Subcutaneous implantable device for gradually aligning a spine and subcutaneous implantable device for gradually lengthening a bone

An implantable, vertebral technology, applied in the direction of internal bone synthesis, medical science, surgery, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-10-23
劳伯特·S·萨德达比
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Because the techniques described above often require direct examination of individual spinal elements, longer incisions and larger vertebral dissections are required to expose the vertebral segments requiring treatment

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[0079] First of all, it should be understood that the same reference numerals on different drawings denote the same structural elements of the present invention. It should also be understood that in order to clearly depict the nature of the invention, the scales and angles of the figures are not always to scale.

[0080] While the present invention has been described with reference to what are presently considered to be the preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. The present invention is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0081] Furthermore, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials and modifications described, as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only ...

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Abstract

A subcutaneous implantable device for aligning a spine having a plurality of vertebrae including a first brace assembly secured to a first vertebra of the spine, a second brace assembly secured to a second vertebra of the spine, a rod secured by the at least two brace assemblies, the rod arranged for limited sliding movement within the at least two brace assemblies, a gear mechanism attached to the rod, a control means attached to the gear mechanism, and a cable fixedly secured to a third vertebra of the spine by an anchor. The third vertebra is located between the first and second vertebrae,and the cable is arranged for pulling the third vertebra towards the rod. A subcutaneous implantable device for gradually lengthening a bone.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] Pursuant to Sections 4 and 8 of the Stockholm Act of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 995,382, which is a U.S. Nonprovisional Continuation-in-Part Patent Application of U.S. Nonprovisional Patent Application No. 14 / 244,241 filed April 3, 2014 (now Patent No. 9,480,519, issued November 1, 2016) , the latter application is a U.S. nonprovisional continuation-in-part patent application of U.S. nonprovisional patent application Ser. The entire contents of are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to surgical devices, more particularly to orthopedic devices, and still more particularly to corrective orthopedic devices related to the spine. Background technique [0004] Scoliosis is a disease that causes an abnormal curve of the spine or spine. Patients with scoliosis develop an abnormal curve toward either side of th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B17/70A61B17/88A61B17/86A61B17/66A61B17/68A61B17/56A61B17/72
CPCA61B17/66A61B17/683A61B17/686A61B17/7014A61B17/7019A61B17/7053A61B17/7059A61B17/7077A61B17/7097A61B17/7216A61B17/8685A61B17/8855A61B17/8869A61B2017/00004A61B2017/00398A61B2017/00402A61B2017/564A61B2017/565A61B2017/681A61B17/6425A61B17/6491
Inventor 劳伯特·S·萨德达比
Owner 劳伯特·S·萨德达比
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