US20020091389A1 - Device for fixing a rod to a thin bone wall - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates in general to an implantable device for occipital fixing, and in particular to a device designed to fix a patient's occipital bone to the end of a system for osteosynthesis of the spine and having longitudinal rods.
- Rod systems for osteosynthesis of the spine are well known. They comprise two rods that are generally cylindrical and that are secured to respective sides of the vertebrae by means of screws and/or hooks.
- the present invention seeks to propose a device for anchoring in a bone wall of relatively small thickness and suitable for use in fixing rods of an osteosynthesis system for the spinal column to the occipital bone, which device provides satisfactory mechanical strength, while being simple to make and implement, and minimizing the need for holes to be made through said bone wall.
- the present invention provides an implantable device for fixing a rod to a thin bone wall, in particular for fixing a rod of a system for osteosynthesis of the spine to the wall of the occipital bone of the skull, the device being characterized in that it comprises two parts each comprising both a body in which there is formed a passage for receiving the rod, and also a curved hook extending laterally relative to the body, in that each hook is of a shape such that the two hooks when placed face to face can be inserted simultaneously into an opening formed in the bone wall, the hooks being inserted by tilting the two parts in opposite directions so as to tend to move their bodies towards each other, the hooks moving away from one another behind the wall as the bodies move towards each other, and in that the passages of the two bodies come into alignment once the bodies have come close together, and the rod received therein is suitable for preventing the parts from tilting in the opposite direction.
- each part is generally oval in shape with at least one plane face, and the bodies are suitable for being placed essentially in contact with each other via their facing plane faces so as to ensure that both passages are in axial alignment
- each hook has a root region extending from the vicinity of the plane face, essentially at right angles relative to the axis of the passage, and an end portion extending substantially parallel to the axis of the passage;
- each hook as measured in a direction parallel to the axis of the corresponding passage is greater than the thickness of the body in the direction;
- the body has a second plane face substantially parallel to the first plane face
- each hook is of a thickness that tapers progressively away from its root portion towards its free end;
- each hook is of a width that is substantially constant over its entire extent
- each part includes means for locking the rod in its passage
- the locking means comprise a screw engaged in tapping formed in the body and opening out into the passage;
- FIG. 1 is a view of the occipital bone of a patient seen from outside the skull;
- FIGS. 2 a to 2 c are side views in perspective of two anchor elements of an occipital fixing device of the invention during three successive stages of the process of installing them;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the device of the invention seen from inside the posterior cranial fossa defined by the occipital bone.
- FIG. 1 With reference initially to FIG. 1, there is shown the region of the occipital bone EO of a patient.
- a fixing device of the invention comprises two identical parts 10 , 10 .
- Each part comprises a generally oval-shaped body 11 having generally plane opposite faces with a through cylindrical bore 12 of well determined diameter made therethrough.
- the body is extended laterally by a hook-forming portion 13 having a root portion that extends substantially at right angles relative to the axis of the bore 12 close to one of the plane faces of the body 11 , said root portion being extended in curved manner so as terminate substantially parallel to said axis, beyond the other plane face of the body.
- the width of the hook 13 is essentially constant, and slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the body 11 , and it tapers progressively towards its free end.
- the hook 13 has a free end that is slightly rounded.
- the device comprising two parts 10 , 10 is put into placed as described below with reference to FIGS. 2 a to 2 c.
- FIG. 2 a it can be seen that the two parts 10 , 10 are positioned facing each other in such a manner that the end regions of the hooks 13 are adjacent and point into the hole T, penetrating a little therein. This can be achieved by giving overall dimensions to the hooks 13 as measured parallel to the axes of the respective bores 12 that are greater than the thickness of the body 11 between its two opposite plane faces.
- the diameter of the hole T is selected in such a manner that in this position the ends of the hooks 13 can be engaged side by side in the hole T by appropriately tilting the two parts 10 , 10 in opposite directions.
- An intermediate stage in this tilting is shown in FIG. 2 b, where it can be seen that the hooks have begun to engage in the posterior cranial fossa, moving laterally away from each other so that the distance between the free ends thereof becomes greater than the diameter of the hole T.
- the device constituted by the two parts occupying the position shown in FIG. 2 c (prior to insertion of the rod 20 as described below) can pivot freely about an axis that coincides essentially with the axis of the hole T, as represented by arrows F in FIG. 3.
- the clamping means comprise a tapped orifice 14 formed in the body 11 of each part 10 between the outside wall of said body and the bore 12 .
- a clamping screw (not shown but conventional), e.g. fitted with a hollow hexagonal socket for tightening purposes, can be screwed into the orifice 14 after the rod 20 has been inserted and once it occupies the desired position, thereby exerting pressure on said rod so as to lock it in the corresponding housing.
- Entirely reliable hooking is thus achieved by means of a device that is extremely simple, being constituted by two identical parts, and by forming a simple circular hole in the occipital case by means of a trepan.
- the device can be put into place easily and quickly by a surgeon.
- the two parts 10 , 10 and the clamping screws are made of biocompatible alloy such as a titanium alloy or a stainless steel alloy.
- the description above relates to the rod 20 being received in through bores formed in the bodies of the parts 10
- the invention also applies to the case where the rod is fixed to each part by other means, and in particular when it is placed in an open channel and is locked therein by an element that closes the channel, in particular a screw element.
Abstract
The invention concerns an implantable device for fixing a rod in a rather thin bone wall comprising two parts, each comprising a body with a passage for receiving the rod, and a curved hook extending laterally relative to the body. Each hook is shaped such that the two hooks facing each other can be simultaneously inserted, by mutually titling the two parts urging their bodies closer to each other, in an opening arranged in the wall, and be mutually spaced rearwards as said bodies are brought closer to each other. The rod received in said passages of the two bodies is capable of preventing any reverse tilting of said parts. The invention is particularly useful for fixing a rod for backbone osteosynthesis in the flat part of the skull occipital bone.
Description
- This application is a divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 09/529,450 filed Jun. 13, 2000.
- The present invention relates in general to an implantable device for occipital fixing, and in particular to a device designed to fix a patient's occipital bone to the end of a system for osteosynthesis of the spine and having longitudinal rods.
- Rod systems for osteosynthesis of the spine are well known. They comprise two rods that are generally cylindrical and that are secured to respective sides of the vertebrae by means of screws and/or hooks.
- Although such fixings are entirely suitable for securing the vertebrae, it is necessary to design special fixings when such a system needs to be extended to the skull, more precisely to the occipital bone.
- The present invention seeks to propose a device for anchoring in a bone wall of relatively small thickness and suitable for use in fixing rods of an osteosynthesis system for the spinal column to the occipital bone, which device provides satisfactory mechanical strength, while being simple to make and implement, and minimizing the need for holes to be made through said bone wall.
- Thus, the present invention provides an implantable device for fixing a rod to a thin bone wall, in particular for fixing a rod of a system for osteosynthesis of the spine to the wall of the occipital bone of the skull, the device being characterized in that it comprises two parts each comprising both a body in which there is formed a passage for receiving the rod, and also a curved hook extending laterally relative to the body, in that each hook is of a shape such that the two hooks when placed face to face can be inserted simultaneously into an opening formed in the bone wall, the hooks being inserted by tilting the two parts in opposite directions so as to tend to move their bodies towards each other, the hooks moving away from one another behind the wall as the bodies move towards each other, and in that the passages of the two bodies come into alignment once the bodies have come close together, and the rod received therein is suitable for preventing the parts from tilting in the opposite direction.
- Preferred but non-limiting features of the device of the invention are as follows:
- the body of each part is generally oval in shape with at least one plane face, and the bodies are suitable for being placed essentially in contact with each other via their facing plane faces so as to ensure that both passages are in axial alignment
- each hook has a root region extending from the vicinity of the plane face, essentially at right angles relative to the axis of the passage, and an end portion extending substantially parallel to the axis of the passage;
- the overall size of each hook as measured in a direction parallel to the axis of the corresponding passage is greater than the thickness of the body in the direction;
- the body has a second plane face substantially parallel to the first plane face;
- each hook is of a thickness that tapers progressively away from its root portion towards its free end;
- each hook is of a width that is substantially constant over its entire extent;
- each part includes means for locking the rod in its passage;
- the locking means comprise a screw engaged in tapping formed in the body and opening out into the passage; and
- the two parts are identical.
- Other aspects, objects, and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of a presently preferred embodiment of the invention given by way of example and described with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which:
- FIG. 1 is a view of the occipital bone of a patient seen from outside the skull;
- FIGS. 2a to 2 c are side views in perspective of two anchor elements of an occipital fixing device of the invention during three successive stages of the process of installing them; and
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the device of the invention seen from inside the posterior cranial fossa defined by the occipital bone.
- With reference initially to FIG. 1, there is shown the region of the occipital bone EO of a patient.
- Using a trepan, the surgeon has made two generally circular holes therein referenced T, which holes are of determined diameter and are spaced apart laterally by a determined distance.
- With reference now to FIGS. 2a to 2 c and 3, a fixing device of the invention comprises two
identical parts shaped body 11 having generally plane opposite faces with a throughcylindrical bore 12 of well determined diameter made therethrough. - The body is extended laterally by a hook-forming
portion 13 having a root portion that extends substantially at right angles relative to the axis of thebore 12 close to one of the plane faces of thebody 11, said root portion being extended in curved manner so as terminate substantially parallel to said axis, beyond the other plane face of the body. - Advantageously, the width of the
hook 13 is essentially constant, and slightly smaller than the outside diameter of thebody 11, and it tapers progressively towards its free end. - As can be seen in particular in FIG. 3, the
hook 13 has a free end that is slightly rounded. - The device comprising two
parts - In FIG. 2a, it can be seen that the two
parts hooks 13 are adjacent and point into the hole T, penetrating a little therein. This can be achieved by giving overall dimensions to thehooks 13 as measured parallel to the axes of therespective bores 12 that are greater than the thickness of thebody 11 between its two opposite plane faces. - It will be observed at this point that the diameter of the hole T is selected in such a manner that in this position the ends of the
hooks 13 can be engaged side by side in the hole T by appropriately tilting the twoparts - This tilting movement is continued until the
bodies 11 of the twoparts portions 13 are in a hooking relationship with the wall of the occipital bone. It will be understood that to achieve this hooking, the overall length of eachhook 13 as measured in a direction parallel to the axis of thebore 12, must be greater than the radius of the hole T formed through the occipital bone. - At this stage, it will be observed that the device constituted by the two parts occupying the position shown in FIG. 2c (prior to insertion of the
rod 20 as described below) can pivot freely about an axis that coincides essentially with the axis of the hole T, as represented by arrows F in FIG. 3. - It will also be observed that in this position, the
bores 12 of the twoparts 10 are in general alignment. As a result, arod 20 constituting a rod of a system for osteosynthesis of the spine can be inserted into both bores, as shown in FIG. 2c. - Once the rod has been inserted, the
parts rod 20, so the device is locked in the wall of the occipital bone. - In addition, if it is desired to obtain firm locking between the
rod 20 and the twoparts parts 10 with any appropriate clamping means for this purpose. - In the embodiment shown, the clamping means comprise a tapped
orifice 14 formed in thebody 11 of eachpart 10 between the outside wall of said body and thebore 12. - A clamping screw (not shown but conventional), e.g. fitted with a hollow hexagonal socket for tightening purposes, can be screwed into the
orifice 14 after therod 20 has been inserted and once it occupies the desired position, thereby exerting pressure on said rod so as to lock it in the corresponding housing. - Entirely reliable hooking is thus achieved by means of a device that is extremely simple, being constituted by two identical parts, and by forming a simple circular hole in the occipital case by means of a trepan.
- In addition, it will be understood from the above, that the device can be put into place easily and quickly by a surgeon.
- Naturally, the two
parts - Naturally, the present invention is not limited in any way to the embodiment described and shown, and the person skilled in the art will know how to apply any variant or modification thereof within the spirit of the invention.
- In particular, although the description above relates to the
rod 20 being received in through bores formed in the bodies of theparts 10, the invention also applies to the case where the rod is fixed to each part by other means, and in particular when it is placed in an open channel and is locked therein by an element that closes the channel, in particular a screw element. - Although the invention herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present invention. It is therefore to be understood that numerous modifications may be made to the illustrative embodiments and that other arrangements may be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
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1. An implantable device for fixing a rod to a thin bone wall, in particular for fixing a rod of a system for osteosynthesis of the spine to the wall of the occipital bone of the skull, the device comprising a rod and first and second parts each of said first and second parts comprising both a body in which there is formed a passage for receiving the rod, and also a curved hook extending laterally relative to the body, each hook is of a shape such that the two hooks when placed face to face can be inserted simultaneously into an opening formed in said bone wall, the hooks being inserted by tilting the two parts in opposite directions so as to tend to move their bodies towards each other, the hooks moving away from each other behind said wall as said bodies move towards each other, and in that said passages of the two bodies come into alignment once the bodies have come together with the parts in mutual contact, and the rod is suitable for being received therein, thereby preventing said parts from tilting in the opposite direction.
2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the body of each part is generally oval in shape with at least one plane face, and in that said bodies are suitable for being placed essentially in contact with each other via their face plane faces so as to ensure that both passages are in axial alignment.
3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein each hook has a root region extending from the vicinity of said plane face, essentially at right angles relative to the axis of the passage, and an end portion extending substantially parallel to the axis of the passage.
4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the overall size of each hook as measured in a direction parallel to the axis of the corresponding passage is greater than the thickness of the body in said direction.
5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the body has a second plane face substantially parallel to the first plane face.
6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein each hook is of a thickness that tapers progressively away from its root portion towards its free end.
7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein each hook is of a width that is substantially constant over its entire extent.
8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein each part includes means for locking the rod in its passage.
9. The device according to claim 8 , wherein the locking means comprise a screw engaged in tapping formed in the body and opening out into the passage.
10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the two parts are identical.
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