve of FIG. 26 ;
- FIG. 28 is an end-on elevational view of the sleeve of FIG. 26 ;
- FIG. 29 is a top plan view of an insertion tool handle that is an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view of the handle of FIG. 29 taken along line 30 - 30
- FIG. 31 is an end-on elevational view of the handle of FIG. 29 ;
- FIG. 32 is side elevational view of an implant insertion tool that is another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 33 is a top plan view of the implant insertion tool of FIG. 32 ;
- FIG. 34 is a perspective view of a portal insertion step according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 35 shows a vertebrae preparation step using a rasp according to the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 36 shows a vertebrae preparation step using a box chisel according to the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 37 is a perspective view of a support member being positioned upon an incertion tool according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 38 shows a support member insertion step according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 39 is shows a growth member insertion step according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 40 shows a portal extraction step according to the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 41 is a perspective view of an implant that is another embodiment of present invention.
- FIG. 42 is a side elevational view of the implant of FIG. 41 ;
- FIG. 43 is a front elevational view of the implant of FIG. 41 ;
- FIG. 44 is a top plan view of the implant of FIG. 41 .
- the present invention is directed toward the fusion of bones.
- the invention provides natural and/or synthetic bone implants that can function as a bone graft between adjacent bones to be fused.
- the implants of the invention include unique arrangements, configurations and components to facilitate fusion and maintain stability during the fusion process.
- the implants, instruments and methods of the invention can be used in a variety of bone fusion procedures.
- the invention may be particularly advantageous for intervertebral stabilization or arthrodesis of the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae.
- the invention will be described by reference to intervertebral fusion procedures in the lumbar region of the spine.
- this description is for exemplary purposes only and should not be construed to limit the intended scope of use of the disclosed implants, instruments or methods.
- the implants, instruments and methods of the invention can be used to fuse cervical, thoracic, lumbar or lumbo-sacral vertebrae.
- the implants, instruments and methods of the invention are directed to facilitating greater continuity between the bone formed at the fusion site and the bones fused.
- the implants are also designed to provide greater structural support at the fusion site to maintain stability and alignment at the fusion site, to reduce healing time and optimize the structural integrity of the new bone formed at the fusion site.
- the implants of the invention can also facilitate the ease of implanting and positioning implants at a fusion site.
- the implants can be prepared from natural materials, synthetic materials, or a combination of natural and synthetic materials.
- “natural material” means “bone” and includes bone harvested from humans or animals.
- “Bone” may further include heterologous, homologous and autologous (i.e., xenograft, allograft, autograft) bone derived from, for example, fibula, tibia, radius, ulna, humerus, cranium, calcaneus, tarsus, carpus, vertebra, patella, ilium, etc.
- Bone may further include one or more bone products which have been partially or completely demineralized, prepared for transplantation (e.g., via removal of immunogenic proteins), and/or processed by other techniques.
- the implants can be prepared from products made from bone, such as chips, putties, and other similar bone products.
- human source bone is preferred for human applications.
- the bone of an implant can be cancellous and/or cortical.
- Cortical implant material can be obtained from known long bones, such as the humerus, radius, ulna, tibia, femur, fibula, etc.
- Cancellous material can be obtained from the patella, distal condyles, tibial plateau, femoral head, etc.
- Cranial, pelvic (e.g. iliac crest) and patellar bone can advantageously provide both cortical and cancellous bone in a single piece. Indeed, these sources can provide an implant having cancellous bone surrounded on opposing sides by cortical bone.
- “Synthetic materials” include non-bone materials such as titanium, stainless steel, porous titanium, ceramic, carbon fiber, silicon, methylmethacrylate, polytetrafluoroethylene, polycarbonate urethane, PEEK and other materials suitable for use as an orthopedic implant. Further, the materials may include any of the above synthetic materials combined with a natural bone material. For example, the material may comprise a combination of bioglass and bone chips or bone chips with a bonding agent. As stated above, an implant of the invention can consist solely of a synthetic material. In other applications, a synthetic material may be used in combination with cancellous bone.
- an implant can include a support component or member and a growth component or member.
- the support component includes a material having mechanical properties suitable for providing, support, stabilization or alignment at the fusion site.
- An exemplary material for the support component includes cortical bone.
- the growth component includes a material having mechanical or physical properties that allow or support new bone in-growth.
- An exemplary material for the growth component includes cancellous bone.
- the support component of the implant provides strength for column support and/or stabilization, and the growth component facilitates tissue growth, vascularization and deposition of new bone (e.g., by providing increased surface area).
- the support component includes a material that provides greater axial column strength than the growth component, and the growth component includes a material that allows for enhanced bone in-growth as compared to the support component.
- the “support” portion (component) of an implant of the invention is provided by cortical bone or a natural or synthetic material having biomechanical and biological characteristics similar to cortical bone.
- the support portion provides support, stabilization, and facilitates alignment at the fusion site.
- the “growth” portion (component) of the implant can include a material that allows bone in-growth (i.e., an osteoconductive material) such as a bone growth matrix.
- the growth portion provides a matrix or scaffold to support new bone growth.
- One preferred bone growth component that can also provide some support is cancellous bone.
- “Porous” synthetic materials can also act as a supporting, growth component.
- a “porous synthetic material” includes, for example, porous titanium, porous ceramics, porous stainless steel and like materials. Such porous materials can provide characteristics of both the growth portion and the support portion of the implant.
- the growth component of the implant can be prepared from cancellous bone or alternatively a bone growth matrix shaped into any one of the advantageous configurations of growth components disclosed herein.
- Suitable bone growth matrices can be resorbable or nonresorbable, and with or without osteoinductive properties or materials.
- suitable osteoconductive matrices include synthetic materials, such as HealosTM, available from Orquest, Mountain View, Calif.
- osteoinductive materials include bone marrow, blood platelets and/or bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs).
- An implant of the invention can have one of several configurations including a single component or a plurality of components.
- the implants have first and second bearing surfaces, which in use are positioned adjacent opposing vertebrae endplates.
- the bearing surfaces can include an engaging surface having a surface texture that enhances stability at the bone-implant interface and reduces the likelihood of motion during the fusion process. Examples of engaging surfaces suitable for the invention include ridges, knurls, grooves, teeth, serrations, etc.
- Natural or synthetic bone implants of the invention can be manufactured using procedures known in the art. Methods for preparing natural bone implants are disclosed in for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,033,438; 5,968,047; 5,585,116; 5,112,354; and 5,439,684; the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- FIGS. 1-4 illustrate a multi-piece bone implant 320 that is a representative embodiment of the present invention.
- the bone implant 320 includes a bone support member 341 (also referred to as a support component or support portion) configured for intervertebral implantation.
- the bone support member 341 defines a cavity 327 (i.e., a void, pocket or channel) having an open end 342 positioned opposite from a closed end 343 .
- the bone implant 320 also includes a growth member 321 (also referred to as a growth component or growth portion) having a shape that generally corresponds to or matches (i.e., complements) a shape of the cavity 327 .
- the open ended configuration of the cavity 327 allows the growth member 321 to be inserted into the cavity 327 through the open end 342 .
- the growth member 321 is inserted after the bone support member 341 has been implanted between adjacent vertebrae.
- the bone support member 341 is implanted such that the open end 342 of the bone support member 341 faces in an anterior direction (i.e., toward the ventral surface of the patient), and the growth member 321 is inserted into the cavity 327 using an anterior approach.
- the open end 342 may face in an anterior-lateral or lateral direction and the growth member 342 may be inserted using an anterior-lateral or lateral approach, respectively.
- the bone support member 341 of the implant 320 has a generally “C-shaped” configuration and includes outer and inner wall surfaces 323 , 324 .
- the shape of the bone support member 341 can also be described as “partial ring-shaped”, “U-shaped”, “semi-annular”, or generally “horseshoe-shaped”.
- the bone support member 341 includes first and second arms 325 , 326 that are integrally connected at mid-line ML. Interior portions of the arms 325 , 326 oppose one another so as to define the cavity 327 of the support member 341 therebetween.
- the inner wall surface 324 includes opposing portions 325 a and 326 a , respectively, defined by the arms 325 , 326 .
- the opposing portions 325 a , 326 a extend on opposite sides of the mid-line ML from the open end 342 of the cavity 327 to the closed end 343 of the cavity 327 .
- the opposing portions 325 a , 326 a of the inner wall surface 324 include opposing curved portions 325 b , 326 b located adjacent the closed end 342 of the cavity 327 and opposing planar portions 325 c , 326 c located adjacent the open end 342 of the cavity 327 .
- the curved portions 325 b , 326 b are shown having a concave, circular curvature.
- the planar portions 325 c , 326 c are generally parallel and define an insertion channel 371 for guiding the growth member 321 into the cavity 327 during insertion, and for aligning the growth member 321 within the cavity 327 .
- the insertion channel is sufficiently wide between the planar portions 325 c , 326 c to receive the growth member 321 therein without requiring the arms 325 , 326 to be flexed apart.
- the outer wall surface 323 of the support member 341 is shown including a convex, circular curvature that is concentric with the curvature defined by the curved portions 325 b , 326 b of the inner wall surface 324 .
- the support member 341 may be non-circular and/or not curved at all.
- the support member 341 could include other shapes such as rectangles, squares, ovals, ellipses, etc.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate the support member 341 with the growth component 321 removed from the cavity 327 .
- inner wall 324 includes a first groove 336 extending partially along first arm 325 and a second groove 337 extending partially along second arm 326 .
- the grooves 336 , 337 (e.g., slots) oppose one another and extend from the open end 342 of the cavity 327 toward the closed end 343 of the cavity 327 .
- At least portions of the grooves 336 , 337 are preferably defined by the planar portions 325 c , 326 c of the inner wall surface 324 .
- grooves 336 and 337 are shown as being discontinuous, the groove can be continuous around inner wall 324 .
- grooves 336 and 337 provide for attachment of a cover 350 ( FIGS. 7A-7D ) or an implant insertion tool 800 ( FIGS. 23 and 24 ). While the grooves 336 , 337 are shown including rectangular cross-sections, other shaped cross-sections such as rounded or triangular shapes could also be used. Further, the portions of the tool 800 or the cover 350 may or may not be complementary with the shapes of the grooves.
- the bone support member 341 includes first and second bearing surfaces 328 , 329 separated by a height or thickness of the support member 341 .
- the inner and outer wall surfaces 323 , 324 extend generally perpendicularly between the first and second bearing surfaces 328 , 329 .
- the first bearing surface 328 includes an engaging surface comprising ridges 328 a
- the second bearing surface 329 includes an engaging surface comprising ridges 329 a .
- engaging surfaces reduce the likelihood of post-implantation mobility of an implant.
- the cavity 327 of the bone support member 341 preferably extends completely through the bone support member 341 between the top load bearing surface 328 and the bottom load bearing surface 329 .
- the cavity 327 is open on the top and bottom sides of the bone support member 341 to facilitate exposure of top and bottom surfaces of the growth member 321 to the endplates of adjacent vertebrae when the growth member 321 positioned within the cavity 327 .
- the bone support member 341 can have a constant height, in a preferred embodiment, the support member 12 is slightly tapered so as to define a wedge shape.
- the bone support member 341 can include a lordotic taper at an angle ⁇ in the range of 0-16 degrees (see FIG. 4 ).
- the support member 341 has a maximum thickness H max adjacent the open end 342 of the cavity 327 and a minimum thickness H min adjacent the closed end 343 of the cavity 327 .
- a gradual taper is provided between the two thicknesses H max and H min .
- the support member 341 can have a maximum depth D in the range of 20-30 mm, a maximum width W in the range of 20-30 mm, an average thickness (the average of the two thicknesses H max and H min ) in the range of 6-24 mm.
- the support member 341 is made of a homogeneous material having consistent (i.e., non-varying) mechanical properties.
- the support member 341 can include a bone material having a consistent degree of mineralization.
- the support member 341 can include regions of decreased mineralization (e.g., demineralized portions) that provide regions of increased flexibility.
- the support member 341 includes a cortical bone cross-section from a femur or tibia bone.
- the growth member 321 preferably has a pre-manufactured or pre-formed shape.
- pre-manufactured and “pre-formed” mean that the growth member 321 has a pre-defined shape prior to insertion in the cavity 327 .
- the pre-manufactured shape of the growth member 321 complements the shape of the cavity 327 .
- the growth member 321 includes multiple sub-units having pre-defined individual shapes and/or having collective shapes.
- the growth member 321 includes a block of cancellous bone having a shape that complements the shape of the cavity 327 .
- the bone growth member 321 includes a first end 370 positioned opposite from a second end 372 .
- the first end 370 includes an end curvature that generally matches the curvature of the inner wall surface 324 adjacent the closed end 343 of the cavity 327 .
- the bone growth member 321 also includes substantially parallel sidewall surfaces 374 that extend between the first and second ends 370 and 372 .
- the second end 372 of the bone growth member 321 includes a substantially planar surface 376 that extends between the sidewall surfaces 374 . In one preferred embodiment, the planar surface 376 is generally perpendicular relative to the sidewall surfaces 374 .
- the bone growth member 321 also may include top and bottom surfaces 378 and 380 that are generally parallel relative to one another.
- the top and bottom surfaces 378 and 380 extend between the first and second ends 370 and 372 of the bone growth member 321 and are generally perpendicular relative to the sidewall surfaces 374 and the planar end surface 376 .
- the bone growth member 321 has a thickness H gm that is substantially constant from the first end 370 to the second end 372 .
- the thickness can taper gradually along the entire or part of the distance between the first and second ends 370 and 372 .
- the thickness H gm of the bone growth member 321 is greater than the thickness H max of the bone support member 341 .
- the thickness H gm is preferably at least 2 or 3 mm greater than the thickness H max .
- the top and bottom surfaces 378 and 380 are adapted for direct contact with cancellous bone upon implantation.
- the top and bottom surfaces 378 and 380 provide at least 20 percent of the total contact area.
- the top and bottom surfaces 378 and 380 provide at least 25 percent of the total contact area.
- the top and bottom surfaces 378 and 380 provide at least 30 or 40 percent of the total contact area.
- the top and bottom surfaces 378 , 380 each have a width W gm (shown in FIG. 2 ) at least 40 percent as wide as the width W of the support member 341 , and a depth D gm (shown in FIG. 2 ) at least 50 percent as deep as the depth D of the support member 341 .
- the bone growth member 321 has a non-threaded exterior.
- the bone growth member 321 can be inserted into the cavity 327 by sliding the growth member 321 therein without requiring rotation. Additionally, the non-threaded configuration of the growth member 321 eliminates the need for tapping threads into the bone support member 341 or the opposing vertebral end plates between which the growth member 321 is desired to be implanted.
- the bone implant 320 has a dome shape for limiting end plate removal and thereby minimizing subsidence.
- dome shape it is meant that the implant is curved or tapered on the top and bottom surfaces 378 and 380 such that a thickness of the implant increases in a direction extending from the outer perimeter of the support member 341 toward the mid-line ML.
- the degree of curvature of the dome is defined by a 3-inch radius.
- FIGS. 7A-7D illustrate an optional cap 350 for positioning in cavity 327 between arms 325 and 326 .
- cap 350 has a first bearing surface 351 , a second bearing surface 352 , an inner surface 353 and an outer surface 354 .
- Bearing surface 351 includes an engaging surface 352 which can be similar to that of implant 320 (bearing surface 352 can also include an engaging surface).
- cap 350 includes a tab 360 and 361 .
- Tabs 360 and 361 are configured to pass into grooves 337 and 336 .
- tab 360 (and 361 ) have a major height G M , and minor height G m .
- the difference in height G M and G m provides tabs 360 and 361 with a diverging taper from inner surface 353 to outer surface 354 .
- the taper from height G m to height G m is selected to provide for a snug fit between tabs 360 and 361 and grooves 336 and 337 to retain cap 350 in position. That is, cap 350 is friction fit into implant 320 .
- the grooves 336 and 337 of implant 320 , and a cap, such as cap 350 can be used with other implants, such as implants 120 and 140 .
- Cap 350 can also include a bore 365 that may be threaded (not shown) which permits for attachment of an insertion tool having a threaded male end to mate with bore 365 .
- a discectomy is performed on a patient to partially or completely remove a diseased disc between adjacent vertebrae 20 , 22 (see FIGS. 8A and 8B ).
- end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ of the adjacent vertebra 20 , 22 are distracted/separated (e.g., with a wedge distractor).
- first regions 24 see FIGS. 9A and 9B ) of the end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ are prepared/conditioned to receive the bone implant 10 .
- the end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ can be conditioned by rasping the end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ to remove cartilaginous material from the end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ and to smooth the cortical bone of the end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ by reducing surface irregularities.
- second regions 26 of the end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ are prepared within the first regions 24 (see FIGS. 10A and 10B ).
- the second regions 26 have smaller areas than the first regions 24 and are subsets or sub regions of the first regions 24 .
- the second regions 26 are prepared by using a cutting tool (e.g., a chisel) to remove the cortical bone from the second regions 26 and expose underlying cancellous bone.
- a cutting tool e.g., a chisel
- the exposed cancellous bone at the second regions 26 is preferably surrounded by partial rings 27 of cortical bone (e.g., including the epiphyseal ring).
- the bone support member 341 is inserted between the distracted vertebrae 20 , 22 (see FIG. 11 ). As so inserted, the top and bottom load bearing surfaces 328 , 329 of the support member 341 directly engage the partial rings 27 of cortical bone to provide column support. After implantation of the support member 341 , the bone growth member 321 is inserted into the cavity 327 through the open end 342 . As so inserted, the top and bottom sides 378 and 380 of the growth member 341 directly contact the exposed cancellous bone of the second regions 26 to provide a fusion lattice (see FIG. 12 ).
- each first region 24 is co-extensive with a majority of the surface area of each end plate 20 ′, 22 ′. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B , each first region 24 covers substantially all of the surface area of each corresponding end plate 20 ′, 22 ′.
- the implant 320 is sized to fill a majority of the intervertebral space between the end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ and to contact a majority of the surface area of each end plate 20 ′, 22 ′.
- each second region 26 defines an area that coincides with 20-80 percent of the total area defined by each corresponding first region 24 .
- each second region 26 defines an area that coincides with 30-70 percent of the total area defined by each corresponding first region 24 . In yet another embodiment, each second region 26 defines an area that coincide, with 40-60 percent of the total area defined by each corresponding first region 24 .
- FIG. 13 illustrates an embodiment of a kit (i.e., an instrument set) for implanting the bone implant 320 of FIG. 1 .
- the kit includes a wedge distractor 50 for providing a desired spacing between two vertebrae desired to be stabilized.
- the kit also includes a portal 52 for maintaining the spacing between the vertebrae after the wedge distractor 50 has been removed from between the vertebrae.
- the portal 52 includes a window 54 for allowing access to the space between the distracted vertebrae.
- Certain embodiments of the wedge distractor and portal system have previously been disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,224,599, incorporated herein by reference.
- the kit further includes instruments that can be inserted through the window 54 of the portal 52 for preparing the vertebral end plates.
- the kit includes a rasp 600 for removing cartilage from the vertebral end plates and for conditioning the cortical bone of the vertebral end plates.
- a box chisel 510 is included in the kit for removing cortical bone from the vertebral end plates to provide regions of exposed cancellous bone.
- the box chisel 510 includes a hollow handle 518 configured to slide over a shaft 603 of the rasp 600 such that the shaft 603 functions as a guide for controlling the cutting location of the chisel 510 .
- a side handle 701 having an alignment pin 703 is adapted to maintain rotational alignment between the rasp 600 and the box chisel 510 .
- the alignment pin 703 inserts within an opening 605 defined by the shaft 603 of the rasp 600 and also extends through a slot 550 defined by the handle 518 of the chisel 510 .
- the slot 550 allows the chisel 510 to be moved axially back and forth along the rasp handle to provide a chiseling motion.
- the pin 703 slides along the slot 550 .
- the range of axial motion of the chisel 510 is limited by the length of the slot 550 .
- the side handle 701 is preferably grasped to stabilize the rasp 600 .
- a slap hammer 501 can be used to provide greater impact forces for cutting the vertebrae with the chisel 510 .
- the slap hammer 501 includes a slot 503 for allowing the slap hammer 501 to be moved past the alignment pin 703 when slid over the handle 518 of the chisel 510 .
- the kit further includes an insertion tool 800 having an insertion head 803 (also referred to as a “working end”) sized to fit within the cavity 327 of the bone support member 341 .
- the bone support member 341 is mounted on the insertion head 803 , and the insertion tool 800 is used to insert the bone support member 341 between the distracted and pre-conditioned vertebrae.
- the insertion head 803 is removed from the cavity 327 of the bone support member 341 , and the growth member 321 is inserted into the cavity 327 through the open end 342 of the cavity 327 .
- a conventional tool such as a forceps, can be used to insert the growth member 321 into the cavity 327 .
- a portal extractor 60 can be used to remove the portal 52 .
- FIG. 14 shows the wedge distractor 50 and the portal 52 of the kit of FIG. 13 in alignment with one another.
- the wedge distractor 50 includes a generally rectangular base portion 64 .
- a back side 65 of the base portion 64 defines a threaded opening (not shown) sized to receive a threaded end of a handle 66 .
- a vertebral wedge 68 projects forwardly from a front side 67 of the base portion 64 .
- the portal 52 includes a generally rectangular frame 70 defining the portal window 54 .
- the portal window 54 is sized to receive the wedge distractor 50 with a friction fit between the base portion 64 of the wedge distractor 50 and the frame 70 of the portal 52 .
- the portal 52 also includes spaced apart distraction paddles 74 that align on opposite sides of the vertebral wedge 68 when the wedge distractor 50 is press fit within the portal 52 .
- the distraction paddles 74 and the vertebral wedge 68 preferably have substantially the same side profile.
- the portal extractor 60 is sized to fit within window 54 of portal 52 .
- Handle 66 (shown in FIG. 14 ) preferably connects to extractor 60 .
- Tab 63 of extractor 60 fits within opening 65 of portal 52 to allow portal 52 to be pulled from the intervertebral space.
- FIG. 15 is a top view and FIG. 16 a side view of the rasp 600 of the kit of FIG. 13 .
- the rasp 600 is adapted to function as both as a trial sizer, i.e. for a particularly sized and shaped implant, and a rasp.
- Rasp 600 has a proximal end 601 and a distal end 602 spaced along longitudinal axis X-X.
- a roughened area 604 can be in the form of knurls, etchings, grooves, ridges, or other suitable patterns to enhance manual gripping of the shaft 603 .
- the opening 605 for receiving the alignment pin 703 of handle 701 extends transversely through the proximal end 601 of the shaft 603 . As previously indicated, the opening 605 and alignment pin 703 assist in maintaining rotational alignment between the rasp 600 and the chisel 510 .
- rasp 600 includes a rasp head 606 .
- rasp head 606 includes an outer wall 607 , an inner wall 608 and has a generally “C-shaped” configuration with a first arm 609 continuous with a second arm 610 .
- the inner wall 608 defines a pocket or receptacle which is sized to complement and receive the distal end of the chisel 510 .
- the first arm 609 and second arm 610 are spaced apart from the shaft 603 .
- Rasp head 606 includes a first engaging surface 611 and a second engaging surface 612 .
- the first and second engaging surfaces 611 , 612 have ridges 613 (see FIGS. 17-19 ).
- knurls, etchings, teeth, grooves or other suitable patterns may be substituted for ridges 613 .
- rasp head 606 has a major height H M and minor height H m .
- the taper from the major height to the minor height can be from about 0° to about 16°.
- the shape and configuration of the rasp head 606 corresponds to the shape and configuration of an implant.
- the rasp head 606 corresponds in size and configuration with the support component 341 of the two-part implant 320 of FIGS. 1-4 .
- the rasp head 606 preferably has the same lordotic taper angle and the same dome curvature as the support member desired to be implanted.
- the space between the first and second arms 609 , 610 of the rasp head 606 corresponds generally with the shape of the growth component 321 of the implant 320 .
- the configuration of the rasp head 606 can be square, rectangular, circular, oval, etc., depending on the configuration of the implant(s) to be inserted into the channel.
- the rasp 600 provides a means for determining the appropriate size bone cutting instrument and implant to use for a particular implant site.
- Multiple rasps 600 are provided, with incrementally different sized, shaped, and/or tapered rasp heads 606 corresponding to different sized, shaped, and/or tapered implants.
- the surgeon inserts and removes the various rasps 600 and determines (e.g., via evaluation of the frictional fit) which one is the correct size for the intervertebral space.
- the ridges 613 on the upper and lower surfaces of the rasp head act as a rasp to condition the end plates of the upper and lower adjacent vertebrae.
- the shaft 603 of the rasp 600 also includes markings 614 at predetermined distances from the distal edge 615 of the rasp head. During use, markings 614 provide the surgeon with an indication of the depth of distal penetration of rasp 600 between adjacent vertebrae.
- FIG. 20 is a top view and FIG. 21 a side view of the chisel 510 shown in the kit of FIG. 13 .
- Chisel 510 has a proximal end 515 and a distal end 516 spaced along longitudinal axis X-X.
- a handle 518 for operating chisel 510 .
- the handle 518 has a roughened area 519 that can be in the form of knurls, etchings, grooves, ridges, or other suitable patterns to enhance manual gripping of the handle 518 .
- chisel 510 includes a first cutting edge 520 , a second cutting edge 521 , and third and fourth cutting edges 522 and 523 .
- cutting edges 520 , 521 , 522 and 523 are at the distal end of chamber 525 .
- First, second, third, and fourth cutting edges 520 , 521 , 522 and 523 are beveled 520 a , 521 a , 522 a , and 523 a , respectively, to facilitate cutting and removal of bone.
- An internal hollow bore 527 extends from the proximal end 515 through the chisel 510 to the distal end 516 to receive the shaft 603 of rasp 600 and to receive bone.
- elongated openings 550 and 551 extend through the handle 518 and shaft 517 , respectively, of the chisel 510 .
- opening 550 allows for alignment of the chisel 510 with rasp 600 .
- Opening 551 provides additional access to the internal bore 527 for cleaning the instrument and reduces the weight of the instrument.
- FIG. 22 is a distal end-on view of chisel 510 showing that first and second cutting edges 520 and 521 define a height dimension C H and the cutting edges 522 and 523 define a width dimension W C .
- the perimeter configuration of cutting edges 520 , 521 , 522 , and 523 in FIG. 22 is a rectangular shape particularly suited for preparing a channel or implant bore between adjacent bones for insertion of a two-part implant having a configuration such as that of the implant 320 shown in FIG. 1 .
- implant 320 includes growth member 321 , such as cancellous bone, and support member 341 , such as cortical bone.
- the growth member 321 has a similar size and shape as the distal end of the chisel 510 (e.g., dimension W gm of growth member 321 corresponds to dimension W C of chisel 510 and dimension H gm of growth member 321 corresponds to dimension C H of chisel 510 ).
- the end curvature (i.e., at end 370 ) of the growth member 321 corresponds to the curvature of edges 520 and 521 of the chisel 510 .
- the support member 341 has a similar size and configuration as the rasp head (see for example FIGS.
- the support member 341 of the implant may be the same size as the rasp head, or it can be larger or smaller than the rasp head.
- the support member 341 of the implant can be about 0 mm to about 4 mm larger in height than the rasp head.
- the height dimension C H of the chisel 510 can be about 3 mm taller than the maximum height of the support member 321 of the implant. It will be appreciated, however, that the perimeter configuration of cutting edges 520 , 521 , 522 , and 523 can be square, circular, oval, etc., depending on the external configuration of the implant to be inserted into the channel.
- the length of the first and second cutting edges 520 and 521 can vary to correspond with the depth of the vertebrae.
- a set of chisels 510 will be available which has instruments with incrementally different sizes of cutting edges 520 , 521 , 522 , 523 corresponding to a particular size implant.
- chisels 510 having first and second cutting edges 520 , 521 with different heights C H will be available to permit the surgeon to select a cutting edge height corresponding to a particular disc space height.
- the illustrated cutting edges 520 and 521 (and 522 and 523 ) are parallel.
- cutting edges 520 and 521 (and 522 and 523 ) can form a converging or diverging taper.
- FIGS. 23-25 illustrate the insertion tool 800 of the kit of FIG. 13 .
- implant insertion tool 800 has a proximal end 801 and a distal end 802 having a working end 803 .
- Working end 803 includes tabs 804 and 805 that fit cooperatively within grooves 336 , 337 of the support member 341 of the implant 320 .
- the working end 803 includes a slot 806 that permits resilient/elastic arms 807 and 808 to flex or expand laterally away from axis A T .
- arms 807 and 808 are spring biased to expand away (e.g., laterally) from axis A T in the normal, relaxed position.
- a sleeve 820 ( FIGS. 26-28 ) can then be slid from the proximal end 801 of the insertion tool 800 , over the slot 806 , to force arms 807 and 808 towards (e.g. medially) axis A T . That is, when the sleeve is advanced distally it brings arms 807 and 808 together towards axis A T . In this position, the working end 803 of implant insertion tool 800 can be inserted into an implant.
- tabs 804 and 805 can be inserted into grooves 336 , 337 of an implant.
- the sleeve can then be slid towards the proximal end to allow arms 807 and 808 to expand away from axis A T to provide friction holding of an implant on the working end 803 .
- the sleeve can be slid distally to bring arms 807 and 808 back toward axis A T to remove implant insertion tool 800 , leaving the implant in place.
- Other arrangements providing for expansion and contraction of arms 807 , 808 , relative to axis A T also are contemplated by this disclosure
- an implant can be mounted on the working end 803 of implant insertion tool 800 allowing the surgeon to manipulate an implant via tool 800 into a suitable position at the fusion site.
- the insertion tool 800 has a threaded region 809 at the proximal end 801 .
- the threaded region 809 threads within a distal end 851 of a handle 850 (shown in FIGS. 29-31 ).
- the handle 850 has a roughened area 852 that can be in the form of knurls, etchings, grooves, ridges, or other suitable patterns to enhance manual gripping of the handle 850 .
- the distal end 851 of the handle 850 has exterior threading to match internal threading 821 on a sleeve 820 .
- the sleeve 820 is hollow and has a bore 822 extending from the proximal end 823 to the distal end 824 , and which is sized to fit over the proximal end 801 of the implant insertion tool 800 .
- the internal threadings 821 can be threaded on the distal end 851 of the handle 850 to prevent unintended sliding of the sleeve 820 .
- FIGS. 32 and 33 illustrate an alternative embodiment of an implant insertion tool 400 suitable for use with an implant of the invention.
- implant insertion tool 400 has a proximal end 401 including a handle 402 for operating the instrument and a distal end 403 having a working end 404 .
- Working end 404 include tabs 405 and 406 that fit cooperatively within grooves 336 and 337 of implant 320 .
- implant 320 can be mounted at the working end 404 of implant insertion tool 400 allowing the surgeon to manipulate implant 320 via tool 400 into a suitable position at the fusion site.
- a technique for practicing the method of FIGS. 8-12 involves using the kit of FIG. 13 .
- a window, approximately the width of the portal 52 is cut, symmetrically about the midline, in the annulus and a complete discectomy is performed.
- the lateral annulus is retained to act as a tension band around the implant 320 .
- the appropriate sized wedge distractor 50 and portal 52 are selected based on pre-operative templating.
- a sizing chart for various components of the kit is set forth below. The dimensions listed correspond to the heights of portions of the components that are inserted into the intervertebral space.
- the portal 52 is inserted over the wedge distractor 50 , and the combined unit is then delivered into the midline of the disc space until a desired spacing and annular tension is achieved between the adjacent vertebrae 20 , 22 . Proper placement is achieved when the portal 52 is flush with the vertebrae 20 , 22 as shown in FIG. 34 . The proper position of the portal 52 can be confirmed by utilizing fluoroscopy.
- the slap hammer 501 can be used to help facilitate the removal of the wedge distractor 50 from the portal 52 . Additional discectomy or posterior decompression can be completed, if necessary.
- a rasp 600 of the appropriate size is selected.
- the end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ are then prepared by inserting the head of the rasp through the portal 52 and rasping in an anterior/posterior direction.
- the rasp 600 is advanced until shoulder 607 of the rasp is adjacent the posterior most edge 51 of the portal 52 (see FIG. 35 ).
- the thickness of the rasp head is slightly larger (e.g., about one-half millimeter) than the portal paddles.
- the rasp prepares the first regions 24 of the end plates 20 ′, 22 ′ as shown in FIG. 9A . Fluoroscopy can be used to ensure proper placement of the rasp within the disc space.
- a box chisel 510 of the appropriate size is preferably selected. Box chisel 510 is then inserted over the shaft 603 of the rasp 600 . Rotational alignment between the rasp 600 and the chisel 510 is provided by the pin 703 of side handle 701 (see FIG. 13 ).
- the chisel 510 When rotational alignment between the rasp 600 and the box chisel 510 achieved, the chisel 510 is slid along the shaft 603 of the rasp toward the vertebrae 20 , 22 . The chisel 510 is then impacted (e.g., with slap hammer 501 ) against the vertebrae 20 , 22 until edges 522 and 523 of the chisel 510 contact the back side 617 (shown in FIG. 15 ) of the rasp head (see FIG. 36 ). Thereafter, the rasp 600 and chisel 510 combination can be removed from the intervertebral space using the slap hammer 501 .
- an insertion head 803 having a size corresponding to the size of the rasp 600 and chisel 510 is selected.
- the insertion sleeve 820 is placed over the shaft of the insertion tool 800 and slid toward the insertion head 803 causing the arms 807 , 808 of the insertion head 803 to be flexed together.
- the support member 341 of the implant 320 is inserted onto the insertion head 803 such that tabs 804 , 805 of the insertion head fit within the corresponding grooves 336 , 337 of the support member 341 (see FIG. 37 ).
- the sleeve 820 is then slid away from the insertion head 803 and threaded on the handle 850 of the insertion tool 800 . With the sleeve 820 pulled back, the arms 807 , 808 of the insertion head flex outwardly to securely hold the support member 341 on the insertion head.
- the insertion tool 800 is then used to insert the support member 341 through the portal 52 into the intervertebral space between the vertebrae 20 , 22 .
- Light impaction may be utilized to deliver the support member 341 into its final position. Final positioning is achieved when the insertion head contacts a positive stop 27 formed in the vertebrae 20 , 22 by the chisel 510 (see FIG. 38 ).
- the inserter sleeve 820 is unthreaded from the inserter handle 850 and pushed toward the inserter head 803 to release the inserter head 803 from the support member 341 .
- the insertion tool 800 is then removed from the support member 341 leaving the support member 341 within the intervertebral space.
- a growth member 321 having a size that corresponds to the support member 341 is selected.
- the growth member 321 has a height that is at least two millimeters, and preferably about three millimeters larger than the corresponding support member 341 .
- a tool such as a forceps 29 is used to place the growth member 321 into the channel (i.e., region 26 shown in FIGS. 10B-12 ) created by the chisel 510 (see FIG. 39 ).
- a tamp can be used to tap the growth member into the channel.
- the portal extractor 60 is used to remove the portal 52 as shown in FIG. 40 . The procedure is then finalized by conducting conventional surgical closure and post-operative care procedures.
- FIGS. 41-44 illustrate an alternative embodiment of an implant 140 .
- implant 140 includes a body 141 having a “C-shaped” configuration comprising a first arm 142 continuous with a second arm 143 forming a space 144 therebetween.
- Body 141 also includes an external wall 146 and an internal wall 147 .
- the facing surfaces of arms 142 and 143 are concave 142 a , 143 a , respectively.
- First bearing surface 150 and second bearing surface 151 are planar.
- one or both of bearing surfaces 150 and 151 could be configured as described for implants 70 , 80 or 100 .
- a central void 155 is bounded by inner wall 147 and is continuous with opening 144 between arms 142 and 143 .
- body 141 is a support component which can receive a growth component 153 in central void 155 .
- growth component 153 can be a dowel of cancellous bone.
- kits comprising a plurality of incrementally sized implants which can be selected for use by the clinician based on the size needed for a particular patient.
- kits will be provided which include instrumentation for performing an implant procedure with or without a plurality of incrementally sized implants.
- surface preparation tools e.g., rasps and cutting tools
- other than those specifically depicted herein can be used to practice various aspects of the invention.
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Description
- This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/080,375, filed Feb. 19, 2002, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/269,777, filed Feb. 16, 2001, and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/896,926, filed Jun. 28, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,635,060, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/611,237, filed Jul. 6, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,641,582, which applications are incorporated herein by reference.
- This invention pertains to bone implants, instruments and procedures. Specifically, the invention provides bone implants, instruments and methods to facilitate fusion of bone. The invention is particularly suited for stabilization or fusion of the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae.
- Chronic back problems cause pain and disability for a large segment of the population. Frequently, the cause of back pain is traceable to diseased disc material between opposing vertebrae. When the disc material is diseased, the opposing vertebrae may be inadequately supported, resulting in persistent pain. Surgical techniques have been developed to remove all or part of the diseased disc material and fuse the joint between opposing vertebral bodies. Stabilization and/or arthrodesis of the intervertebral joint can reduce the pain associated with movement of a diseased intervertebral joint. Spinal fusion may be indicated to provide stabilization of the spinal column for a wide variety of spine disorders including, for example, structural deformity, traumatic instability, degenerative instability, post-resection iatrogenic instability, etc.
- Generally, fusion techniques involve partial or complete removal of the diseased disc and packing the void area with a suitable matrix for facilitating a bony union between the opposing vertebral bodies.
- Surgical devices for facilitating interbody fusion are known. Some devices are positioned external to the intervertebral joint during the fusion process. Other devices are positioned within the intervertebral joint. Devices positioned within the joint space typically distract the joint space and provide stabilization by causing tension on the annulus fibrosus and other supporting tissues surrounding the joint space. Examples of devices positioned within the joint space are disclosed in, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,458,638, 5,489,307, 5,055,104, 5,026,373, 5,015,247, 4,961,740, 4,743,256 and 4,501,269, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. Some systems use both external fixation and internal fixation devices.
- Regardless of the type or location of the fusion device, a bone graft and/or other implant is often used to facilitate new bone growth. The surface area, configuration, orientation, surface texture and deformity characteristics of an implant or bone graft placed in the disc space can affect the stability of the joint during fusion and thus affect the overall success of a fusion procedure.
- Accordingly, the present invention is directed to unique implants or bone grafts that can be inserted at a fusion site, with or without other stabilizing systems, and instruments and methods for inserting the same.
- One inventive aspect of the present disclosure relates to an implant (e.g., a spinal implant) having a first component having support mechanical characteristics and a second component having mechanical characteristics for allowing bone in-growth. Other inventive aspects include systems and methods for implanting multi-component implants. It should be noted that the examples are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an implant that is an embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the implant ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the implant ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the implant ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the implant ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the implant ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an implant cap that is an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 7B is a side elevational view of the cap ofFIG. 7A ; -
FIG. 7C is a top plan view of the cap ofFIG. 7A ; -
FIG. 7D is a front elevational view of the cap ofFIG. 7A ; -
FIG. 8A is a top plan view of an inferior vertebrae prior to a preparation step according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 8B is a front elevational view of the inferior vertebrae ofFIG. 8A and a corresponding superior vertebrae; -
FIG. 9A is a top plan view of the inferior vertebrae ofFIG. 8A after a preparation step according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 9B is a front elevational view of the inferior vertebrae and the superior vertebrae ofFIG. 8B after the preparation step ofFIG. 9A ; -
FIG. 10A is a top plan view of the inferior vertebrae ofFIG. 9A after another preparation step according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 10B is a front elevational view of the inferior vertebrae and the superior vertebrae ofFIG. 9B after the preparation step ofFIG. 10A ; -
FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of the inferior vertebrae and the superior vertebrae ofFIG. 10B after placement of a support member in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 12 is a front elevation view of the inferior vertebrae and the superior vertebrae ofFIG. 11 after placement of a growth member in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an implant kit that is an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a wedge and portal assembly of the implant kit ofFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 15 is a top plan view of a rasp that is an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 16 is a side elevational view of the rasp ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 17 is a proximal end-on elevational view of the rasp ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 18 is an enlarged partial perspective view of teeth on a rasp head ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 19 is an enlarged partial top plan view of a rasp head of the rasp ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 20 is a top plan view of a bone-cutting instrument that is an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 21 is a side elevational view of the bone-cutting instrument ofFIG. 20 ; -
FIG. 22 is a distal end-on elevational view of the bone-cutting instrument ofFIG. 20 ; -
FIG. 23 is a top plan view of an implant insertion tool that is an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 24 is a side elevational view of the implant insertion tool ofFIG. 23 ; -
FIG. 25 is a distal end-on elevational view of the implant insertion tool ofFIG. 23 ; -
FIG. 26 is a side elevational view of a sleeve that is an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the sleeve ofFIG. 26 ; -
FIG. 28 is an end-on elevational view of the sleeve ofFIG. 26 ; -
FIG. 29 is a top plan view of an insertion tool handle that is an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view of the handle ofFIG. 29 taken along line 30-30 -
FIG. 31 is an end-on elevational view of the handle ofFIG. 29 ; -
FIG. 32 is side elevational view of an implant insertion tool that is another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 33 is a top plan view of the implant insertion tool ofFIG. 32 ; -
FIG. 34 is a perspective view of a portal insertion step according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 35 shows a vertebrae preparation step using a rasp according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 36 shows a vertebrae preparation step using a box chisel according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 37 is a perspective view of a support member being positioned upon an incertion tool according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 38 shows a support member insertion step according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 39 is shows a growth member insertion step according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 40 shows a portal extraction step according to the principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 41 is a perspective view of an implant that is another embodiment of present invention; -
FIG. 42 is a side elevational view of the implant ofFIG. 41 ; -
FIG. 43 is a front elevational view of the implant ofFIG. 41 ; and -
FIG. 44 is a top plan view of the implant ofFIG. 41 . - The present invention is directed toward the fusion of bones. The invention provides natural and/or synthetic bone implants that can function as a bone graft between adjacent bones to be fused. The implants of the invention include unique arrangements, configurations and components to facilitate fusion and maintain stability during the fusion process.
- The implants, instruments and methods of the invention can be used in a variety of bone fusion procedures. In some embodiments, the invention may be particularly advantageous for intervertebral stabilization or arthrodesis of the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae. Accordingly, for purposes of description herein, the invention will be described by reference to intervertebral fusion procedures in the lumbar region of the spine. However, this description is for exemplary purposes only and should not be construed to limit the intended scope of use of the disclosed implants, instruments or methods. For example, in the case of vertebral fusion, the implants, instruments and methods of the invention can be used to fuse cervical, thoracic, lumbar or lumbo-sacral vertebrae.
- In general, the implants, instruments and methods of the invention are directed to facilitating greater continuity between the bone formed at the fusion site and the bones fused. The implants are also designed to provide greater structural support at the fusion site to maintain stability and alignment at the fusion site, to reduce healing time and optimize the structural integrity of the new bone formed at the fusion site. The implants of the invention can also facilitate the ease of implanting and positioning implants at a fusion site.
- The implants can be prepared from natural materials, synthetic materials, or a combination of natural and synthetic materials. As used herein, “natural material” means “bone” and includes bone harvested from humans or animals. “Bone” may further include heterologous, homologous and autologous (i.e., xenograft, allograft, autograft) bone derived from, for example, fibula, tibia, radius, ulna, humerus, cranium, calcaneus, tarsus, carpus, vertebra, patella, ilium, etc. Bone may further include one or more bone products which have been partially or completely demineralized, prepared for transplantation (e.g., via removal of immunogenic proteins), and/or processed by other techniques. Additionally, the implants can be prepared from products made from bone, such as chips, putties, and other similar bone products. In some embodiments, human source bone is preferred for human applications. In a preferred embodiment, the bone of an implant can be cancellous and/or cortical.
- Cortical implant material can be obtained from known long bones, such as the humerus, radius, ulna, tibia, femur, fibula, etc. Cancellous material can be obtained from the patella, distal condyles, tibial plateau, femoral head, etc. Cranial, pelvic (e.g. iliac crest) and patellar bone can advantageously provide both cortical and cancellous bone in a single piece. Indeed, these sources can provide an implant having cancellous bone surrounded on opposing sides by cortical bone.
- “Synthetic materials” include non-bone materials such as titanium, stainless steel, porous titanium, ceramic, carbon fiber, silicon, methylmethacrylate, polytetrafluoroethylene, polycarbonate urethane, PEEK and other materials suitable for use as an orthopedic implant. Further, the materials may include any of the above synthetic materials combined with a natural bone material. For example, the material may comprise a combination of bioglass and bone chips or bone chips with a bonding agent. As stated above, an implant of the invention can consist solely of a synthetic material. In other applications, a synthetic material may be used in combination with cancellous bone.
- In one embodiment, an implant can include a support component or member and a growth component or member. The support component includes a material having mechanical properties suitable for providing, support, stabilization or alignment at the fusion site. An exemplary material for the support component includes cortical bone. The growth component includes a material having mechanical or physical properties that allow or support new bone in-growth. An exemplary material for the growth component includes cancellous bone. In such an embodiment, the support component of the implant provides strength for column support and/or stabilization, and the growth component facilitates tissue growth, vascularization and deposition of new bone (e.g., by providing increased surface area). In one embodiment, the support component includes a material that provides greater axial column strength than the growth component, and the growth component includes a material that allows for enhanced bone in-growth as compared to the support component.
- As indicated above, in some embodiments, the “support” portion (component) of an implant of the invention is provided by cortical bone or a natural or synthetic material having biomechanical and biological characteristics similar to cortical bone. The support portion provides support, stabilization, and facilitates alignment at the fusion site. The “growth” portion (component) of the implant can include a material that allows bone in-growth (i.e., an osteoconductive material) such as a bone growth matrix. In these embodiments, the growth portion provides a matrix or scaffold to support new bone growth. One preferred bone growth component that can also provide some support is cancellous bone. “Porous” synthetic materials can also act as a supporting, growth component. As used herein, a “porous synthetic material” includes, for example, porous titanium, porous ceramics, porous stainless steel and like materials. Such porous materials can provide characteristics of both the growth portion and the support portion of the implant.
- In some embodiments, the growth component of the implant can be prepared from cancellous bone or alternatively a bone growth matrix shaped into any one of the advantageous configurations of growth components disclosed herein. Suitable bone growth matrices can be resorbable or nonresorbable, and with or without osteoinductive properties or materials. Examples of suitable osteoconductive matrices include synthetic materials, such as Healos™, available from Orquest, Mountain View, Calif. Examples of osteoinductive materials include bone marrow, blood platelets and/or bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs).
- An implant of the invention can have one of several configurations including a single component or a plurality of components. In one embodiment, the implants have first and second bearing surfaces, which in use are positioned adjacent opposing vertebrae endplates. The bearing surfaces can include an engaging surface having a surface texture that enhances stability at the bone-implant interface and reduces the likelihood of motion during the fusion process. Examples of engaging surfaces suitable for the invention include ridges, knurls, grooves, teeth, serrations, etc.
- Natural or synthetic bone implants of the invention can be manufactured using procedures known in the art. Methods for preparing natural bone implants are disclosed in for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,033,438; 5,968,047; 5,585,116; 5,112,354; and 5,439,684; the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The implants, instruments and methods of the invention will now be described by reference to the several drawing figures. The functional features of the implants of the invention can be embodied in any of a number of specific configurations. It will be appreciated, however, that the illustrated embodiments are provided for descriptive purposes and should not be used to limit the invention. In addition, in many exemplary embodiments, cortical and cancellous bone are used. It will be appreciated from an understanding of the present invention that the cortical or support and/or growth portions of the implants can be substituted with synthetic materials.
- I. Representative Bone Implant
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FIGS. 1-4 illustrate amulti-piece bone implant 320 that is a representative embodiment of the present invention. Thebone implant 320 includes a bone support member 341 (also referred to as a support component or support portion) configured for intervertebral implantation. As best shown inFIG. 1 , thebone support member 341 defines a cavity 327 (i.e., a void, pocket or channel) having anopen end 342 positioned opposite from aclosed end 343. Thebone implant 320 also includes a growth member 321 (also referred to as a growth component or growth portion) having a shape that generally corresponds to or matches (i.e., complements) a shape of thecavity 327. The open ended configuration of thecavity 327 allows thegrowth member 321 to be inserted into thecavity 327 through theopen end 342. In one embodiment, thegrowth member 321 is inserted after thebone support member 341 has been implanted between adjacent vertebrae. In another embodiment, thebone support member 341 is implanted such that theopen end 342 of thebone support member 341 faces in an anterior direction (i.e., toward the ventral surface of the patient), and thegrowth member 321 is inserted into thecavity 327 using an anterior approach. Alternatively, theopen end 342 may face in an anterior-lateral or lateral direction and thegrowth member 342 may be inserted using an anterior-lateral or lateral approach, respectively. - A. Bone Support Member
- Referring to
FIG. 2 , thebone support member 341 of theimplant 320 has a generally “C-shaped” configuration and includes outer and inner wall surfaces 323, 324. The shape of thebone support member 341 can also be described as “partial ring-shaped”, “U-shaped”, “semi-annular”, or generally “horseshoe-shaped”. In a preferred embodiment, thebone support member 341 includes first andsecond arms arms cavity 327 of thesupport member 341 therebetween. For example, theinner wall surface 324 includes opposingportions arms portions open end 342 of thecavity 327 to theclosed end 343 of thecavity 327. - Referring still to
FIG. 2 , the opposingportions inner wall surface 324 include opposingcurved portions closed end 342 of thecavity 327 and opposingplanar portions open end 342 of thecavity 327. Thecurved portions planar portions insertion channel 371 for guiding thegrowth member 321 into thecavity 327 during insertion, and for aligning thegrowth member 321 within thecavity 327. In a preferred embodiment, the insertion channel is sufficiently wide between theplanar portions growth member 321 therein without requiring thearms outer wall surface 323 of thesupport member 341 is shown including a convex, circular curvature that is concentric with the curvature defined by thecurved portions inner wall surface 324. In other embodiments, thesupport member 341 may be non-circular and/or not curved at all. For example, thesupport member 341 could include other shapes such as rectangles, squares, ovals, ellipses, etc. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate thesupport member 341 with thegrowth component 321 removed from thecavity 327. As can be seen,inner wall 324 includes afirst groove 336 extending partially alongfirst arm 325 and asecond groove 337 extending partially alongsecond arm 326. Thegrooves 336, 337 (e.g., slots) oppose one another and extend from theopen end 342 of thecavity 327 toward theclosed end 343 of thecavity 327. At least portions of thegrooves planar portions inner wall surface 324. Althoughgrooves inner wall 324. As will be described below,grooves FIGS. 7A-7D ) or an implant insertion tool 800 (FIGS. 23 and 24 ). While thegrooves tool 800 or thecover 350 may or may not be complementary with the shapes of the grooves. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , thebone support member 341 includes first and second bearing surfaces 328, 329 separated by a height or thickness of thesupport member 341. The inner and outer wall surfaces 323, 324 extend generally perpendicularly between the first and second bearing surfaces 328, 329. In the illustrated embodiment, thefirst bearing surface 328 includes an engagingsurface comprising ridges 328 a, and thesecond bearing surface 329 includes an engagingsurface comprising ridges 329 a. As discussed previously, engaging surfaces reduce the likelihood of post-implantation mobility of an implant. - Referring to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , thecavity 327 of thebone support member 341 preferably extends completely through thebone support member 341 between the topload bearing surface 328 and the bottomload bearing surface 329. Thus, thecavity 327 is open on the top and bottom sides of thebone support member 341 to facilitate exposure of top and bottom surfaces of thegrowth member 321 to the endplates of adjacent vertebrae when thegrowth member 321 positioned within thecavity 327. - While the
bone support member 341 can have a constant height, in a preferred embodiment, the support member 12 is slightly tapered so as to define a wedge shape. In one embodiment, thebone support member 341 can include a lordotic taper at an angle θ in the range of 0-16 degrees (seeFIG. 4 ). As shown inFIG. 4 , in an exemplary embodiment with a lordotic taper, thesupport member 341 has a maximum thickness Hmax adjacent theopen end 342 of thecavity 327 and a minimum thickness Hmin adjacent theclosed end 343 of thecavity 327. In certain embodiments, a gradual taper is provided between the two thicknesses Hmax and Hmin. - In one non-limiting embodiment, the
support member 341 can have a maximum depth D in the range of 20-30 mm, a maximum width W in the range of 20-30 mm, an average thickness (the average of the two thicknesses Hmax and Hmin) in the range of 6-24 mm. In another embodiment, thesupport member 341 is made of a homogeneous material having consistent (i.e., non-varying) mechanical properties. For example, in one embodiment, thesupport member 341 can include a bone material having a consistent degree of mineralization. In other embodiments, thesupport member 341 can include regions of decreased mineralization (e.g., demineralized portions) that provide regions of increased flexibility. In a preferred embodiment, thesupport member 341 includes a cortical bone cross-section from a femur or tibia bone. - B. Bone Growth Member
- In certain embodiments, the
growth member 321 preferably has a pre-manufactured or pre-formed shape. The terms “pre-manufactured” and “pre-formed” mean that thegrowth member 321 has a pre-defined shape prior to insertion in thecavity 327. In some embodiments, the pre-manufactured shape of thegrowth member 321 complements the shape of thecavity 327. In certain other embodiments, thegrowth member 321 includes multiple sub-units having pre-defined individual shapes and/or having collective shapes. In another embodiment, thegrowth member 321 includes a block of cancellous bone having a shape that complements the shape of thecavity 327. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , thebone growth member 321 includes afirst end 370 positioned opposite from asecond end 372. Thefirst end 370 includes an end curvature that generally matches the curvature of theinner wall surface 324 adjacent theclosed end 343 of thecavity 327. Thebone growth member 321 also includes substantially parallel sidewall surfaces 374 that extend between the first and second ends 370 and 372. Thesecond end 372 of thebone growth member 321 includes a substantiallyplanar surface 376 that extends between the sidewall surfaces 374. In one preferred embodiment, theplanar surface 376 is generally perpendicular relative to the sidewall surfaces 374. Thebone growth member 321 also may include top andbottom surfaces bottom surfaces bone growth member 321 and are generally perpendicular relative to the sidewall surfaces 374 and theplanar end surface 376. In the depicted embodiment, thebone growth member 321 has a thickness Hgm that is substantially constant from thefirst end 370 to thesecond end 372. In alternative embodiments, the thickness can taper gradually along the entire or part of the distance between the first and second ends 370 and 372. In some preferred embodiments, the thickness Hgm of thebone growth member 321 is greater than the thickness Hmax of thebone support member 341. In these embodiments, the thickness Hgm is preferably at least 2 or 3 mm greater than the thickness Hmax. - In certain embodiments, the top and
bottom surfaces bottom surfaces support member 341 and the bone growth member 321). In one embodiment, the top andbottom surfaces bottom surfaces bottom surfaces bottom surfaces FIG. 2 ) at least 40 percent as wide as the width W of thesupport member 341, and a depth Dgm (shown inFIG. 2 ) at least 50 percent as deep as the depth D of thesupport member 341. - In a preferred embodiment, the
bone growth member 321 has a non-threaded exterior. In this embodiment, thebone growth member 321 can be inserted into thecavity 327 by sliding thegrowth member 321 therein without requiring rotation. Additionally, the non-threaded configuration of thegrowth member 321 eliminates the need for tapping threads into thebone support member 341 or the opposing vertebral end plates between which thegrowth member 321 is desired to be implanted. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , thebone implant 320 has a dome shape for limiting end plate removal and thereby minimizing subsidence. By “dome shape”, it is meant that the implant is curved or tapered on the top andbottom surfaces support member 341 toward the mid-line ML. In one embodiment, the degree of curvature of the dome is defined by a 3-inch radius. - Other implant configurations are disclosed in U.S. application Ser. Nos. 60/325,585 and 60/325,804 which are hereby incorporated by reference.
- C. End Cap
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FIGS. 7A-7D illustrate anoptional cap 350 for positioning incavity 327 betweenarms cap 350 has afirst bearing surface 351, asecond bearing surface 352, aninner surface 353 and anouter surface 354.Bearing surface 351 includes anengaging surface 352 which can be similar to that of implant 320 (bearingsurface 352 can also include an engaging surface). On each side,cap 350 includes atab Tabs grooves FIGS. 7A and 7B , tab 360 (and 361) have a major height GM, and minor height Gm. The difference in height GM and Gm providestabs inner surface 353 toouter surface 354. Thus, whentabs grooves cap 350 is advanced withinarms tabs grooves cap 350 in position. That is,cap 350 is friction fit intoimplant 320. Thegrooves implant 320, and a cap, such ascap 350 can be used with other implants, such asimplants 120 and 140. -
Cap 350 can also include abore 365 that may be threaded (not shown) which permits for attachment of an insertion tool having a threaded male end to mate withbore 365. - II. General Implantation Method
- To implant the
implant 320, a discectomy is performed on a patient to partially or completely remove a diseased disc betweenadjacent vertebrae 20, 22 (seeFIGS. 8A and 8B ). With the disc material removed,end plates 20′, 22′ of theadjacent vertebra vertebra FIGS. 9A and 9B ) of theend plates 20′, 22′ are prepared/conditioned to receive the bone implant 10. For example, theend plates 20′, 22′ can be conditioned by rasping theend plates 20′, 22′ to remove cartilaginous material from theend plates 20′, 22′ and to smooth the cortical bone of theend plates 20′, 22′ by reducing surface irregularities. Next,second regions 26 of theend plates 20′, 22′ are prepared within the first regions 24 (seeFIGS. 10A and 10B ). In a preferred embodiment, thesecond regions 26 have smaller areas than thefirst regions 24 and are subsets or sub regions of thefirst regions 24. In one embodiment, thesecond regions 26 are prepared by using a cutting tool (e.g., a chisel) to remove the cortical bone from thesecond regions 26 and expose underlying cancellous bone. In this embodiment, the exposed cancellous bone at thesecond regions 26 is preferably surrounded bypartial rings 27 of cortical bone (e.g., including the epiphyseal ring). - After preparation of the
end plates 20′, 22′, thebone support member 341 is inserted between the distractedvertebrae 20, 22 (seeFIG. 11 ). As so inserted, the top and bottomload bearing surfaces support member 341 directly engage thepartial rings 27 of cortical bone to provide column support. After implantation of thesupport member 341, thebone growth member 321 is inserted into thecavity 327 through theopen end 342. As so inserted, the top andbottom sides growth member 341 directly contact the exposed cancellous bone of thesecond regions 26 to provide a fusion lattice (seeFIG. 12 ). - In a preferred embodiment, each
first region 24 is co-extensive with a majority of the surface area of eachend plate 20′, 22′. As shown inFIGS. 9A and 9B , eachfirst region 24 covers substantially all of the surface area of eachcorresponding end plate 20′, 22′. Thus, in such an embodiment, theimplant 320 is sized to fill a majority of the intervertebral space between theend plates 20′, 22′ and to contact a majority of the surface area of eachend plate 20′, 22′. In one embodiment, eachsecond region 26 defines an area that coincides with 20-80 percent of the total area defined by each correspondingfirst region 24. In another embodiment, eachsecond region 26 defines an area that coincides with 30-70 percent of the total area defined by each correspondingfirst region 24. In yet another embodiment, eachsecond region 26 defines an area that coincide, with 40-60 percent of the total area defined by each correspondingfirst region 24. - III. Implantation Kit
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FIG. 13 illustrates an embodiment of a kit (i.e., an instrument set) for implanting thebone implant 320 ofFIG. 1 . The kit includes awedge distractor 50 for providing a desired spacing between two vertebrae desired to be stabilized. The kit also includes a portal 52 for maintaining the spacing between the vertebrae after thewedge distractor 50 has been removed from between the vertebrae. The portal 52 includes awindow 54 for allowing access to the space between the distracted vertebrae. Certain embodiments of the wedge distractor and portal system have previously been disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,224,599, incorporated herein by reference. The kit further includes instruments that can be inserted through thewindow 54 of the portal 52 for preparing the vertebral end plates. For example, the kit includes arasp 600 for removing cartilage from the vertebral end plates and for conditioning the cortical bone of the vertebral end plates. Abox chisel 510 is included in the kit for removing cortical bone from the vertebral end plates to provide regions of exposed cancellous bone. - The
box chisel 510 includes ahollow handle 518 configured to slide over ashaft 603 of therasp 600 such that theshaft 603 functions as a guide for controlling the cutting location of thechisel 510. A side handle 701 having analignment pin 703 is adapted to maintain rotational alignment between therasp 600 and thebox chisel 510. Thealignment pin 703 inserts within anopening 605 defined by theshaft 603 of therasp 600 and also extends through aslot 550 defined by thehandle 518 of thechisel 510. Theslot 550 allows thechisel 510 to be moved axially back and forth along the rasp handle to provide a chiseling motion. As thechisel 510 is moved along the rasp handle, thepin 703 slides along theslot 550. The range of axial motion of thechisel 510 is limited by the length of theslot 550. During chiseling, the side handle 701 is preferably grasped to stabilize therasp 600. Aslap hammer 501 can be used to provide greater impact forces for cutting the vertebrae with thechisel 510. Theslap hammer 501 includes aslot 503 for allowing theslap hammer 501 to be moved past thealignment pin 703 when slid over thehandle 518 of thechisel 510. - The kit further includes an
insertion tool 800 having an insertion head 803 (also referred to as a “working end”) sized to fit within thecavity 327 of thebone support member 341. In use, thebone support member 341 is mounted on theinsertion head 803, and theinsertion tool 800 is used to insert thebone support member 341 between the distracted and pre-conditioned vertebrae. Thereafter, theinsertion head 803 is removed from thecavity 327 of thebone support member 341, and thegrowth member 321 is inserted into thecavity 327 through theopen end 342 of thecavity 327. Alternatively, a conventional tool, such as a forceps, can be used to insert thegrowth member 321 into thecavity 327. After theimplant 320 has been implanted into the intervertebral space, aportal extractor 60 can be used to remove the portal 52. - A. Wedge Distractor, Portal and Portal Extractor
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FIG. 14 shows thewedge distractor 50 and the portal 52 of the kit ofFIG. 13 in alignment with one another. Thewedge distractor 50 includes a generallyrectangular base portion 64. Aback side 65 of thebase portion 64 defines a threaded opening (not shown) sized to receive a threaded end of ahandle 66. Avertebral wedge 68 projects forwardly from afront side 67 of thebase portion 64. - The portal 52 includes a generally
rectangular frame 70 defining theportal window 54. Theportal window 54 is sized to receive thewedge distractor 50 with a friction fit between thebase portion 64 of thewedge distractor 50 and theframe 70 of the portal 52. The portal 52 also includes spaced apart distraction paddles 74 that align on opposite sides of thevertebral wedge 68 when thewedge distractor 50 is press fit within the portal 52. The distraction paddles 74 and thevertebral wedge 68 preferably have substantially the same side profile. - Referring to
FIG. 13 , theportal extractor 60 is sized to fit withinwindow 54 ofportal 52. Handle 66 (shown inFIG. 14 ) preferably connects toextractor 60.Tab 63 ofextractor 60 fits within opening 65 ofportal 52 to allow portal 52 to be pulled from the intervertebral space. - B. Rasp
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FIG. 15 is a top view andFIG. 16 a side view of therasp 600 of the kit ofFIG. 13 . Therasp 600 is adapted to function as both as a trial sizer, i.e. for a particularly sized and shaped implant, and a rasp.Rasp 600 has aproximal end 601 and adistal end 602 spaced along longitudinal axis X-X. At theproximal end 601 ofshaft 603, there is a roughenedarea 604 that can be in the form of knurls, etchings, grooves, ridges, or other suitable patterns to enhance manual gripping of theshaft 603. Theopening 605 for receiving thealignment pin 703 ofhandle 701 extends transversely through theproximal end 601 of theshaft 603. As previously indicated, theopening 605 andalignment pin 703 assist in maintaining rotational alignment between therasp 600 and thechisel 510. - At the
distal end 602,rasp 600 includes arasp head 606. In the illustrated embodiment,rasp head 606 includes anouter wall 607, aninner wall 608 and has a generally “C-shaped” configuration with afirst arm 609 continuous with asecond arm 610. Theinner wall 608 defines a pocket or receptacle which is sized to complement and receive the distal end of thechisel 510. Thefirst arm 609 andsecond arm 610 are spaced apart from theshaft 603.Rasp head 606 includes a firstengaging surface 611 and a secondengaging surface 612. In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second engagingsurfaces FIGS. 17-19 ). In alternative embodiments, knurls, etchings, teeth, grooves or other suitable patterns may be substituted forridges 613. - As illustrated best in
FIG. 17 , in this embodiment,rasp head 606 has a major height HM and minor height Hm. The taper from the major height to the minor height can be from about 0° to about 16°. The shape and configuration of therasp head 606 corresponds to the shape and configuration of an implant. In one embodiment, therasp head 606 corresponds in size and configuration with thesupport component 341 of the two-part implant 320 ofFIGS. 1-4 . In such an embodiment, therasp head 606 preferably has the same lordotic taper angle and the same dome curvature as the support member desired to be implanted. The space between the first andsecond arms rasp head 606 corresponds generally with the shape of thegrowth component 321 of theimplant 320. It will be appreciated, however, that the configuration of therasp head 606 can be square, rectangular, circular, oval, etc., depending on the configuration of the implant(s) to be inserted into the channel. - As a trial sizer, the
rasp 600 provides a means for determining the appropriate size bone cutting instrument and implant to use for a particular implant site. Multiple rasps 600 are provided, with incrementally different sized, shaped, and/or tapered rasp heads 606 corresponding to different sized, shaped, and/or tapered implants. The surgeon inserts and removes thevarious rasps 600 and determines (e.g., via evaluation of the frictional fit) which one is the correct size for the intervertebral space. Theridges 613 on the upper and lower surfaces of the rasp head act as a rasp to condition the end plates of the upper and lower adjacent vertebrae. - Proximal to the
distal end 602, theshaft 603 of therasp 600 also includesmarkings 614 at predetermined distances from the distal edge 615 of the rasp head. During use,markings 614 provide the surgeon with an indication of the depth of distal penetration ofrasp 600 between adjacent vertebrae. - C. Box Chisel
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FIG. 20 is a top view andFIG. 21 a side view of thechisel 510 shown in the kit ofFIG. 13 .Chisel 510 has aproximal end 515 and adistal end 516 spaced along longitudinal axis X-X. At theproximal end 515 ofshaft 517 there is ahandle 518 for operatingchisel 510. Thehandle 518 has a roughenedarea 519 that can be in the form of knurls, etchings, grooves, ridges, or other suitable patterns to enhance manual gripping of thehandle 518. At thedistal end 516,chisel 510 includes afirst cutting edge 520, asecond cutting edge 521, and third andfourth cutting edges edges chamber 525. First, second, third, and fourth cutting edges 520, 521, 522 and 523 are beveled 520 a, 521 a, 522 a, and 523 a, respectively, to facilitate cutting and removal of bone. An internalhollow bore 527 extends from theproximal end 515 through thechisel 510 to thedistal end 516 to receive theshaft 603 ofrasp 600 and to receive bone. - In the illustrated embodiment,
elongated openings handle 518 andshaft 517, respectively, of thechisel 510. As described previously, opening 550 allows for alignment of thechisel 510 withrasp 600.Opening 551 provides additional access to theinternal bore 527 for cleaning the instrument and reduces the weight of the instrument. -
FIG. 22 is a distal end-on view ofchisel 510 showing that first andsecond cutting edges edges FIG. 22 is a rectangular shape particularly suited for preparing a channel or implant bore between adjacent bones for insertion of a two-part implant having a configuration such as that of theimplant 320 shown inFIG. 1 . - As previously indicated,
implant 320 includesgrowth member 321, such as cancellous bone, andsupport member 341, such as cortical bone. Thegrowth member 321 has a similar size and shape as the distal end of the chisel 510 (e.g., dimension Wgm ofgrowth member 321 corresponds to dimension WC ofchisel 510 and dimension Hgm ofgrowth member 321 corresponds to dimension CH of chisel 510). Also, the end curvature (i.e., at end 370) of thegrowth member 321 corresponds to the curvature ofedges chisel 510. Thesupport member 341 has a similar size and configuration as the rasp head (see for exampleFIGS. 15, 16 ). Thesupport member 341 of the implant may be the same size as the rasp head, or it can be larger or smaller than the rasp head. Thesupport member 341 of the implant can be about 0 mm to about 4 mm larger in height than the rasp head. The height dimension CH of thechisel 510 can be about 3 mm taller than the maximum height of thesupport member 321 of the implant. It will be appreciated, however, that the perimeter configuration of cuttingedges second cutting edges - To cut different sized channels, a set of
chisels 510 will be available which has instruments with incrementally different sizes of cuttingedges cutting edges 520 and 521 (and 522 and 523) are parallel. In alternative embodiments, cuttingedges 520 and 521 (and 522 and 523) can form a converging or diverging taper. - D. Insertion Tool
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FIGS. 23-25 illustrate theinsertion tool 800 of the kit ofFIG. 13 . As illustrated,implant insertion tool 800 has aproximal end 801 and adistal end 802 having a workingend 803. Workingend 803 includestabs grooves support member 341 of theimplant 320. In addition, the workingend 803 includes aslot 806 that permits resilient/elastic arms - In a typical embodiment,
arms FIGS. 26-28 ) can then be slid from theproximal end 801 of theinsertion tool 800, over theslot 806, to forcearms arms end 803 ofimplant insertion tool 800 can be inserted into an implant. Similarly, where useful for additional control,tabs grooves arms end 803. After placement of an implant, the sleeve can be slid distally to bringarms implant insertion tool 800, leaving the implant in place. Other arrangements providing for expansion and contraction ofarms - Thus, an implant can be mounted on the working
end 803 ofimplant insertion tool 800 allowing the surgeon to manipulate an implant viatool 800 into a suitable position at the fusion site. - Referring back to
FIGS. 23 and 24 , in one embodiment theinsertion tool 800 has a threadedregion 809 at theproximal end 801. The threadedregion 809 threads within adistal end 851 of a handle 850 (shown inFIGS. 29-31 ). Thehandle 850 has a roughenedarea 852 that can be in the form of knurls, etchings, grooves, ridges, or other suitable patterns to enhance manual gripping of thehandle 850. In one embodiment, thedistal end 851 of thehandle 850 has exterior threading to match internal threading 821 on asleeve 820. Thesleeve 820 is hollow and has abore 822 extending from theproximal end 823 to thedistal end 824, and which is sized to fit over theproximal end 801 of theimplant insertion tool 800. When thesleeve 820 is not being used to force thearms internal threadings 821 can be threaded on thedistal end 851 of thehandle 850 to prevent unintended sliding of thesleeve 820. -
FIGS. 32 and 33 illustrate an alternative embodiment of animplant insertion tool 400 suitable for use with an implant of the invention. As illustrated,implant insertion tool 400 has aproximal end 401 including ahandle 402 for operating the instrument and adistal end 403 having a workingend 404. Workingend 404 includetabs grooves implant 320. Thus,implant 320 can be mounted at the workingend 404 ofimplant insertion tool 400 allowing the surgeon to manipulateimplant 320 viatool 400 into a suitable position at the fusion site. - IV. Method of Implantation Using Kit
- In one embodiment, a technique for practicing the method of
FIGS. 8-12 involves using the kit ofFIG. 13 . In practicing the method, a window, approximately the width of the portal 52 is cut, symmetrically about the midline, in the annulus and a complete discectomy is performed. Preferably, the lateral annulus is retained to act as a tension band around theimplant 320. - After cutting the window in the annulus, the appropriate
sized wedge distractor 50 and portal 52 are selected based on pre-operative templating. A sizing chart for various components of the kit is set forth below. The dimensions listed correspond to the heights of portions of the components that are inserted into the intervertebral space.INSTRUMENT LETTER CODE A B C D E PORTAL 10 mm 12 mm 14 mm 16 mm 18 mm DISTRACTOR WEDGE 10 mm 12 mm 14 mm 16 mm 18 mm RASP/TRIAL 10 mm 12 mm 14 mm 16 mm 18 mm CORTICAL GRAFT 10 mm 12 mm 14 mm 16 mm 18 mm BOX CHISEL 13 mm 15 mm 17 mm 19 mm 21 mm INSERTER HEAD 13 mm 15 mm 17 mm 19 mm 21 mm CANCELLOUS BLOCK 13 mm 15 mm 17 mm 19 mm 21 mm - Once the
wedge distractor 50 andportal 52 of the appropriate size have been selected, the portal 52 is inserted over thewedge distractor 50, and the combined unit is then delivered into the midline of the disc space until a desired spacing and annular tension is achieved between theadjacent vertebrae vertebrae FIG. 34 . The proper position of the portal 52 can be confirmed by utilizing fluoroscopy. - With the portal in the position shown in
FIG. 34 , theslap hammer 501 can be used to help facilitate the removal of thewedge distractor 50 from the portal 52. Additional discectomy or posterior decompression can be completed, if necessary. - After the
wedge distractor 50 has been removed, arasp 600 of the appropriate size is selected. Theend plates 20′, 22′ are then prepared by inserting the head of the rasp through the portal 52 and rasping in an anterior/posterior direction. Preferably, therasp 600 is advanced untilshoulder 607 of the rasp is adjacent the posteriormost edge 51 of the portal 52 (seeFIG. 35 ). In this position, the thickness of the rasp head is slightly larger (e.g., about one-half millimeter) than the portal paddles. In this manner, the rasp prepares thefirst regions 24 of theend plates 20′, 22′ as shown inFIG. 9A . Fluoroscopy can be used to ensure proper placement of the rasp within the disc space. - Once the
end plates 20′, 22′ have been prepared with the rasp as indicated above, abox chisel 510 of the appropriate size is preferably selected.Box chisel 510 is then inserted over theshaft 603 of therasp 600. Rotational alignment between therasp 600 and thechisel 510 is provided by thepin 703 of side handle 701 (seeFIG. 13 ). - When rotational alignment between the
rasp 600 and thebox chisel 510 achieved, thechisel 510 is slid along theshaft 603 of the rasp toward thevertebrae chisel 510 is then impacted (e.g., with slap hammer 501) against thevertebrae edges chisel 510 contact the back side 617 (shown inFIG. 15 ) of the rasp head (seeFIG. 36 ). Thereafter, therasp 600 and chisel 510 combination can be removed from the intervertebral space using theslap hammer 501. - After the
rasp 600 andbox chisel 510 have been removed, aninsertion head 803 having a size corresponding to the size of therasp 600 and chisel 510 is selected. Theinsertion sleeve 820 is placed over the shaft of theinsertion tool 800 and slid toward theinsertion head 803 causing thearms insertion head 803 to be flexed together. Thereafter, thesupport member 341 of theimplant 320 is inserted onto theinsertion head 803 such thattabs grooves FIG. 37 ). Thesleeve 820 is then slid away from theinsertion head 803 and threaded on thehandle 850 of theinsertion tool 800. With thesleeve 820 pulled back, thearms support member 341 on the insertion head. - The
insertion tool 800 is then used to insert thesupport member 341 through the portal 52 into the intervertebral space between thevertebrae support member 341 into its final position. Final positioning is achieved when the insertion head contacts apositive stop 27 formed in thevertebrae FIG. 38 ). Thereafter, theinserter sleeve 820 is unthreaded from theinserter handle 850 and pushed toward theinserter head 803 to release theinserter head 803 from thesupport member 341. Theinsertion tool 800 is then removed from thesupport member 341 leaving thesupport member 341 within the intervertebral space. - After the
support member 341 has been implanted, agrowth member 321 having a size that corresponds to thesupport member 341 is selected. Preferably, thegrowth member 321 has a height that is at least two millimeters, and preferably about three millimeters larger than thecorresponding support member 341. A tool such as a forceps 29 is used to place thegrowth member 321 into the channel (i.e.,region 26 shown inFIGS. 10B-12 ) created by the chisel 510 (seeFIG. 39 ). A tamp can be used to tap the growth member into the channel. Once thegrowth member 321 is in its final position, theportal extractor 60 is used to remove the portal 52 as shown inFIG. 40 . The procedure is then finalized by conducting conventional surgical closure and post-operative care procedures. - V. Alternative Implant Configuration
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FIGS. 41-44 illustrate an alternative embodiment of animplant 140. According to this embodiment,implant 140 includes a body 141 having a “C-shaped” configuration comprising afirst arm 142 continuous with asecond arm 143 forming aspace 144 therebetween. Body 141 also includes anexternal wall 146 and aninternal wall 147. As best illustrated inFIGS. 8 a and 8 c, the facing surfaces ofarms surface 150 andsecond bearing surface 151 are planar. However, in an alternative embodiment, one or both of bearingsurfaces implants 70, 80 or 100. - A
central void 155 is bounded byinner wall 147 and is continuous withopening 144 betweenarms growth component 153 incentral void 155. In the illustrated embodiment,growth component 153 can be a dowel of cancellous bone. - The implants described herein can be included in a kit comprising a plurality of incrementally sized implants which can be selected for use by the clinician based on the size needed for a particular patient. In other embodiments, kits will be provided which include instrumentation for performing an implant procedure with or without a plurality of incrementally sized implants. Further, surface preparation tools (e.g., rasps and cutting tools) other than those specifically depicted herein can be used to practice various aspects of the invention.
- Having now described the present invention, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many changes and modifications can be made in the invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the appended claims.
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