NZ744259A - Subtalar implant for arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention relates to a subtalar implant (1) for arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint, the implant being intended to be inserted into the talocalcaneal joint via its lateral orifice and having an oblong shape that extends longitudinally along an axis of insertion (X) of the implant, the implant comprising: - a head (2) with the shape of a cone of revolution centred on the axis of insertion; - an anchoring thread (4); - a rod (3) having the shape of a cylinder of revolution, the rod having, on its surface, the anchoring thread and being intended to be inserted up to the axis of rotation of the talocalcaneal joint, the head having, on its radially outer surface, means (5) for retaining the implant in rotation about the axis of insertion, the means for retaining in rotation being intended to exert retention against a colonising tissue. nt comprising: - a head (2) with the shape of a cone of revolution centred on the axis of insertion; - an anchoring thread (4); - a rod (3) having the shape of a cylinder of revolution, the rod having, on its surface, the anchoring thread and being intended to be inserted up to the axis of rotation of the talocalcaneal joint, the head having, on its radially outer surface, means (5) for retaining the implant in rotation about the axis of insertion, the means for retaining in rotation being intended to exert retention against a colonising tissue.
Description
Subtalar implant for arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint.
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to the design and the manufacturing of
implantable medical devices for arthroereisis. More precisely, the invention relates to
an extra-osseous implant, for arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint, the implant being
intended to be inserted into the talocalcaneal joint via its lateral orifice.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Subtalar arthroereisis is a surgical operation practiced in the context of curing
flexible flatfoot, in particular in children and adolescents.
Flatfoot syndrome is characterised by an instability of the talocalcaneal joint.
This instability causes a phenomenon of hyperpronation during the placement of a
load on the foot, which leads to a collapse of the plantar arch. The main clinical
consequences are:
- pain;
- walking disorders;
- a rigidity of the Achilles tendon during walking;
- a deterioration of the peripheral joints due to a modification of the
distribution of the loads.
Subtalar arthroereisis allows the movement of the joint to be limited by
causing blocking via an implant.
For not very advanced stages of flatfoot, and in particular when the flatfoot
is called “flexible”, arthroereisis is an operation that combines a plurality of clinical
benefits with respect to other therapeutic options.
Indeed, arthroereisis is a fast operation that requires a minimal incision and
does not lead to the cutting of bone. Arthroereisis also allows a correction obtained to
be preserved, even after the extraction of the implant used to carry out the correction.
Thus, this is an operation that is reversible in the case of complications via simple
removal of the implant as mentioned above.
In order to carry out the arthroereisis, the implant (generally an extra-osseous
screw) is inserted into the sinus tarsi oriented in an anterolateral position towards a
posterior-medial position. In other words, the implant is inserted into the talocalcaneal
joint via its lateral orifice.
After the insertion, the implant must rest on the surface of the calcaneus in a
“free float” configuration. After immobilisation, fibrous tissue, called colonising tissue,
must colonise rough spots and cavities of the implant in such a way as to keep it in
place in situ.
According to a current conventional design, the subtalar implants for
arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint are in the form of a screw, that is to say, a
generally conical oblong shape of revolution provided with a plurality of helical
grooves. The helical grooves form a screw pitch that is not intended to move the
implant forward by screwing it, but only act as a substrate for the fibrous regrowth of
the colonising tissue. Indeed, the colonising tissue attaches in the helical grooves in
order to produce a resistance to traction along the axis of insertion of the implant.
This conventional design of the implants has disadvantages, however.
Indeed, recurrent complications leading to the removal of the implant are
noted in the literature.
A main complication lies in a backward movement of the implant, and
potentially to the creation of a discomfort related to the backwards movement of the
implant (inflammation of the sinus tarsi, synovitis, …).
The backwards movement of the implant is generally attributed to the shape
of the implant. Indeed, during walking, a stress is applied to the generally conical
contour of revolution of the implant. This stress takes the form of micromovements
and leads to a phenomenon of unscrewing of the implant.
The stresses on the generally conical contour of revolution of the implant are
indeed transformed into an axial movement of translation, which leads to the
phenomenon of unscrewing because of the helical thread (helical groove or screw
pitch).
In order to provide better anchoring for the tissue, a plurality of solutions have
been proposed:
- the patent document published under the n° US 8,092,547 B2 proposes
integrating holes around the periphery of the implant, these holes
opening or not opening onto a cannula. The implant thus has a conical
shape having an anchoring thread on the radially outer surface of the
cone;
- the patent document published under the n° US 2009/0099664 A1,
proposes a conical implant having, on its radially outer surface, an
anchoring thread, and integrating grooves inside the hollows formed by
the anchoring thread;
- the patent documents published under the numbers US 8,092,547 B2
and A1 propose integrating profiles of threads qualified
as negative, that is to say, producing an undercut.
The patent document published under the n° A1, cited
above, also proposes an implant that does not have a conical portion and that has,
instead of this conical portion, a spheroidal portion in such a way as provide uniform
blocking of the joint during the presence of an anatomical particularity or of the
implantation technique of the surgeon. Indeed, this document specifies that a conical
implant can easily be implanted in such a way that it produces a pressure that is too
low or too high on the talocalcaneal joint.
Finally, the prior art proposes the patent document published under the n°
US 9,125,701 B2 that describes an implant manufactured using a plurality of
components and that is based on the principle of the screw-expanding anchor. The
implementation of such an implant is more complicated and costlier than a machined
one-piece implant. Also, mechanical complications caused by the nature of the
assembly may occur.
The patent document published under the number US 2013/0304224 A1 is
also known, this document describing an implant comprising a main body and
fastening elements independent of the main body. The fastening elements consist of
screws to be inserted into the main body, these screws being designed to extend out
of the main body in such a way as to be anchored in osseous structures. The implant
described in this document is designed to carry out an arthrodesis, that is to say, that
its goal is to lead to the creation of osseous fusion in a pathological joint. Such an
implant is not suitable for carrying out an arthroereisis.
The goal of the solutions proposed by the prior art is to provide better
anchoring for the colonising tissue, but these solutions can nevertheless contribute to
the phenomenon of osseous irritation or even erosion. The implants presented by the
prior art also constantly introduce a propensity to unscrewing that is not completely
solved by the proposed solutions.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
An object of the invention is in particular to overcome the disadvantages of
the prior art and/or provide the consumer with a useful or commercial choice.
Another object of the invention is in particular to propose a subtalar implant,
for arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint, that is extra-osseous and that does not tend
at all or at the very least only slightly tends to move backwards once it has been
inserted and the colonisation of the fibrous tissue has taken place, under the effect of
micromovements related to walking.
An object of the invention is also to propose such a subtalar implant that does
not tend to irritate the surrounding tissue and osseous structures.
An object of the invention is also to propose such a subtalar implant that does
not have a complicated and costly implementation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
These objects and others that will appear below are achieved by the
invention.
In one aspect, the present invention broadly resides in a subtalar implant for
arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint, the implant being intended to be inserted into
the talocalcaneal joint via its lateral orifice and having an oblong shape that extends
longitudinally along an axis of insertion of the implant, the implant being one-piece
and comprising:
- a head with the shape of a cone of revolution centred on the axis of
insertion;
- an anchoring thread;
characterised in that it comprises a rod having the shape of a cylinder of revolution
centred on the axis of insertion, the rod having, on its surface, the anchoring thread
and being intended to be inserted up to the axis of rotation of the talocalcaneal joint,
the head flaring out from the rod and being located upstream of the head along the
axis of insertion of the implant, the head having, on its radially outer surface, means
for retaining the implant in rotation about the axis of insertion, the means for retaining
in rotation being intended to exert retention against a colonising tissue,
- depressions with respect to the shape of a cone of revolution of the head;
- at least one recess located inside the depressions, the recess(es)
communicating with each other inside the head in order to create at least
one annular cavity intended to be colonised by colonising tissue,
and in that, in a transverse cross-section perpendicular to the axis of insertion:
- the head is inscribed inside a polygon (P), the sides of which extend at
the depressions;
- the annular cavity or cavities have a polygonal shape suitable for allowing
the inscription of a fibrous integration polygon inside the head.
Preferably such a subtalar implant for arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint
does not have a or has little propensity to be unscrewed under the action of
micromovements caused by the walking cycle.
Preferably, due to the positioning of the anchoring thread on the surface of
the rod, and the insertion of the rod up to the axis of rotation of the talocalcaneal joint,
the movements at the axis of the joint are zero or at the very least greatly reduced
near this anchoring thread. This has the effect that the implant has an almost zero
risk of undesired unscrewing related to the presence of this anchoring thread.
Preferably, the head of the implant has the shape of a cone of revolution
centred on the axis of insertion. This head allows homogenous and progressive
penetration of the implant during its positioning along the axis of insertion via the
lateral orifice of the talocalcaneal joint. The shape of the head allows precise
correction of flatfoot syndrome.
In addition to the positioning of the anchoring thread and to limit the impact,
on the implant, of micromovements related to walking, the means for retaining in
rotation present on the surface of the head preferably combats any rotation of the
implant about its axis of insertion. Preferably these means for blocking in rotation also
cooperate with the position of the anchoring thread in order to prevent any backwards
movement of the implant after its implantation.
Preferably this implant has a design that is one-piece and does not have a
specificity of implementation as complicated and costly as that that an implant of the
screw-expanding anchor type can have.
The depressions preferably create spaces located inside the cone of
revolution formed by the head.
These spaces created by the depressions are intended for fibrous integration
and allow the trapping of the cone by the colonising soft tissue at a depth. The effects
of the fibrous colonisation are thus optimised by the means for blocking the implant in
rotation about its axis of insertion, according to the invention.
The capacity of the head to be inscribed inside a polygon, which can be a
regular polygon, allows the optimisation of the spaces intended for fibrous integration.
The colonising tissue thus allows the cone to be trapped at a depth and blocks any
rotation of the cone and thus of the subtalar implant about its axis of insertion.
The recesses increase the amount of space located inside the head that is
dedicated to fibrous integration. These recesses also increase the capacity of the
implant to prevent any rotation about its axis of insertion.
Due to the creation of the annular cavity or cavities, the colonising soft tissue
traps the head of the implant. The effect of blocking the axial migration is reinforced.
This blocking effect is even greater because the bottom of the annular cavity
or cavities also allow one or more fibrous integration polygons to be inscribed inside
the cone, which effectively blocks any rotation, the annual cavity or cavities having a
polygonal shape.
Indeed, an increase in the quantity of stop zone is thus observed intended to
cooperate with the colonising tissue.
Preferably, the means for retaining in rotation comprise at least one edge
extending lengthwise on the radially outer surface of the head in a manner
substantially overlapping with or parallel to a generatrix of the radially outer surface,
creating a stop zone intended to cooperate with the colonising tissue.
Due to the edge or edges, after the colonisation, by the colonising tissue, of
the space surrounding the implant, the colonising tissue exercises a resistance
against any possible unscrewing of the implant.
Preferably, the edges extending lengthwise on the radially outer surface of
the head, in a manner substantially overlapping with or parallel to a generatrix of the
radially outer surface, thus create stop zones.
These stop zones are thus specifically oriented in such a way as to combat
any rotation of the implant about its axis of insertion.
Thus, the edges of the means for retaining in rotation have an orientation
such that these edges do not form a screw pitch of an anchoring thread. Thus, the
edges of the means for retaining in rotation, rather than causing an unscrewing of the
implant, combat an effect of unscrewing of the implant, including in the presence of
the anchoring thread on the surface of the rod.
In other words, the edges create, at least on one side of said edges, a surface
forming a stop zone against which the colonising tissue comes into contact and
prevents the rotation, in one direction, of the implant about its axis of insertion.
Preferably, the means for retaining in rotation comprise a plurality of edges
angularly offset with respect to one another.
A plurality of edges allows the effect of retaining rotation of the implant about
its axis of insertion to be amplified.
The depressions can be more or less pronounced.
According to a first approach, the depressions can have a radius of curvature
greater than that of the radially outer surface of the cone of revolution.
According to a second approach, the depressions can correspond to a flat
section. This second approach of course provides better performance than the first.
According to a third approach, the depressions form concavities on the
radially outer surface of the cone of revolution. This third approach also provides
better performance than the first approach.
The concavities preferably allow the space dedicated to fibrous integration
located inside the theoretical shape of the cone of revolution to be increased.
According to a preferred solution, each depression is defined by two edges.
The depressions thus contribute to the formation of these edges. Indeed, the
borders of the depressions thus form a plane, the intersection of which with the
surface of the cone form the edges.
The depressions thus extend over the entire length of the edges.
That is to say, the depressions also extend lengthwise on the radially outer
surface of the head, in a manner substantially overlapping with or parallel to a
generatrix of the radially outer surface.
Thus, the presence of a significant volume dedicated to fibrous integration is
coupled with the creation of the stop zones by the edges. Indeed, a significant surface
area of the head of the implant forms a stop zone, and this stop zone is thus facing a
significant volume dedicated to fibrous integration, thus allowing the creation of a
significant resistance for combatting a rotation of the implant about its axis of insertion.
Preferably, the head has, on its radially outer surface, continuous smooth
portions between each end of the head, the continuous smooth portions being
regularly distributed around the head.
In this case, the depressions are located between two continuous smooth
portions.
These continuous smooth portions allow for the homogenous and
progressive penetration of the head during the implantation and limit irritations and
osseous erosion. These continuous smooth portions form a continuity of the cone of
revolution and thus provide a smooth surface preserved between the edges that
surround a depression.
In a preferred solution, the means for retaining in rotation have 3 to 10
depressions, and more preferably 6 depressions, in a transverse cross-section
perpendicular to the axis of insertion.
Preferably, in a transverse cross-section perpendicular to the axis of
insertion, the corners of the polygon are formed near the edges.
Preferably, the polygon is regular.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, each depression has
a plurality of recesses.
As explained above, these recesses increase the quantity of space located
inside the head that is dedicated to fibrous integration. These recesses also increase
the capacity of the implant to avoid any rotation about its axis of insertion.
According to an advantageous embodiment, the implant comprises a
succession of annular cavities located along the axis of insertion inside the head, the
recesses located at the same height along the axis of insertion communicating with
each other inside the head in order to create one of the annular cavities.
This embodiment allows the anchoring of the implant to be maximised via
the formation of a plurality of fibrous integration polygons inside the cone (the
colonising tissue inside each of the annular cavities) that communicate with the
outside of the implant, while preserving in a greater manner the outer surface of the
head of the implant in order to optimise its contact with the osseous structures, and
while being easy to manufacture.
According to a preferred solution of the invention, the depressions:
- are regularly distributed over the radially outer surface of the head;
- extend lengthwise in a manner substantially parallel to a generatrix of the
radially outer surface of the head, over at least 70% of its length.
With depressions positioned in such a way and having a length of at least
70% of that of the head, the chances of having flat contact on the surface of the bone
are increased. The implant thus has better stability once implanted.
In an even more preferred manner, the depressions extend lengthwise over
substantially the entire length of the head.
Preferably, the implant has a central cannula for guiding on a pin, the annular
cavity or cavities being independent of the central guide cannula.
Due to such a central cannula for guiding on a pin, the installation of the
implant is easy.
The independence of the annular cavities with respect to the central cannula
allows the anchoring of the implant to be optimised via the fibrous integration polygons
and the bottoms of the annular cavities receiving the fibrous integration polygons.
Preferably, the implant also has an inner thread inside the cannula. This inner
thread allows the insertion of a threaded rod intended to be connected to the implant
in order to facilitate the removal thereof.
According to an advantageous feature:
- the implant has a length L ;
total
- the head has a length L ,
tête
L tête L tête
with 0 . 5 ≤ ≤ 0 . 8, preferably with 0 . 69 ≤ ≤ 0 . 77.
L to tal L to tal
The features described with respect to one aspect also apply where
applicable to all other aspects of the invention. Furthermore, different combinations
of described features are herein described and claimed even when not expressly
stated.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Other features and advantages of the invention will be clearer upon reading
the following description of various preferred embodiments of the invention, given as
illustrative and non-limiting examples, and the appended drawings among which:
- figure 1 is a representation of a subtalar implant according to the
invention, inserted into the talocalcaneal joint via its lateral orifice;
- figures 2a and 2b are schematic views of a first embodiment of the
implant, in a lateral view and a longitudinal cross-section passing through
the axis of insertion;
- figure 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention;
- figure 4 is a schematic view of a third embodiment of the invention, in a
lateral view;
- figure 5 is a schematic side view of the implant according to a fourth
embodiment;
- figure 6 is a schematic perspective view of a portion of the head of the
implant of figure 5;
- figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of figure 6.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
In reference to figures 1 to 5, the object of the invention is a subtalar implant
In reference to figure 1, the subtalar implant according to the invention is
designed for the arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint. The implant is intended to be
inserted into the talocalcaneal joint via its lateral orifice.
In reference to figures 2a, 2b, 3, 4 and 5, the subtalar implant 1 according to
the invention has an oblong shape that extends longitudinally along an axis of
insertion X of the implant into the talocalcaneal joint.
Such an implant is extra-osseous.
According to figures 2a, 2b, 3, 4 and 5, the implant 1 comprises:
- a head 2;
- a rod 3.
In reference to 2a, 2b, 3, 4 and 5, the head 2 has the shape of a cone of
revolution centred on the axis of insertion X. More precisely, the head 2 has the shape
of a frustum.
The rod 3 has the shape of a cylinder of revolution centred on the axis of
insertion.
The head flares out from the rod while being located upstream of the head
along the axis of insertion X of the implant.
In other words, along the axis of insertion, the rod is located in front of the
head, the head having the shape of a cone that flares out from the rod.
As illustrated by figure 5 and as mentioned above, the head 2 has, more
precisely, the shape of a frustum from which the rod 3 extends. The rod 3 is preferably
inscribed inside the projection P of the shape of a cone of revolution of the head,
from the head and in the direction of the top of the cone.
Again according to figures 2a to 5, the implant 1 comprises:
- an anchoring thread 4;
- means 5 for retaining the implant in rotation about the axis of insertion.
The anchoring thread 4 is presented by the rod on its surface. The rod, with
the anchoring thread on its surface, is intended to be inserted up to the axis of rotation
of the talocalcaneal joint.
The head has, on its radially outer surface, the means 5 for retaining in
rotation.
The means 5 for retaining in rotation are intended to exert retention against
colonising tissue.
In reference to figures 2a, 4 and 6 and 7, the means 5 for retaining in rotation
comprise at least one edge 50.
The edge 50 extends lengthwise over the radially outer surface 20 of the
head 2 in a manner that substantially overlaps with or is parallel to a generatrix of the
radially outer surface of the head. The edge 50 creates a stop zone intended to
cooperate with the colonising tissue.
Indeed, an edge is formed at the intersection of two planes. The edge thus
creates a stop zone (or “surface presented by the surface of the head”), which does
not correspond to the shape of a cone of revolution in which said head is inscribed.
This surface, after the colonisation of the soft tissue, thus forms a stop that cooperates
with the colonising tissue in order to exert retention against the rotation of the implant
about its axis of insertion.
The edge, by extending lengthwise on the radially outer surface of the head
in a manner that substantially overlaps with or is parallel to a generatrix of the radially
outer surface of the head, cannot be equated with the anchoring thread located on
the rod.
In reference to figure 7, the means 5 for retaining in rotation comprise a
plurality of edges 50 offset angularly with respect to one another.
The means 5 for retaining in rotation also comprise depressions 51 with
respect to the shape of a cone of revolution of the head. These depressions
correspond more precisely to an offset of the outer surface of the head with respect
to theoretical shape of a cone of revolution in which the head is inscribed.
According to the embodiment illustrated by figures 2a and 2b, the
depressions 51 take the shape of longitudinal grooves that substantially overlap with
or are parallel to a generatrix of the radially outer surface of the head.
According to the embodiment illustrated by figure 3 and by the embodiments
illustrated by figures 4, 5, 6 and 7, the depressions 51 take the shape of flat sections.
In reference to figures 6 and 7, each depression 51 (taking the shape of flat
sections) is defined by two edges 50.
In this case, said edges are formed during the creation of the flat sections
and correspond to the intersection of the lateral edges of the flat section with the
surface of the cone.
In reference to figures 2a, 4, 5, 6 and 7, the head 2 has, on its radially outer
surface, continuous smooth portions 20 between each end of the head. These
continuous smooth portions correspond to the radially outer surface 20 of the head
that is inscribed in the cone of revolution.
These continuous smooth portions are regularly distributed around the head.
They thus allow a continuity of the cone of revolution to be formed.
As illustrated by these drawings, each depression is located between two
continuous smooth portions.
In reference to figure 7, in a transverse cross-section perpendicular to the
axis of insertion, the means for retaining in rotation have six depressions.
Again in the transverse cross-section perpendicular to the axis of insertion,
the head is inscribed in a polygon P, the sides of which extend at the depressions and
the corners of which are formed near the edges.
According to the present embodiment, the polygon P is regular.
The capacity of the head to be inscribed in a polygon allows its anchoring
inside a fibrous integration polygon.
With this embodiment, the colonising soft tissue can trap the cone at a depth
and block the axial rotation.
The depressions can also be put in contact with certain osseous surfaces
during the implantation. A possible rotation can thus be blocked in a much more
efficient manner.
In reference to figures 2a to 7, the means 5 for retaining in rotation can also
comprise recesses 52 located inside the depressions 51.
In reference to figures 2a, 2b, 3 and 4, the recesses 52 are blind.
In reference to the embodiment illustrated by figures 4, 5 and 6, the recesses
52 take the shape of a transverse groove perpendicular or substantially perpendicular
to a generatrix of the radially outer surface of the head.
According to the embodiments illustrated by figures 5 to 7, the recesses 52
communicate with each other inside the head 2. The recesses thus communicate to
create one or more annular cavities 6 (illustrated by figures 6 and 7) that are intended
to be colonised by colonising tissue.
This or these annular cavities take the shape of a polygon, or have a
“polygonal shape.” More precisely, the annular cavity or cavities have a hexagonal
shape.
Indeed, in reference to figures 6 and 7, each recess 52 is formed by a
peripheral wall 520 and by a bottom 521, the peripheral wall extending from the
bottom 521 to the surface of the head 2 of the implant 1. The bottom 521 of each
recess is thus formed according to the depth of the recess 521. These bottoms 521
are flat.
As illustrated by these drawings, the bottoms 521, joined end to end have
the shape of a polygon (or “a polygonal cross-section”), in particular the shape of a
regular polygon, and even more precisely a hexagonal shape.
The annular cavities 6 are thus created due to the formation of
communication passages 63 between the recesses 52 that are adjacent to each other.
The communication passages 63 are in this case formed by the junction of the
peripheral walls 520.
In other words and in reference to figure 7, the annular cavities 6 define an
annular volume that has, in a transverse cross-section perpendicular to the axis of
insertion, an inner perimeter 61 and an outer perimeter 60 (the inner perimeter 61
being more precisely formed by the bottom 521 of the recesses 52) that both have
the shape of a polygon, in particular the shape of a regular polygon, and more
precisely the shape of a hexagon.
According to the present embodiment illustrated by figures 6 and 7, the
recesses located at the same height along the axis of insertion communicate with
each other to create an annular cavity. The annular cavity created is independent of
those created by recesses located at a different height along the axis of insertion.
According to a non-illustrated embodiment, recesses directly adjacent and
located at at least two different heights can create the same annular cavity.
As illustrated by figure 5, the implant comprises a succession of annular
cavities located along the axis of insertion inside the head 2.
These annular cavities 6 contribute to the maximisation of the space intended
for fibrous integration located inside the head.
In reference to figures 2b, 6 and 7, the implant 1 has a central cannula 7 for
guiding on a pin. As illustrated by figures 6 and 7, the annular cavities 6 are
independent of the central guide cannula.
According to figures 2b and 3, the head 2 of the implant 1 also comprises
drive means 8. These drive means 8 of the implant are in the shape of a rear cavity
having six sides.
In reference to figure 2b, the drive means 8 communicate with the central
guide cannula 7. This central guide cannula 7 has an inner thread 9 inside the
cannula. This inner thread allows the coupling of the implant with a threaded rod
intended to allow the removal of the implant to be facilitated.
The implant according to the invention can be made from titanium, from an
alloy of titanium, from poly ethylene, from PEEK (polyetheretherketone), or from a
resorbable biopolymer (PLLA ((L)-lactic acid), PLA (polylactic acid), PGA (polyglycolic
acid) or a hybrid).
As illustrated by the drawings, the implant according to the invention is in one
piece. That is to say, the implant is made from a single part.
Such an implant according to the invention can be manufactured via
turning/machining. It thus has a lower manufacturing cost than modes of
manufacturing via addition of material.
For information:
- the diameter at the rear of the head can be between from 5 to 20mm;
- the total length of the implant is between from 10 to 20mm;
- the length of the head is between from 5 to 16mm.
Preferably, the total length of the implant is between 13.5 to 18mm and the
length of the head is between 6.9 to 15.4mm.
VARIATIONS
While the foregoing has been given by way of illustrative example of this
invention, all such and other modifications and variations thereto as would be
apparent to persons skilled in the art are deemed to fall within the broad scope and
ambit of this invention as is herein set forth.
Throughout the description and claims of this specification the word
“comprise” and variations of that word such as “comprises” and “comprising”, are not
intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.
Claims (11)
1. Subtalar Implant (1) for arthroereisis of the talocalcaneal joint, the implant being intended to be inserted into the talocalcaneal joint via its lateral orifice and 5 having an oblong shape that extends longitudinally along an axis of insertion (X) of the implant, the implant being one-piece and comprising: - a head (2) with the shape of a cone of revolution centred on the axis of insertion; - an anchoring thread (4); 10 characterised in that it comprises a rod (3) having the shape of a cylinder of revolution centred on the axis of insertion, the rod having, on its surface, the anchoring thread and being intended to be inserted up to the axis of rotation of the talocalcaneal joint, the head flaring out from the rod and being located upstream of the head along the axis of insertion of the implant, the head having, 15 on its radially outer surface, means (5) for retaining the implant in rotation about the axis of insertion, the means for retaining in rotation being intended to exert retention against a colonising tissue, and in that the means (5) for retaining in rotation comprise: - depressions (51) with respect to the shape of a cone of revolution of the 20 head (2); - at least one recess (52) located inside the depressions (51), the recess(es) (52) communicating with each other inside the head (2) in order to create at least one annular cavity (6) intended to be colonised by colonising tissue, 25 and in that, in a transverse cross-section perpendicular to the axis of insertion: - the head (2) is inscribed inside a polygon (P), the sides of which extend at the depressions (51); - the annular cavity or cavities have a polygonal shape suitable for allowing the inscription of a fibrous integration polygon inside the head.
2. Implant (1) according to the previous claim, characterised in that the means (5) for retaining in rotation comprise at least one edge (50) extending lengthwise on the radially outer surface of the head (2) in a manner substantially overlapping with or parallel to a generatrix of the radially outer surface, creating a stop zone intended to cooperate with the colonising tissue.
3. Implant (1) according to the previous claim, characterised in that the means (5) 5 for retaining in rotation comprise a plurality of edges (50) angularly offset with respect to one another.
4. Implant (1) according to the previous claim, characterised in that each depression (51) is defined by two edges (50).
5. Implant (1) according to the previous claim, characterised in that in a transverse cross-section perpendicular to the axis of insertion, the corners of the polygon (P) are formed near the edges (50). 15
6. Implant (1) according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that the polygon (P) is regular.
7. Implant (1) according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that each depression (51) has a plurality of recesses (52).
8. Implant (1) according to the previous claim, characterised in that it comprises a succession of annular cavities (6) located along the axis of insertion (X) inside the head (2), the recesses (52) located at the same height along the axis of insertion communicating with each other inside the head (2) in order to create 25 one of the annular cavities (6).
9. Implant (1) according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that the depressions (51): - are regularly distributed over the radially outer surface of the head (2); 30 - extend lengthwise in a manner substantially parallel to a generatrix of the radially outer surface of the head, over at least 70% of its length.
10. Implant (1) according to the previous claim, characterised in that the depressions (51) extend lengthwise over substantially the entire length of the head (2). 5
11. Implant (1) according to the previous claim, characterised in that the implant has a central cannula (7) for guiding on a pin, the annular cavity or cavities (6) being independent of the central guide cannula.
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