US20120265252A1 - Prostheses and Methods of Replacement of Natural Facet Joints with Artificial Facet Joint Surfaces - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to prostheses for treating various types of spinal pathologies, as well as to methods of treating spinal pathologies.
- the human spinal column 10 is comprised of a series of thirty-three stacked vertebrae 12 divided into five regions.
- the cervical region includes seven vertebrae 12 , known as C1-C7.
- the thoracic region includes twelve vertebrae 12 , known at T1-T12.
- the lumbar region contains five vertebrae 12 , known as L1-L5.
- the sacral region is comprised of five vertebrae 12 , known as S1-S5.
- the coccygeal region contains four vertebrae 12 , known as Co1-Co4.
- FIG. 2 shows a normal human lumbar vertebra 12 . Although the lumbar vertebrae 12 vary somewhat according to location, they share many features common to most vertebrae 12 .
- Each vertebra 12 includes a vertebral body 14 and posterior elements as follows:
- Two short bones, the pedicles 16 extend backward from each side of the vertebral body 14 to form a vertebral arch 18 .
- the vertebral arch 18 flares out into broad plates of bone known as the laminae 20 .
- the laminae 20 fuse with each other to form a spinous process 22 .
- the spinous process 22 serves for muscle and ligamentous attachment.
- a smooth transition from the pedicles 16 into the laminae 20 is interrupted by the formation of a series of processes.
- Two transverse processes 24 thrust out laterally on each side from the junction of the pedicle 16 with the lamina 20 .
- the transverse processes 24 serve as levers for the attachment of muscles to the vertebrae 12 .
- Four articular processes, two superior 26 and two inferior 28 also rise from the junctions of the pedicles 16 and the 15 laminae 20 .
- the superior articular processes 26 are sharp oval plates of bone rising upward on each side from the union of the pedicle 16 with the lamina 20 .
- the inferior processes 28 are oval plates of bone that extend in an inferior direction on each side.
- the superior and inferior articular processes 26 and 28 each have a natural bony structure known as a facet.
- the superior articular facet 30 faces upward or superiorly, while the inferior articular facet 31 faces downward.
- FIG. 3 shows, when adjacent (i.e., cephalad 25 and caudal) vertebrae 12 are aligned, the facets 30 and 31 , capped with a smooth articular cartilage, interlock to form a facet joint 32 , also known as a zygapophysial joint.
- the facet joint 32 is composed of a superior half and an inferior half.
- the superior half is formed by the vertebral level below the joint 32
- the inferior half is formed by the vertebral level above the joint 32 .
- the superior portion of the joint is formed by bony structure on the L-5 vertebra (e.g., a superior articular surface and supporting bone on the L-5 vertebra)
- the inferior portion of the joint is formed by bony structure on the L-4 vertebra (e.g., an inferior articular surface and supporting bone on the L-4 vertebra).
- an intervertebral disc 34 between each pair of vertebrae 12 permits relative movement between vertebrae 12 .
- the structure and alignment of the vertebrae 12 permit a range of movement of the vertebrae 12 relative to each other.
- Back pain particularly in the “small of the back”, or lumbosacral (L4-S1) region, is a common ailment. In many cases, the pain severely limits a person's functional ability and quality of life. Such pain can result from a variety of spinal pathologies.
- the laminae, spinous process, articular processes, or facets of one or more vertebrae can become damaged, such that the vertebrae no longer articulate or properly align with each other. This can result in an undesired anatomy, pain or discomfort, and loss of mobility.
- the vertebral facet joints can be damaged by either traumatic injury or by various disease processes. These disease processes include osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylolysis, and degenerative spondylolisthesis.
- the damage to the facet joints often results in pressure on nerves, also called a “pinched” nerve, or nerve compression or impingement. The result is pain, misaligned anatomy, and a corresponding loss of mobility. Pressure on nerves can also occur without facet joint pathology, e.g., a herniated disc.
- Intervertebral stabilization prevents relative motion between the vertebrae. By preventing movement, pain can be reduced. Stabilization can be accomplished by various methods.
- One method of stabilization is posterior spinal fusion.
- Another method of stabilization is anterior spinal fusions, fixation of any number of vertebrae to stabilize and prevent movement of the vertebrae.
- decompressive laminectomy This procedure involves excision of the laminae to relieve compression of nerves.
- the invention provides prostheses, installation tools, and methods designed to replace natural facet joints at virtually all spinal levels including L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1, T11-T12, and T12-L1.
- the prostheses, installation tools, and methods can restore a desired anatomy to a spine and give back to an individual a desired range of relative vertebral motion.
- the prostheses, installation tools, and methods also can lessen or alleviate spinal pain by relieving the source of nerve compression or impingement.
- a given natural facet joint has a superior half and an inferior half.
- the superior half of the joint is formed by the vertebral level below the joint (which can thus be called the caudal portion of the facet joint, i.e., because it is near the feet).
- the inferior half of the joint is formed by the vertebral level above the joint (which can thus be called the cephalad portion of the facet joint, i.e., because it is near the head).
- a prosthesis that, in use, replaces the caudal portion of a facet joint i.e., the superior half
- a prosthesis that, in use, replaces the cephalad portion of a facet joint i.e., the inferior half
- a prosthesis that, in use, replaces the cephalad portion of a facet joint i.e., the inferior half
- the prosthesis includes: an artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace the cephalad portion of the natural facet joint; and a fixation mechanism (such as a clamp) adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint bearing element to the vertebra, the fixation mechanism including a non-invasive support member adapted and configured to attach to a lamina portion of the vertebra, such as substantially at a spinous process location.
- the support member may be further adapted and configured to be in contact with the lamina portion of the vertebra on at least two opposing sides and possibly four surfaces of the lamina portion of the vertebra.
- the fixation mechanism is preferably further adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint element to the vertebra without blocking access to a pedicle portion of the vertebra.
- the support member includes first and second vertebra contact surfaces, the distance between the first and second vertebra contact surfaces being adjustable. At least one of the first and second vertebral contact components may be movable with respect to the other vertebral contact component.
- the prosthesis may also include an attachment mechanism attaching the artificial facet joint bearing element to the fixation mechanism.
- the attachment mechanism may traverse a midline of the vertebra.
- the attachment mechanism may be adapted and configured such that the artificial facet joint bearing element is movable in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism.
- the attachment element includes a location element movable in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism.
- the artificial facet joint bearing element is a right artificial facet joint bearing element and the natural facet joint is a right natural facet joint
- the prosthesis further includes a left artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace a cephalad portion of a left natural facet joint.
- the right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements may be attached to the attachment element.
- a prosthesis to replace a cephalad portion of a natural facet joint on a vertebra including an artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace the cephalad portion of the natural facet joint; and a fixation mechanism (such as a clamp) adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint bearing element to the vertebra (such as a lamina portion of the vertebra) without penetrating any bone portion of the vertebra.
- the fixation mechanism may be adapted and configured to be in contact with the attachment portion of the vertebra on at least two opposing sides, and possibly on four surfaces, of the vertebra.
- the fixation mechanism is preferably further adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint element to the vertebra without blocking access to a pedicle portion of the vertebra.
- the fixation mechanism includes first and second vertebra contact surfaces, the distance between the first and second vertebra contact surfaces being adjustable, such as by moving one of first and second vertebral contact components with respect to the other vertebral contact component.
- the prosthesis may include an attachment mechanism attaching the artificial facet joint bearing element to the fixation mechanism.
- the attachment mechanism disposes the artificial facet joint bearing element caudad from the fixation mechanism.
- the attachment mechanism traverses a midline of the vertebra.
- the attachment mechanism may be adapted and configured such that the artificial facet joint bearing element is movable in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism.
- the fixation mechanism is a first fixation mechanism and the attachment mechanism is adapted and configured to penetrate a bone portion of the vertebra to form a second fixation mechanism attaching the artificial bearing element to the vertebra.
- the artificial facet joint bearing element is a right artificial facet joint bearing element and the natural facet joint is a right natural facet joint, with the prosthesis further including a left artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace a cephalad portion of a left natural facet joint.
- Another aspect of the invention provides a prosthesis to replace a cephalad portion of a natural facet joint on a vertebra, the prosthesis including an artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace the cephalad portion of the natural facet joint; and means for affixing the artificial facet joint bearing element to the vertebra (such as a lamina portion of the vertebra) without penetrating any bone portion of the vertebra.
- the means for affixing includes first and second components movable with respect to each other.
- the prosthesis according to this aspect of the invention may also include means for moving the artificial facet joint bearing element in cephalad and caudad directions with respect to the means for affixing.
- the artificial facet joint bearing element is a right artificial facet joint bearing element and the natural facet joint is a right natural facet joint
- the prosthesis further including a left artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace a cephalad portion of a left natural facet joint
- the means for affixing including means for affixing the right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements to the vertebra.
- the prosthesis may also include means for moving the right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements in cephalad and caudad directions with respect to the means for affixing.
- the prosthesis may also include means for affixing the artificial facet joint bearing element to the vertebra by penetrating a bone portion of the vertebra.
- Another aspect of the invention provides a prosthesis to replace right and left cephalad portions of right and left natural facet joints on a vertebra, with the prosthesis including right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements adapted and configured to replace the cephalad portions of the right and left natural facet joints; and a fixation mechanism adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint bearing element to a lamina portion of the vertebra without penetrating any bone portion of the vertebra.
- the prosthesis may also include an attachment mechanism attaching the right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements to the fixation mechanism.
- the attachment mechanism may be adapted and configured to move the right and left artificial joint bearing elements in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism.
- Yet another aspect of the invention provides a method for implanting a cephalad facet joint prosthesis on a vertebra, with the method including the steps of affixing a fixation element to the vertebra (such as a lamina portion of the vertebra) without penetrating any bone portion of the vertebra; and disposing an artificial facet joint bearing element in a predetermined position with respect to the vertebra.
- the affixing step may include placing a fixation mechanism in contact with an attachment portion of the vertebra on at least two opposing sides of the attachment portion of the vertebra, such as by placing the fixation mechanism in contact with the attachment portion of the vertebra on four surfaces of the attachment portion of the vertebra.
- the fixation mechanism may include first and second vertebral contact components, with the affixing step including moving one of the first and second vertebral contact components with respect to the other.
- the affixing step may also include the step of preventing relative movement between the first and second vertebral contact components after the moving step.
- the affixing step includes affixing a fixation mechanism to the vertebra without blocking access to a pedicle portion of the vertebra.
- the disposing step of this aspect of the invention may include fastening the artificial facet joint bearing element to a fixation mechanism, such as by inserting a fastener through the fixation element.
- the disposing step may also include moving the artificial facet joint bearing element in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the vertebra.
- the fixation mechanism may be a first fixation mechanism, with the method further including the step of affixing a second fixation mechanism to the vertebra by penetrating the vertebra (such as by inserting a fastener into a lamina portion of the vertebra) and possibly attaching the second fixation mechanism to the first fixation mechanism.
- the fastener may be inserted through the fixation element across a midline of the vertebra, and the artificial facet joint bearing element may be attached to the fastener.
- the artificial facet joint bearing element is a right artificial facet joint bearing element, with the disposing step further including disposing a left artificial facet joint bearing element in a predetermined position with respect to the vertebra.
- FIG. 1 is a lateral elevation view of a normal human spinal column
- FIG. 2 is a superior view of a normal human lumbar vertebra
- FIG. 3 is a lateral elevation view of a vertebral lumbar facet joint
- FIG. 4 is a posterior view of an artificial facet joint prosthesis installed in a patient according to one embodiment of this invention.
- FIG. 5 is a left side view of the embodiment of FIG. 4 , as installed in a patient;
- FIG. 6 is yet another view of the embodiment of FIG. 4 , as installed in a patient;
- FIG. 7 is a top view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 8 is a left view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 9 is a posterior view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 10 is an anterior view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 12 is an exploded view of part of the cephalad portion of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 13 is an artificial facet joint prosthesis according to another embodiment of this invention.
- FIG. 14 is a top view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 13 ;
- FIG. 15 is a posterior view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 13 ;
- FIG. 16 is a left side view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 13 ;
- FIG. 17 is a posterior view of the caudal portion of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 18 is a view of the cephalad bearing elements of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 19 is an exploded view of a clamp assembly according to the embodiment of FIG. 13 ;
- FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the clamp assembly of FIG. 19 .
- FIGS. 4-12 show artificial cephalad and caudal facet joint prostheses for replacing a natural facet joint according to one aspect of the invention.
- the cephalad prosthesis has a bearing element 38 with a bearing surface 40 .
- bearing surface 40 has a convex shape.
- Bearing element 38 and bearing surface 40 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts.
- the condition of the patient's natural facet joint may not be acceptable.
- the natural cephalad and caudal facet joint surfaces and the spinous process of vertebra 60 have been removed to enable the installation of a prosthetic facet joint without limitations presented by remaining portions of the natural facet joint.
- Other portions of the vertebra may be removed as required by the pathology of the patient's vertebra(e).
- a fixation mechanism attaches the cephalad prosthesis to vertebra 60 .
- the fixation mechanism includes a non-invasive support member such as a two-part clamp formed from an upper clamp member 36 and a lower clamp member 41 .
- Upper clamp member 36 has a hook with a cephalad directed portion 51 , an anteriorly directed portion 37 and a caudad directed portion 39 .
- the anterior surface of cephalad directed portion 51 , the bottom surface of anteriorly directed portion 37 and the posterior surface of caudad directed portion 39 are in contact with a contact portion of the patient's vertebra, shown as lamina portion 62 in FIGS. 4 and 5 .
- lower clamp member 41 has an anteriorly directed portion 42 and a cephalad directed portion 43 .
- the top surface of anteriorly directed portion 42 and the posterior surface of cephalad directed portion 43 are also in contact with the contact portion of the vertebra, such as lamina portion 62 in FIGS. 4 and 5 .
- the fixation mechanism of the cephalad prosthesis attaches to the lamina of vertebra 60 after removal of the spinous process from that vertebra.
- the fixation mechanism may come in contact with other parts of the vertebra and at fewer than four contact points, such as by contacting two opposing sides of the vertebral contact portion.
- upper and lower clamp members 36 and 41 are movable with respect to each other. As shown in FIG. 12 , a posterior cephalad directed portion 44 of clamp member 41 slides in a slot 45 formed posterior to a body portion 46 of upper clamp member 36 . After placing upper clamp member 36 on contact portion 62 of vertebra 60 , lower clamp member 41 may be slid upwards until it makes firm contact with contact portion 62 as well. A set screw 47 may be advanced within interior threads 48 formed in the posterior portion of upper clamp member 36 to firmly contact lower clamp member 41 to hold it in place. A nut 49 is then advanced onto exterior threads 50 formed in the posterior portion of upper clamp member 36 to lock set screw 47 and lower clamp member 41 in place.
- the cephalad facet joint bearing elements 38 are attached to the assembly via an attachment mechanism.
- the attachment mechanism includes fasteners such as screws 63 inserted through the body portion 46 of upper clamp member 36 into a hole formed in each bearing element 38 .
- the angle in which screws 63 are inserted may be determined using tools such as those described in copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/438,294 entitled “Prostheses, Tools and Methods for Replacement of Natural Facet Joints With Artificial Facet Joint Surfaces,” filed May 14, 2003, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 if enough bone around the lamina portion of vertebra 60 is left intact, screws 63 may penetrate the lamina to form an additional fixation mechanism.
- the attachment mechanism does not penetrate the bone.
- the fasteners such as screws 63 are inserted through the body portion 46 of upper clamp member 36 into a threaded hole formed in each bearing element 38 but do not extend through the lamina or any other portion of the vertebra.
- screws 63 traverse the midline of vertebra 60 and extend caudad from the clamp to provide the bearing element orientation shown.
- Other orientations of attachment mechanisms are possible, of course.
- the location of bearing elements 38 i.e., in cephalad/caudad directions, left/right, etc. may be adjusted by using different size or shape fasteners.
- FIGS. 4-12 show one suitable artificial cephalad facet joint prosthesis that may be used.
- the caudal prosthesis has a bearing element 52 with a bearing surface 54 .
- bearing surface 54 is concave.
- Bearing element 52 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts
- bearing surface 54 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts.
- the natural caudal facet surface has been removed, and fixation element 56 attaches the caudal prosthesis to a vertebra 70 via a pedicle in an orientation and position that places bearing surface 54 in approximately the same location as the natural facet joint surface the prosthesis replaces.
- the bearing surface 54 may be placed in a location different than the natural facet joint surface, either more medial or more lateral, more cephalad or more caudad, and/or rotated from the natural anatomical orientation and orientation.
- the caudal component can be attached to the vertebral body in addition to the pedicle or to the vertebral body alone.
- fixation element 56 is a screw attached to bearing element 54 via a hole formed in bearing element 52 and is inserted into a pedicle portion 72 of vertebra 70 .
- Other possible fixation elements include stems, corkscrews, wire, staples, adhesives, bone cements, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts.
- Fixation element 56 can also be inserted into the vertebral body in addition to or in place of the pedicle.
- bearing element 52 has a serrated fixation surface 57 adapted to contact a contact portion 74 of vertebra 70 .
- This optional fixation surface 57 helps prevent rotation of the bearing element 52 .
- fixation surface 57 may be coated with bone ingrowth material, and any optional serrations increase the surface area for bone ingrowth. Further details regarding the design and installation of this caudal prosthesis may be found in copending and commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/438,294 entitled “Prostheses, Tools and Methods for Replacement of Natural Facet Joints With Artificial Facet Joint Surfaces,” filed May 14, 2003.
- FIGS. 13-20 show another embodiment of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of this invention for replacing a natural facet joint.
- the cephalad prosthesis has a bearing element 80 with a bearing surface 82 .
- bearing surface 82 has a convex shape.
- Bearing element 80 and bearing surface 82 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts.
- a fixation mechanism attaches the cephalad prosthesis to the vertebra.
- the fixation mechanism includes a non-invasive support member such as a two-part clamp formed from an upper clamp member 84 and a lower clamp member 86 .
- Upper clamp member 84 has a hook with a cephalad directed portion 88 , an anteriorly directed portion 90 and a caudad directed portion 92 .
- the anterior surface of cephalad directed portion 88 , the bottom surface of anteriorly directed portion 90 and the posterior surface of caudad directed portion 92 are in contact with a contact portion of the patient's vertebra (such as the lamina) when the prosthesis is installed in a patient.
- lower clamp member 86 has a caudad directed portion 94 , an anteriorly directed portion 96 and a cephalad directed portion 98 .
- the anterior surface of caudad directed portion 94 , the top surface of anteriorly directed portion 96 and the posterior surface of cephalad directed portion 98 are also in contact with the contact portion of the vertebra (such as the lamina) when the prosthesis is installed in a patient.
- This arrangement of upper and lower clamps provides for contact with the lamina (or other vertebra contact portion) on four sides.
- the fixation mechanism of the cephalad prosthesis attaches to the lamina of vertebra after removal of the spinous process from that vertebra.
- the fixation mechanism may come in contact with other parts of the vertebra and at fewer than four contact points, such as by contacting two opposing sides of the vertebral contact portion.
- upper and lower clamp members 84 and 86 are movable with respect to each other. As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 , a posterior cephalad directed portion 100 of clamp member 86 slides in a slot 102 formed in a body portion 104 of upper clamp member 84 . As shown, slot 102 places clamp member portion 100 at a 15° angle from vertical, and a shim 106 is placed posterior to clamp member portion 100 . This orientation may be changed, of course, to meet the needs of the patient's anatomy.
- lower clamp member 86 may be slid upwards until it makes firm contact with the contact portion as well.
- a set screw 108 is then advanced within interior threads 110 formed in body portion 104 of upper clamp member 84 to firmly contact lower clamp member 86 to hold it in place.
- the cephalad facet joint bearing elements 80 are attached to the assembly via an attachment mechanism, including a movable location element for adjusting the location of bearing elements 80 .
- the location element includes a rod 112 to which bearing elements 80 are attached via attachment wings 113 .
- rod 112 is movable in a space formed by a pair of inserts 114 and 116 to adjust the location of bearing elements 80 .
- inserts 114 and 116 are tightened against rod 112 by advancing a second set screw 118 against insert 116 via internal threads 120 formed in the body portion of the upper clamp member.
- a nut 122 is then advanced onto exterior threads 124 formed in the body portion of upper clamp member 84 to the other components in place.
- FIGS. 13-16 and 18 - 20 may be used with any suitable natural or artificial caudal facet joint members.
- FIGS. 13-17 show one suitable artificial caudal facet joint prosthesis that may be used.
- the caudal prosthesis has a bearing element 130 with a bearing surface 132 .
- bearing surface 132 is concave.
- Bearing element 130 and bearing surface 132 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts.
- the natural caudal facet surface is removed, and a fixation element (such as a screw) is inserted through holes 134 formed in arms 136 extending from bearing elements 130 into pedicle portions of a vertebra to attach the caudal prosthesis to the vertebra in an orientation and position that places bearing surface 132 in approximately the same location as the natural facet joint surface the prosthesis replaces.
- the spacing between bearing elements 130 is set by a bar 138 .
- the bearing surface may be placed in a location different than the natural facet joint surface, either more medial or more lateral, more cephalad or more caudad, and/or rotated from the natural anatomical orientation.
- the caudal component can be attached to the vertebral body in addition to the pedicle or to the vertebral body alone.
- Other possible fixation elements include stems, corkscrews, wire, staples, adhesives, bone cements, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts.
- the use of one or more posterior elements of the vertebra to attach the cephalad facet joint prosthesis of this invention does not block access to the pedicle area, leaving this area free to be used to attach other prostheses or devices.
- Other embodiments of the invention may block the pedicle area, of course, without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention.
- the entire prosthesis other than the bearing surface may be coated with bone ingrowth material.
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Abstract
Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. The cephalad prostheses are adapted and configured to be attached to a lamina portion of a vertebra without blocking a pedicle portion of the cephalad vertebra. In some embodiments, the prosthesis is attached with a non-invasive support member, such as a clamp. In other embodiments, a translaminar screw may be used for additional fixation.
Description
- This application is a continuation application of Ser. No. 11/460,934, filed Jul. 28, 2006, for Prostheses and Methods for Replacement of Natural Facet Joints with Artificial Facet Joint Surfaces by Stinson et al., which is a continuation of Ser. No. 11/275,447, filed Jan. 3, 2006, for Prosthesis, Tools and Methods for Replacement of Facet Joints with Artificial Facet Joint Surfaces by Stinson et al., which is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/615,417, filed Jul. 8, 2003, for Prosthesis, Tools and Methods for Replacement of Facet Joints with Artificial Facet Joint Surfaces by Stinson et al., now U.S. Pat. No. 7,074,238, which are all incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and to which application priority is claimed under 35 USC §120.
- This invention relates to prostheses for treating various types of spinal pathologies, as well as to methods of treating spinal pathologies.
- As
FIG. 1 shows, the humanspinal column 10 is comprised of a series of thirty-three stackedvertebrae 12 divided into five regions. The cervical region includes sevenvertebrae 12, known as C1-C7. The thoracic region includes twelvevertebrae 12, known at T1-T12. The lumbar region contains fivevertebrae 12, known as L1-L5. The sacral region is comprised of fivevertebrae 12, known as S1-S5. The coccygeal region contains fourvertebrae 12, known as Co1-Co4. -
FIG. 2 shows a normalhuman lumbar vertebra 12. Although thelumbar vertebrae 12 vary somewhat according to location, they share many features common tomost vertebrae 12. Eachvertebra 12 includes avertebral body 14 and posterior elements as follows: - Two short bones, the
pedicles 16, extend backward from each side of thevertebral body 14 to form avertebral arch 18. At the posterior end of eachpedicle 16 thevertebral arch 18 flares out into broad plates of bone known as thelaminae 20. Thelaminae 20 fuse with each other to form aspinous process 22. Thespinous process 22 serves for muscle and ligamentous attachment. A smooth transition from thepedicles 16 into thelaminae 20 is interrupted by the formation of a series of processes. - Two
transverse processes 24 thrust out laterally on each side from the junction of thepedicle 16 with thelamina 20. Thetransverse processes 24 serve as levers for the attachment of muscles to thevertebrae 12. Four articular processes, two superior 26 and two inferior 28, also rise from the junctions of thepedicles 16 and the 15laminae 20. The superiorarticular processes 26 are sharp oval plates of bone rising upward on each side from the union of thepedicle 16 with thelamina 20. Theinferior processes 28 are oval plates of bone that extend in an inferior direction on each side. - The superior and inferior
articular processes articular facet 30 faces upward or superiorly, while the inferiorarticular facet 31 faces downward. AsFIG. 3 shows, when adjacent (i.e., cephalad 25 and caudal)vertebrae 12 are aligned, thefacets facet joint 32, also known as a zygapophysial joint. - The
facet joint 32 is composed of a superior half and an inferior half. The superior half is formed by the vertebral level below thejoint 32, and the inferior half is formed by the vertebral level above thejoint 32. For example, in the L4-L5 facet joint, the superior portion of the joint is formed by bony structure on the L-5 vertebra (e.g., a superior articular surface and supporting bone on the L-5 vertebra), and the inferior portion of the joint is formed by bony structure on the L-4 vertebra (e.g., an inferior articular surface and supporting bone on the L-4 vertebra). - As also shown in
FIG. 3 , anintervertebral disc 34 between each pair ofvertebrae 12 permits relative movement betweenvertebrae 12. Thus, the structure and alignment of thevertebrae 12 permit a range of movement of thevertebrae 12 relative to each other. - Back pain, particularly in the “small of the back”, or lumbosacral (L4-S1) region, is a common ailment. In many cases, the pain severely limits a person's functional ability and quality of life. Such pain can result from a variety of spinal pathologies.
- Through disease or injury, the laminae, spinous process, articular processes, or facets of one or more vertebrae can become damaged, such that the vertebrae no longer articulate or properly align with each other. This can result in an undesired anatomy, pain or discomfort, and loss of mobility.
- For example, the vertebral facet joints can be damaged by either traumatic injury or by various disease processes. These disease processes include osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylolysis, and degenerative spondylolisthesis. The damage to the facet joints often results in pressure on nerves, also called a “pinched” nerve, or nerve compression or impingement. The result is pain, misaligned anatomy, and a corresponding loss of mobility. Pressure on nerves can also occur without facet joint pathology, e.g., a herniated disc.
- One type of conventional treatment of facet joint pathology is spinal stabilization, also known as intervertebral stabilization. Intervertebral stabilization prevents relative motion between the vertebrae. By preventing movement, pain can be reduced. Stabilization can be accomplished by various methods.
- One method of stabilization is posterior spinal fusion. Another method of stabilization is anterior spinal fusions, fixation of any number of vertebrae to stabilize and prevent movement of the vertebrae.
- Another type of conventional treatment is decompressive laminectomy. This procedure involves excision of the laminae to relieve compression of nerves.
- These traditional treatments are subject to a variety of limitations and varying success rates. Furthermore, none of the described treatments puts the spine in proper alignment or return the spine to a desired anatomy. In addition, stabilization techniques, by holding the vertebrae in a fixed position, permanently limit the relative motion of the vertebrae, altering spine biomechanics.
- There is a need for prostheses, installation tools, and methods that overcome the problems and disadvantages associated with current strategies and designs in various treatments for spine pathologies.
- The invention provides prostheses, installation tools, and methods designed to replace natural facet joints at virtually all spinal levels including L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1, T11-T12, and T12-L1. The prostheses, installation tools, and methods can restore a desired anatomy to a spine and give back to an individual a desired range of relative vertebral motion. The prostheses, installation tools, and methods also can lessen or alleviate spinal pain by relieving the source of nerve compression or impingement.
- For the sake of description, the prostheses that embody features of the invention will be called either “cephalad” or “caudal” with relation to the portion of a given natural facet joint they replace. As previously described, a given natural facet joint has a superior half and an inferior half. In anatomical terms, the superior half of the joint is formed by the vertebral level below the joint (which can thus be called the caudal portion of the facet joint, i.e., because it is near the feet). The inferior half of the joint is formed by the vertebral level above the joint (which can thus be called the cephalad portion of the facet joint, i.e., because it is near the head). Thus, a prosthesis that, in use, replaces the caudal portion of a facet joint (i.e., the superior half) will be called a “caudal” prosthesis. Likewise, a prosthesis that, in use, replaces the cephalad portion of a facet joint (i.e., the inferior half) will be called a “cephalad” prosthesis.
- One aspect of the invention provides a prosthesis to replace a cephalad portion of a natural facet joint on a vertebra. The prosthesis includes: an artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace the cephalad portion of the natural facet joint; and a fixation mechanism (such as a clamp) adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint bearing element to the vertebra, the fixation mechanism including a non-invasive support member adapted and configured to attach to a lamina portion of the vertebra, such as substantially at a spinous process location. The support member may be further adapted and configured to be in contact with the lamina portion of the vertebra on at least two opposing sides and possibly four surfaces of the lamina portion of the vertebra. The fixation mechanism is preferably further adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint element to the vertebra without blocking access to a pedicle portion of the vertebra.
- In some embodiments the support member includes first and second vertebra contact surfaces, the distance between the first and second vertebra contact surfaces being adjustable. At least one of the first and second vertebral contact components may be movable with respect to the other vertebral contact component.
- The prosthesis may also include an attachment mechanism attaching the artificial facet joint bearing element to the fixation mechanism. The attachment mechanism may traverse a midline of the vertebra. The attachment mechanism may be adapted and configured such that the artificial facet joint bearing element is movable in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism. In some embodiments the attachment element includes a location element movable in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism.
- In some embodiments the artificial facet joint bearing element is a right artificial facet joint bearing element and the natural facet joint is a right natural facet joint, and the prosthesis further includes a left artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace a cephalad portion of a left natural facet joint. The right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements may be attached to the attachment element.
- Another aspect of the invention provides a prosthesis to replace a cephalad portion of a natural facet joint on a vertebra, including an artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace the cephalad portion of the natural facet joint; and a fixation mechanism (such as a clamp) adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint bearing element to the vertebra (such as a lamina portion of the vertebra) without penetrating any bone portion of the vertebra. In some embodiments the fixation mechanism may be adapted and configured to be in contact with the attachment portion of the vertebra on at least two opposing sides, and possibly on four surfaces, of the vertebra. The fixation mechanism is preferably further adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint element to the vertebra without blocking access to a pedicle portion of the vertebra.
- In some embodiments, the fixation mechanism includes first and second vertebra contact surfaces, the distance between the first and second vertebra contact surfaces being adjustable, such as by moving one of first and second vertebral contact components with respect to the other vertebral contact component.
- The prosthesis may include an attachment mechanism attaching the artificial facet joint bearing element to the fixation mechanism. In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism disposes the artificial facet joint bearing element caudad from the fixation mechanism. In one embodiment the attachment mechanism traverses a midline of the vertebra. The attachment mechanism may be adapted and configured such that the artificial facet joint bearing element is movable in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism. In some embodiments the fixation mechanism is a first fixation mechanism and the attachment mechanism is adapted and configured to penetrate a bone portion of the vertebra to form a second fixation mechanism attaching the artificial bearing element to the vertebra.
- In some embodiments, the artificial facet joint bearing element is a right artificial facet joint bearing element and the natural facet joint is a right natural facet joint, with the prosthesis further including a left artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace a cephalad portion of a left natural facet joint.
- Another aspect of the invention provides a prosthesis to replace a cephalad portion of a natural facet joint on a vertebra, the prosthesis including an artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace the cephalad portion of the natural facet joint; and means for affixing the artificial facet joint bearing element to the vertebra (such as a lamina portion of the vertebra) without penetrating any bone portion of the vertebra. In some embodiments, the means for affixing includes first and second components movable with respect to each other. The prosthesis according to this aspect of the invention may also include means for moving the artificial facet joint bearing element in cephalad and caudad directions with respect to the means for affixing.
- In some embodiments, the artificial facet joint bearing element is a right artificial facet joint bearing element and the natural facet joint is a right natural facet joint, with the prosthesis further including a left artificial facet joint bearing element adapted and configured to replace a cephalad portion of a left natural facet joint, and with the means for affixing including means for affixing the right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements to the vertebra. The prosthesis may also include means for moving the right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements in cephalad and caudad directions with respect to the means for affixing. In some embodiments, the prosthesis may also include means for affixing the artificial facet joint bearing element to the vertebra by penetrating a bone portion of the vertebra.
- Another aspect of the invention provides a prosthesis to replace right and left cephalad portions of right and left natural facet joints on a vertebra, with the prosthesis including right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements adapted and configured to replace the cephalad portions of the right and left natural facet joints; and a fixation mechanism adapted and configured to attach the artificial facet joint bearing element to a lamina portion of the vertebra without penetrating any bone portion of the vertebra. The prosthesis may also include an attachment mechanism attaching the right and left artificial facet joint bearing elements to the fixation mechanism. The attachment mechanism may be adapted and configured to move the right and left artificial joint bearing elements in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism.
- Yet another aspect of the invention provides a method for implanting a cephalad facet joint prosthesis on a vertebra, with the method including the steps of affixing a fixation element to the vertebra (such as a lamina portion of the vertebra) without penetrating any bone portion of the vertebra; and disposing an artificial facet joint bearing element in a predetermined position with respect to the vertebra. In some embodiments the affixing step may include placing a fixation mechanism in contact with an attachment portion of the vertebra on at least two opposing sides of the attachment portion of the vertebra, such as by placing the fixation mechanism in contact with the attachment portion of the vertebra on four surfaces of the attachment portion of the vertebra. The fixation mechanism may include first and second vertebral contact components, with the affixing step including moving one of the first and second vertebral contact components with respect to the other. The affixing step may also include the step of preventing relative movement between the first and second vertebral contact components after the moving step. In some embodiments the affixing step includes affixing a fixation mechanism to the vertebra without blocking access to a pedicle portion of the vertebra.
- The disposing step of this aspect of the invention may include fastening the artificial facet joint bearing element to a fixation mechanism, such as by inserting a fastener through the fixation element. The disposing step may also include moving the artificial facet joint bearing element in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the vertebra.
- In this method, the fixation mechanism may be a first fixation mechanism, with the method further including the step of affixing a second fixation mechanism to the vertebra by penetrating the vertebra (such as by inserting a fastener into a lamina portion of the vertebra) and possibly attaching the second fixation mechanism to the first fixation mechanism. The fastener may be inserted through the fixation element across a midline of the vertebra, and the artificial facet joint bearing element may be attached to the fastener.
- In some embodiments of the method, the artificial facet joint bearing element is a right artificial facet joint bearing element, with the disposing step further including disposing a left artificial facet joint bearing element in a predetermined position with respect to the vertebra.
- Other features and advantages of the inventions are set forth in the following Description and Drawings, as well as in the appended Claims.
- All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
- The novel features of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, in which the principles of the invention are utilized, and the accompanying drawings of which:
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FIG. 1 is a lateral elevation view of a normal human spinal column; -
FIG. 2 is a superior view of a normal human lumbar vertebra; -
FIG. 3 is a lateral elevation view of a vertebral lumbar facet joint; -
FIG. 4 is a posterior view of an artificial facet joint prosthesis installed in a patient according to one embodiment of this invention; -
FIG. 5 is a left side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 , as installed in a patient; -
FIG. 6 is yet another view of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 , as installed in a patient; -
FIG. 7 is a top view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 8 is a left view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 9 is a posterior view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 10 is an anterior view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 12 is an exploded view of part of the cephalad portion of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 13 is an artificial facet joint prosthesis according to another embodiment of this invention; -
FIG. 14 is a top view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 15 is a posterior view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 16 is a left side view of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 17 is a posterior view of the caudal portion of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 18 is a view of the cephalad bearing elements of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of the embodiment ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 19 is an exploded view of a clamp assembly according to the embodiment ofFIG. 13 ; and -
FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the clamp assembly ofFIG. 19 . - The invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The scope of the invention is defined in the appended claims, rather than in the specific description preceding them. All embodiments that fall within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced by the claims.
- While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described herein may be employed in practicing the invention. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the invention and that methods and structures within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby.
- Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodiments herein disclosed merely exemplify the invention that may be embodied in other specific structure. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.
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FIGS. 4-12 show artificial cephalad and caudal facet joint prostheses for replacing a natural facet joint according to one aspect of the invention. The cephalad prosthesis has a bearingelement 38 with a bearingsurface 40. In this embodiment, bearingsurface 40 has a convex shape. Bearingelement 38 and bearingsurface 40 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts. - Depending on the patient's disease state, the condition of the patient's natural facet joint—including the facet joint's strength, location and orientation—may not be acceptable. As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 , therefore, the natural cephalad and caudal facet joint surfaces and the spinous process ofvertebra 60 have been removed to enable the installation of a prosthetic facet joint without limitations presented by remaining portions of the natural facet joint. Other portions of the vertebra may be removed as required by the pathology of the patient's vertebra(e). - A fixation mechanism attaches the cephalad prosthesis to
vertebra 60. In this embodiment of the invention, the fixation mechanism includes a non-invasive support member such as a two-part clamp formed from anupper clamp member 36 and alower clamp member 41.Upper clamp member 36 has a hook with a cephalad directedportion 51, an anteriorly directedportion 37 and a caudad directedportion 39. The anterior surface of cephalad directedportion 51, the bottom surface of anteriorly directedportion 37 and the posterior surface of caudad directedportion 39 are in contact with a contact portion of the patient's vertebra, shown aslamina portion 62 inFIGS. 4 and 5 . Likewise,lower clamp member 41 has an anteriorly directedportion 42 and a cephalad directedportion 43. The top surface of anteriorly directedportion 42 and the posterior surface of cephalad directedportion 43 are also in contact with the contact portion of the vertebra, such aslamina portion 62 inFIGS. 4 and 5 . - In this embodiment, the fixation mechanism of the cephalad prosthesis attaches to the lamina of
vertebra 60 after removal of the spinous process from that vertebra. In other embodiments, the fixation mechanism may come in contact with other parts of the vertebra and at fewer than four contact points, such as by contacting two opposing sides of the vertebral contact portion. In addition, in other embodiments it may not be necessary to first remove the spinous process. - For purposes of installation and to conform most closely with the patient's anatomy, upper and
lower clamp members FIG. 12 , a posterior cephalad directedportion 44 ofclamp member 41 slides in aslot 45 formed posterior to abody portion 46 ofupper clamp member 36. After placingupper clamp member 36 oncontact portion 62 ofvertebra 60,lower clamp member 41 may be slid upwards until it makes firm contact withcontact portion 62 as well. Aset screw 47 may be advanced withininterior threads 48 formed in the posterior portion ofupper clamp member 36 to firmly contactlower clamp member 41 to hold it in place. Anut 49 is then advanced ontoexterior threads 50 formed in the posterior portion ofupper clamp member 36 to lock setscrew 47 andlower clamp member 41 in place. - The cephalad facet
joint bearing elements 38 are attached to the assembly via an attachment mechanism. In the embodiment ofFIGS. 4-12 , the attachment mechanism includes fasteners such asscrews 63 inserted through thebody portion 46 ofupper clamp member 36 into a hole formed in each bearingelement 38. The angle in which screws 63 are inserted (and, therefore the relative orientation of the cephalad and caudal facet joint bearing elements) may be determined using tools such as those described in copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/438,294 entitled “Prostheses, Tools and Methods for Replacement of Natural Facet Joints With Artificial Facet Joint Surfaces,” filed May 14, 2003, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. As shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 , if enough bone around the lamina portion ofvertebra 60 is left intact, screws 63 may penetrate the lamina to form an additional fixation mechanism. - In an alternative embodiment, because of the amount of bone removed from the patient's vertebra prior to installation of the prosthesis, the attachment mechanism does not penetrate the bone. In this embodiment, the fasteners such as
screws 63 are inserted through thebody portion 46 ofupper clamp member 36 into a threaded hole formed in each bearingelement 38 but do not extend through the lamina or any other portion of the vertebra. As in the other embodiment, screws 63 traverse the midline ofvertebra 60 and extend caudad from the clamp to provide the bearing element orientation shown. Other orientations of attachment mechanisms are possible, of course. In addition, the location of bearing elements 38 (i.e., in cephalad/caudad directions, left/right, etc.) may be adjusted by using different size or shape fasteners. - The artificial cephalad facet joint prosthesis of
FIGS. 4-12 may be used with any suitable natural or artificial caudal facet joint members.FIGS. 4-12 show one suitable artificial caudal facet joint prosthesis that may be used. The caudal prosthesis has a bearingelement 52 with a bearingsurface 54. In this embodiment, bearingsurface 54 is concave. Bearingelement 52 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts, and bearingsurface 54 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts. - In one embodiment, the natural caudal facet surface has been removed, and
fixation element 56 attaches the caudal prosthesis to avertebra 70 via a pedicle in an orientation and position that places bearingsurface 54 in approximately the same location as the natural facet joint surface the prosthesis replaces. In an alternative embodiment, the bearingsurface 54 may be placed in a location different than the natural facet joint surface, either more medial or more lateral, more cephalad or more caudad, and/or rotated from the natural anatomical orientation and orientation. In addition, in other embodiments the caudal component can be attached to the vertebral body in addition to the pedicle or to the vertebral body alone. - As shown in the embodiment of
FIGS. 4-12 ,fixation element 56 is a screw attached to bearingelement 54 via a hole formed in bearingelement 52 and is inserted into apedicle portion 72 ofvertebra 70. Other possible fixation elements include stems, corkscrews, wire, staples, adhesives, bone cements, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts.Fixation element 56 can also be inserted into the vertebral body in addition to or in place of the pedicle. - In this embodiment, bearing
element 52 has aserrated fixation surface 57 adapted to contact acontact portion 74 ofvertebra 70. Thisoptional fixation surface 57 helps prevent rotation of the bearingelement 52. In addition,fixation surface 57 may be coated with bone ingrowth material, and any optional serrations increase the surface area for bone ingrowth. Further details regarding the design and installation of this caudal prosthesis may be found in copending and commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/438,294 entitled “Prostheses, Tools and Methods for Replacement of Natural Facet Joints With Artificial Facet Joint Surfaces,” filed May 14, 2003. -
FIGS. 13-20 show another embodiment of the artificial facet joint prosthesis of this invention for replacing a natural facet joint. The cephalad prosthesis has a bearingelement 80 with a bearingsurface 82. In this embodiment, bearingsurface 82 has a convex shape. Bearingelement 80 and bearingsurface 82 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts. - A fixation mechanism attaches the cephalad prosthesis to the vertebra. In this embodiment of the invention, the fixation mechanism includes a non-invasive support member such as a two-part clamp formed from an
upper clamp member 84 and alower clamp member 86.Upper clamp member 84 has a hook with a cephalad directedportion 88, an anteriorly directedportion 90 and a caudad directedportion 92. The anterior surface of cephalad directedportion 88, the bottom surface of anteriorly directedportion 90 and the posterior surface of caudad directedportion 92 are in contact with a contact portion of the patient's vertebra (such as the lamina) when the prosthesis is installed in a patient. Likewise,lower clamp member 86 has a caudad directedportion 94, an anteriorly directedportion 96 and a cephalad directedportion 98. The anterior surface of caudad directedportion 94, the top surface of anteriorly directedportion 96 and the posterior surface of cephalad directedportion 98 are also in contact with the contact portion of the vertebra (such as the lamina) when the prosthesis is installed in a patient. This arrangement of upper and lower clamps provides for contact with the lamina (or other vertebra contact portion) on four sides. - In this embodiment, the fixation mechanism of the cephalad prosthesis attaches to the lamina of vertebra after removal of the spinous process from that vertebra. In other embodiments, the fixation mechanism may come in contact with other parts of the vertebra and at fewer than four contact points, such as by contacting two opposing sides of the vertebral contact portion. In addition, in other embodiments it may not be necessary to first remove the spinous process.
- For purposes of installation and to conform most closely with the patient's anatomy, upper and
lower clamp members FIGS. 19 and 20 , a posterior cephalad directedportion 100 ofclamp member 86 slides in aslot 102 formed in abody portion 104 ofupper clamp member 84. As shown, slot 102 places clampmember portion 100 at a 15° angle from vertical, and ashim 106 is placed posterior to clampmember portion 100. This orientation may be changed, of course, to meet the needs of the patient's anatomy. - After placing
upper clamp member 84 on the contact portion of the vertebra,lower clamp member 86 may be slid upwards until it makes firm contact with the contact portion as well. Aset screw 108 is then advanced withininterior threads 110 formed inbody portion 104 ofupper clamp member 84 to firmly contactlower clamp member 86 to hold it in place. - The cephalad facet
joint bearing elements 80 are attached to the assembly via an attachment mechanism, including a movable location element for adjusting the location of bearingelements 80. In this embodiment, the location element includes arod 112 to which bearingelements 80 are attached viaattachment wings 113. During installation,rod 112 is movable in a space formed by a pair ofinserts elements 80. Once the location has been set, inserts 114 and 116 are tightened againstrod 112 by advancing asecond set screw 118 againstinsert 116 viainternal threads 120 formed in the body portion of the upper clamp member. Anut 122 is then advanced ontoexterior threads 124 formed in the body portion ofupper clamp member 84 to the other components in place. - The artificial cephalad facet joint prosthesis of
FIGS. 13-16 and 18-20 may be used with any suitable natural or artificial caudal facet joint members.FIGS. 13-17 show one suitable artificial caudal facet joint prosthesis that may be used. The caudal prosthesis has abearing element 130 with abearing surface 132. In this embodiment, bearingsurface 132 is concave.Bearing element 130 and bearingsurface 132 may be formed from biocompatible metals (such as cobalt chromium steel, surgical steels, titanium, titanium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, aluminum, etc.), ceramics, polyethylene, biocompatible polymers, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts. - To install the artificial caudal prosthesis of this embodiment, the natural caudal facet surface is removed, and a fixation element (such as a screw) is inserted through
holes 134 formed inarms 136 extending from bearingelements 130 into pedicle portions of a vertebra to attach the caudal prosthesis to the vertebra in an orientation and position that places bearingsurface 132 in approximately the same location as the natural facet joint surface the prosthesis replaces. The spacing between bearingelements 130 is set by abar 138. In an alternative embodiment, the bearing surface may be placed in a location different than the natural facet joint surface, either more medial or more lateral, more cephalad or more caudad, and/or rotated from the natural anatomical orientation. In addition, in other embodiments the caudal component can be attached to the vertebral body in addition to the pedicle or to the vertebral body alone. Other possible fixation elements include stems, corkscrews, wire, staples, adhesives, bone cements, and other materials known in the prosthetic arts. - As shown in the preceding embodiments of the invention, unlike other facet joint prostheses that attach to the pedicle, the use of one or more posterior elements of the vertebra to attach the cephalad facet joint prosthesis of this invention does not block access to the pedicle area, leaving this area free to be used to attach other prostheses or devices. Other embodiments of the invention may block the pedicle area, of course, without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Also, in some embodiments, the entire prosthesis other than the bearing surface may be coated with bone ingrowth material.
- The above described embodiments of this invention are merely descriptive of its principles and are not to be limited. The scope of this invention instead shall be determined from the scope of the following claims, including their equivalents.
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1. A method of surgery comprising:
providing a spinal implant adapted and configured to replace a portion of a first vertebra;
attaching the spinal implant to the first vertebra via a fixation mechanism, wherein the fixation mechanism comprises a non-invasive support member adapted and configured to attach to the first vertebra, wherein the support member comprises first and second vertebra contact surfaces; and
articulating the spinal implant to provide movement between the first vertebra and an adjacent second vertebra.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the distance between the first and second vertebra contact surfaces is adjustable.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising attaching the fixation mechanism to a spinous process of the first vertebra.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising attaching the fixation mechanism to a lamina of the first vertebra.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the fixation mechanism is further adapted and configured to be in contact with the lamina portion of the vertebra on at least two opposing sides of the lamina portion of the first vertebra.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing an attachment mechanism to attach the spinal implant to the fixation mechanism.
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the attachment mechanism is adapted and configured such that the spinal implant is moveable in a cephalad or caudal direction with respect to the fixation mechanism.
8. A method of surgery comprising:
providing a spinal implant adapted and configured to replace a portion of a joint;
attaching the spinal implant to a first vertebra via a fixation mechanism, wherein the fixation mechanism is configured to contact the first vertebra without any penetration of any bone portion of the first vertebra; and
articulating the spinal implant to provide movement between the first vertebra and an adjacent second vertebra.
9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising attaching the fixation mechanism to a spinous process of the first vertebra.
10. The method of claim 8 , further comprising attaching the fixation mechanism to a lamina portion of the first vertebra.
11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the fixation mechanism is further adapted and configured to be in contact with the lamina portion of the first vertebra on at least two opposing sides of the lamina portion of the first vertebra.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the fixation mechanism is further adapted and configured to be in contact with the lamina portion of the vertebra on four sides of the lamina portion of the first vertebra.
13. The method of claim 8 , further comprising attaching the spinal implant to a first vertebra via a fixation mechanism without blocking access to a pedicle portion of the vertebra.
14. A method of surgery comprising:
providing a spinal implant adapted and configured to replace a portion of a joint;
attaching the spinal implant to a first vertebra via a fixation mechanism, wherein the spinal implant is attached to the fixation mechanism via an attachment mechanism; and
articulating the spinal implant between the first vertebra and an adjacent second vertebra.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the attachment mechanism is adapted and configured to traverse a midline of the first vertebra.
16. The method of claim 14 , further comprising attaching the fixation mechanism to a lamina portion of the first vertebra.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the fixation mechanism is adapted and configured to be in contact with the lamina portion of the first vertebra on at least two opposing sides of the lamina portion.
18. The method of claim 14 , wherein the attachment mechanism is adapted and configured such that the spinal implant is moveable in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism.
19. The method of claim 14 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a location element moveable in a cephalad or caudad direction with respect to the fixation mechanism.
20. The method of claim 14 , wherein the fixation mechanism comprises a clamp.
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