US Patent No: 4,554,914

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Prosthetic vertebral body

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Abstract

A prosthetic vertebral body for use in a cavity left by the removal of a defective vertebral body located between two adjoining healthy vertebral bodies is disclosed. A method of replacing the defective vertebral body with the disclosed prosthetic vertebral body is also disclosed. The prosthetic vertebral body includes an adjustable support device which is located within the cavity between the two adjoining vertebral bodies for supporting and adjusting the axial spacing of the adjoining vertebral bodies. A castable material is poured into the cavity and hardens so that the adjustable support device is embedded therein. An attaching device is also provided for rigidly attaching the spinous process of the defective vertebral body to the spinous processes of the adjoining vertebral bodies. Preferably, the adjustable support device includes a pair of elongate struts whose longitudinal dimensions are adjustable. The castable material is preferably acrylic cement and the attaching device for the spinous processes are preferably a pair of elongate plates which are secured to one another and to the spinous processes.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kapp, John P Galax, VA 3 585
Smith, Robert R c/o 9201 Sunset Blvd., Suite 200, West Hollywood, CA 90069 5 475

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
EDWARDS, CHARLES C. (1)
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HARRIS CORPORATION (1)
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WYZSZA SZKOLA INZYNIERSKA IM. JURIJA GAGARINA (1)
4,271,836 Appliance for correction of spinal curvatures 57 1979
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (2)
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4,401,112 Spinal fixator 422 1981

Patent Citation Ranking

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WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. (141)
5,741,253 Method for inserting spinal implants 390 1992
5,772,661 Methods and instrumentation for the surgical correction of human thoracic and lumbar spinal disease from the antero-lateral aspect of the spine 415 1995
7,534,254 Threaded frusto-conical interbody spinal fusion implants 21 1995
7,491,205 Instrumentation for the surgical correction of human thoracic and lumbar spinal disease from the lateral aspect of the spine 11 1995
7,452,359 Apparatus for inserting spinal implants 12 1995
6,923,810 Frusto-conical interbody spinal fusion implants 79 1995
6,270,498 Apparatus for inserting spinal implants 149 1995
6,210,412 Method for inserting frusto-conical interbody spinal fusion implants 167 1995
6,096,038 Apparatus for inserting spinal implants 240 1995
5,797,909 Apparatus for inserting spinal implants 316 1995
6,123,705 Interbody spinal fusion implants 141 1996
6,120,503 Apparatus instrumentation, and method for spinal fixation 173 1997
6,224,595 Method for inserting a spinal implant 79 1998
6,344,057 Adjustable vertebral body replacement 157 1998
6,264,656 Threaded spinal implant 146 1998
6,149,650 Threaded spinal implant 52 1998
6,136,001 Apparatus and method for linking spinal implants 68 1998
6,193,757 Expandable intervertebral spacers 195 1998
7,291,149 Method for inserting interbody spinal fusion implants 12 1999
6,500,205 Expandable threaded arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with cylindrical configuration during insertion 121 2000
6,364,880 Spinal implant with bone screws 82 2000
6,814,756 Expandable threaded arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with lordotic configuration during insertion 35 2000
7,431,722 Apparatus including a guard member having a passage with a non-circular cross section for providing protected access to the spine 9 2000
7,008,453 Expandable push-in arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with cylindrical configuration during insertion 41 2000
7,993,347 Guard for use in performing human interbody spinal surgery 0 2000
6,758,849 Interbody spinal fusion implants 42 2000
6,972,019 Interbody spinal implant with trailing end adapted to receive bone screws 45 2001
6,709,458 Expandable push-in arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with tapered configuration during insertion 54 2001
6,652,584 Expandable threaded arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with lordotic configuration during insertion 42 2001
6,770,074 Apparatus for use in inserting spinal implants 96 2001
6,962,606 Expandable push-in interbody spinal fusion implant 64 2001
7,520,878 Threaded frusto-conical interbody spinal fusion implants 0 2002
7,118,579 Instrumentation for inserting an expandable interbody spinal fusion implant 67 2002
7,914,554 Spinal implant containing multiple bone growth promoting materials 4 2002
7,207,991 Method for the endoscopic correction of spinal disease 55 2002
7,976,566 Apparatus for insertion into an implantation space 7 2002
6,716,247 Expandable push-in interbody spinal fusion implant 110 2002
7,285,121 Devices and methods for the correction and treatment of spinal deformities 32 2002
7,048,736 Device for fixation of spinous processes 207 2002
7,399,303 Bone cutting device and method for use thereof 14 2002
7,503,933 Lordotic interbody spinal fusion implants 25 2002
7,118,598 Expandable push-in arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with cylindrical configuration during insertion 40 2002
7,288,093 Spinal fusion implant having a curved end 29 2002
7,066,961 Spinal implant 61 2002
6,972,035 Expandable threaded arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with cylindrical configuration during insertion 41 2002
8,066,705 Instrumentation for the endoscopic correction of spinal disease 3 2003
7,563,281 Apparatus and method for supporting vertebral bodies 5 2003
7,326,214 Bone cutting device having a cutting edge with a non-extending center 13 2003
7,255,698 Apparatus and method for anterior spinal stabilization 18 2003
7,776,069 Posterior vertebral support assembly 6 2003
8,075,621 Expandable push-in arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with tapered configuration during insertion 5 2003
6,793,679 Expandable push-in arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with tapered configuration during insertion 55 2003
7,115,128 Method for forming through a guard an implantation space in the human spine 22 2003
7,264,622 System for radial bone displacement 14 2003
7,655,027 Method for inserting and deploying an expandable interbody spinal fusion implant 20 2003
7,585,316 Interspinous spacer 10 2004
7,686,805 Methods for distraction of a disc space 17 2004
7,922,729 Instrumentation for inserting and deploying an expandable interbody spinal fusion implant 7 2004
7,789,914 Implant having arcuate upper and lower bearing surfaces along a longitudinal axis 9 2004
7,608,107 Expandable implant with interlocking walls and method for use thereof 16 2004
8,097,034 Expandable arcuate interbody spinal fusion implant with two expanders 2 2004
7,655,042 Expandable intervertebral spacers 4 2004
7,776,090 Inter-cervical facet implant and method 20 2005
7,691,148 Frusto-conical spinal implant 5 2005
7,763,050 Inter-cervical facet implant with locking screw and method 14 2005
8,066,742 Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same 0 2005
7,938,858 Spinal implant system 1 2005
7,749,256 Ratcheting fixation plate 0 2005
7,862,590 Interspinous process spacer 0 2005
8,034,079 Implants and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of a spinal motion segment 0 2005
7,780,709 Implants and methods for inter-transverse process dynamic stabilization of a spinal motion segment 0 2005
7,789,898 Transverse process/laminar spacer 2 2005
7,384,431 Height adjustable vertebral body and disc space replacement devices 8 2005
7,727,233 Spinous process stabilization devices and methods 5 2005
8,357,181 Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same 0 2005
7,892,286 Expandable push-in orthopedic implant 7 2005
7,569,054 Tubular member having a passage and opposed bone contacting extensions 17 2005
7,862,591 Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same 26 2005
7,699,873 Spinous process anchoring systems and methods 29 2005
8,007,534 Expandable implant with expander 4 2005
7,442,209 Implant with trailing end adapted to receive bone screws 12 2005
8,083,795 Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of manufacturing same 0 2006
7,837,711 Artificial spinous process for the sacrum and methods of use 7 2006
7,691,130 Spinal implants including a sensor and methods of use 2 2006
7,682,376 Interspinous devices and methods of use 14 2006
7,887,565 Apparatus and method for sequential distraction 6 2006
8,262,698 Expandable device for insertion between anatomical structures and a procedure utilizing same 0 2006
7,985,246 Methods and instruments for delivering interspinous process spacers 0 2006
8,118,844 Expandable device for insertion between anatomical structures and a procedure utilizing same 1 2006
8,353,909 Surgical instrument for distracting a spinal disc space 0 2006
7,914,530 Tissue dilator and method for performing a spinal procedure 4 2006
7,722,619 Method of maintaining distraction of a spinal disc space 6 2006
8,187,331 Expandable vertebral implant and methods of use 0 2006
7,981,157 Self-contained expandable implant and method 3 2006
7,914,581 Expandable implant, instrument, and method 3 2006
7,879,096 Centrally driven expandable implant 4 2006
7,794,501 Expandable intervertebral spacers and methods of use 12 2006
7,758,648 Stabilized, adjustable expandable implant and method 8 2006
7,575,601 Locking expandable implant and method 7 2006
8,348,978 Interosteotic implant 0 2006
8,252,031 Molding device for an expandable interspinous process implant 0 2006
8,105,357 Interspinous process brace 0 2006
8,048,118 Adjustable interspinous process brace 1 2006
7,846,185 Expandable interspinous process implant and method of installing same 5 2006
7,708,779 Expandable intervertebral spacers and methods of use 7 2006
8,062,337 Expandable device for insertion between anatomical structures and a procedure utilizing same 0 2006
8,147,517 Systems and methods for adjusting properties of a spinal implant 0 2006
7,862,618 Expandable vertebral body implants and methods of use 1 2006
8,048,119 Apparatus for insertion between anatomical structures and a procedure utilizing same 0 2006
7,815,683 Implants with helical supports and methods of use for spacing vertebral members 1 2006
7,879,104 Spinal implant system 2 2006
7,955,392 Interspinous process devices and methods 4 2006
8,114,136 Implants and methods for inter-spinous process dynamic stabilization of a spinal motion segment 0 2008
7,794,502 Implant with openings adapted to receive bone screws 9 2008
8,012,213 Apparatus and method for supporting vertebral bodies 0 2009
8,123,808 Vertebral endplate connection implant and method 0 2009
8,123,809 Deployment system and method for an expandable vertebral implant 0 2009
7,828,800 Threaded frusto-conical interbody spinal fusion implants 6 2009
8,043,378 Intercostal spacer device and method for use in correcting a spinal deformity 0 2009
8,216,276 Interspinous spacer 0 2009
8,029,550 Intervertebral prosthetic device for spinal stabilization and method of implanting same 0 2009
7,993,403 Expandable intervertebral spacers 0 2010
8,043,336 Posterior vertebral support assembly 1 2010
8,216,279 Spinal implant kits with multiple interchangeable modules 0 2010
7,942,933 Frusto-conical spinal implant 4 2010
8,353,957 Expandable medical device and method 0 2010
8,226,653 Spinous process stabilization devices and methods 0 2010
8,221,465 Multi-chamber expandable interspinous process spacer 0 2010
8,348,977 Artificial spinous process for the sacrum and methods of use 0 2010
8,268,004 Stabilized, adjustable expandable implant and method 0 2010
8,021,430 Anatomic spinal implant having anatomic bearing surfaces 6 2010
8,167,946 Implant with openings adapted to receive bone screws 1 2010
8,057,475 Threaded interbody spinal fusion implant 1 2010
8,366,779 Expandable implant, instrument, and method 0 2011
8,409,292 Spinal fusion implant 0 2011
8,231,681 Self-contained expandable implant and method 0 2011
8,425,530 Apparatus for sizing a facet joint 0 2011
8,226,652 Threaded frusto-conical spinal implants 0 2011
8,251,997 Method for inserting an artificial implant between two adjacent vertebrae along a coronal plane 1 2011
8,317,832 Implants and methods for inter-spinous process dynamic stabilization of spinal motion segment 0 2012
8,343,188 Device and method for locking a screw with a bendable plate portion 0 2012
 
KYPHON SARL (115)
6,379,355 Spine distraction implant and method 111 1999
6,332,882 Spine distraction implant 105 1999
7,621,950 Expandable intervertebral spacer 53 2000
6,419,676 Spine distraction implant and method 135 2000
6,451,020 Spine distraction implant and method 118 2000
6,419,677 Spine distraction implant and method 132 2001
6,796,983 Spine distraction implant and method 110 2001
7,101,375 Spine distraction implant 122 2001
6,902,566 Spinal implants, insertion instruments, and methods of use 73 2001
6,514,256 Spine distraction implant and method 191 2001
6,478,796 Spin distraction implant and method 150 2001
6,582,433 Spine fixation device and method 241 2001
7,201,751 Supplemental spine fixation device 149 2001
6,699,246 Spine distraction implant 190 2001
6,699,247 Spine distraction implant 110 2001
6,926,728 Curved dilator and method 96 2001
6,652,534 Apparatus and method for determining implant size 92 2001
6,712,819 Mating insertion instruments for spinal implants and methods of use 140 2001
6,652,527 Supplemental spine fixation device and method 129 2001
6,695,842 Interspinous process distraction system and method with positionable wing and method 209 2001
7,189,234 Interspinous process implant sizer and distractor with a split head and size indicator and method 35 2001
7,029,473 Deflectable spacer for use as an interspinous process implant and method 28 2002
7,833,246 Interspinous process and sacrum implant and method 0 2003
7,497,859 Tools for implanting an artificial vertebral disk 7 2003
7,306,628 Interspinous process apparatus and method with a selectably expandable spacer 115 2003
7,273,496 Artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with crossbar spacer and method 43 2003
7,083,649 Artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with translating pivot point 84 2003
6,966,929 Artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with a spacer 77 2003
7,335,203 System and method for immobilizing adjacent spinous processes 104 2004
7,901,432 Method for lateral implantation of spinous process spacer 0 2004
7,758,619 Spinous process implant with tethers 13 2004
7,549,999 Interspinous process distraction implant and method of implantation 2 2004
7,510,567 Spinal implants, insertion instruments, and methods of use 4 2004
7,695,513 Distractible interspinous process implant and method of implantation 2 2004
7,452,379 Artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with crossbar spacer and method 1 2004
7,481,840 Multi-piece artificial spinal disk replacement device with selectably positioning articulating element 23 2004
7,691,146 Method of laterally inserting an artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with curved spacer 12 2004
7,670,377 Laterally insertable artifical vertebral disk replacement implant with curved spacer 12 2004
7,520,899 Laterally insertable artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with crossbar spacer 14 2004
7,503,935 Method of laterally inserting an artificial vertebral disk replacement with translating pivot point 22 2004
7,320,707 Method of laterally inserting an artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with crossbar spacer 40 2004
7,481,839 Bioresorbable interspinous process implant for use with intervertebral disk remediation or replacement implants and procedures 6 2004
7,575,600 Artificial vertebral disk replacement implant with translating articulation contact surface and method 17 2004
7,524,324 System and method for an interspinous process implant as a supplement to a spine stabilization implant 38 2004
7,601,170 Inter-cervical facet implant and method 17 2005
7,591,851 Inter-cervical facet implant and method 21 2005
7,955,356 Laterally insertable interspinous process implant 0 2005
7,918,877 Lateral insertion method for spinous process spacer with deployable member 0 2005
7,621,939 Supplemental spine fixation device and method 3 2005
8,100,944 Inter-cervical facet implant and method for preserving the tissues surrounding the facet joint 0 2005
7,909,853 Interspinous process implant including a binder and method of implantation 3 2005
8,048,117 Interspinous process implant and method of implantation 0 2005
8,038,698 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2005
8,057,513 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2006
8,029,567 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2006
7,988,709 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2006
7,927,354 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 16 2006
8,147,548 Interspinous process implant having a thread-shaped wing and method of implantation 0 2006
8,070,778 Interspinous process implant with slide-in distraction piece and method of implantation 0 2006
7,931,674 Interspinous process implant having deployable wing and method of implantation 3 2006
7,749,252 Interspinous process implant having deployable wing and method of implantation 52 2006
7,959,652 Interspinous process implant having deployable wings and method of implantation 0 2006
7,828,822 Spinous process implant 7 2006
8,100,943 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2006
7,998,174 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2006
7,993,342 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2006
7,846,186 Equipment for surgical treatment of two vertebrae 6 2006
7,476,251 Interspinous process apparatus and method with a selectably expandable spacer 18 2006
7,803,190 Interspinous process apparatus and method with a selectably expandable spacer 1 2006
8,034,080 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
8,007,521 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 1 2007
8,012,209 Interspinous process implant including a binder, binder aligner and method of implantation 0 2007
7,666,209 Spine distraction implant and method 28 2007
8,096,994 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
8,096,995 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
7,998,208 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
7,909,827 Systems and methods for creating cavities in interior body regions 6 2007
7,749,253 Spine distraction implant and method 12 2007
7,635,377 Spine distraction implant and method 8 2007
8,157,841 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
8,097,018 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
8,092,459 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
8,221,463 Interspinous process implants and methods of use 0 2007
8,092,535 Interspinous process implants and methods of use 2 2007
8,128,663 Spine distraction implant 0 2007
8,157,840 Spine distraction implant and method 0 2007
8,007,537 Interspinous process implants and methods of use 2 2007
7,662,187 Interspinous process implants and methods of use 14 2007
8,348,976 Spinous-process implants and methods of using the same 0 2007
7,588,592 System and method for immobilizing adjacent spinous processes 5 2007
8,097,019 Systems and methods for in situ assembly of an interspinous process distraction implant 0 2007
8,273,107 Interspinous process implant having a thread-shaped wing and method of implantation 0 2007
8,128,702 Interspinous process implant having deployable wings and method of implantation 0 2007
8,109,972 Interspinous process implant having deployable wings and method of implantation 0 2007
7,635,378 Spine distraction implant and method 15 2007
8,221,458 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
8,167,890 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
8,147,516 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
8,043,335 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 0 2007
8,029,549 Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 2 2007
7,993,374 Supplemental spine fixation device and method 1 2007
7,879,038 Apparatus, kits, and methods for creating cavities in cancellous bone using an elongated loop structure or bristles 5 2007
8,029,542 Supplemental spine fixation device and method 0 2007
8,118,839 Interspinous implant 0 2007
8,105,358 Medical implants and methods 1 2008
8,114,131 Extension limiting devices and methods of use for the spine 1 2008
8,114,135 Adjustable surgical cables and methods for treating spinal stenosis 0 2009
8,372,117 Multi-level interspinous implants and methods of use 0 2009
8,157,842 Interspinous implant and methods of use 1 2009
8,128,661 Interspinous process distraction system and method with positionable wing and method 0 2009
8,216,277 Spine distraction implant and method 0 2009
8,317,831 Interspinous process spacer diagnostic balloon catheter and methods of use 0 2010
8,114,132 Dynamic interspinous process device 0 2010
8,147,526 Interspinous process spacer diagnostic parallel balloon catheter and methods of use 1 2010
8,349,013 Spine distraction implant 0 2010
 
GMEDELAWARE 2 LLC (41)
7,041,136 Facet joint replacement 145 2003
8,163,017 Facet arthroplasty devices and methods 0 2003
8,092,532 Facet arthroplasty devices and methods 0 2003
8,070,811 Facet arthroplasty devices and methods 0 2003
8,066,771 Facet arthroplasty devices and methods 0 2003
8,187,303 Anti-rotation fixation element for spinal prostheses 0 2004
8,419,770 Spinal facet implants with mating articulating bearing surface and methods of use 0 2004
7,753,937 Linked bilateral spinal facet implants and methods of use 6 2004
7,588,590 Spinal facet implant with spherical implant apposition surface and bone bed and methods of use 7 2004
7,691,145 Prostheses, systems and methods for replacement of natural facet joints with artificial facet joint surfaces 13 2004
7,608,104 Prostheses, tools and methods for replacement of natural facet joints with artifical facet joint surfaces 2 2004
7,588,578 Surgical measurement systems and methods 2 2004
7,507,242 Surgical measurement and resection framework 3 2004
7,993,373 Polyaxial orthopedic fastening apparatus 3 2005
7,674,293 Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and related implantation methods 26 2005
7,722,647 Apparatus and method for posterior vertebral stabilization 2 2005
7,566,345 Prosthesis for the replacement of a posterior element of a vertebra 6 2005
7,445,635 Method and apparatus for spine joint replacement 23 2005
8,398,681 Adjacent level facet arthroplasty devices, spine stabilization systems, and methods 0 2005
8,313,511 Facet joint replacement 0 2005
7,618,453 Facet joint replacement 5 2005
8,066,740 Facet joint prostheses 0 2005
8,221,461 Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and systems for treating spinal pathologies 0 2005
8,062,336 Polyaxial orthopedic fastening apparatus with independent locking modes 3 2005
7,608,106 Facet arthroplasty devices and methods 6 2006
8,231,655 Prostheses and methods for replacement of natural facet joints with artificial facet joint surfaces 0 2006
7,914,556 Arthroplasty revision system and method 0 2006
7,621,955 Facet joint replacement 5 2007
8,425,557 Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and related implantation methods 0 2007
7,909,873 Delivery apparatus and methods for vertebrostenting 2 2007
8,353,933 Facet joint replacement 0 2008
8,333,789 Facet joint replacement 0 2008
8,409,254 Prostheses, tools and methods for replacement of natural facet joints with artificial facet joint surfaces 0 2008
8,308,768 System and method for facet joint replacement 0 2008
8,252,027 System and method for facet joint replacement 0 2008
8,211,147 System and method for facet joint replacement 0 2008
8,206,418 System and method for facet joint replacement with detachable coupler 0 2008
7,998,177 Linked bilateral spinal facet implants and methods of use 3 2008
7,998,178 Linked bilateral spinal facet implants and methods of use 3 2008
7,914,560 Spinal facet implant with spherical implant apposition surface and bone bed and methods of use 3 2008
7,815,648 Surgical measurement systems and methods 0 2008
 
TRANS1 INC. (28)
6,575,979 Method and apparatus for providing posterior or anterior trans-sacral access to spinal vertebrae 118 2000
6,558,386 Axial spinal implant and method and apparatus for implanting an axial spinal implant within the vertebrae of the spine 115 2000
6,790,210 Methods and apparatus for forming curved axial bores through spinal vertebrae 86 2000
6,740,090 Methods and apparatus for forming shaped axial bores through spinal vertebrae 83 2000
6,558,390 Methods and apparatus for performing therapeutic procedures in the spine 214 2001
6,899,716 Method and apparatus for spinal augmentation 126 2002
6,921,403 Method and apparatus for spinal distraction and fusion 110 2002
7,309,338 Methods and apparatus for performing therapeutic procedures in the spine 46 2003
7,087,058 Method and apparatus for providing posterior or anterior trans-sacral access to spinal vertebrae 74 2003
7,569,056 Methods and apparatus for forming shaped axial bores through spinal vertebrae 24 2004
7,500,977 Method and apparatus for manipulating material in the spine 30 2004
7,608,077 Method and apparatus for spinal distraction and fusion 20 2005
7,776,042 Methods and apparatus for provision of therapy to adjacent motion segments 2 2005
7,547,317 Methods of performing procedures in the spine 18 2006
7,641,657 Method and apparatus for providing posterior or anterior trans-sacral access to spinal vertebrae 5 2006
7,744,599 Articulating spinal implant 7 2007
7,727,263 Articulating spinal implant 7 2007
7,905,905 Spinal mobility preservation apparatus 1 2007
7,905,908 Spinal mobility preservation method 2 2007
7,794,463 Methods and apparatus for performing therapeutic procedures in the spine 6 2007
7,914,535 Method and apparatus for manipulating material in the spine 5 2009
8,034,055 Method and apparatus for providing access to a presacral space 4 2009
8,292,928 Method and apparatus for spinal distraction and fusion 0 2009
8,167,947 Methods for push distraction and for provision of therapy to adjacent motion segments 2 2010
8,328,847 Assemblies for provision of therapy to motion segments 0 2010
8,105,365 Methods and apparatus for performing therapeutic procedures in the spine 2 2010
8,308,777 Method and apparatus for removable spinal implant extending between at least two adjacent vertebral bodies 0 2010
8,317,867 Methods and apparatus for performing therapeutic procedures in the spine 0 2012
 
ZIMMER SPINE, INC. (11)
5,015,255 Spinal stabilization method 404 1989
5,445,639 Intervertebral reamer construction 250 1991
5,489,308 Spinal implant 412 1994
6,149,686 Threaded spinal implant with bone ingrowth openings 68 1996
5,895,427 Method for spinal fixation 66 1996
6,419,705 Expandable fusion device and method 118 1999
6,287,343 Threaded spinal implant with bone ingrowth openings 47 1999
6,391,058 Threaded spinal implant with convex trailing surface 60 1999
6,743,231 Temporary spinal fixation apparatuses and methods 75 2000
6,830,589 Expandable fusion device and method 41 2002
7,618,440 Temporary spinal fixation apparatuses and methods 2 2004
 
SDGI HOLDINGS, INC. (8)
5,306,310 Vertebral prosthesis 178 1992
5,702,453 Adjustable vertebral body replacement 244 1996
5,776,197 Adjustable vertebral body replacement 98 1996
5,776,198 Adjustable vertebral body replacement 113 1997
6,395,031 Expandable intervertebral spacers 73 2000
6,833,006 Expandable intervertebral spacers 35 2002
6,733,535 Spinal fusion implant having a trailing end adapted to engage an insertion device 49 2002
7,063,700 System for radial bone displacement 0 2003
 
DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLC (4)
8,415,407 Methods, materials, and apparatus for treating bone and other tissue 0 2006
8,360,629 Mixing apparatus having central and planetary mixing elements 0 2006
8,333,773 Remotely-activated vertebroplasty injection device 0 2007
8,361,078 Methods, materials and apparatus for treating bone and other tissue 0 2009
 
INFINITY ORTHOPEDICS COMPANY LIMITED (4)
6,113,638 Method and apparatus for intervertebral implant anchorage 191 1999
6,800,092 Method and apparatus for intervertebral implant anchorage 21 2000
7,717,959 Intervertebral device and method of use 8 2003
8,435,295 System and method for intervertebral implant delivery and removal 0 2006
 
NUVASIVE, INC. (4)
7,708,776 Intervertebral disk replacement system and methods 7 2003
8,167,915 Methods and apparatus for treating spinal stenosis 0 2006
7,842,074 Spinal stabilization systems and methods of use 1 2008
8,343,190 Systems and methods for spinous process fixation 0 2009
 
AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLC (3)
8,182,537 Vertebral body replacement device and method for use to maintain a space between two vertebral bodies within a spine 1 2007
8,142,441 Surgical instrument and method of use for inserting an implant between two bones 0 2008
8,142,435 Multi-functional surgical instrument and method of use for inserting an implant between two bones 0 2009
 
GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC. (3)
7,674,296 Expandable vertebral prosthesis 13 2005
8,282,683 Expandable vertebral implant 0 2010
8,337,559 Expandable vertebral prosthesis 0 2010
 
KSPINE, INC. (3)
8,114,158 Facet device and method 2 2008
8,357,182 Alignment system with longitudinal support features 0 2009
8,357,183 Semi-constrained anchoring system 0 2009
 
SPINELOGIK, INC. (3)
8,313,528 Intervertebral fusion device and method of use 0 2008
8,333,804 Intervertebral fusion device and method of use 0 2009
8,382,839 Intervertebral fusion device and method of use 0 2009
 
SYNTHES USA, LLC (3)
6,482,233 Prosthetic interbody spacer 85 1999
6,176,881 Telescopic vertebral prosthesis 103 1999
6,524,341 Telescopic vertebral prosthesis 59 2001
 
THEKEN SPINE, LLC (3)
7,918,876 Spinal implant adjustment device 2 2004
7,544,208 Adjustable corpectomy apparatus 11 2005
8,152,851 Expandable corpectomy device 1 2008
 
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC (2)
8,328,848 Interspinous vertebral stabilization devices 0 2006
7,922,750 Interlaminar-interspinous vertebral stabilization system 2 2007
 
PIONEER SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. (2)
6,395,030 Spinal fixation system 92 2000
6,682,561 Spinal fixation system 38 2002
 
SOFAMOR DANEK HOLDINGS, INC. (2)
6,126,660 Spinal compression and distraction devices and surgical methods 112 1998
6,478,823 Artificial spinal fusion implants 106 2000
 
SPINE WAVE, INC. (2)
7,234,468 Transverse cavity device and method 14 2005
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ZYGA TECHNOLOGY, INC. (2)
8,343,189 Method and apparatus for facet joint stabilization 0 2008
8,394,125 Systems and methods for facet joint treatment 0 2009
 
ARTIFEX LTD. (1)
5,865,848 Dynamic intervertebral spacer and method of use 259 1997
 
BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC. (1)
6,960,232 Artificial intervertebral disc 23 2003
 
CO-LIGNE AG (1)
7,288,114 Medical implant 2 2002
 
COLLABCOM II, LLC (1)
8,202,299 Interspinous implant, tools and methods of implanting 0 2008
 
DANEK GROUP, INC. (1)
5,108,395 Implant for anterior dorsolumbar spinal osteosynthesis, intended for the correction of kyphoses 164 1990
 
DEPUY SPINE, INC. (1)
8,066,713 Remotely-activated vertebroplasty injection device 3 2003
 
DISCOTECH N.V. (1)
6,127,597 Systems for percutaneous bone and spinal stabilization, fixation and repair 395 1998
 
FAIRANT; PAULETTE (1)
5,733,284 Device for anchoring spinal instrumentation on a vertebra 161 1996
 
GME DELAWARE 2 LLC (1)
7,955,390 Method and apparatus for spine joint replacement 3 2008
 
HOSPITAL FOR JOINT DISEASES (1)
5,700,292 Spinal stabilization system and method 128 1995
 
INFINITY ORTHOPEDICS LTD. (1)
7,618,459 Universal spinal disc implant system 5 2006
 
K SPINE, INC. (1)
8,162,979 Medical device and method to correct deformity 2 2008
 
KARIN TEHNOLOGY, INC. (1)
6,875,213 Method of inserting spinal implants with the use of imaging 62 2003
 
KUSLICH, STEPHEN D., 2400 KELLER PARKWAY, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55119 (1)
5,062,845 Method of making an intervertebral reamer 268 1989
 
MEDICINELODGE, INC. (1)
7,090,698 Method and apparatus for spine joint replacement 135 2002
 
MOSKOWITZ, NATHAN (1)
7,846,188 Bi-directional fixating transvertebral body screws, zero-profile horizontal intervertebral miniplates, total intervertebral body fusion devices, and posterior motion-calibrating interarticulating joint stapling device for spinal fusion 1 2006
 
OHIO MEDICAL INSTRUMENT COMPANY, INC. (1)
4,892,545 Vertebral lock 182 1988
 
PROMETHEAN SURGICAL DEVICES (1)
7,632,294 Devices and methods for spine repair 9 2004
 
RAY MEDICA, INC. (1)
4,772,287 Prosthetic disc and method of implanting 600 1987
 
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (1)
4,636,217 Anterior spinal implant 405 1985
 
SOFAMOR DANEK GROUP, INC. (1)
6,447,547 Artificial spinal fusion implants 138 2000
 
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. (1)
8,100,955 Orthopedic expansion fastener 4 2006
 
SPINEOLOGY, INC. (1)
7,931,689 Method and apparatus for treating a vertebral body 9 2004
 
STRYKER SPINE (1)
6,908,485 Implant for replacing a vertebra 26 2003
 
THOMSON LICENSING (1)
6,616,695 Implant for replacing a vertebra 43 2000
 
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (1)
4,932,975 Vertebral prosthesis 457 1989
 
VERTX, INC. (1)
7,114,501 Transverse cavity device and method 16 2001
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (28)
4,599,086 Spine stabilization device and method 432 1985
5,501,685 Method for securing a cranial piece in position 16 1994
6,120,502 Apparatus and method for the delivery of electrical current for interbody spinal arthrodesis 97 1994
5,665,122 Expandable intervertebral cage and surgical method 390 1995
5,669,912 Apparatus for securing a cranial piece in position 39 1995
5,800,550 Interbody fusion cage 234 1997
6,197,030 Elastic loaded retractable pin device for cranial bone attachment 4 1997
6,066,175 Fusion stabilization chamber 132 1998
6,454,810 Endoprosthesis 15 1999
6,077,265 Nail for fixing the position and shape of broken long bones 14 1999
6,605,089 Apparatus and method for the delivery of electrical current for interbody spinal arthrodesis 40 1999
6,447,518 Flexible shaft components 70 2000
6,833,007 Endoprothesis 2 2002
7,455,672 Method for the delivery of electrical current to promote bone growth between adjacent bone masses 8 2003
8,444,692 Instrumentation with inwardly moveable extensions for inserting an expandable interbody spinal fusion implant 0 2004
7,704,279 Bi-directional fixating transvertebral body screws, zero-profile horizontal intervertebral miniplates, expansile intervertebral body fusion devices, and posterior motion-calibrating interarticulating joint stapling device for spinal fusion 1 2005
8,251,891 Totally wireless electronically embedded action-ended endoscope utilizing differential directional illumination with digitally controlled mirrors and/or prisms 0 2007
8,439,953 Spinal stabilization system and method 0 2007
7,942,903 Bi-directional fixating transvertebral body screws and posterior cervical and lumbar interarticulating joint calibrated stapling devices for spinal fusion 0 2007
7,972,363 Bi-directional fixating/locking transvertebral body screw/intervertebral cage stand-alone constructs and posterior cervical and lumbar interarticulating joint stapling guns and devices for spinal fusion 12 2008
7,935,116 Implant for the delivery of electrical current to promote bone growth between adjacent bone masses 4 2008
7,951,180 Bi-directional fixating transvertebral body screws, zero-profile horizontal intervertebral miniplates, expansile intervertebral body fusion devices, and posterior motion-calibrating interarticulating joint stapling device for spinal fusion 0 2008
8,257,370 Posterior cervical and lumbar interarticulating joint staples, stapling guns, and devices for spinal fusion 0 2009
8,303,629 Spinous process fusion and orthopedic implants and methods 0 2010
8,357,162 Intramedullary mandibular condyle implants and method for application of the same 0 2011
8,353,913 Bi-directional fixating transvertebral body screws and posterior cervical and lumbar interarticulating joint calibrated stapling devices for spinal fusion 0 2011
8,206,387 Interbody spinal implant inductively coupled to an external power supply 0 2011
8,444,696 Anatomic spinal implant having anatomic bearing surfaces 0 2011