WO2007133933A1 - Dynamic spinal stabilization device with dampener - Google Patents
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- Elongated connecting elements such as rods, plates, tethers, wires, cables, and other devices have been implanted along the spinal column and connected between two or more anchors engaged between one or more spinal motion segments.
- Such connecting elements can provide a rigid construct that resists movement of the spina! motion segment in response to spinal loading or movement of the spina! motion segment by the patient
- Still other connecting elements are flexible to permit at least limited spinal motion while providing resistance to loading and motion of the spinal motion segment that is the same in both compression and tension.
- Such flexible connecting elements can be considered to provide dynamic spinal stabilization since at least limited movement of the spinal motion segment is preserv ed after implantation of the connecting element. While prior connecting elements provide various spinal stabilization options, there remains a need for connecting elements that can provide dynamic resistance to forces and motion in different directions along the spinal motion segment for dynamic stabilization while maintaining the structural integrity of the connecting element,
- the present invention generally relates to devices and methods for dynamically stabilizing a spinal column motion segment including at least two vertebrae by engaging a connecting element between the at least two vertebrae.
- the connecting element includes a flexible and resilient dampener between opposite end members.
- a spinal stabilization system includes first and second anchor assemblies engageable to respective ones of first and second vertebral bodies and an elongated connecting element including opposite first and second end members and a length along a longitudinal axis between the first and second end members sized for positioning between and engaging each of the first and second anchor assemblies when the first and second anchor assemblies are engaged to the respeeth e vertebral bodies.
- the end members each include a mounting portion and an axialiy extending rod portion.
- the connecting element further includes a dampener providing a body extending between and flexibly coupling the first and second end members to one another.
- the mounting portions of the end members each include a cavity about the longitudinal axis and the flexible body includes end portions extending into each of the cavities and an intermediate portion between the end portions.
- a spinal stabilization system includes first and second anchor assemblies engageable to respective ones of first and second vertebral bodies and an elongated connecting element including a length along a longitudinal axis for engaging the anchor assemblies to stabilize a spinal motion segment.
- the connecting element includes first and second end members along the longitudinal axis, and each end member includes a rod portion and a mounting portion
- the mounting portions each include an elongated shaft- extending toward and overlapping the other shaft when assembled, and at least one support member at an end of each of the shafts extending radially outwardly therefrom
- the support members define a space therebetween, and the connecting element includes a dampener between the mounting portions flexibly linking the first and second end members to one another The dampener extends into the space between the support members. When the connecting element is axial Iy tensioned the dampener is compressed between the support members.
- a connecting element for dynamic spinal stabilization system that includes an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis
- the body includes opposite first and second end members and a dampener extending between and flexibly connecting the end members
- the end members each include a rod portion and a mounting portion with the mounting portions each defining a cavity facing one another and extending about the longitudinal axis.
- the dampener includes end portions extending into each of the cavities and an intermediate portion between the end portions
- a connecting element for dynamic spinal stabilization system includes an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis
- the body includes opposite first and second end members and a dampener extending between and flexibly connecting the end members.
- the end members each include a rod portion and a mounting portion engaged with an adjacent end of the dampener
- the connecting element also includes a linking element engaged to each of the rod portions and extending therebetween along an outer sLuface of the dampener in a further aspect, a method for assembling a connecting element for stabilizing a spinal column segment comprising providing a first end member with a first rod portion and a first mounting portion at an end of the first rod portion, providing a second end member vuth a second iod portion and a second mounting portion at an end of the second rod portion, aligning the first and second end members along a longitudinal axis, and molding a dampener between the first and second mounting portions, the dampener having opposite end portions received within ca ⁇ ities defined by each of the mounting portions about the
- Fig i is a posterior elcx ation view of a spinal column segment and spinal implant s> stem
- Fig 2 is a longitudinal sectional of one embodiment connecting element of the spinal implant system of Fig 1
- Fig 3 is an elevation ⁇ iew of another embodiment connecting element useahle in the spinal implant system of Fig 1
- Fig 4 is an elevation view of another embodiment connecting element ⁇ seable in the spinal implant system of Fig 1
- FIG. 5 is an elevation view of another embodiment connecting element useahle in the spinal implant system of Fig i
- Fig 6 is an elevation view of another embodiment connecting element ⁇ seable in the spinal implant svstem of Fig 1
- I ( lg 7 is a longitudinal sectional ⁇ iew of another embodiment connecting element useable in the spinal implant svstem of Fig i
- Fig 8 is a section view along line 8-8 of Fig 7 with the dampener remov ed for clarity in showing the overlapping relationship betw een the end members DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS
- the devices and methods include a connecting element between two or more bone anchor assemblies that can be engaged to at least two or more vertebral bodies of a spinal motion segment
- the connecting element extends along a longitudinal axis and includes end members with rod portions at each end engageable to respective ones of the anchor assemblies and a dar ⁇ pener between the end members that allows movement of the vertebrae to which the connecting element is attached
- the end members can be configured to interflt with the dampener to provide an integral construct.
- a linking element can be provided that extends between the rod portions and externally along the dampener to provide additional structural enhancement of the connecting element
- the connecting element can be linear along the longitudinal axis, curved along the longitudinal axis, or include some other non-linear form.
- the anchor assemblies discussed herein can be multi-axial or uni-axial in form, and can include an anchor member engageable to a vertebral body and a receiver, post or other device for receiving or engaging a respective end member of the connecting element.
- the multi- axial anchor assemblies allow the anchor member to be positioned at various angles relative to the connecting element engaging portion of the anchor assembly.
- the ⁇ ni-axia! anchor assemblies can also provide a fixed positioning of the connecting element engaging portion to the anchor member.
- the anchor member of the anchor assemblies can form a distal lower portion that is engageable to a vertebral body with the proximal connecting element engaging portion positioned adjacent the vertebral body
- the anchor member is in the form of a bone screw with a threaded shaft and a proximal head that is pivotally captured in the receiver
- the distal anchor member can be in the form of a hook, staple, cable, tether, suture anchor, interbody fusion implant, artificial disc implant, bolt, or other structure e ⁇ gageable Io bony tissue
- the implant engaging portion can include a receiver with a U-shape, 0- shape, or other shape that defines a passage that receives the respective end member of the connecting element therein, thereon, therethrough, or thereover, for example.
- the connecting element can extend from one or both of the anchor assemblies for seeurement to one or more additional vertebral bodies.
- Bones B can include the sac mm S and several vertebra! bodies V
- Implant system 1 10 generally includes several bone anchor assemblies 30 and elongated connecting elements 40 and 40' structured to selectively interconnect with bone anchor assemblies 30.
- Connecting elements 40 may a dampener 48 between end members 44, 46 and an overall length sized to extend between bone anchor assemblies 30 engaged to least two vertebral bodies V.
- Connecting element 40' has a length sized to extend along three or more vertebrae with at least one dampener 48 between adjacent vertebrae
- the portions of connecting element 40' extending between the other vertebrae may include a dampener or may include a rod portion that provides rigid or dynamic stabilization with or without a dampener
- implant system 110 bone anchor assemblies 30 are affixed to various locations of the spinal column segment 1 12, such as the pedicles, and interconnected with one or more connecting elements 40, 40'.
- Other procedures contemplate implant system 1 10 may be employed at other locations about the spinal column, including anterior, antero- lateral, and lateral locations
- Implant system 1 K) may also be employed in procedures where such locations are combined: e.g. to provide posterior and anterior stabilizations.
- Implant system 1 10 may be used for, biU is not limited to, treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis, herniation, degeneration, arthritis, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and/or a failed previous fusion.
- connecting element 40 includes a bndv 42 ex lending along a longitudinal axis L between a first end member 44 and an opposite second end member 46
- a dampener 48 extends between and connects end members 44.
- end members 44, 46 can be configured to be engaged to a tespectivc one of the bone anchor assemblies 30 and further configured to be engaged with dampener 48 therebetween
- end members 44, 46 have rod portions 45, 47, respectively, along longitudinal axis L that are in the form of and sized and shaped with a cross-section suitable for a spinal rod system for positioning and implantation along the spinal column of a human patient
- rod portions 45, 47 are each sized with a length along longitudinal axis L that extends from dampener 48 and engages an anchor assembly engaged to an adjacent vertebra
- one or both of the rod portions 45, 47 has a length along longitudinal axis L that extends between two or more anchor assemblies engaged to two or more adjacent such as shown with connecting element 40 "
- the respective end member 44, 46 can include a ⁇ oss-sceii ⁇ n thai is constant between adjacent anchor assemblies, or that includes another dampener 48 between anchor assemblies
- Each of the end members 44, 46 futther includes a mounting portion 50, 52, respectkely, at an end thereof opposite the respective rod portion 45.
- Mounting portions 50. 52 can each include a cup or bowl type shape opening toward one another along longitudinal axis L with a flange 54. 56 extending about a 58. 60, respectiv ely labor of the flanges 54. 56 includes a numb ⁇ of holes 62, 64 extending therein! ough that are spaced about the perimeter of the respective flanges 54.
- Dampener 48 in a orientation to longitudinal axis L Dampener 48 can be in the form of a flexible member that prov ides a shock absorbing effect in transmitting spinal column loads between the anchor assemblies 30 to which ii is engaged Dampener 48 can also permit reiaih e movement between end members 44, 46 to allow motion of the spinal column segment to which connecting element 40 is engaged End members 44, 46 can be substantially rigid to facilitate percutaneous insertion of connecting element 40 and/or engagement of the end members 44, 46 w ith anchor assemblies 30 Connecting element 40 can also be insetted and engaged to anchor assemblies 30 hi open procedures where the skin and tissue between the anchor assemblies is cut and ietracted to ailovv connecting element placement between the anchor assemblies through the retracted opening
- dampener 48 includes a ⁇ isco-elastic form that is injection molded between and within mounting portions 50, 52
- One suitable material contemplated includes polyurethane rubber, although any suitable, biocompatible material that can be molded with mounting portions 50, 52 is contemplated
- Dampener 48 can include opposite end portions 70. 72 with nubs 74 that extend into holes 62, 64 to prov ide an interface with mounting portions 50. 52 that can resist axial tension forces Dampener 4H can further include intermediate portion 78 that extends radially outwardly to provide ledges 76, 77 against which the respecthe adjacent ends of flanges 54, 56 are abuttingly engaged
- a linking element that extends between and links first and second end members 44, 46 with one another in a manner that provides resistance to tensile forces that mav be exerted on end members 44, 46 in addition to or in lieu of nubs 74
- Fig 3 provides one example of a connecting element 140 that can be similar to connecting element 40, with like elements designated with the same reference numerals
- Connecting element 140 includes end members 44, 46 that can be connected to one anothei with a dampener, like dampener 48 discussed above
- a Unking element 150 that extends between end members 44, 46 and envelopes the dampener 48 and the mounting portions 50.
- end members 44 can be in the form of tubing that is positioned external K about connecting element 140 with rod portions 45, 47 protruding axially therefrom in opposite end openings of the tubing that lie along longitudinal axis L
- linking element 150 can be heat shrunk to tightly fit about connecting element 140
- the tight fit of the tubing about end members 44, 46 and dampener 48 can pro ⁇ ide an intimate fit and engagement extend along the opposite! ⁇ directed faces 51 , 53 (Fig 2) of the mounting portions 50, 52 that arc transversely oriented to longitudinal axis L, resisting movement of the end members 44, 46 aw ay from one another and away from the dampener
- Fig 4 provides an example of another embodiment Unking element 152 for connecting element 142
- Connecting element 142 is similar to connecting element 40 and like dements are designated with the same reference numerals
- Linking element 152 includes a bag-like bod) 160 extending between opposite ends 162, 164 Ends 162. 164 can be crimped or otherwise secured about the respective rod portions 45, 47 of end members 44, 46
- the bag- like body 160 need not tightl ⁇ fit around end members 44, 46 and dar ⁇ pener 48.
- connecting element 144 that includes an external linking element 154 extending between and linking rod portions 45, 47 of end members 44.
- Linking element 1 54 includes a longitudinal link or bar 170 extending along longitudinal axis L between connector portions 1 72 174
- Connector portions 1 72. 174 extend from respectiv e ends of bar 172 to an engaging end 176, 178 engaged to respecth e ones of the rod portions 45.
- Engaging ends 1 76. 178 can include a passage through which rod portions 45.
- Bar 170 can be rigid to prevent any movement of end members 44, 46 aw ay from one another when engaging ends 176, 178 arc contacted by mounting portions 50, 52
- a rigid bar 170 can also contact the anchor assemblies to provide a limit to the mox ement of the anchor assemblies 30 toward one another undei compression Bar 1 70 can alternatively be flexible and elastic to flex in response to compression and tension loading
- a flexible bar 170 can be sufficiently resistant to movement and loading in tension to prevent end members 44. 46 from separating from dampener 48 Referring now to Fig.
- linking element 156 can be in the form of a band that is looped around the respective rod portions 45, 47 of end members 44, 46 to provide axial restrain! in tension of the end members 44. 46 relative to the dampener 48.
- Linking element 156 can provide a cross-over at its raid-portion to facilitate maintaining the band in position along the connecting element 146.
- the ends of the linking element can be crimped or spliced to form a loop, or the band can be a continuous type loop without overlapping ends It is also contemplated that linking element 156 can be twisted to provide multiple crossovers to shorten its length or to provide additional tension restraint. It is also contemplated that multiple linking elements 156 can be prox'ided as may be desired for additional restraint of axial forces.
- the linking elements can provide the connecting element with a stiffness that provides more resistance to spinal motion that creates axial tension loading without resisting or hindering spinal motion that results in axial compression loading, although it is contemplated that some compression loading resistance is not precluded Accordingly, spinal motion can be preserved while more effectively limiting tension or movement of the adjacent vertebral bodies away from one another while maintaining the connecting element as a functioning unit and resisting separate of one or both of the end members from the darope ⁇ er.
- the end members and/or linking elements can be made from nitinol, titanium, stainless steel, or other biocompatible metals and alloys thereof
- the end members and/or Unking elements can also be made from PEEK or other polymer material that is biocompatible
- the linking element can be made from a material that is the same as or that differs from the material of the end members.
- the Unking element can be a rod, cord, rope, wire, tether, belt, band, ribbon, braid, suture, bar, bag, sack, shrink wrap, sleeve, tube, or include any other suitable form
- dampener 48 is molded about components of the end portions that extend within the dampener and provide platforms or surfaces that compress at least a portion of dampener 48 when the connecting element is subjected to either of axial tension or axial compression loading
- Fig 7 shows a connecting element 240 having a body 242 with a first end member 244 and a second end member 246.
- End members 244, 246 each include a rod portion 245, 247 extending in opposite directions from I O one another along longitudinal axis L for engagement with anchor assemblies as discussed above with respect to rod portions 45 47
- Connecting element 240 fuither includes a dampener 248 providing a flexible bumper or stabilizer between end members 244, 246 that allows movement of the spinal motion segment or segments to which connecting element 240 is attached while maintaining separation of the adjacent vertebrae
- End uicmbeis 244, 246 each further include a mounting portion 250, 252 to which dampener 248 is mounted between end members 244, 246
- Mounting portion 250 includes an outer shaft 256 extending axially and oppositely of rod portion 245
- Outer shaft 256 includes an axial bore 258 and opposite support members 260 extending radially outwardly from outer shaft 256
- Mounting portion 252 includes an inner shaft 262 extending axially and in an opposite direction from rod portion 246 and into axial boie 258 of outer shaft 256
- Axial bore 258 is slotted so that wings 264 extending from inner shaft 262 can extend through the slots
- Support members 265 extend radially outwardly from the respective wings 264 In oidoi to assemble end members 244, 246, inner shaft 2d2 is inserted into outer shaft
- Mounting portion 252 can then be rotated relative to mounting portion 250 as indicated b ⁇ arrows 266 to a position where support membeis 265 are aligned radially with support members 2 ⁇ O, as shown in solid lines in Fig S Outer shaft 25 ⁇ can be keyed to receive wings 204 in the rotated position to prevent axial displacement of the mounting portions 250,
- Dampener 248 can then be formed or molded about and between mounting portions 250, 252 to provide the flexible bumper therebetween
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