US20200107868A1 - Bone screw with apertures - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to surgical implants, and more specifically to a bone screw with features that permit bone ingrowth.
- Bone screws are used in a variety of surgical applications including affixing implants to tissue and affixing tissue to tissue.
- a common surgical fastener is a bone screw, which comprises threads designed to achieve mechanical purchase within bone.
- Bone screws exist in a variety of styles including pedicle screws, fracture fixation screws, and screws for securing bone plates. Bone screws are widely used because they are easy to insert, easy to produce, and under certain conditions provide adequate mechanical purchase. However, in applications involving highly porous, osteopenic or osteoporotic bone the efficacy of bone screws is substantially reduced. Design optimization of bone screws for these applications is challenged by competing constraints; the need for larger (i.e.
- bone screws function in a dynamic biological environment in which the supporting bone and tissue undergoes constant remodeling which can adversely affect the stability of the bone screw through time.
- Design features aimed at improving the efficacy of bone screws without affecting the conventional thread form have focused on enhancing the implant-bone interface.
- Proposed enhancement have included use of biologically favorable metals (e.g. titanium), application of favorable coatings (e.g. hydroxyapatite), and surface texturing.
- a bone screw that includes a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, which main body extends along a longitudinal axis.
- the main body has an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter.
- the thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter.
- the minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body.
- the thread includes at least one aperture that extends along an aperture axis through the thread between the flank surfaces.
- a bone screw that includes a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, which main body extends along a longitudinal axis.
- the main body has an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter.
- the thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter.
- the minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body.
- the thread includes at least one recess disposed within one of the flank surfaces.
- a bone screw that includes a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, which main body extends along a longitudinal axis.
- the main body has an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter.
- the thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter.
- the minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body, and the central portion includes a porous material.
- the various bone screw embodiments described herein can be used for a variety of surgical applications including use as pedicle screws and fracture fixation screws.
- the apertures provide space into which bone can grow.
- the apertures define a structure that allows the threads to locally deform and accommodate local changes in bone density.
- the apertures accommodate an insert formed of an osteoconductive, osteoinductive or osteogenic material.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment.
- FIG. 3A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment.
- FIG. 4A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown in FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment.
- FIG. 5A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown in FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment.
- FIG. 6A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown in FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment.
- FIG. 7A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown in FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 8 is a perspective exploded view of a bone screw embodiment.
- FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the bone screw embodiment with inserts disposed in the thread.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic sectional view of a threaded section portion.
- FIG. 11A is a diagrammatic planar view of a threaded section portion.
- FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic planar view of a threaded section portion.
- FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic sectional view of a threaded section portion.
- a bone screw 1 includes a main body 22 having a proximal end 2 and a distal end 3 .
- a longitudinal axis 4 extends between the proximal end 2 and the distal end 3 .
- the main body 22 includes an externally threaded surface 24 disposed between the proximal end and the distal end, which externally threaded surface 24 includes at least one helically extending thread 9 as will be described below.
- the bone screw 1 may include a head 5 that is configured to allow the bone screw 1 to be rotationally driven (e.g., into a bone substrate).
- the present disclosure is not limited to any particular head configuration, and acceptable examples include a head 5 that can be driven by a screw driver, and hex key, etc.
- the bone screw head 5 may also be configured to mate with a complimentary element such as those used within bone fixation devices (e.g., a pedicle screw), plates, etc.
- the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 for example, includes a recess 6 configured to receive a hex key driver.
- the portion of the main body 8 that includes the externally threaded surface 24 may be cylindrically—shaped; i.e., the major diameter of the thread 9 disposed within the threaded surface 24 (described below) is constant throughout substantially all the externally threaded surface 24 as is shown in FIGS. 1-10 .
- the present disclosure is not limited to having a cylindrically-shaped externally threaded surface 24 , however; e.g., the externally threaded surface 24 may be tapered.
- the main body 8 may include a tip portion 7 contiguous with the distal end 3 , which tip portion 7 is configured to facilitate entry of the bone screw 1 into a substrate (e.g., bone).
- a tip portion 7 configured to facilitate entry of the bone screw 1 into a substrate (e.g., bone) include a tip portion 7 having a tapered region (i.e., a region that decreases from a first diameter to a smaller second diameter located at the distal end 3 ), which tapered region may be threaded, a tip portion having a self-tapping feature, or a tip portion having a self-drilling feature, or combinations thereof.
- the bone screw 1 may include a shank portion 28 disposed between the proximal end 2 and the externally threaded surface 24 .
- the externally threaded surface 24 includes at least one helically extending thread 9 having a minor diameter 11 and a major diameter 12 , which major diameter 12 is greater than the minor diameter 11 .
- the major diameter 12 is disposed at the outer most radial point of the thread 9
- the minor diameter 11 is disposed at the inner most radial point of the thread 9 .
- the outer most radial point of the thread 9 may be referred to as a “peak 15 ” of the thread 9
- the inner most radial point of the thread 9 may be referred to as a “root 32 ” of the thread 9 .
- an imaginary line drawn to intersect with the major diameter points of the helical thread 9 is parallel with the longitudinal axis 4 of the bone screw 1 .
- an imaginary line drawn to intersect with the major diameter points of the helical thread 9 is non-parallel with the longitudinal axis 4 of the bone screw 1 .
- the thread 4 is further defined by at least two flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b extending between the minor diameter 11 and the major diameter 12 , which flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b are disposed on opposite sides of the thread 9 .
- the minor diameter 11 of the externally threaded surface 24 defines a central portion 36 of the main body 8 .
- the cross-sectional geometry of the helical thread 9 may be defined by parameters such as the major and minor diameters 11 , 12 , the flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b, shape, and the pitch 12 of the helical thread 9 .
- the cross-sectional geometry of the thread 9 may reflect, for example, a symmetrical thread 9 having flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b, each disposed at the same angle relative to the longitudinal axis 4 , or flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b disposed at different angles, etc.
- flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b may intersect one another at the thread peak 15 (to form a pointed thread peak 15 , or may not intersect one another (e.g., a truncated thread peak 15 ).
- the present disclosure is not limited to any particular thread cross-sectional geometry.
- the particular cross-sectional geometry of the helical thread 9 may be selected in view of the application.
- one embodiment of the present bone screw 1 may have a helical thread 9 with a cross-sectional geometry that is well-suited for mechanical engagement with a first type of substrate (e.g., porous bone, osteopenic bone, osteoporotic bone, etc.), while another embodiment of the present bone screw 1 may have a helical thread 9 with a cross-sectional geometry that is well-suited for mechanical engagement with a second type of substrate (e.g., dense bone, etc.).
- Embodiments of the present bone screw 1 may include more than one type of helical thread 9 , or a helical thread 9 that has a plurality of cross-sectional geometries, each located at a different position.
- the various bone screw embodiments depicted in the drawings are shown as having single-lead right-handed threads 9 .
- the present disclosure is not limited to bone screws 1 having a single-lead right-handed thread 9 .
- embodiments of the present bone screw 1 may have a left-handed thread 9 and/or multiple lead threads 9 .
- the helically extending thread 9 includes at least one aperture 13 extending through the thread 9 .
- the aperture(s) 13 extends along an aperture axis 38 through the thread 9 , from flank surface 34 a to flank surface 34 b of the thread 9 thereby providing an open passage through the body of the thread 9 .
- the present bone screw is limited to any particular orientation of the aperture axis 38 (e.g., relative to the longitudinal axis 4 ). To illustrate a couple of exemplary aperture axis orientations, consider the present bone screw in terms of a pair of orthogonal axes X and Y.
- the radial distance 48 between axis 38 and axis 4 extends perpendicular (i.e., into) the 2-dimensional plane of the figure, and is therefore not shown.
- the aperture axis 38 (and therefore the aperture 13 ) passes through the flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b of the thread 9 .
- the aperture axis 38 is parallel with the longitudinal axis 4 , the aperture axis 38 is skewed by an angle ⁇ (i.e., the aperture axis 38 is non-perpendicular) to the centerline 50 of the helically extending thread 9 .
- the apertures 13 are disposed completely within the thread(s) 9 , and therefore do not extend radially inward of the minor diameter 11 of the threaded surface portion 24 (i.e., no portion of an aperture 13 is disposed within the central portion 36 ). In these embodiments because the entirety of the central portion 36 is maintained, the mechanical properties (e.g., bending strength) of the bone screw 1 are not locally compromised by an aperture 13 traversing the cylindrical central portion 36 defined by the minor diameter 11 . In some embodiments, one or more apertures 13 may extend radially inside of the minor diameter 11 and therefore into the central portion 36 of the threaded surface portion 24 of the bone screw 1 (i.e., a portion of an aperture 13 is disposed within the central portion 36 ).
- the apertures 13 are circular shaped cross-sectional area.
- the circular apertures 13 are not limited to any particular diameter.
- a bone screw 1 having circular apertures 13 with a diameter of approximately 1-2 mm is useful.
- the circular apertures 13 may, however, have smaller or larger diameters, or combinations thereof.
- the range of acceptable aperture diameters is bounded by the minimum feature size into which new bone would grow ( ⁇ 100 microns) and a maximum feature size that provides adequate fastener bending strength.
- apertures 113 are arranged circumferentially about the bone screw, with adjacent apertures 113 circumferentially separated from one another by a thread portion hereinafter referred to as a strut 114 .
- the struts 114 function to provide support for the thread peak 115 , which in this embodiment runs relatively uninterrupted along the threads 109 and over the full length of the threaded surface 124 .
- the strut 114 has a centerline 144 .
- a strut 114 may have a centerline 144 that extends along a line that extends radially outward from the longitudinal axis 4 (e.g., see FIG. 3A ).
- a strut 414 may have a centerline 444 that extends along a line that extends at an angle skewed from a radial line extending outward from the longitudinal axis 4 (e.g., see FIG. 6A ).
- a relatively uninterrupted thread peak 115 is advantageous in that it provides a smooth bone contacting surface that facilitates insertion of the bone screw 101 .
- the apertures 113 extending longitudinally along the length of the main body 8 are coaxial to one another. In an alternate embodiment the apertures 113 are not positioned in a coaxial fashion, but rather staggered such that when viewed on end an unobstructed line of sight through all the apertures 113 is not possible.
- FIGS. 4 and 4A has substantially trapezoidal-shaped apertures 213 , each having a width 240 less than a height 242 , thereby providing apertures 213 with a smaller cross-sectional area.
- the size and number of apertures 213 relative to the struts 214 provide a relatively stiff thread peak 215 .
- the central portion 236 is shown in FIG. 4A .
- the slits 517 may be configured to allow the entirety of the flexible thread peak 515 to deform and achieve an effective smaller major diameter over the entire length of the shaft.
- the flexible thread peak deforms to create an effectively smaller major diameter.
- the flexible thread peak 515 provides a restorative radial force (i.e., a radially outward biasing force) that acts to enhance mechanical purchase.
- the inserts 618 may be affixed to the bone screw at a time subsequent to the manufacture of the bone screw; e.g., at the time of surgery.
- the inserts 618 may have a shape approximating the shape of the corresponding aperture 613 .
- One or more nominal dimensions of the inserts 618 may be larger than the corresponding dimension of the apertures 613 such that the inserts 618 are affixed to the bone screw 601 via an interference fit.
- the inserts 618 may be affixed using an adhesive or a mechanical interlock.
- the pre-insertion shape of the insert 618 does not approximate the shape of the aperture 613 . For example, an amorphous volume of granular autograft material may be pressed into the apertures 613 .
- the inserts 618 may be constructed to enhance the stability of the fastener within the bone, either immediately upon insertion or through time.
- the inserts 618 may be constructed from a variety of known materials that provide or carry osteoconductive, osteoinductive or osteogenic elements including but not limited to tricalcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite, bone morphogenic proteins, absorbable polymers, autograft, allograft, xenograft, and demineralized bone matrix.
- the inserts 618 may be constructed of materials that provide antimicrobial or antibacterial characteristics, including but not limited to drugs, silver, and bioglass.
- the insert 618 can be formed from an adhesive material, for example polyurethane bone cement.
- the adhesive adheres to both the bone screw 601 and the bone, thereby enhancing initial bone screw stability.
- the insert 618 expands upon insertion, filling voids within the bone and thereby enhancing initial bone screw stability.
- the present disclosure includes embodiments wherein all of the inserts 618 are the same material and/or configuration, and also embodiments where there are inserts 618 of a first type material and/or configuration, and other inserts of a different type material and/or configuration.
- FIG. 8 comprises apertures 613 positioned at a single location along the perimeter of the shaft 608 .
- the thread peak 615 is relatively inflexible.
- the thread peak 615 and other thread portions 609 act to protect the insert 618 from damage or displacement during fastener insertion.
- the struts 114 of bone screw 101 are comprised of leading edges 119 and trailing edges 120 .
- the leading edges 119 follow the apertures 113 and the trailing edges 120 follow the struts 114 .
- both the leading edges 119 and trailing edges 120 of the struts 114 are configured with a sharp edge (e.g., a pointed edge formed by the respective strut surfaces intersecting at an approximately 90-degree corner).
- the leading edges 119 may be formed such that the respective strut surfaces intersect to form a rounded or chamfered edge that is less likely to catch or cut into adjacent bone.
- the trailing edges 120 may be formed to such that the respective strut surfaces intersect at an acute angle such that the trailing edge 120 is effective at cutting bone. In some embodiments, both the leading edges 119 and trailing edges 120 are formed by an acute angle within the strut 114 such that they are effective at cutting bone.
- a bone screw according to the present disclosure may include more than one type of bone screw apertures.
- a first region of a bone screw 1 proximate the head 5 of the bone screw 1 may include one or more apertures 13 disposed within the helical thread 9 of a first type (e.g., a first shape)
- a second region of a bone screw 1 proximate the tip 7 of the bone screw 1 may include one or more apertures 13 disposed within the helical thread 9 of a second type (e.g., a second shape).
- alternate embodiments may include one or more recesses 46 disposed within a flank surface 34 a, 34 b of the helical thread 9 (e.g., see FIG. 13 ).
- a recess 46 may be defined as a void open at a flank surface 34 a, 34 b, that extends into the flank surface but does not extend entirely through the helical thread 9 (i.e., it does not extend between flank surfaces to create a passage through the helical thread 9 ).
- These recesses 46 are configured (e.g., depth, width, height, and/or geometry) such that once the bone screw 1 is inserted, over time bone (or other tissue) may extend into the recess 46 and thereby provide a mechanical interlock resisting screw loosening or backout. These recesses 46 may be oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 4 of the bone screw 1 . In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the bone screw 1 may include both recesses 46 and apertures 13 disposed within the helical thread 9 .
- the central portion of the externally threaded surface includes an aperture network 713 that includes pathways that are oriented in multiple directions.
- the central portion 736 (defined by the minor diameter) may include a porous structure favorable to bone growth into the pathways.
- an acceptable material that can be used to form a porous structure part of the central portion include, for example, Porocoat® coating (available from DePuy Synthes, Inc.) or Trabecular MetalTM surface technology (available from Zimmer, Inc.).
- the threads 709 that overlay this aperture network 713 may be formed from a substantially solid material.
- Fabrication of the various embodiments may benefit from additive manufacturing techniques (i.e. 3D printing).
- additive manufacturing techniques i.e. 3D printing
- the scope of invention is not limited to a specific manufacturing technology.
- Embodiments may be manufactured from stainless steel, cobalt chromium, titanium, polymers, ceramics and other suitable materials.
- the bone screw 1 is comprised wholly of a material provided by an additive manufacturing process; e.g., printing.
- a portion of the bone screw 1 is formed by a first process comprising conventional manufacturing techniques (e.g. machining, casting, rolling, stamping) and a portion of the bone screw 1 is formed by a second process comprising additive manufacturing techniques.
- the central portion 36 is formed using conventional manufacturing techniques and the thread 9 is formed using additive manufacturing techniques.
- bone screw is not limited to bone screw applications. These applications include but are not limited to other medical applications (e.g. soft tissue anchors) and non-medical applications (e.g. screws for fastening wood, drywall and concrete).
- other medical applications e.g. soft tissue anchors
- non-medical applications e.g. screws for fastening wood, drywall and concrete.
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A bone screw includes a main body having a proximal end and a distal end. The main body extends along a longitudinal axis. The main body has an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter. The thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter. The minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body. The thread may include at least one aperture that extends along an aperture axis through the thread between the flank surfaces.
Description
- The present application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/699,458 filed Apr. 29, 2015, which is entitled to the benefit of and incorporates by reference essential subject matter disclosed in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/986,602, filed Apr. 30, 2014.
- The present invention relates generally to surgical implants, and more specifically to a bone screw with features that permit bone ingrowth.
- Fasteners are used in a variety of surgical applications including affixing implants to tissue and affixing tissue to tissue. A common surgical fastener is a bone screw, which comprises threads designed to achieve mechanical purchase within bone. Bone screws exist in a variety of styles including pedicle screws, fracture fixation screws, and screws for securing bone plates. Bone screws are widely used because they are easy to insert, easy to produce, and under certain conditions provide adequate mechanical purchase. However, in applications involving highly porous, osteopenic or osteoporotic bone the efficacy of bone screws is substantially reduced. Design optimization of bone screws for these applications is challenged by competing constraints; the need for larger (i.e. coarser) threads versus the need for adequate bending strength (e.g., provided by the minor diameter of a screw) versus the maximally allowable major diameter (often limited by anatomy or mating component geometry). Further, bone screws function in a dynamic biological environment in which the supporting bone and tissue undergoes constant remodeling which can adversely affect the stability of the bone screw through time.
- Design features aimed at improving the efficacy of bone screws without affecting the conventional thread form have focused on enhancing the implant-bone interface. Proposed enhancement have included use of biologically favorable metals (e.g. titanium), application of favorable coatings (e.g. hydroxyapatite), and surface texturing.
- Other design solutions departing from conventional thread forms have incorporated features including expanding tips, trabecular metal, etc. These solutions may compromise the mechanical integrity of the screw.
- Despite these proposed solutions, screw failure (e.g. loosening, breaking) is still a frequent clinical occurrence. Thus, the need exists for a bone fixation device that can be delivered as easily as a conventional bone screw, allows for bone ingrowth, and maintains adequate mechanical performance (e.g., pullout, bending).
- According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a bone screw is provided that includes a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, which main body extends along a longitudinal axis. The main body has an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter. The thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter. The minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body. The thread includes at least one aperture that extends along an aperture axis through the thread between the flank surfaces.
- According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a bone screw is provided that includes a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, which main body extends along a longitudinal axis. The main body has an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter. The thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter. The minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body. The thread includes at least one recess disposed within one of the flank surfaces.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a bone screw is provided that includes a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, which main body extends along a longitudinal axis. The main body has an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter. The thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter. The minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body, and the central portion includes a porous material.
- The various bone screw embodiments described herein can be used for a variety of surgical applications including use as pedicle screws and fracture fixation screws.
- In certain of the disclosed embodiments the apertures provide space into which bone can grow. In other embodiments the apertures define a structure that allows the threads to locally deform and accommodate local changes in bone density. In other embodiments the apertures accommodate an insert formed of an osteoconductive, osteoinductive or osteogenic material.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment. -
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment. -
FIG. 3A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment. -
FIG. 4A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment. -
FIG. 5A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment. -
FIG. 6A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown inFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment. -
FIG. 7A is a distal end view of the bone screw embodiment shown inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 8 is a perspective exploded view of a bone screw embodiment. -
FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the bone screw embodiment with inserts disposed in the thread. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment. -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a bone screw embodiment. -
FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic sectional view of a threaded section portion. -
FIG. 11A is a diagrammatic planar view of a threaded section portion. -
FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic planar view of a threaded section portion. -
FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic sectional view of a threaded section portion. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , a bone screw 1 according to the present disclosure includes a main body 22 having aproximal end 2 and adistal end 3. Alongitudinal axis 4 extends between theproximal end 2 and thedistal end 3. The main body 22 includes an externally threadedsurface 24 disposed between the proximal end and the distal end, which externally threadedsurface 24 includes at least one helically extendingthread 9 as will be described below. - The bone screw 1 may include a
head 5 that is configured to allow the bone screw 1 to be rotationally driven (e.g., into a bone substrate). The present disclosure is not limited to any particular head configuration, and acceptable examples include ahead 5 that can be driven by a screw driver, and hex key, etc. Thebone screw head 5 may also be configured to mate with a complimentary element such as those used within bone fixation devices (e.g., a pedicle screw), plates, etc. The embodiment shown inFIG. 1 , for example, includes arecess 6 configured to receive a hex key driver. - The portion of the
main body 8 that includes the externally threadedsurface 24 may be cylindrically—shaped; i.e., the major diameter of thethread 9 disposed within the threaded surface 24 (described below) is constant throughout substantially all the externally threadedsurface 24 as is shown inFIGS. 1-10 . The present disclosure is not limited to having a cylindrically-shaped externally threadedsurface 24, however; e.g., the externally threadedsurface 24 may be tapered. - The
main body 8 may include atip portion 7 contiguous with thedistal end 3, whichtip portion 7 is configured to facilitate entry of the bone screw 1 into a substrate (e.g., bone). Non-limiting examples of atip portion 7 configured to facilitate entry of the bone screw 1 into a substrate (e.g., bone) include atip portion 7 having a tapered region (i.e., a region that decreases from a first diameter to a smaller second diameter located at the distal end 3), which tapered region may be threaded, a tip portion having a self-tapping feature, or a tip portion having a self-drilling feature, or combinations thereof. - In some embodiments the bone screw 1 may include a
shank portion 28 disposed between theproximal end 2 and the externally threadedsurface 24. - The externally threaded
surface 24 includes at least one helically extendingthread 9 having aminor diameter 11 and amajor diameter 12, whichmajor diameter 12 is greater than theminor diameter 11. Themajor diameter 12 is disposed at the outer most radial point of thethread 9, and theminor diameter 11 is disposed at the inner most radial point of thethread 9. The outer most radial point of thethread 9 may be referred to as a “peak 15” of thethread 9, and the inner most radial point of thethread 9 may be referred to as a “root 32” of thethread 9. In those embodiments wherein the externally threadedsurface 24 is cylindrically-shaped, an imaginary line drawn to intersect with the major diameter points of thehelical thread 9 is parallel with thelongitudinal axis 4 of the bone screw 1. In those embodiments wherein the externally threadedsurface 24 is tapered, an imaginary line drawn to intersect with the major diameter points of thehelical thread 9 is non-parallel with thelongitudinal axis 4 of the bone screw 1. Thethread 4 is further defined by at least twoflank surfaces minor diameter 11 and themajor diameter 12, which flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b are disposed on opposite sides of thethread 9. Theminor diameter 11 of the externally threadedsurface 24 defines acentral portion 36 of themain body 8. - The cross-sectional geometry of the
helical thread 9 may be defined by parameters such as the major andminor diameters pitch 12 of thehelical thread 9. In regards to the “shape” of thethread 9, the cross-sectional geometry of thethread 9 may reflect, for example, asymmetrical thread 9 having flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b, each disposed at the same angle relative to thelongitudinal axis 4, or flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b disposed at different angles, etc. As another example, the flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b may intersect one another at the thread peak 15 (to form apointed thread peak 15, or may not intersect one another (e.g., a truncated thread peak 15). The present disclosure is not limited to any particular thread cross-sectional geometry. - The particular cross-sectional geometry of the
helical thread 9 may be selected in view of the application. For example, one embodiment of the present bone screw 1 may have ahelical thread 9 with a cross-sectional geometry that is well-suited for mechanical engagement with a first type of substrate (e.g., porous bone, osteopenic bone, osteoporotic bone, etc.), while another embodiment of the present bone screw 1 may have ahelical thread 9 with a cross-sectional geometry that is well-suited for mechanical engagement with a second type of substrate (e.g., dense bone, etc.). Embodiments of the present bone screw 1 may include more than one type ofhelical thread 9, or ahelical thread 9 that has a plurality of cross-sectional geometries, each located at a different position. - To facilitate the description of the present disclosure, the various bone screw embodiments depicted in the drawings are shown as having single-lead right-handed
threads 9. The present disclosure is not limited to bone screws 1 having a single-lead right-handed thread 9. For example, embodiments of the present bone screw 1 may have a left-handed thread 9 and/or multiplelead threads 9. - In some embodiments of the present bone screw 1, the helically extending
thread 9 includes at least oneaperture 13 extending through thethread 9. The aperture(s) 13 extends along anaperture axis 38 through thethread 9, fromflank surface 34 a toflank surface 34 b of thethread 9 thereby providing an open passage through the body of thethread 9. The present bone screw is limited to any particular orientation of the aperture axis 38 (e.g., relative to the longitudinal axis 4). To illustrate a couple of exemplary aperture axis orientations, consider the present bone screw in terms of a pair of orthogonal axes X and Y. Consider further that thelongitudinal axis 4 is coincident with the X axis, and the Y axis extends radially outward from the X-axis. Referring toFIGS. 11 and 11A , afirst aperture axis 38 may be described as extending along a line parallel to the longitudinal axis 4 (i.e., parallel to the X-axis;) at a particular distance from the longitudinal axis 4 (i.e., at a radial distance 48 out from the centrally locatedlongitudinal axis 4—seeFIG. 11 ).FIG. 11A showsaxis 38 andaxis 4 as the same because they are in the same radial plane. InFIG. 11A the radial distance 48 betweenaxis 38 andaxis 4 extends perpendicular (i.e., into) the 2-dimensional plane of the figure, and is therefore not shown. At the radial distance 48, the aperture axis 38 (and therefore the aperture 13) passes through the flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b of thethread 9. In this example, because theaperture axis 38 is parallel with thelongitudinal axis 4, theaperture axis 38 is skewed by an angle β (i.e., theaperture axis 38 is non-perpendicular) to thecenterline 50 of thehelically extending thread 9. - Now referring to
FIG. 12 , a second aperture axis example may be described as extending along a line skewed from thelongitudinal axis 4 at a particular distance from the longitudinal axis 4 (i.e., at a radial distance 48 (e.g., seeFIG. 11 ) out from the centrally located longitudinal axis 4). Here again, at the radial distance the aperture axis 38 (and therefore the aperture 13) passes through the flank surfaces 34 a, 34 b of the thread. In this example, theaperture axis 38 is skewed from thelongitudinal axis 4 by an angle α which orients theaperture axis 38 as perpendicular to thecenterline 50 of thehelically extending thread 9. - In some embodiments, the
apertures 13 are disposed completely within the thread(s) 9, and therefore do not extend radially inward of theminor diameter 11 of the threaded surface portion 24 (i.e., no portion of anaperture 13 is disposed within the central portion 36). In these embodiments because the entirety of thecentral portion 36 is maintained, the mechanical properties (e.g., bending strength) of the bone screw 1 are not locally compromised by anaperture 13 traversing the cylindricalcentral portion 36 defined by theminor diameter 11. In some embodiments, one ormore apertures 13 may extend radially inside of theminor diameter 11 and therefore into thecentral portion 36 of the threadedsurface portion 24 of the bone screw 1 (i.e., a portion of anaperture 13 is disposed within the central portion 36). -
FIGS. 1-10 depict bone screw 1embodiments having apertures 13 disposed within thehelical thread 9 over substantially the entire externally threadedsurface portion 24. In alternate embodiments theapertures 13 may be disposed within thehelical thread 9 within less than the entirety of the externally threadedsurface portion 24. For example, in some embodiments a portion of thehelical thread 9 disposed adjacent thehead 5 may not includeapertures 13. The specific placement of theapertures 13 can be chosen to customize the bone screw 1 for the application at hand; e.g., positioning theapertures 13 to provide increased or decreased strength or deflection thread zones, zones where more bone affixation is desired, zones where inserts 618 (described below) are desired, etc. - In some embodiments (e.g., see
FIGS. 1 and 2 ), theapertures 13 are circular shaped cross-sectional area. Thecircular apertures 13 are not limited to any particular diameter. For example, in many applications a bone screw 1 havingcircular apertures 13 with a diameter of approximately 1-2 mm is useful. Thecircular apertures 13 may, however, have smaller or larger diameters, or combinations thereof. The range of acceptable aperture diameters is bounded by the minimum feature size into which new bone would grow (˜100 microns) and a maximum feature size that provides adequate fastener bending strength. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 and 3A , in another embodiment theapertures 113 ofbone screw 101 have a substantially trapezoidal shape. A substantially trapezoidal shape is defined as having a circumferentially extendingwidth 140 and a radially extending height 142 (e.g., seeFIG. 3A ). Thetrapezoidal aperture 113 configuration shown inFIG. 3 has awidth 140 greater than aheight 142, thereby providingapertures 113 with a greater cross-sectional area as compared to thecircular apertures 13 depicted inFIGS. 1 and 2 . Here apertures 113 are arranged circumferentially about the bone screw, withadjacent apertures 113 circumferentially separated from one another by a thread portion hereinafter referred to as astrut 114. Thestruts 114 function to provide support for thethread peak 115, which in this embodiment runs relatively uninterrupted along thethreads 109 and over the full length of the threadedsurface 124. Thestrut 114 has acenterline 144. In some embodiments, astrut 114 may have acenterline 144 that extends along a line that extends radially outward from the longitudinal axis 4 (e.g., seeFIG. 3A ). In some embodiments, astrut 414 may have acenterline 444 that extends along a line that extends at an angle skewed from a radial line extending outward from the longitudinal axis 4 (e.g., seeFIG. 6A ). In certain embodiments a relativelyuninterrupted thread peak 115 is advantageous in that it provides a smooth bone contacting surface that facilitates insertion of thebone screw 101. In this embodiment theapertures 113 extending longitudinally along the length of themain body 8 are coaxial to one another. In an alternate embodiment theapertures 113 are not positioned in a coaxial fashion, but rather staggered such that when viewed on end an unobstructed line of sight through all theapertures 113 is not possible. - The embodiment shown in
FIGS. 4 and 4A has substantially trapezoidal-shapedapertures 213, each having awidth 240 less than aheight 242, thereby providingapertures 213 with a smaller cross-sectional area. In this configuration, the size and number ofapertures 213 relative to thestruts 214 provide a relatively stiff thread peak 215. Thecentral portion 236 is shown inFIG. 4A . -
FIGS. 5 and 5A depict abone screw 301 embodiment in which theapertures 313 have a greater cross-sectional area than theapertures 113 shown inFIG. 3 ; e.g., semi-annular shaped apertures. Here the size and number ofapertures 313 relative to struts 314 provides relatively more volume into which bone can grow. In certain embodiments there may be less than one strut per revolution of thehelical thread 309. - Still referring to
FIGS. 5 and 5A , the individual aperture size (i.e., the cross-sectional area) and total number ofapertures 313 results in a relativelyflexible thread peak 315. Theflexible thread peak 315 is advantageous in that during insertion of thebone screw 301 fastener it can locally deflect to accommodate the geometry of the space it is filling. For example, if the bone into which thebone screw 301 is being inserted has a localized region of greater bone density, theflexible thread peak 315 can elastically deforms as it passes that region. After passing that region, theflexible thread peak 315 elastically returns to its nominal undeformed state. In this way thebone screw 301 is affixed to bone of non-homogeneous density and/or structure. In certain applications it may be permissible or even advantageous for theflexible thread peak 315 to plastically deform. Thecentral portion 336 is shown inFIG. 5A . - Now referring to
FIGS. 6 and 6A , in some embodiments, theapertures 413 ofbone screw 401 are shaped such thatadjacent apertures 413 form struts 414 favorably oriented to accommodate deformation of theflexible thread peak 415. For example, as can be seen inFIG. 6A ,adjacent apertures 413 can be configured to formstruts 414 that extend at an angle skewed from a radial line extending out from the longitudinal axis. In this configuration, under locally appliedradial forces 416 thestruts 414 are primarily subject to bending forces rather than compressive forces, allowing greater plastic deformation of theflexible thread peak 415. - In some embodiments an aperture of bone screw may be defined by an “open geometry” or an “open perimeter”; i.e., the aperture breaks through the peak of the thread. For sake of clarity, an aperture having a “closed geometry” or a “closed perimeter” is one in which the circumferential perimeter of the aperture is continuous and therefore cannot be accessed through the peak of the thread.
FIG. 7 , for example, shows abone screw 501 withapertures 513 havingslits 517 that interrupt theflexible thread peak 515 and allow portions offlexible thread peak 515 to deform relatively independently of other portions of theflexible thread peak 515. Theslits 517 can be relatively thin, and in certain embodiments provide physical contact or near contact between adjacent portions of theflexible thread peak 515. In this way one portion of theflexible thread peak 515 provides displacement constraint for another portion of theflexible thread peak 515. In another embodiment, theslits 517 may be configured to allow the entirety of theflexible thread peak 515 to deform and achieve an effective smaller major diameter over the entire length of the shaft. When thebone screw 501 of this type having a diameter “X” is inserted into a hole with a diameter less than “X”, the flexible thread peak deforms to create an effectively smaller major diameter. Once fully inserted, theflexible thread peak 515 provides a restorative radial force (i.e., a radially outward biasing force) that acts to enhance mechanical purchase. - One function of the various aperture embodiments is to provide a volume into which bone can grow and form a mechanical interlock that resists fastener loosening. Referring to
FIGS. 8 and 8A , in an alternate embodiment theapertures 613 ofbone screw 601 may be filled with a material other than the material of which the bone screw 1 is comprised. The material disposed in the apertures is referred to hereinafter as an “insert 618”. The present disclosure is not limited to any particular manner of disposing theinserts 618 within the apertures. For example, theinserts 618 may be affixed with theapertures 613 by the manufacturer of thebone screw 601. Alternately, theinserts 618 may be affixed to the bone screw at a time subsequent to the manufacture of the bone screw; e.g., at the time of surgery. As diagrammatically shown inFIG. 8 , theinserts 618 may have a shape approximating the shape of thecorresponding aperture 613. One or more nominal dimensions of theinserts 618 may be larger than the corresponding dimension of theapertures 613 such that theinserts 618 are affixed to thebone screw 601 via an interference fit. Alternately, theinserts 618 may be affixed using an adhesive or a mechanical interlock. In other embodiments the pre-insertion shape of theinsert 618 does not approximate the shape of theaperture 613. For example, an amorphous volume of granular autograft material may be pressed into theapertures 613. - In some embodiments, the
inserts 618 may be constructed to enhance the stability of the fastener within the bone, either immediately upon insertion or through time. Theinserts 618 may be constructed from a variety of known materials that provide or carry osteoconductive, osteoinductive or osteogenic elements including but not limited to tricalcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite, bone morphogenic proteins, absorbable polymers, autograft, allograft, xenograft, and demineralized bone matrix. In some embodiments theinserts 618 may be constructed of materials that provide antimicrobial or antibacterial characteristics, including but not limited to drugs, silver, and bioglass. In some embodiments theinsert 618 can be formed from an adhesive material, for example polyurethane bone cement. Upon insertion of the fastener, the adhesive adheres to both thebone screw 601 and the bone, thereby enhancing initial bone screw stability. In another embodiment theinsert 618 expands upon insertion, filling voids within the bone and thereby enhancing initial bone screw stability. The present disclosure includes embodiments wherein all of theinserts 618 are the same material and/or configuration, and also embodiments where there areinserts 618 of a first type material and/or configuration, and other inserts of a different type material and/or configuration. - The embodiment shown in
FIG. 8 comprisesapertures 613 positioned at a single location along the perimeter of the shaft 608. In this and similar embodiments with fewer or smaller apertures thethread peak 615 is relatively inflexible. Here thethread peak 615 and other thread portions 609 act to protect theinsert 618 from damage or displacement during fastener insertion. - Referring the
FIG. 9 , thestruts 114 ofbone screw 101 are comprised of leadingedges 119 and trailingedges 120. During rotational insertion of the fastener, the leadingedges 119 follow theapertures 113 and the trailingedges 120 follow thestruts 114. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 9 , both theleading edges 119 and trailingedges 120 of thestruts 114 are configured with a sharp edge (e.g., a pointed edge formed by the respective strut surfaces intersecting at an approximately 90-degree corner). In some embodiments the leadingedges 119 may be formed such that the respective strut surfaces intersect to form a rounded or chamfered edge that is less likely to catch or cut into adjacent bone. In some embodiments the trailingedges 120 may be formed to such that the respective strut surfaces intersect at an acute angle such that the trailingedge 120 is effective at cutting bone. In some embodiments, both theleading edges 119 and trailingedges 120 are formed by an acute angle within thestrut 114 such that they are effective at cutting bone. - The specific aperture shape embodiments described above reflect some but not all of the aperture shapes contemplated by the present disclosure. Consequently, the present disclosure is not limited to any particular aperture shape, and is not limited to just those aperture shapes described above. In addition, a bone screw according to the present disclosure may include more than one type of bone screw apertures. For example, a first region of a bone screw 1 proximate the
head 5 of the bone screw 1 may include one ormore apertures 13 disposed within thehelical thread 9 of a first type (e.g., a first shape), and a second region of a bone screw 1 proximate thetip 7 of the bone screw 1 may include one ormore apertures 13 disposed within thehelical thread 9 of a second type (e.g., a second shape). Using a second type ofaperture 13 near thedistal end 3 of the bone screw 1 where thetip 7 tapers and the threadmajor diameter 12 andminor diameter 11 vary can be beneficial. Hence, the present disclosure includes bone screw embodiments having a plurality of aperture types disposed at various positions along the externally threaded surface, interdispersed aperture types, etc. - Although the embodiments shown in the
FIGS. 1-12 depict apertures (i.e. hole features that pass completely through the threads), alternate embodiments may include one ormore recesses 46 disposed within aflank surface recess 46 may be defined as a void open at aflank surface recesses 46 are configured (e.g., depth, width, height, and/or geometry) such that once the bone screw 1 is inserted, over time bone (or other tissue) may extend into therecess 46 and thereby provide a mechanical interlock resisting screw loosening or backout. Theserecesses 46 may be oriented substantially parallel to thelongitudinal axis 4 of the bone screw 1. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the bone screw 1 may include bothrecesses 46 andapertures 13 disposed within thehelical thread 9. - Referring to
FIG. 10 , in another embodiment the central portion of the externally threaded surface includes anaperture network 713 that includes pathways that are oriented in multiple directions. For example, the central portion 736 (defined by the minor diameter) may include a porous structure favorable to bone growth into the pathways. Examples of an acceptable material that can be used to form a porous structure part of the central portion include, for example, Porocoat® coating (available from DePuy Synthes, Inc.) or Trabecular Metal™ surface technology (available from Zimmer, Inc.). Thethreads 709 that overlay thisaperture network 713 may be formed from a substantially solid material. Thus, as the solidbone screw threads 709 engage a hole within a corresponding substrate (e.g., bone tissue), thethreads 709 provide a smooth substrate contact surface that facilitates insertion. Theaperture network 713, which is in less intimate contact with bone during insertion, provides later access for bone ingrowth. Also, thesolid threads 709 enhance the rigidity and strength to thebone screw 701. In some embodiments the pathway network created by the porous structure is disposed in both a portion of the cylindrical region of shaft approximately bounded by the minor thread diameter and a portion of the threads. In this embodiment the thread peaks 715 are uninterrupted (i.e. without pores), providing a smooth bone interface surface. - Fabrication of the various embodiments may benefit from additive manufacturing techniques (i.e. 3D printing). However, the scope of invention is not limited to a specific manufacturing technology. Embodiments may be manufactured from stainless steel, cobalt chromium, titanium, polymers, ceramics and other suitable materials.
- In one fabrication method the bone screw 1 is comprised wholly of a material provided by an additive manufacturing process; e.g., printing. In another fabrication method a portion of the bone screw 1 is formed by a first process comprising conventional manufacturing techniques (e.g. machining, casting, rolling, stamping) and a portion of the bone screw 1 is formed by a second process comprising additive manufacturing techniques. By way of example, in one embodiment the
central portion 36 is formed using conventional manufacturing techniques and thethread 9 is formed using additive manufacturing techniques. - Lastly, although this present disclosure is described herein as a bone screw, the present disclosure device is not limited to bone screw applications. These applications include but are not limited to other medical applications (e.g. soft tissue anchors) and non-medical applications (e.g. screws for fastening wood, drywall and concrete).
- Although the invention has been shown and described with respect to specific detailed embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail thereof may be made without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention.
Claims (21)
1. A bone screw, comprising:
a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, which main body extends along a longitudinal axis;
the main body having an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter, and which thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter;
wherein the minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body; and
wherein the thread includes at least one aperture that extends along an aperture axis through the thread between the flank surfaces; and
an insert disposed within the at least one aperture.
2. The bone screw of claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises at least one of an osteoconductive material, an osteoinductive material, or an osteogenic material.
3. The bone screw of claim 2 , wherein the insert comprises at least one of tricalcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite, bone morphogenic proteins, absorbable polymers, autograft, allograft, xenograft, or demineralized bone matrix.
4. The bone screw of claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises at least one of an antimicrobial material or an antibacterial material.
5. The bone screw of claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises an adhesive material.
6. The bone screw of claim 1 , wherein the at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter include a first flank surface extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter and a second flank surface extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter, the first flank surface being disposed on the opposite side of the thread from the second flank surface.
7. The bone screw of claim 6 , wherein the at least one aperture extends through the thread from the first flank surface to the second flank surface, and the at least one aperture is defined by an outer radial surface, an inner radial surface, a first lateral surface, and a second lateral surface, and the inner radial surface of the at least one aperture is coincident with the minor diameter of the at least one helically extending thread.
8. The bone screw of claim 7 , wherein the outer radial surface of the at least one aperture is disposed radially inside of the major diameter, and the at least one aperture has a closed perimeter.
9. The bone screw of claim 8 , wherein the at least one aperture is configured to have a substantially trapezoidal shaped cross-sectional area.
10. The bone screw of claim 1 , wherein the externally threaded surface of the main body extends a length, and the at least one aperture includes a plurality of the apertures disposed in the thread at positions located throughout substantially all of the externally threaded surface length, and each of the at least one apertures includes an insert.
11. The bone screw of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture is defined by an outer radial surface, an inner radial surface, a first lateral surface, and a second lateral surface, and the inner radial surface of the at least one aperture is coincident with the minor diameter of the at least one helically extending thread; and
wherein the outer radial surface extends a first circumferential distance between the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface, and the inner radial surface extends a second circumferential distance between the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface, and the first circumferential distance is greater than the second circumferential distance; and
wherein the at least one aperture includes a height extending between the outer radial surface and the inner radial surface, the height is less than second circumferential distance.
12. A bone screw system, comprising:
a bone screw comprising:
a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, which main body extends along a longitudinal axis;
the main body having an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter, and which thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter;
wherein the minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body; and
wherein the thread includes at least one aperture disposed in at least one of the flank surfaces, the at least one aperture configured to receive an insert; and
at least one insert configured to be disposed within the at least one aperture.
13. The bone screw system of claim 12 , wherein the insert comprises at least one of an osteoconductive material, an osteoinductive material, or an osteogenic material.
14. The bone screw system of claim 12 , wherein the insert comprises at least one of an antimicrobial material or an antibacterial material.
15. The bone screw of claim 12 , wherein the insert comprises an adhesive material.
16. The bone screw system of claim 12 , wherein the at least two flank surfaces include a first flank surface extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter and a second flank surface extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter, the first flank surface being disposed on the opposite side of the thread from the second flank surface; and
wherein the at least one aperture extends through the thread from the first flank surface to the second flank surface.
17. The bone screw system of claim 12 , wherein the at least one apertures is a recess disposed in at least one of the flank surfaces.
18. A bone screw, comprising:
a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, which main body extends along a longitudinal axis;
the main body having an externally threaded surface that includes at least one helically extending thread having a minor diameter and a major diameter, which major diameter is greater than the minor diameter, and which thread includes at least two flank surfaces extending between the minor diameter and the major diameter;
wherein the minor diameter of the thread defines a central portion of the main body; and
wherein the thread includes at least one recess disposed in one of the flank surfaces; and
an insert disposed within the at least one recess.
19. The bone screw of claim 18 , wherein the insert comprises at least one of an osteoconductive material, an osteoinductive material, or an osteogenic material.
20. The bone screw of claim 18 , wherein the insert comprises at least one of an antimicrobial material or an antibacterial material.
21. The bone screw of claim 18 , wherein the insert comprises an adhesive material.
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