20240008998. EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM WITH A BIASED TIP AND METHOD OF USING SAME simplified abstract (Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.)

EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM WITH A BIASED TIP AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Organization Name

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Charles Branch of Advance NC (US)

Charles Fisher of Vancouver (CA)

Mladen Djurasovic of Louisville KY (US)

Marcel Dvorak of Vancouver (CA)

Sigurd Berven of San Francisco CA (US)

Anthony J. Melkent of Germantown TN (US)

Jonathan M. Dewey of Memphis TN (US)

Keith E. Miller of Germantown TN (US)

Adriaan J. Kuyler of Germantown TN (US)

EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM WITH A BIASED TIP AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240008998 titled 'EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM WITH A BIASED TIP AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an expandable spinal implant that has a distal projection extending from one side of the implant, ending in an anterior tip. This anterior portion and tip create an elongated distal end hook that is wider than the proximal end. The distal end hook can rotate around the spinal cord to align the implant with a desired pathway and then be inserted into the disc space between the vertebrae. The widened distal end hook provides a TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) approach, distributes loads, engages the anterior rim, and creates lordosis.

• The implant has a distal projection with an anterior tip, forming an elongated distal end hook.
• The distal end hook is wider than the proximal end.
• The implant can rotate around the spinal cord to align with a desired pathway.
• The implant is inserted into the disc space between the vertebrae.
• The widened distal end hook provides a TLIF approach, distributes loads, engages the anterior rim, and creates lordosis.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Spinal fusion surgeries
• Treatment of degenerative disc diseases
• Correction of spinal deformities

Problems solved by this technology:

• Facilitates alignment of the implant with the desired pathway
• Provides stability and support to the spinal column
• Helps distribute loads evenly across the implant and adjacent vertebrae

Benefits of this technology:

• Improved surgical outcomes
• Enhanced fusion success rates
• Reduced risk of implant dislodgement or failure
• Increased patient comfort and mobility

Original Abstract Submitted

an expandable spinal implant includes a distal projection extending from only one side of the implant, ending in an anterior tip, the anterior portion and anterior tip defining an elongated distal end hook, which is wider than the proximal end. the distal end hook rotates around the spinal cord, aligning the implant with a desired pathway, then inserts into place in the disc space between the vertebrae. the elongated widened distal end hook provides a tlif approach, distributes loads, provides anterior rim engagement, and creates lordosis.