WO2024029645A1 - Spinal fusion cage having porous structure - Google Patents

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WO2024029645A1
WO2024029645A1 PCT/KR2022/011533 KR2022011533W WO2024029645A1 WO 2024029645 A1 WO2024029645 A1 WO 2024029645A1 KR 2022011533 W KR2022011533 W KR 2022011533W WO 2024029645 A1 WO2024029645 A1 WO 2024029645A1
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  • the present invention relates to a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure, and more specifically, to a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure that can be inserted between vertebrae to enable fusion, thereby maintaining support and height between vertebrae. will be.
  • Intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae that make up the human spine. These intervertebral discs support the movement of the spine between the upper and lower vertebrae and serve to absorb and relieve shock.
  • spinal fusion is well known as a surgical treatment method, and fusion refers to attaching adjacent bones to each other.
  • the spinal fusion surgery is a surgical method of removing a damaged disc and then implanting a cage to fuse the neighboring vertebrae above and below in the place of removal. It not only treats structural abnormalities such as intervertebral disc herniation, but also treats vertebral bone transplantation, spinal deviation and It is used for the purpose of fixing curvature, repairing anteriorly displaced vertebral bodies, and restoring the height of fractured vertebral bodies.
  • the conventional cage for fusing the vertebrae is manufactured using metal or polymer materials, and includes a chamber body for filling bone growth material, and an upper and lower opening portion formed at the upper and lower portions of the chamber body. It is manufactured with a structure that has:
  • the spinal fusion surgery includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, filling the chamber body with bone growth material (autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.) through the upper opening of the cage, and filling the chamber body with bone growth material at the site where the disc was removed. It can proceed to the step of inserting the filled cage, and the neighboring vertebrae above and below can be fused by the bone growth material filled in the chamber body of the cage.
  • bone growth material autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.
  • the chamber body is filled with bone growth material (autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.) to help bone growth through the upper opening of the cage, and then the cage is inserted by impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed. At this time, there was a problem of loss of bone proliferative material.
  • bone growth material autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.
  • the bone growth material within the chamber body is released to the outside through the upper and lower openings of the chamber body.
  • the bone growth material in the chamber body escapes to the outside through the lower opening below, causing a problem in that the bone growth material that must be present in a certain amount or more in the chamber body of the cage is lost.
  • the chamber body of the cage must be filled with a certain amount of bone growth material, but as some of the bone growth material is lost during the impact of inserting the cage between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the neighboring vertebrae above and below A problem arises in that liver fusion is not achieved accurately.
  • a mesh-type lower cover is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening of the cage, and is attached to the chamber body of the cage by the mesh-type lower cover.
  • the purpose is to provide a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure that can easily prevent the loss or separation of the filled bone growth material.
  • the present invention is to form a mesh-type lower cover integrally with or detachably attach it to the lower opening of the cage, fill the chamber body with bone growth material through the upper opening of the cage, and then attach a mesh-type upper cover to the upper opening.
  • the purpose is to provide a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure that can easily prevent the loss or separation of bone growth material filled in the chamber body of the cage by the mesh-type lower cover and upper cover by being removably mounted. There is.
  • the present invention includes: a chamber body having an internal space filled with bone proliferative material; A mesh-type lower cover provided with a structure having a plurality of holes for fusion and integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening of the chamber body; and a plurality of spikes that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body and are pressed against the vertebrae. It is configured to include a bone growth material filled in the chamber body through the upper opening of the chamber body, and then when the chamber body is impacted and inserted between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, bone is formed by the mesh-type lower cover.
  • a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure that prevents growth material from being lost or separated to the outside.
  • a mesh-type upper cover having a plurality of holes for fusion is further installed in a removable upper opening portion of the chamber body.
  • guide coupling grooves are formed on both inner surfaces of the upper opening of the chamber body, and guide coupling protrusions are formed on both sides of the mesh-type upper cover to be inserted and fastened into the guide coupling grooves.
  • the rear portion of the chamber body is characterized in that fastening grooves and fastening holes into which the surgical gun is fastened are formed side by side and spaced apart.
  • the present invention provides the following effects.
  • a mesh-type lower cover integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening of the cage, bone growth material is filled into the chamber body through the upper opening of the cage, and then the cage is placed between the vertebrae from which the disc was removed.
  • the mesh-type lower cover can prevent the bone growth material from being lost or separated to the outside.
  • FIG. 1A, 1B, and 1C are a perspective view, plan view, and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 2a, 2b, and 2c are a perspective view, plan view, and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention
  • 3A, 3B, and 3C are a perspective view, plan view, and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 4a, 4b, and 4c are a perspective view, top view, and bottom view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing a surgical tendon fastened to a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to the present invention
  • Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing the direction in which the spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to the present invention is inserted into the spine;
  • Figure 7 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which the fusion hole formed in the mesh-type lower cover is tapered to gradually become narrower toward the bottom;
  • Figure 8 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing a burr formed around the bottom of the fusion hole formed in the mesh-type lower cover
  • Figure 9 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing threads formed on the inner peripheral surface of the fusion hole formed in the mesh-type lower cover;
  • Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing that the upper inner peripheral surface of the fusion hole formed in the mesh-type lower cover is tapered to gradually become narrower toward the bottom, threads are formed on the lower inner peripheral surface of the tapered portion, and a burr is formed around the lower end of the fusion hole.
  • the spinal fusion cage with a porous structure for each embodiment according to the present invention is manufactured to have a different overall external shape depending on the insertion direction and position of the vertebrae, but basically consists of a chamber body having an internal space filled with bone growth material and the chamber body. It is composed of a mesh-type lower cover that is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening, and a plurality of spikes that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body and are pressed against the vertebrae, thereby opening the upper opening of the chamber body.
  • the mesh-type lower cover prevents the bone growth material from being lost or separated to the outside. There is a characteristic at one point.
  • FIGS. 1A, 1B and 1C are a perspective view, plan view and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure is an ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) type with a shape to be inserted and fastened to the front position from the front direction of the vertebrae, and the bone growth material is A chamber body 110 having a filled internal space and a plurality of holes 122 for fusion are provided in a structure formed through a predetermined interval and formed integrally with the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110. It is configured to include a mesh-type lower cover 120 that is mounted to be removable or removable, and a plurality of spikes 130 that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body 110 in a sawtooth cross-sectional shape and are pressed against the vertebrae.
  • ALIF anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  • the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110 is maintained in an open state, and the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110 is blocked by the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • the internal space of the chamber body 110 is in communication with the outside through a plurality of fusion holes 122 formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, and inserting bone growth material (autologous bone or filling the artificial bone, etc.), and inserting a cage 100 filled with bone growth material into the spot where the disc was removed.
  • bone growth material autologous bone or filling the artificial bone, etc.
  • the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure is inserted from the front of the vertebrae. It may proceed to the stage of insertion and fastening in the front position.
  • the surgical gun 150 is fastened to the fastening groove 117 and the fastening hole 118 formed on the rear part of the chamber body 110, as shown in FIG. 5, and the operator holds the surgical gun 150.
  • the cage 100 filled with bone growth material can be easily inserted into the position where the disc was removed.
  • a plurality of spikes 130 formed on the upper surface of the chamber body 110 are pressed to the upper vertebrae, and the chamber body 110 As the plurality of spikes 130 formed on the bottom are pressed against the lower vertebrae, the cage 100 supports the neighboring vertebrae above and below while maintaining the original spacing.
  • the bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is connected to the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114. It can be fused, and can be fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • the mesh-type lower cover 120 is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the cage 100, the chamber body 110 is filled with bone growth material, and then the cage ( When 100) is inserted while impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the mesh-type lower cover 120 can easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or separated from the lower side.
  • the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented from being lost or separated to the outside by the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented. More than a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth remains, and accordingly, more than a certain amount of bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 is fused with the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114, and at the same time, the mesh-type lower cover ( By fusing with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of 120), neighboring vertebrae above and below can be easily fused with each other.
  • FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C are a perspective view, plan view, and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure is an OLIF (Obliqe Lateral Interbody Fusion) type that has a shape to be inserted and fastened to the anterior lateral position of the vertebrae, and similarly, the bone growth material is A chamber body 110 having a filled internal space and a plurality of holes 122 for fusion are provided in a structure formed through a predetermined interval and formed integrally with the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110. It is configured to include a mesh-type lower cover 120 that is mounted to be removable or removable, and a plurality of spikes 130 that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body 110 in a sawtooth cross-sectional shape and are pressed against the vertebrae.
  • OLIF Opbliqe Lateral Interbody Fusion
  • the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110 is maintained in an open state, and the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110 is blocked by the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • the internal space of the chamber body 110 is in communication with the outside through a plurality of fusion holes 122 formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, and inserting bone growth material (autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.), and inserting a cage 100 filled with bone growth material into the spot where the disc was removed.
  • bone growth material autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.
  • the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure is placed in the front and side of the vertebrae. It may proceed to the stage of inserting and fastening into position.
  • the surgical gun 150 is fastened to the fastening groove 117 and the fastening hole 118 formed on the rear part of the chamber body 110, as shown in FIG. 5, and the operator holds the surgical gun 150.
  • the cage 100 filled with bone growth material can be easily inserted into the position where the disc was removed.
  • a plurality of spikes 130 formed on the upper surface of the chamber body 110 are pressed to the upper vertebrae, and the chamber body 110 As the plurality of spikes 130 formed on the bottom are pressed against the lower vertebrae, the cage 100 supports the neighboring vertebrae above and below while maintaining the original spacing.
  • the bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is connected to the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114. It can be fused, and can be fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • the mesh-type lower cover 120 is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the cage 100, the chamber body 110 is filled with bone growth material, and then the cage ( When 100) is inserted while impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the mesh-type lower cover 120 can easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or separated from the lower side.
  • the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented from being lost or separated to the outside by the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented. More than a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth remains, and accordingly, more than a certain amount of bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 is fused with the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114, and at the same time, the mesh-type lower cover ( By fusing with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 (120), neighboring vertebrae above and below can be easily fused with each other.
  • FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C are a perspective view, plan view and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure is a TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) type with a shape to be inserted and fastened to the rear lateral position of the vertebrae, and similarly, the bone growth material is
  • a chamber body 110 having a filled internal space and a plurality of holes 122 for fusion are provided in a structure formed through a predetermined interval and formed integrally with the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110. It is configured to include a mesh-type lower cover 120 that is mounted to be removable or removable, and a plurality of spikes 130 that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body 110 in a sawtooth cross-sectional shape and are pressed against the vertebrae.
  • the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110 is maintained in an open state, and the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110 is blocked by the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • the internal space of the chamber body 110 is in communication with the outside through a plurality of fusion holes 122 formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, and inserting bone growth material (autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.), and inserting a cage 100 filled with bone growth material into the spot where the disc was removed.
  • bone growth material autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.
  • the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure is placed toward the back and side of the vertebra. It may proceed to the stage of inserting and fastening into position.
  • the surgical gun 150 is fastened to the fastening groove 117 and the fastening hole 118 formed on the rear part of the chamber body 110, as shown in FIG. 5, and the operator holds the surgical gun 150.
  • the cage 100 filled with bone growth material can be easily inserted into the position where the disc was removed.
  • a plurality of spikes 130 formed on the upper surface of the chamber body 110 are pressed to the upper vertebrae, and the chamber body 110 As the plurality of spikes 130 formed on the bottom are pressed against the lower vertebrae, the cage 100 supports the neighboring vertebrae above and below while maintaining the original spacing.
  • the bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is connected to the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114. It can be fused, and can be fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • the mesh-type lower cover 120 is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the cage 100, the chamber body 110 is filled with bone growth material, and then the cage ( When 100) is inserted while impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the mesh-type lower cover 120 can easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or separated from the lower side.
  • the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented from being lost or separated to the outside by the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented. More than a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth remains, and accordingly, more than a certain amount of bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 is fused with the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114, and at the same time, the mesh-type lower cover ( By fusing with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 (120), neighboring vertebrae above and below can be easily fused with each other.
  • FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C are a perspective view, top view, and bottom view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure includes a chamber body 110 having an internal space filled with bone growth material and a plurality of fusion holes 122 spaced at predetermined intervals.
  • a mesh-type lower cover 120 is provided in a penetrating structure and is integrally formed or detachably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110, and on the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body 110.
  • a mesh type composed of a plurality of spikes 130 that protrude into a sawtooth cross-sectional shape and are pressed against the vertebrae, and a plurality of holes 142 for fusion are formed in the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110. It is characterized in that the upper cover 140 is mounted in a removable manner.
  • guide coupling grooves 116 are formed on both inner surfaces of the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110, and guide coupling protrusions 146 are formed on both sides of the mesh-type upper cover 140,
  • the guide coupling protrusion 146 is inserted and fastened into the guide coupling groove 116, thereby forming the chamber body (
  • the mesh-type upper cover 140 in which a plurality of holes 142 for fusion are formed can be easily mounted on the upper opening 114 of the 110).
  • the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110 is maintained in a blocked state by the mesh-type upper cover 140, and the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110 is also maintained in a blocked state by the mesh-type upper cover 140.
  • the inner space of the chamber body 110 communicates with the outside of the upper side through the fusion hole 142 formed in the mesh-type upper cover 140, and the mesh The lower part is in communication with the outside through a plurality of fusion holes 122 formed in the mold lower cover 120.
  • spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, and inserting bone growth material (autologous bone or It may proceed with a step of filling with artificial bone, etc.) and a step of inserting a cage 100 filled with bone growth material in the place where the disc was removed.
  • bone growth material autologous bone or It may proceed with a step of filling with artificial bone, etc.
  • the surgical gun 150 is fastened to the fastening groove 117 and the fastening hole 118 formed on the rear part of the chamber body 110, as shown in FIG. 5, and the operator holds the surgical gun 150.
  • the cage 100 filled with bone growth material can be easily inserted into the position where the disc was removed.
  • a plurality of spikes 130 formed on the upper surface of the chamber body 110 are pressed to the upper vertebrae, and the chamber body 110 As the plurality of spikes 130 formed on the bottom are pressed against the lower vertebrae, the cage 100 supports the neighboring vertebrae above and below while maintaining the original spacing.
  • the bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is formed in the fusion hole of the mesh-type upper cover 140 ( 142) can be fused with the upper vertebrae, and can be fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120.
  • a mesh-type lower cover 120 is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the cage 100, and a mesh-type upper cover 120 is provided on the upper opening 114 of the cage 100. Since (140) is mounted in a removable state, when the chamber body 110 is filled with bone growth material and then the cage 100 is inserted while impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the mesh-type upper cover ( 140), it is possible to easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or escaped to the outside of the upper side, and the mesh-type lower cover 120 can easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or escaped to the outside of the lower side. can do.
  • the loss or escape of the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented by the mesh-type upper cover 140 and the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that the cage 100 ), more than a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth remains in the chamber body 110, and accordingly, more than a certain amount of bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 is stored in the fusion hole of the mesh-type upper cover 140 ( 142) are fused with the upper vertebrae and at the same time are fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that neighboring vertebrae above and below can be easily fused with each other. .
  • Figure 7 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the fusion hole 122' formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120'.
  • the fusion hole 122' is formed to be tapered to gradually become narrower toward the bottom. there is.
  • the tapered fusion hole 122' serves to induce the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 to flow downward more slowly than the cylindrical fusion hole 122.
  • the fusion hole 122' of this type allows a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth to remain in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100, and at the same time, the fusion hole of the mesh-type lower cover 120' By fusing with the lower vertebrae through (122'), the lower neighboring vertebrae can be easily fused with each other.
  • Figure 8 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the fusing hole 122" formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120", and a burr 122a is formed around the bottom of the fusing hole 122". It is formed.
  • the lower burrs 122a of the fusion hole 122" move toward the lower vertebrae.
  • the gap between the cage 100, the lower vertebrae, and the bone growth material is more firmly fixed.
  • Figure 9 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the fusion hole 122"' formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120"', and the inner peripheral surface of the fusion hole 122"' has threads 122b. It is formed.
  • Figure 10 is another embodiment to which all the features of Figures 7 to 9 are applied, in which the upper inner peripheral surface of the fusion hole (122"") formed in the mesh-type lower cover (120"") is tapered to gradually become narrower toward the bottom. threads 122b' are formed on the lower inner peripheral surface of the tapered portion, and a burr 122a' is formed around the lower end of the fusing hole 122"".
  • the tapered portion of the fusion hole 122"" of the present invention serves to induce the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 to flow downward more slowly than the cylindrical fusion hole 122.
  • This type of fusion hole 122"" allows a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth to remain in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100, while at the same time allowing the fusion of the mesh-type lower cover 120"".
  • the neighboring vertebrae below can be easily fused with each other.
  • the cage 100 when the cage 100 is inserted between neighboring vertebrae above and below to maintain and support the vertebrae at their original spacing, bone flowing toward the lower vertebrae through the fusion hole 122"" A portion of the growth material is attached to the screw thread 122b', thereby allowing the cage 100, the lower vertebrae, and the bone growth material to be more firmly fixed.
  • the lower burrs 122a' of the fusion hole 122"" move downward. As it binds to a portion of the bone growth material flowing down the vertebrae, it becomes more firmly fixed between the cage 100, the lower vertebrae, and the bone growth material.

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Abstract

The present invention is to provide a spinal fusion cage having a porous structure, wherein the spinal fusion cage comprises a mesh-type lower cover integrally formed or detachably installed at a lower opening of the cage so as to easily prevent a bone growth material filled in a chamber body of the cage from being lost or separated by using the mesh-type lower cover, or, the spinal fusion cage comprises a mesh-type lower cover integrally formed or detachably installed at a lower opening of the cage, and a mesh-type upper cover detachably installed at an upper opening of the cage to cover the chamber body after filling the chamber body with a bone growth material through the upper opening of the cage, so as to easily prevent loss or separation of the bone growth material filled in the chamber body of the cage by the mesh type lower cover and upper cover.

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다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지Spinal fusion cage with porous structure
본 발명은 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지에 관한 것으로서, 더욱 상세하게는 척추뼈 사이에 유합 가능하게 삽입 시술되어, 척추뼈 간의 지지 및 높이 유지가 이루어질 수 있도록 한 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure, and more specifically, to a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure that can be inserted between vertebrae to enable fusion, thereby maintaining support and height between vertebrae. will be.
인체의 척추를 구성하는 척추뼈 사이에는 보통 디스크라고 불리는 추간판이 위치하고, 이 추간판은 위아래로 이웃하는 척추뼈의 사이에서 척추의 움직임이 가능하도록 지지함과 함께 충격을 흡수 완화하는 역할을 한다.Intervertebral discs, commonly called discs, are located between the vertebrae that make up the human spine. These intervertebral discs support the movement of the spine between the upper and lower vertebrae and serve to absorb and relieve shock.
상기 추간판 탈출증을 치료하기 위한 방법 중 수술적 치료 방법으로 척추 유합술이 잘 알려져 있으며, 유합이란 서로 인접한 뼈를 달라붙게 하는 것을 말한다.Among the methods for treating intervertebral disc herniation, spinal fusion is well known as a surgical treatment method, and fusion refers to attaching adjacent bones to each other.
상기 척추 유합술은 손상된 디스크를 제거한 후, 그 제거 자리에 위아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈를 유합시키기 위한 케이지를 임플란트시키는 수술법으로써, 추간판 탈출증 등의 구조적 이상을 치료함은 물론, 척추뼈 이식, 척추 이탈 및 만곡증의 고정, 전방 전위 척추체의 복구, 골절된 척추체의 높이 복구 등의 목적으로 사용되고 있다.The spinal fusion surgery is a surgical method of removing a damaged disc and then implanting a cage to fuse the neighboring vertebrae above and below in the place of removal. It not only treats structural abnormalities such as intervertebral disc herniation, but also treats vertebral bone transplantation, spinal deviation and It is used for the purpose of fixing curvature, repairing anteriorly displaced vertebral bodies, and restoring the height of fractured vertebral bodies.
한편, 상기 척추뼈를 유합시키기 위한 종래의 케이지는 금속 또는 폴리머 재질을 이용하여 제작되는 것으로서, 골 증식 물질을 채우기 위한 챔버몸체와, 챔버몸체의 상부 및 하부에 형성되는 상부 개방부 및 하부 개방부를 갖는 구조로 제작되고 있다.Meanwhile, the conventional cage for fusing the vertebrae is manufactured using metal or polymer materials, and includes a chamber body for filling bone growth material, and an upper and lower opening portion formed at the upper and lower portions of the chamber body. It is manufactured with a structure that has:
이에, 상기 척추 유합술은 손상된 디스크를 제거하는 단계와 상기 케이지의 상부 개방부를 통하여 골 증식 물질(자가 뼈 또는 인공 뼈 등)을 챔버몸체 내에 채우는 단계와, 상기 디스크가 제거된 자리에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 케이지를 삽입하는 단계로 진행될 수 있고, 케이지의 챔버몸체에 채워진 골 증식 물질에 의하여 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈가 유합될 수 있다.Accordingly, the spinal fusion surgery includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, filling the chamber body with bone growth material (autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.) through the upper opening of the cage, and filling the chamber body with bone growth material at the site where the disc was removed. It can proceed to the step of inserting the filled cage, and the neighboring vertebrae above and below can be fused by the bone growth material filled in the chamber body of the cage.
그러나, 종래의 척추뼈를 유합시키기 위한 케이지는 다음과 같은 문제점이 있다.However, conventional cages for fusion of vertebrae have the following problems.
첫째, 상기 케이지의 상부 개방부를 통하여 골 증식을 돕기 위한 골 증식 물질(자가 뼈 또는 인공 뼈 등)을 챔버몸체 내에 채운 다음, 케이지를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅(impacting)시키며 삽입시킬 때, 골 증식 물질이 소실되는 문제점이 있었다.First, the chamber body is filled with bone growth material (autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.) to help bone growth through the upper opening of the cage, and then the cage is inserted by impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed. At this time, there was a problem of loss of bone proliferative material.
즉, 케이지의 챔버몸체에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 상태에서 케이지를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 삽입시키는 임팩팅 과중 중, 챔버몸체 내의 골 증식 물질이 챔버몸체의 상부 개방부 및 하부 개방부를 통하여 외부로 이탈될 수 있고, 특히 챔버몸체 내의 골 증식 물질이 그 아래의 하부 개방부를 통하여 외부로 빠져나가며 이탈됨으로써, 케이지의 챔버몸체 내에 일정량 이상 존재해야 하는 골 증식 물질이 소실되는 문제점이 있었다.That is, during the impact force of inserting the cage between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed while the chamber body of the cage is filled with bone growth material, the bone growth material within the chamber body is released to the outside through the upper and lower openings of the chamber body. In particular, the bone growth material in the chamber body escapes to the outside through the lower opening below, causing a problem in that the bone growth material that must be present in a certain amount or more in the chamber body of the cage is lost.
둘째, 케이지의 챔버몸체 내에 일정량 이상 골 증식 물질이 충진되어야 하지만, 케이지를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 삽입시키는 임팩팅 과중 중 일부의 골 증식 물질이 소실됨에 따라, 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈 간의 유합이 정확하게 이루어지지 않게 되는 문제점이 따르게 된다.Second, the chamber body of the cage must be filled with a certain amount of bone growth material, but as some of the bone growth material is lost during the impact of inserting the cage between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the neighboring vertebrae above and below A problem arises in that liver fusion is not achieved accurately.
본 발명은 상기와 같은 종래의 제반 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 안출한 것으로서, 케이지의 하부 개방부에 메쉬형 하부커버를 일체로 형성하거나 탈거 가능하게 장착하여, 메쉬형 하부커버에 의하여 케이지의 챔버몸체에 채워진 골 증식 물질이 소실되거나 이탈되는 현상을 용이하게 방지할 수 있도록 한 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.The present invention was devised to solve the above-described conventional problems. A mesh-type lower cover is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening of the cage, and is attached to the chamber body of the cage by the mesh-type lower cover. The purpose is to provide a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure that can easily prevent the loss or separation of the filled bone growth material.
또한, 본 발명은 케이지의 하부 개방부에 메쉬형 하부커버를 일체로 형성하거나 탈거 가능하게 장착하고, 케이지의 상부 개방부를 통하여 챔버몸체 내에 골 증식 물질을 채운 다음 상부 개방부에도 메쉬형 상부커버를 탈거 가능하게 장착함으로써, 메쉬형 하부커버 및 상부커버에 의하여 케이지의 챔버몸체에 채워진 골 증식 물질이 소실되거나 이탈되는 현상을 용이하게 방지할 수 있도록 한 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다.In addition, the present invention is to form a mesh-type lower cover integrally with or detachably attach it to the lower opening of the cage, fill the chamber body with bone growth material through the upper opening of the cage, and then attach a mesh-type upper cover to the upper opening. The purpose is to provide a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure that can easily prevent the loss or separation of bone growth material filled in the chamber body of the cage by the mesh-type lower cover and upper cover by being removably mounted. There is.
상기한 목적을 달성하기 위하여 본 발명은: 골 증식 물질이 채워지는 내부공간을 갖는 챔버 몸체; 다수의 유합용 홀이 형성된 구조로 구비되어 상기 챔버 몸체의 하부 개방부에 일체로 형성되거나 탈거 가능하게 장착되는 메쉬형 하부커버; 및 상기 챔버 몸체의 상면 및 저면에 돌출 형성되어 척추뼈에 압착되는 다수의 스파이크; 를 포함하여 구성되고, 상기 챔버 몸체의 상부 개방부를 통하여 챔버몸체 내에 골 증식 물질을 채운 다음, 챔버 몸체를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅시키며 삽입시킬 때, 상기 메쉬형 하부커버에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 방지할 수 있도록 한 것을 특징으로 하는 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 제공한다.In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes: a chamber body having an internal space filled with bone proliferative material; A mesh-type lower cover provided with a structure having a plurality of holes for fusion and integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening of the chamber body; and a plurality of spikes that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body and are pressed against the vertebrae. It is configured to include a bone growth material filled in the chamber body through the upper opening of the chamber body, and then when the chamber body is impacted and inserted between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, bone is formed by the mesh-type lower cover. Provided is a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure that prevents growth material from being lost or separated to the outside.
특히, 상기 챔버 몸체의 상부 개방부에는 다수의 유합용 홀이 형성된 메쉬형 상부커버가 탈거 가능하게 더 장착되는 것을 특징으로 한다.In particular, a mesh-type upper cover having a plurality of holes for fusion is further installed in a removable upper opening portion of the chamber body.
바람직하게는, 상기 챔버 몸체의 상부 개방부의 양쪽 내면에는 가이드결합홈이 형성되고, 상기 메쉬형 상부커버의 양측면에는 상기 가이드결합홈에 삽입 체결되도록 한 가이드결합돌기가 형성된 것을 특징으로 한다.Preferably, guide coupling grooves are formed on both inner surfaces of the upper opening of the chamber body, and guide coupling protrusions are formed on both sides of the mesh-type upper cover to be inserted and fastened into the guide coupling grooves.
또한, 상기 챔버 몸체의 후면부에는 시술용 건이 체결되는 체결홈 및 체결홀이 나란히 이격 형성된 것을 특징으로 한다.In addition, the rear portion of the chamber body is characterized in that fastening grooves and fastening holes into which the surgical gun is fastened are formed side by side and spaced apart.
상기한 과제의 해결 수단을 통하여 본 발명은 다음과 같은 효과를 제공한다.By solving the above problems, the present invention provides the following effects.
첫째, 케이지의 하부 개방부에 메쉬형 하부커버를 일체로 형성하거나 탈거 가능하게 장착된 상태에서, 케이지의 상부 개방부를 통하여 챔버몸체 내에 골 증식 물질을 채운 다음, 케이지를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅시키며 삽입시킬 때, 메쉬형 하부커버에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.First, with a mesh-type lower cover integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening of the cage, bone growth material is filled into the chamber body through the upper opening of the cage, and then the cage is placed between the vertebrae from which the disc was removed. When inserting while impacting, the mesh-type lower cover can prevent the bone growth material from being lost or separated to the outside.
둘째, 케이지의 상부 개방부에도 메쉬형 상부커버를 탈거 가능하게 장착함으로써, 케이지를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅시키며 삽입시킬 때, 메쉬형 하부커버 및 메쉬형 상부커버에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.Second, by attaching a removable mesh-type upper cover to the upper opening of the cage, when the cage is inserted with impact between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, bone growth material is removed by the mesh-type lower cover and the mesh-type upper cover. This can prevent it from being lost or separated from the outside.
셋째, 케이지의 챔버몸체 내의 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 방지함으로써, 케이지의 챔버몸체 내에 골 증식을 위한 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 그대로 남게 되고, 그에 따라 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 메쉬형 상부커버 및 하부커버에 형성된 다수의 유합용 홀을 통하여 증식되면서 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈 간을 용이하게 유합시킬 수 있다.Third, by preventing the bone growth material in the chamber body of the cage from being lost or separated to the outside, a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth remains in the chamber body of the cage, and as a result, a certain amount of bone growth material is mesh-shaped. By proliferating through a number of fusion holes formed in the upper and lower covers, adjacent vertebrae above and below can be easily fused.
도 1a, 도 1b 및 도 1c는 본 발명의 제1실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 도시한 사시도, 평면도 및 측면도,1A, 1B, and 1C are a perspective view, plan view, and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
도 2a, 도 2b 및 도 2c는 본 발명의 제2실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 도시한 사시도, 평면도 및 측면도,Figures 2a, 2b, and 2c are a perspective view, plan view, and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
도 3a, 도 3b 및 도 3c는 본 발명의 제3실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 도시한 사시도, 평면도 및 측면도,3A, 3B, and 3C are a perspective view, plan view, and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
도 4a, 도 4b 및 도 4c는 본 발명의 제4실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 도시한 사시도, 평면도 및 저면도,Figures 4a, 4b, and 4c are a perspective view, top view, and bottom view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
도 5는 본 발명에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지에 시술용 건이 체결된 모습을 도시한 개략도,Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing a surgical tendon fastened to a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to the present invention;
도 6은 본 발명에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 척추에 삽입 시술하는 방향을 도시한 개략도,Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing the direction in which the spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to the present invention is inserted into the spine;
도 7은 메쉬형 하부커버에 형성된 유합용 홀이 하측으로 갈수록 점차 좁아지도록 테이퍼지게 형성된 상태를 보인 개략적 부분 단면도,Figure 7 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which the fusion hole formed in the mesh-type lower cover is tapered to gradually become narrower toward the bottom;
도 8은 메쉬형 하부커버에 형성된 유합용 홀의 하단 둘레에 버가 형성된 상태를 보인 개략적 부분 단면도,Figure 8 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing a burr formed around the bottom of the fusion hole formed in the mesh-type lower cover;
도 9는 메쉬형 하부커버에 형성된 유합용 홀의 내주면에 나사산들이 형성된 상태를 보인 개략적 부분 단면도,Figure 9 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing threads formed on the inner peripheral surface of the fusion hole formed in the mesh-type lower cover;
도 10은 메쉬형 하부커버에 형성된 유합용 홀의 상측 내주면이 하측으로 갈수록 점차 좁아지도록 테이퍼지게 형성되고, 테이퍼부 하측 내주면에 나사산들이 형성되어 있으며, 유합용 홀의 하단 둘레에 버가 형성된 상태를 보인 개략적 부분 단면도,Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing that the upper inner peripheral surface of the fusion hole formed in the mesh-type lower cover is tapered to gradually become narrower toward the bottom, threads are formed on the lower inner peripheral surface of the tapered portion, and a burr is formed around the lower end of the fusion hole. partial cross section,
이하, 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예를 첨부도면을 참조로 상세하게 설명하기로 한다.Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
본 발명에 따른 각 실시 예별 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지는 척추뼈의 삽입 방향 및 위치에 따라 전체 외관 형상이 다르게 제작되지만, 기본적으로 골 증식 물질이 채워지는 내부공간을 갖는 챔버 몸체와 챔버 몸체의 하부 개방부에 일체로 형성되거나 탈거 가능하게 장착되는 메쉬형 하부커버와, 챔버 몸체의 상면 및 저면에 돌출 형성되어 척추뼈에 압착되는 다수의 스파이크 등을 포함하여 구성됨으로써, 챔버 몸체의 상부 개방부를 통하여 챔버몸체 내에 골 증식 물질을 채운 다음, 챔버 몸체를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅시키며 삽입시킬 때, 메쉬형 하부커버에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 방지할 수 있도록 한 점에 특징이 있다.The spinal fusion cage with a porous structure for each embodiment according to the present invention is manufactured to have a different overall external shape depending on the insertion direction and position of the vertebrae, but basically consists of a chamber body having an internal space filled with bone growth material and the chamber body. It is composed of a mesh-type lower cover that is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening, and a plurality of spikes that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body and are pressed against the vertebrae, thereby opening the upper opening of the chamber body. After filling the chamber body with bone growth material, when inserting the chamber body by impacting it between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the mesh-type lower cover prevents the bone growth material from being lost or separated to the outside. There is a characteristic at one point.
제1실시예First embodiment
첨부한 도 1a, 도 1b 및 도 1c는 본 발명의 제1실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 도시한 사시도, 평면도 및 측면도이다.The attached Figures 1A, 1B and 1C are a perspective view, plan view and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 제1실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지(100)는 척추뼈의 앞쪽 방향으로부터 앞쪽 위치에 삽입 체결되도록 한 형상을 갖는 ALIF(Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) 타입으로서, 골 증식 물질이 채워지는 내부공간을 갖는 챔버 몸체(110)와, 다수의 유합용 홀(122)이 소정의 간격을 이루며 관통 형성된 구조로 구비되어 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 하부 개방부(112)에 일체로 형성되거나 탈거 가능하게 장착되는 메쉬형 하부커버(120)와, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상면 및 저면에 톱니 단면 형상으로 돌출 형성되어 척추뼈에 압착되는 다수의 스파이크(130)를 포함하여 구성된다.The spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention is an ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) type with a shape to be inserted and fastened to the front position from the front direction of the vertebrae, and the bone growth material is A chamber body 110 having a filled internal space and a plurality of holes 122 for fusion are provided in a structure formed through a predetermined interval and formed integrally with the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110. It is configured to include a mesh-type lower cover 120 that is mounted to be removable or removable, and a plurality of spikes 130 that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body 110 in a sawtooth cross-sectional shape and are pressed against the vertebrae.
이에, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)는 개방된 상태로 유지되고, 챔버 몸체(110)의 하부 개방부(112)는 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하며 차단된 상태로 유지되지만, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 내부공간은 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 형성된 다수의 유합용 홀(122)을 통하여 외부와 연통되는 상태가 된다.Accordingly, the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110 is maintained in an open state, and the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110 is blocked by the mesh-type lower cover 120. However, the internal space of the chamber body 110 is in communication with the outside through a plurality of fusion holes 122 formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120.
따라서, 제1실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술은 손상된 디스크를 제거하는 단계와, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 내부공간에 골 증식 물질(자가 뼈 또는 인공 뼈 등)을 채우는 단계와, 상기 디스크가 제거된 자리에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 케이지(100)를 삽입하되 도 6에서 보듯이 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지(100)를 척추뼈의 앞쪽 방향으로부터 앞쪽 위치에 삽입 체결하는 단계로 진행될 수 있다.Therefore, spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the first embodiment includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, and inserting bone growth material (autologous bone or filling the artificial bone, etc.), and inserting a cage 100 filled with bone growth material into the spot where the disc was removed. As shown in FIG. 6, the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure is inserted from the front of the vertebrae. It may proceed to the stage of insertion and fastening in the front position.
이때, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 후면부에 형성된 체결홈(117) 및 체결홀(118)에 도 5에서 보듯이 시술용 건(150)이 체결되는 바, 시술자가 시술용 건(150)을 잡은 채로 상기 디스크가 제거된 자리에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 케이지(100)를 용이하게 삽입시킬 수 있다.At this time, the surgical gun 150 is fastened to the fastening groove 117 and the fastening hole 118 formed on the rear part of the chamber body 110, as shown in FIG. 5, and the operator holds the surgical gun 150. The cage 100 filled with bone growth material can be easily inserted into the position where the disc was removed.
위와 같은 제1실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술에 의거하여 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상면에 형성된 다수의 스파이크(130)가 위쪽 척추뼈에 압착되고, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 저면에 형성된 다수의 스파이크(130)가 아래쪽 척추뼈에 압착됨으로써, 케이지(100)가 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈를 본래 간격으로 유지시키며 지지하게 된다.Based on the spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the first embodiment as above, a plurality of spikes 130 formed on the upper surface of the chamber body 110 are pressed to the upper vertebrae, and the chamber body 110 As the plurality of spikes 130 formed on the bottom are pressed against the lower vertebrae, the cage 100 supports the neighboring vertebrae above and below while maintaining the original spacing.
또한, 위와 같은 제1실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술에 의거하여 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110)에 채워진 골 증식 물질이 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 위쪽의 척추뼈와 유합될 수 있고, 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)의 유합용 홀(122)들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합될 수 있다.In addition, based on the spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the above first embodiment, the bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is connected to the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114. It can be fused, and can be fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120.
특히, 상기 케이지(100)의 하부 개방부(112)에 메쉬형 하부커버(120)가 일체로 형성하거나 탈거 가능하게 장착된 상태이므로, 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식 물질을 채운 다음, 케이지(100)를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅시키며 삽입시킬 때, 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 하부쪽 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 용이하게 방지할 수 있다.In particular, since the mesh-type lower cover 120 is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the cage 100, the chamber body 110 is filled with bone growth material, and then the cage ( When 100) is inserted while impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the mesh-type lower cover 120 can easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or separated from the lower side.
더욱이, 상기 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내의 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것이 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하여 차단 및 방지됨으로써, 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식을 위한 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 그대로 남게 되고, 그에 따라 챔버 몸체(110)에 채워진 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 위쪽의 척추뼈와 유합되는 동시에 메쉬형 하부커버(120)의 유합용 홀(122)들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합됨으로써, 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈가 용이하게 상호 유합될 수 있다Moreover, the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented from being lost or separated to the outside by the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented. More than a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth remains, and accordingly, more than a certain amount of bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 is fused with the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114, and at the same time, the mesh-type lower cover ( By fusing with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of 120), neighboring vertebrae above and below can be easily fused with each other.
제2실시예Second embodiment
첨부한 도 2a, 도 2b 및 도 2c는 본 발명의 제2실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 도시한 사시도, 평면도 및 측면도이다.The attached FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C are a perspective view, plan view, and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 제2실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지(100)는 척추뼈의 앞쪽 측방향 위치에 삽입 체결되도록 한 형상을 갖는 OLIF(Obliqe Lateral Interbody Fusion) 타입으로서, 마찬가지로 골 증식 물질이 채워지는 내부공간을 갖는 챔버 몸체(110)와, 다수의 유합용 홀(122)이 소정의 간격을 이루며 관통 형성된 구조로 구비되어 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 하부 개방부(112)에 일체로 형성되거나 탈거 가능하게 장착되는 메쉬형 하부커버(120)와, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상면 및 저면에 톱니 단면 형상으로 돌출 형성되어 척추뼈에 압착되는 다수의 스파이크(130)를 포함하여 구성된다.The spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention is an OLIF (Obliqe Lateral Interbody Fusion) type that has a shape to be inserted and fastened to the anterior lateral position of the vertebrae, and similarly, the bone growth material is A chamber body 110 having a filled internal space and a plurality of holes 122 for fusion are provided in a structure formed through a predetermined interval and formed integrally with the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110. It is configured to include a mesh-type lower cover 120 that is mounted to be removable or removable, and a plurality of spikes 130 that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body 110 in a sawtooth cross-sectional shape and are pressed against the vertebrae.
이에, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)는 개방된 상태로 유지되고, 챔버 몸체(110)의 하부 개방부(112)는 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하며 차단된 상태로 유지되지만, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 내부공간은 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 형성된 다수의 유합용 홀(122)을 통하여 외부와 연통되는 상태가 된다.Accordingly, the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110 is maintained in an open state, and the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110 is blocked by the mesh-type lower cover 120. However, the internal space of the chamber body 110 is in communication with the outside through a plurality of fusion holes 122 formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120.
마찬가지로, 제2실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술도 손상된 디스크를 제거하는 단계와, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 내부공간에 골 증식 물질(자가 뼈 또는 인공 뼈 등)을 채우는 단계와, 상기 디스크가 제거된 자리에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 케이지(100)를 삽입하되 도 6에서 보듯이 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지(100)를 척추뼈의 앞쪽 측방향 위치에 삽입 체결하는 단계로 진행될 수 있다.Likewise, spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the second embodiment includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, and inserting bone growth material (autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.), and inserting a cage 100 filled with bone growth material into the spot where the disc was removed. As shown in FIG. 6, the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure is placed in the front and side of the vertebrae. It may proceed to the stage of inserting and fastening into position.
이때, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 후면부에 형성된 체결홈(117) 및 체결홀(118)에 도 5에서 보듯이 시술용 건(150)이 체결되는 바, 시술자가 시술용 건(150)을 잡은 채로 상기 디스크가 제거된 자리에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 케이지(100)를 용이하게 삽입시킬 수 있다.At this time, the surgical gun 150 is fastened to the fastening groove 117 and the fastening hole 118 formed on the rear part of the chamber body 110, as shown in FIG. 5, and the operator holds the surgical gun 150. The cage 100 filled with bone growth material can be easily inserted into the position where the disc was removed.
위와 같은 제2실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술에 의거하여 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상면에 형성된 다수의 스파이크(130)가 위쪽 척추뼈에 압착되고, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 저면에 형성된 다수의 스파이크(130)가 아래쪽 척추뼈에 압착됨으로써, 케이지(100)가 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈를 본래 간격으로 유지시키며 지지하게 된다.Based on the spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the second embodiment above, a plurality of spikes 130 formed on the upper surface of the chamber body 110 are pressed to the upper vertebrae, and the chamber body 110 As the plurality of spikes 130 formed on the bottom are pressed against the lower vertebrae, the cage 100 supports the neighboring vertebrae above and below while maintaining the original spacing.
또한, 위와 같은 제2실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술에 의거하여 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110)에 채워진 골 증식 물질이 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 위쪽의 척추뼈와 유합될 수 있고, 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)의 유합용 홀(122)들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합될 수 있다.In addition, based on the spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the second embodiment as above, the bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is connected to the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114. It can be fused, and can be fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120.
특히, 상기 케이지(100)의 하부 개방부(112)에 메쉬형 하부커버(120)가 일체로 형성하거나 탈거 가능하게 장착된 상태이므로, 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식 물질을 채운 다음, 케이지(100)를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅시키며 삽입시킬 때, 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 하부쪽 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 용이하게 방지할 수 있다.In particular, since the mesh-type lower cover 120 is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the cage 100, the chamber body 110 is filled with bone growth material, and then the cage ( When 100) is inserted while impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the mesh-type lower cover 120 can easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or separated from the lower side.
더욱이, 상기 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내의 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것이 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하여 차단 및 방지됨으로써, 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식을 위한 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 그대로 남게 되고, 그에 따라 챔버 몸체(110)에 채워진 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 위쪽의 척추뼈와 유합되는 동시에 메쉬형 하부커버(120)의 유합용 홀(122)들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합됨으로써, 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈가 용이하게 상호 유합될 수 있다.Moreover, the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented from being lost or separated to the outside by the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented. More than a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth remains, and accordingly, more than a certain amount of bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 is fused with the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114, and at the same time, the mesh-type lower cover ( By fusing with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 (120), neighboring vertebrae above and below can be easily fused with each other.
제3실시예Third embodiment
첨부한 도 3a, 도 3b 및 도 3c는 본 발명의 제3실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 도시한 사시도, 평면도 및 측면도이다.The attached Figures 3A, 3B and 3C are a perspective view, plan view and side view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 제3실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지(100)는 척추뼈의 뒤쪽 측방향 위치에 삽입 체결되도록 한 형상을 갖는 TLIF(Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) 타입으로서, 마찬가지로 골 증식 물질이 채워지는 내부공간을 갖는 챔버 몸체(110)와, 다수의 유합용 홀(122)이 소정의 간격을 이루며 관통 형성된 구조로 구비되어 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 하부 개방부(112)에 일체로 형성되거나 탈거 가능하게 장착되는 메쉬형 하부커버(120)와, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상면 및 저면에 톱니 단면 형상으로 돌출 형성되어 척추뼈에 압착되는 다수의 스파이크(130)를 포함하여 구성된다.The spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure according to the third embodiment of the present invention is a TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) type with a shape to be inserted and fastened to the rear lateral position of the vertebrae, and similarly, the bone growth material is A chamber body 110 having a filled internal space and a plurality of holes 122 for fusion are provided in a structure formed through a predetermined interval and formed integrally with the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110. It is configured to include a mesh-type lower cover 120 that is mounted to be removable or removable, and a plurality of spikes 130 that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body 110 in a sawtooth cross-sectional shape and are pressed against the vertebrae.
이에, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)는 개방된 상태로 유지되고, 챔버 몸체(110)의 하부 개방부(112)는 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하며 차단된 상태로 유지되지만, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 내부공간은 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 형성된 다수의 유합용 홀(122)을 통하여 외부와 연통되는 상태가 된다.Accordingly, the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110 is maintained in an open state, and the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110 is blocked by the mesh-type lower cover 120. However, the internal space of the chamber body 110 is in communication with the outside through a plurality of fusion holes 122 formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120.
마찬가지로, 제3실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술도 손상된 디스크를 제거하는 단계와, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 내부공간에 골 증식 물질(자가 뼈 또는 인공 뼈 등)을 채우는 단계와, 상기 디스크가 제거된 자리에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 케이지(100)를 삽입하되 도 6에서 보듯이 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지(100)를 척추뼈의 뒤쪽 측방향 위치에 삽입 체결하는 단계로 진행될 수 있다.Likewise, spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the third embodiment includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, and inserting bone growth material (autologous bone or artificial bone, etc.), and inserting a cage 100 filled with bone growth material into the spot where the disc was removed. As shown in FIG. 6, the spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure is placed toward the back and side of the vertebra. It may proceed to the stage of inserting and fastening into position.
이때, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 후면부에 형성된 체결홈(117) 및 체결홀(118)에 도 5에서 보듯이 시술용 건(150)이 체결되는 바, 시술자가 시술용 건(150)을 잡은 채로 상기 디스크가 제거된 자리에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 케이지(100)를 용이하게 삽입시킬 수 있다.At this time, the surgical gun 150 is fastened to the fastening groove 117 and the fastening hole 118 formed on the rear part of the chamber body 110, as shown in FIG. 5, and the operator holds the surgical gun 150. The cage 100 filled with bone growth material can be easily inserted into the position where the disc was removed.
위와 같은 제3실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술에 의거하여 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상면에 형성된 다수의 스파이크(130)가 위쪽 척추뼈에 압착되고, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 저면에 형성된 다수의 스파이크(130)가 아래쪽 척추뼈에 압착됨으로써, 케이지(100)가 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈를 본래 간격으로 유지시키며 지지하게 된다.Based on the spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the third embodiment as above, a plurality of spikes 130 formed on the upper surface of the chamber body 110 are pressed to the upper vertebrae, and the chamber body 110 As the plurality of spikes 130 formed on the bottom are pressed against the lower vertebrae, the cage 100 supports the neighboring vertebrae above and below while maintaining the original spacing.
또한, 위와 같은 제3실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술에 의거하여 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110)에 채워진 골 증식 물질이 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 위쪽의 척추뼈와 유합될 수 있고, 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)의 유합용 홀(122)들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합될 수 있다.In addition, based on the spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the third embodiment as above, the bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is connected to the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114. It can be fused, and can be fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120.
특히, 상기 케이지(100)의 하부 개방부(112)에 메쉬형 하부커버(120)가 일체로 형성하거나 탈거 가능하게 장착된 상태이므로, 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식 물질을 채운 다음, 케이지(100)를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅시키며 삽입시킬 때, 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 하부쪽 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 용이하게 방지할 수 있다.In particular, since the mesh-type lower cover 120 is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the cage 100, the chamber body 110 is filled with bone growth material, and then the cage ( When 100) is inserted while impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the mesh-type lower cover 120 can easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or separated from the lower side.
더욱이, 상기 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내의 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것이 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하여 차단 및 방지됨으로써, 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식을 위한 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 그대로 남게 되고, 그에 따라 챔버 몸체(110)에 채워진 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 위쪽의 척추뼈와 유합되는 동시에 메쉬형 하부커버(120)의 유합용 홀(122)들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합됨으로써, 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈가 용이하게 상호 유합될 수 있다.Moreover, the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented from being lost or separated to the outside by the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented. More than a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth remains, and accordingly, more than a certain amount of bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 is fused with the upper vertebrae through the upper opening 114, and at the same time, the mesh-type lower cover ( By fusing with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 (120), neighboring vertebrae above and below can be easily fused with each other.
제4실시예Embodiment 4
첨부한 도 4a, 도 4b 및 도 4c는 본 발명의 제4실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지를 도시한 사시도, 평면도 및 저면도이다.The attached FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C are a perspective view, top view, and bottom view showing a spinal fusion cage with a porous structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 제4실시예에 따른 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지(100)는 골 증식 물질이 채워지는 내부공간을 갖는 챔버 몸체(110)와, 다수의 유합용 홀(122)이 소정의 간격을 이루며 관통 형성된 구조로 구비되어 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 하부 개방부(112)에 일체로 형성되거나 탈거 가능하게 장착되는 메쉬형 하부커버(120)와, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상면 및 저면에 톱니 단면 형상으로 돌출 형성되어 척추뼈에 압착되는 다수의 스파이크(130)를 포함하여 구성되고, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)에 다수의 유합용 홀(142)이 형성된 메쉬형 상부커버(140)가 탈거 가능하게 더 장착된 점에 특징이 있다.The spinal fusion cage 100 with a porous structure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a chamber body 110 having an internal space filled with bone growth material and a plurality of fusion holes 122 spaced at predetermined intervals. A mesh-type lower cover 120 is provided in a penetrating structure and is integrally formed or detachably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110, and on the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body 110. A mesh type composed of a plurality of spikes 130 that protrude into a sawtooth cross-sectional shape and are pressed against the vertebrae, and a plurality of holes 142 for fusion are formed in the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110. It is characterized in that the upper cover 140 is mounted in a removable manner.
이때, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)의 양쪽 내면에는 가이드결합홈(116)이 형성되고, 상기 메쉬형 상부커버(140)의 양측면에는 가이드결합돌기(146)가 형성됨으로써, 상기 메쉬형 상부커버(140)를 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)에 삽입 체결시킬 때, 상기 가이드결합돌기(146)를 가이드결합홈(116)에 삽입 체결시킴으로써, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)에 다수의 유합용 홀(142)이 형성된 메쉬형 상부커버(140)가 쉽게 장착될 수 있다.At this time, guide coupling grooves 116 are formed on both inner surfaces of the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110, and guide coupling protrusions 146 are formed on both sides of the mesh-type upper cover 140, When inserting and fastening the mesh-type upper cover 140 into the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110, the guide coupling protrusion 146 is inserted and fastened into the guide coupling groove 116, thereby forming the chamber body ( The mesh-type upper cover 140 in which a plurality of holes 142 for fusion are formed can be easily mounted on the upper opening 114 of the 110).
이에, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)는 상기 메쉬형 상부커버(140)에 의하여 차단된 상태로 유지되고, 챔버 몸체(110)의 하부 개방부(112)도 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하며 차단된 상태로 유지되지만, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 내부공간은 메쉬형 상부커버(140)에 형성된 유합용 홀(142)을 통하여 상부쪽 외부와 연통되고, 또 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 형성된 다수의 유합용 홀(122)을 통하여 하부쪽 외부와 연통되는 상태가 된다.Accordingly, the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110 is maintained in a blocked state by the mesh-type upper cover 140, and the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110 is also maintained in a blocked state by the mesh-type upper cover 140. Although it is maintained in a blocked state by the cover 120, the inner space of the chamber body 110 communicates with the outside of the upper side through the fusion hole 142 formed in the mesh-type upper cover 140, and the mesh The lower part is in communication with the outside through a plurality of fusion holes 122 formed in the mold lower cover 120.
마찬가지로, 제4실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술도 손상된 디스크를 제거하는 단계와, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 내부공간에 골 증식 물질(자가 뼈 또는 인공 뼈 등)을 채우는 단계와, 상기 디스크가 제거된 자리에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 케이지(100)를 삽입하는 단계로 진행될 수 있다.Likewise, spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the fourth embodiment includes the steps of removing the damaged disc, and inserting bone growth material (autologous bone or It may proceed with a step of filling with artificial bone, etc.) and a step of inserting a cage 100 filled with bone growth material in the place where the disc was removed.
이때, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 후면부에 형성된 체결홈(117) 및 체결홀(118)에 도 5에서 보듯이 시술용 건(150)이 체결되는 바, 시술자가 시술용 건(150)을 잡은 채로 상기 디스크가 제거된 자리에 골 증식 물질이 채워진 케이지(100)를 용이하게 삽입시킬 수 있다.At this time, the surgical gun 150 is fastened to the fastening groove 117 and the fastening hole 118 formed on the rear part of the chamber body 110, as shown in FIG. 5, and the operator holds the surgical gun 150. The cage 100 filled with bone growth material can be easily inserted into the position where the disc was removed.
위와 같은 제4실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술에 의거하여 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상면에 형성된 다수의 스파이크(130)가 위쪽 척추뼈에 압착되고, 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 저면에 형성된 다수의 스파이크(130)가 아래쪽 척추뼈에 압착됨으로써, 케이지(100)가 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈를 본래 간격으로 유지시키며 지지하게 된다.Based on the spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the fourth embodiment above, a plurality of spikes 130 formed on the upper surface of the chamber body 110 are pressed to the upper vertebrae, and the chamber body 110 As the plurality of spikes 130 formed on the bottom are pressed against the lower vertebrae, the cage 100 supports the neighboring vertebrae above and below while maintaining the original spacing.
또한, 위와 같은 제4실시예에 따른 케이지(100)를 이용한 척추 유합술에 의거하여 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110)에 채워진 골 증식 물질이 상기 메쉬형 상부커버(140)의 유합용 홀(142)들을 위쪽의 척추뼈와 유합될 수 있고, 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)의 유합용 홀(122)들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합될 수 있다.In addition, based on the spinal fusion surgery using the cage 100 according to the fourth embodiment above, the bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is formed in the fusion hole of the mesh-type upper cover 140 ( 142) can be fused with the upper vertebrae, and can be fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120.
특히, 상기 케이지(100)의 하부 개방부(112)에 메쉬형 하부커버(120)가 일체로 형성하거나 탈거 가능하게 장착됨과 함께 상기 케이지(100)의 상부 개방부(114)에 메쉬형 상부커버(140)가 탈거 가능하게 장착된 상태이므로, 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식 물질을 채운 다음, 케이지(100)를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅시키며 삽입시킬 때, 메쉬형 상부커버(140)에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 상부쪽 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 용이하게 방지할 수 있고, 또 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 하부쪽 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 용이하게 방지할 수 있다.In particular, a mesh-type lower cover 120 is integrally formed or removably mounted on the lower opening 112 of the cage 100, and a mesh-type upper cover 120 is provided on the upper opening 114 of the cage 100. Since (140) is mounted in a removable state, when the chamber body 110 is filled with bone growth material and then the cage 100 is inserted while impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, the mesh-type upper cover ( 140), it is possible to easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or escaped to the outside of the upper side, and the mesh-type lower cover 120 can easily prevent the bone growth material from being lost or escaped to the outside of the lower side. can do.
더욱이, 상기 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내의 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것이 메쉬형 상부커버(140) 및 메쉬형 하부커버(120)에 의하여 차단 및 방지됨으로써, 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식을 위한 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 그대로 남게 되고, 그에 따라 챔버 몸체(110)에 채워진 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 상기 메쉬형 상부커버(140)의 유합용 홀(142)들을 위쪽의 척추뼈와 유합되는 동시에 메쉬형 하부커버(120)의 유합용 홀(122)들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합됨으로써, 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈가 용이하게 상호 유합될 수 있다.Moreover, the loss or escape of the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100 is blocked and prevented by the mesh-type upper cover 140 and the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that the cage 100 ), more than a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth remains in the chamber body 110, and accordingly, more than a certain amount of bone growth material filled in the chamber body 110 is stored in the fusion hole of the mesh-type upper cover 140 ( 142) are fused with the upper vertebrae and at the same time are fused with the lower vertebrae through the fusion holes 122 of the mesh-type lower cover 120, so that neighboring vertebrae above and below can be easily fused with each other. .
도 7은 메쉬형 하부커버(120')에 형성된 유합용 홀(122')의 다른 실시예를 보인 개략적 부분 단면도로써, 이 유합용 홀(122')은 하측으로 갈수록 점차 좁아지도록 테이퍼지게 형성되어 있다. Figure 7 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the fusion hole 122' formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120'. The fusion hole 122' is formed to be tapered to gradually become narrower toward the bottom. there is.
이러한 테이퍼 형태의 유합용 홀(122')은 원통 형태의 유합용 홀(122)에 비해 챔버 몸체(110) 내의 골 증식 물질이 하측으로 더디게 흘러 내리도록 유도하는 역할을 수행한다.The tapered fusion hole 122' serves to induce the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 to flow downward more slowly than the cylindrical fusion hole 122.
이와 같은 형태의 유합용 홀(122')은 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식을 위한 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 남아 있게 하는 동시에, 메쉬형 하부커버(120')의 유합용 홀(122')들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합됨으로써, 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈가 용이하게 상호 유합될 수 있게 한다.The fusion hole 122' of this type allows a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth to remain in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100, and at the same time, the fusion hole of the mesh-type lower cover 120' By fusing with the lower vertebrae through (122'), the lower neighboring vertebrae can be easily fused with each other.
도 8은 메쉬형 하부커버(120")에 형성된 유합용 홀(122")의 또 다른 실시예를 보인 개략적 부분 단면도로써, 유합용 홀(122")의 하단 둘레에는 버(burr; 122a)가 형성되어 있다.Figure 8 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the fusing hole 122" formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120", and a burr 122a is formed around the bottom of the fusing hole 122". It is formed.
이러한 본 발명은 케이지(100)가 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈 사이에 삽입되어서 척추뼈를 본래 간격으로 유지시키며 지지할 때에, 유합용 홀(122")의 하단 버(122a)들이 아래쪽 척추뼈 측으로 흘러 내리는 골 증식 물질의 일부와 결착되면서 케이지(100)와 아래쪽 척추뼈, 그리고 골 증식 물질 사이를 더욱 견고히 고정되도록 한다.In the present invention, when the cage 100 is inserted between the upper and lower neighboring vertebrae to support the vertebrae while maintaining the original spacing, the lower burrs 122a of the fusion hole 122" move toward the lower vertebrae. By bonding with a portion of the flowing bone growth material, the gap between the cage 100, the lower vertebrae, and the bone growth material is more firmly fixed.
도 9는 메쉬형 하부커버(120"')에 형성된 유합용 홀(122"')의 또 다른 실시예를 보인 개략적 부분 단면도로써, 유합용 홀(122"')의 내주면에는 나사산(122b)들이 형성되어 있다.Figure 9 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the fusion hole 122"' formed in the mesh-type lower cover 120"', and the inner peripheral surface of the fusion hole 122"' has threads 122b. It is formed.
이러한 본 발명은 케이지(100)가 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈 사이에 삽입되어서 척추뼈를 본래 간격으로 유지시키며 지지할 때에, 유합용 홀(122")을 통해 아래쪽 척추뼈 측으로 흘러 내리는 골 증식 물질의 일부가 나사산(122b)에 결착되면서 케이지(100)와 아래쪽 척추뼈, 그리고 골 증식 물질 사이를 더욱 견고히 고정되도록 한다.In this invention, when the cage 100 is inserted between neighboring vertebrae above and below to maintain and support the vertebrae at their original spacing, bone growth material flows toward the lower vertebrae through the fusion hole 122". A portion of is attached to the screw thread (122b) to ensure a more solid fixation between the cage (100), the lower vertebrae, and the bone growth material.
도 10은 도 7 내지 도 9의 특징들을 모두 적용한 또 다른 실시예로써, 메쉬형 하부커버(120"")에 형성된 유합용 홀(122"")의 상측 내주면이 하측으로 갈수록 점차 좁아지도록 테이퍼지게 형성되고, 테이퍼부 하측 내주면에 나사산(122b')들이 형성되어 있으며, 유합용 홀(122"")의 하단 둘레에 버(122a')가 형성되어 있다.Figure 10 is another embodiment to which all the features of Figures 7 to 9 are applied, in which the upper inner peripheral surface of the fusion hole (122"") formed in the mesh-type lower cover (120"") is tapered to gradually become narrower toward the bottom. threads 122b' are formed on the lower inner peripheral surface of the tapered portion, and a burr 122a' is formed around the lower end of the fusing hole 122"".
이러한 본 발명 유합용 홀(122"")의 테이퍼 부분은, 원통 형태의 유합용 홀(122)에 비해 챔버 몸체(110) 내의 골 증식 물질이 하측으로 더디게 흘러 내리도록 유도하는 역할을 수행한다.The tapered portion of the fusion hole 122"" of the present invention serves to induce the bone growth material in the chamber body 110 to flow downward more slowly than the cylindrical fusion hole 122.
이와 같은 형태의 유합용 홀(122"")은 케이지(100)의 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식을 위한 일정량 이상의 골 증식 물질이 남아 있게 하는 동시에, 메쉬형 하부커버(120"")의 유합용 홀(122"")들을 통하여 아래쪽의 척추뼈와 유합됨으로써, 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈가 용이하게 상호 유합될 수 있게 한다.This type of fusion hole 122"" allows a certain amount of bone growth material for bone growth to remain in the chamber body 110 of the cage 100, while at the same time allowing the fusion of the mesh-type lower cover 120"". By fusing with the lower vertebrae through the holes 122"", the neighboring vertebrae below can be easily fused with each other.
또한, 본 발명은 케이지(100)가 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈 사이에 삽입되어서 척추뼈를 본래 간격으로 유지시키며 지지할 때에, 유합용 홀(122"")을 통해 아래쪽 척추뼈 측으로 흘러 내리는 골 증식 물질의 일부가 나사산(122b')에 결착되면서 케이지(100)와 아래쪽 척추뼈, 그리고 골 증식 물질 사이를 더욱 견고히 고정되도록 한다.In addition, in the present invention, when the cage 100 is inserted between neighboring vertebrae above and below to maintain and support the vertebrae at their original spacing, bone flowing toward the lower vertebrae through the fusion hole 122"" A portion of the growth material is attached to the screw thread 122b', thereby allowing the cage 100, the lower vertebrae, and the bone growth material to be more firmly fixed.
그리고, 본 발명은 케이지(100)가 위 아래의 이웃하는 척추뼈 사이에 삽입되어서 척추뼈를 본래 간격으로 유지시키며 지지할 때에, 유합용 홀(122"")의 하단 버(122a')들이 아래쪽 척추뼈 측으로 흘러 내리는 골 증식 물질의 일부와 결착되면서 케이지(100)와 아래쪽 척추뼈, 그리고 골 증식 물질 사이를 더욱 견고히 고정되도록 한다.In addition, in the present invention, when the cage 100 is inserted between the upper and lower neighboring vertebrae to support the vertebrae while maintaining the original spacing, the lower burrs 122a' of the fusion hole 122"" move downward. As it binds to a portion of the bone growth material flowing down the vertebrae, it becomes more firmly fixed between the cage 100, the lower vertebrae, and the bone growth material.

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  1. 골 증식 물질이 채워지는 내부공간을 갖는 챔버 몸체(110);A chamber body 110 having an internal space filled with bone growth material;
    다수의 유합용 홀(122)(122')(122")(122"')(122"")이 형성된 구조로 구비되어 상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 하부 개방부(112)에 일체로 형성되거나 탈거 가능하게 장착되는 메쉬형 하부커버(120)(120')(120")(120"')(120""); 및It is provided with a structure in which a plurality of fusion holes 122 (122') (122") (122"') (122"") are formed and is formed integrally with the lower opening 112 of the chamber body 110. A mesh-type lower cover (120)(120')(120")(120"')(120"") that is removably mounted; and
    상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상면 및 저면에 돌출 형성되어 척추뼈에 압착되는 다수의 스파이크(130);A plurality of spikes 130 that protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the chamber body 110 and are pressed against the vertebrae;
    를 포함하여 구성되고,It is composed including,
    상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)를 통하여 챔버 몸체(110) 내에 골 증식 물질을 채운 다음, 챔버 몸체(110)를 디스크가 제거된 척추뼈 사이에 임팩팅시키며 삽입시킬 때, 상기 메쉬형 하부커버(120)(120')(120")(120"')(120"")에 의하여 골 증식 물질이 외부로 소실되거나 이탈되는 것을 방지할 수 있도록 한 것을 특징으로 하는 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지.When the chamber body 110 is filled with bone growth material through the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110 and then the chamber body 110 is inserted while impacting between the vertebrae from which the disc has been removed, A porous structure characterized by preventing bone growth material from being lost or separated to the outside by the mesh-type lower cover (120) (120') (120") (120"') (120""). Spinal fusion cage with.
  2. 청구항 1에 있어서,In claim 1,
    상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)에는 다수의 유합용 홀(142)이 형성된 메쉬형 상부커버(140)가 탈거 가능하게 더 장착되고;A mesh-type upper cover 140 having a plurality of holes 142 for fusion is further mounted in a removable manner at the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110;
    상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 상부 개방부(114)의 양쪽 내면에는 가이드결합홈(116)이 형성되고, 상기 메쉬형 상부커버(140)의 양측면에는 상기 가이드결합홈(116)에 삽입 체결되도록 한 가이드결합돌기(146)가 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지.Guide coupling grooves 116 are formed on both inner surfaces of the upper opening 114 of the chamber body 110, and both sides of the mesh-type upper cover 140 are inserted into and fastened to the guide coupling grooves 116. A spinal fusion cage with a porous structure characterized by the formation of guide coupling protrusions (146).
  3. 청구항 1에 있어서,In claim 1,
    상기 챔버 몸체(110)의 후면부에는 시술용 건(150)이 체결되는 체결홈(117) 및 체결홀(118)이 나란히 이격 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지.A spinal fusion cage with a porous structure, characterized in that a fastening groove 117 and a fastening hole 118 into which the surgical gun 150 is fastened are formed in parallel and spaced apart from each other on the rear part of the chamber body 110.
  4. 청구항 1에 있어서,In claim 1,
    메쉬형 하부커버(120"")에 형성된 유합용 홀(122"")의 상측 내주면이 하측으로 갈수록 점차 좁아지도록 테이퍼지게 형성되고, 테이퍼부의 하측 내주면에 나사산(122b')들이 형성되어 있으며, 유합용 홀(122"")의 하단 둘레에는 버(122a')가 형성되어 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 다공성 구조를 가진 척추 유합케이지.The upper inner peripheral surface of the fusing hole (122"") formed in the mesh-type lower cover (120"") is tapered to gradually become narrower toward the lower side, and screw threads (122b') are formed on the lower inner peripheral surface of the tapered portion, and fusing. A spinal fusion cage with a porous structure, characterized in that a burr (122a') is formed around the bottom of the dragon hole (122"").
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