公开(公告)号：US20140343613A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US13897003

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: Kenneth Arden Eliasen ,  Mark Ettlinger ,  Kamran Aflatoon

Inventor： Kenneth Arden Eliasen ,  Mark Ettlinger ,  Kamran Aflatoon

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7034 ,  A61B17/7037 ,  A61B17/7049 ,  A61B17/7052

Abstract: A multi-piece disc replacement implant for replacing a disc removed by a discectomy including an upper plate member, a lower plate member, and an intermediate resilient member providing movement between te two plate members replicating the natural movement of the spine. The plate members are rigid and have orthogonal sidewalls forming an enclosure. The resilient member is an elastic solid or a multi-chamber balloon structure of fluid-filled sacks that collectively define a non-uniform shape such as an oblate spheroid, or a helically coiled string of beads. Such an implant is capable of supporting the compressive and cyclic loads required of a natural disc. The upper and lower plate members are cooperatively formed to selectively limit the allowable range of motion in any given direction and a provided with protrusions to be received in one or more channels cooperatively formed in the vertebrae and secured in place by a bone screw.

Abstract translation: 一种用于替换由包括上板构件，下板构件和中间弹性构件的椎间盘切除术去除的椎间盘的多片椎间盘置换植入物，其在复制脊柱的自然运动的两个板构件之间提供运动。 板构件是刚性的并且具有形成外壳的正交侧壁。 弹性构件是弹性固体或充满液体的袋的多室气球结构，其共同地限定不均匀的形状，例如扁圆球体或螺旋卷曲的珠串。 这种植入物能够支撑天然盘所需的压缩和循环载荷。 上板和下板构件协同地形成以选择性地限制在任何给定方向上的允许运动范围，并且设置有突起，以被接纳在一个或多个通道中，协同地形成在椎骨中并通过骨螺钉固定就位。

公开(公告)号：US20100280555A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12836879

申请日：2010-07-15

Applicant: Kamran Aflatoon ,  Chris Maurer

Inventor： Kamran Aflatoon ,  Chris Maurer

IPC: A61B17/88 ,  A61B17/56 ,  A61B17/84

CPC classification number: A61B17/3468 ,  A61B17/0642 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/7064 ,  A61B17/8625 ,  A61B17/864 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61B2090/08021 ,  A61F2/4405 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2002/30576 ,  A61F2002/30784 ,  A61F2002/3085 ,  Y10S606/914 ,  Y10S606/915 ,  Y10S606/916

Abstract: A method of performing vertebral facet fusion by lateral approach and related devices. The lateral approach to facet fusion involves identifying the lateral mass and introducing any of the fixation methods known or described herein laterally at one or more facets through the use of a Kirschner wire guide, a cannulated bone drill and cooperatively cannulated staple guide. A surgical bone staple have a perforated bridge is used across the lateral facet joint where fixation is required. Where fusion is desired, a bone screw have lateral perforations of the shank is inserted through the cannulated staple guide and bridge perforation at the joint to promote fusion. A staple cap and graft container for overlay grafting may be utilized for additional fusion. The method involves less surgical time, reduced blood loss and discomfort for the patient as compared to the posterior approach.

Abstract translation: 通过侧向和相关装置进行椎体融合的方法。 小面融合的侧向方法包括通过使用克氏针引导器，插管骨钻和协同作用的插管引导件，在一个或多个面处鉴定侧向质量并引入本文中已知或描述的任何固定方法。 手术骨钉具有穿孔桥，横跨需要固定的侧面关节。 在需要融合的情况下，骨头螺钉具有横向穿孔，其穿过插管引导件和桥接穿孔在关节处以促进融合。 用于覆盖移植的缝合盖和移植容器可以用于额外的融合。 与后路方法相比，该方法涉及较少的手术时间，减少了患者的失血和不适。

公开(公告)号：US10905619B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16107397

申请日：2018-08-21

Applicant: Kamran Aflatoon

Inventor： Kamran Aflatoon

IPC: A61H3/04 ,  B62D11/04 ,  B62D55/075

Abstract: A motorized walker that employs a wide angle triangular track suspension system on both sides with an elevated drive sprocket and a deployable self-balancing stand-on platform suspended from the axle of the drive sprocket that the user may use or not, depending on their walking comfort level. With or without the platform deployed the walker with track system is capable of overcoming large obstacles and steep inclines, for rough terrain applications, where a relatively large pivot angle is needed.

公开(公告)号：US09333094B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14243305

申请日：2014-04-02

Applicant: Kamran Aflatoon

Inventor： Kamran Aflatoon

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/28 ,  A61F2/30

CPC classification number: A61F2/447 ,  A61F2002/2835 ,  A61F2002/3038 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448

Abstract: An interbody fusion cage comprised of two support elements that separate after insertion into the interbody space to form a pocket into which graft material may be inserted. The expansion of the support elements deploys a band between the two support elements to further insulate the pocket into which the graft material is inserted, thereby holding it securely in place. The band may be formed of a flexible material so that it can fold to fit into a space between the support elements prior to separation of same.

Abstract translation: 一种体间融合笼，其包括两个支撑元件，两个支撑元件在插入到体内空间之后分离以形成插入其中的移植物材料的口袋。 支撑元件的膨胀在两个支撑元件之间布置带，以进一步绝缘插入移植物材料的口袋，从而将其牢固地保持就位。 带可以由柔性材料形成，使得其可以折叠以在其分离之前装配在支撑元件之间的空间中。

公开(公告)号：US09333093B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14180580

申请日：2014-02-14

Applicant: Kamran Aflatoon

Inventor： Kamran Aflatoon

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/28 ,  A61F2/30

CPC classification number: A61F2/447 ,  A61F2002/2835 ,  A61F2002/3038 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448

Abstract: An interbody fusion cage comprised of two support elements that separate after insertion into the interbody space to form a pocket into which graft material may be inserted. The expansion of the support elements deploys ribbons between the two support elements to further insulate the pocket into which the graft material is inserted, thereby holding it securely in place. Ribbons may be formed of a flexible material so that graft material can be inserted by a surgeon above or below them. Ribbons may also be deployed manually by the surgeon so as to allow insertion of graft material before the ribbon is deployed.

Abstract translation: 一种体间融合笼，其包括两个支撑元件，两个支撑元件在插入到体内空间之后分离以形成插入其中的移植物材料的口袋。 支撑元件的膨胀在两个支撑元件之间布置带状物，以进一步绝缘插入移植物材料的口袋，从而将其牢固地保持在适当的位置。 丝带可以由柔性材料形成，使得移植物材料可以由外科医生在其上方或下方插入。 丝带也可以由外科医生手动地部署，以便允许在带状部署之前插入移植材料。

公开(公告)号：US20150230935A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14180580

申请日：2014-02-14

Applicant: Kamran Aflatoon

Inventor： Kamran Aflatoon

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/447 ,  A61F2002/2835 ,  A61F2002/3038 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448

Abstract: An interbody fusion cage comprised of two support elements that separate after insertion into the interbody space to form a pocket into which graft material may be inserted. The expansion of the support elements deploys ribbons between the two support elements to further insulate the pocket into which the graft material is inserted, thereby holding it securely in place. Ribbons may be formed of a flexible material so that graft material can be inserted by a surgeon above or below them. Ribbons may also be deployed manually by the surgeon so as to allow insertion of graft material before the ribbon is deployed.

Abstract translation: 一种体间融合笼，其包括两个支撑元件，两个支撑元件在插入到体内空间之后分离以形成插入其中的移植物材料的口袋。 支撑元件的膨胀在两个支撑元件之间布置带状物，以进一步绝缘插入移植物材料的口袋，从而将其牢固地保持在适当的位置。 丝带可以由柔性材料形成，使得移植物材料可以由外科医生在其上方或下方插入。 丝带也可以由外科医生手动地部署，以便允许在带状部署之前插入移植材料。

公开(公告)号：US08790373B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US13184150

申请日：2011-07-15

Applicant: Kamran Aflatoon

Inventor： Kamran Aflatoon

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7067 ,  A61B17/7065 ,  A61B2017/00557

Abstract: A vertebral spacer includes an expandable member having a self sealing percutaneous fluid access port and engaged to an anchor member that is secured the vertebrae. The anchor member may be an arcuate channel mechanically secured to adjacent spinous processes by bone screws through slots in the legs of the channel. The port allows for adding or removing fluid from the expandable member in order to adjust the volume thereof and thus the interspinous process spacing. Subsequent to initial expansion, the volume of the expandable member may be increased or decreased by using a needle to add or remove fluid from the expandable member via the port. The fluid may be a liquid, gel, or a viscous polymer and may remain in a liquid state or harden to a viscoelastic state.

Abstract translation: 椎间隔件包括具有自密封经皮流体通道的可扩张构件，并且与固定椎骨的锚定构件接合。 锚固构件可以是通过骨螺钉通过通道的腿中的狭槽机械地固定到相邻棘突的弓形通道。 端口允许从可膨胀构件添加或移除流体，以便调节其体积，从而调节棘突间间距。 在初始膨胀之后，可以通过使用针头经由端口从可扩张构件添加或去除流体来增加或减少可膨胀构件的体积。 流体可以是液体，凝胶或粘性聚合物，并且可以保持在液态或硬化至粘弹性状态。

公开(公告)号：US20220287847A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-15

申请号：US17695296

申请日：2022-03-15

Applicant: Kamran Aflatoon

Inventor： Kamran Aflatoon

IPC: A61F2/44

Abstract: A lumbar and/or cervical disc prosthetic formed with three primary layers, including a superior (upper) plate, inferior (lower) plate, and intermediate core, in a sandwiched configuration. The superior plate member is adapted to be secured on one side to an upper vertebra in a spinal column, the inferior lower plate member is adapted to be secured on one side to a lower vertebra in the spinal column, and the core permits a limited degree of articulation of the superior plate relative to the inferior plate. Both the superior plate member and inferior plate member are constructed of two different materials, metal and plastic, such that the outward surfaces expose islands of metal surrounded by plastic to deter bone ongrowth to the plastic while promoting bone ongrowth to the metal islands. The prosthetic disc preserves spinal articulation years after the procedure.

公开(公告)号：US08894651B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US12283438

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Kamran Aflatoon

Inventor： Kamran Aflatoon

IPC: A61B17/84 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/70 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/34

CPC classification number: A61B17/3468 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/7064 ,  A61B17/8625 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61B2090/08021 ,  A61F2/4405 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2002/30576 ,  A61F2002/30784 ,  A61F2002/3085 ,  Y10S606/914 ,  Y10S606/915

Abstract: A method of performing vertebral facet fusion by lateral approach and related devices. The lateral approach to facet fusion involves identifying the lateral mass and then introducing any of the fixation methods known or described herein laterally at one or more facets through the use of a hollow cannula. A surgical bone staple have a perforated bridge is used across the lateral facet joint where fixation is required. Where fusion is desired, a bone screw have lateral perforations of the shank is inserted through the bridge perforation at the joint to promote fusion. The staple and screw may be used in conjunction with one another or individually. The facet joint may be distracted prior to fixation to increase the foraminal space and decompress the neural structures to relieve pain. The method involves less surgical time, reduced blood loss and discomfort for the patient as compared to the posterior approach.

Abstract translation: 通过侧向和相关装置进行椎体融合的方法。 侧面融合的侧面方法包括识别侧向质量，然后通过使用中空插管在一个或多个面处引入本文中已知或描述的任何固定方法。 手术骨钉具有穿孔桥，横跨需要固定的侧面关节。 在需要融合的情况下，骨头螺钉具有横向穿孔，通过桥接穿孔在关节处插入以促进融合。 订书钉和螺丝可以彼此或单独使用。 小关节可能在固定前分心，以增加椎间孔空间并减压神经结构以减轻疼痛。 与后路方法相比，该方法涉及较少的手术时间，减少了患者的失血和不适。

公开(公告)号：US20130304213A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13892724

申请日：2013-05-13

Applicant: Kamran Aflatoon ,  Christopher W. Maurer

Inventor： Kamran Aflatoon ,  Christopher W. Maurer

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/447 ,  A61F2002/2835 ,  A61F2002/30092 ,  A61F2002/30166 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30428 ,  A61F2002/30525 ,  A61F2002/30571 ,  A61F2002/30579

Abstract: An fusion cage having a longitudinal element and two planar bendable expansion arms slideably captured in a track on opposing sides, the expansion arms expandable from a pre-implantation position adjacent to the longitudinal element to a deployed position bounding an area around the longitudinal element in which bone graft material may be packed and retained after implantation into the intervertebral space. The longitudinal element is eliminated in favor of front and back lateral tracks in which the opposing ends of the expansion arms are slideably received so as to allow expansion of the bounded areas in both a lateral and anterior-posterior direction by sliding within the channels. Expansion of the area within the bendable members may be accomplished by rotation of leaves to which the bendable members are rigidly and slideably affixed.

Abstract translation: 具有纵向元件和两个平面可弯曲膨胀臂的融合笼可滑动地捕获在相对侧上的轨道中，所述膨胀臂可从邻近所述纵向元件的预植入位置伸展到限定所述纵向元件周围区域的展开位置， 骨移植材料可以在植入椎间隙后被包装并保留。 消除纵向元件有利于前侧和后侧横向轨道，其中膨胀臂的相对端可滑动地接收，以便允许通道内的滑动使横向和前后方向上的有界区域膨胀。 可弯曲构件内的区域的膨胀可以通过使可弯曲构件刚性且可滑动地固定到其上的叶片的旋转来实现。