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Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, Or Aids And Accessories Therefor > Implantable Prosthesis > Bone > Spine Bone > Having A Fluid Filled Chamber Having A Fluid Filled ChamberHaving A Fluid Filled Chamber patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/14/06 - 20060282165 - Intervertebral disc implant An intervertebral disc implant having a body with a greater height than width comprised of a resilient material and an elongate cavity for receiving a key to maintain the spacing between the vertebrae adjacent an intervertebral disc when implanted into the space from which a portion of the disc is ... 11/09/06 - 20060253200 - Method of making an intervertebral disc prosthesis A method of treating a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc having a nucleus pulposus and an annulus. The method includes the steps of accessing and preparing the intervertebral disc for receipt of the biomaterial by removing at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus to create a nuclear cavity. A ... 11/09/06 - 20060253199 - Lordosis creating nucleus replacement method and apparatus A method of implanting an intervertebral prosthesis in a disc located between a pair of adjacent vertebrae of a patient. Damaged or diseased nucleus pulpous is removed from the disc using minimally invasive techniques. The adjacent vertebrae are positioned in a lordotic condition. A mold adapted to contain a biomaterial ... 11/09/06 - 20060253198 - Multi-lumen mold for intervertebral prosthesis and method of using same A multi-lumen mold is for the in situ formation of a prosthesis in an annulus located in an intervertebral disc space of a patient. The annulus has at least two openings formed by minimally invasive techniques and at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus is removed to form a ... 11/02/06 - 20060247776 - Systems and methods for augmenting intervertebral discs Systems, devices and methods are provided for augmenting intervertebral discs. The systems include implantable annulus repair and augmentation devices as well as implantable prosthetic materials for replacing a portion of or augmenting the annulus and/or the nucleus pulposus. The systems further include instruments for implanting the subject devices and materials ... 10/26/06 - 20060241768 - Selectively expandable composite structures for spinal arthroplasty Embodiments include selectively expandable composite structures useful as spinal arthroplasty devices such as intervertebral disc prostheses. The structures may comprise an outer shell comprised of a non-hydrogel polymer material. The structures also may comprise at least one core positioned within the outer shell. The core may be comprised of a ... 10/26/06 - 20060241767 - Spinal disc prosthesis and methods of use The subject invention provides a modular six-degrees-of-freedom spatial mechanism for spinal disc prosthesis, with three rotational and three translational degrees-of-freedom within the entire workspace of a Functional Spinal Unit (FSU). The prosthetic disc mechanism attaches to upper and lower plates anchored between vertebrae of an FSU. Scaling, conjoined with motion ... 10/26/06 - 20060241766 - Method and apparatus for preventing articulation in an artificial joint An artificial joint is configured for surgical insertion between two bones. The joint includes first and second parts supported for relative movement, and structure that can be selectively used to facilitate relative fixation of the first and second parts in a manner preventing the relative movement thereof. A method involves ... 10/26/06 - 20060241765 - Load bearing intervertebral disk An implant useful as a prosthetic replacement of an intervertebral disk which consists of a housing providing at least a part simulation of a disk yet containing a force transferring media. The housing is in the form of a bellows or equivalent structure preferably restricted as to maximum separation between ... 10/19/06 - 20060235523 - Implant having a sheath with a motion-limiting attribute A surgical implant containing two opposing shells, a central body disposed between the shells, and a flexible sheath extending between edges of the opposing shells. The sheath provides for resisting at least one predetermined type of relative directional motion. ... 09/28/06 - 20060217810 - Artifical lumbar disc An artificial lumbar disc made of three components which are inserted individually. Two bean shaped implants are a mirror image of each other and are designed to be inserted on each side of the disc cavity. The third component is designed to fill the disc cavity remaining after the first ... 07/06/06 - 20060149380 - Systems, devices and methods for treatment of intervertebral disorders A bioactive/biodegradable nucleus implant for repairing degenerated intervertebral discs that is inflated inside the nucleus space after the degenerated nucleus has been removed to re-pressurize the nuclear space within the intervertebral disc. The implant is inflated with a high molecular weight fluid, gel or combination of fluid and elastomer, preferably ... 07/06/06 - 20060149379 - Expandable porous mesh bag device and methods of use for reduction, filling, fixation and supporting of bone The invention provides a method of correcting numerous bone abnormalities including bone tumors and cysts, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, tibial plateau fractures and compression fractures of the spine. The abnormality may be corrected by first accessing and boring into the damaged tissue or bone and reaming out the ... 06/01/06 - 20060116767 - Implant used in procedures for stiffening the vertebral column The invention concerns an implant in the form of a compression resistant hollow body (1), used in procedures for stiffening the vertebral column (2). The hollow body (1) includes two open receptacles (3, 4) mutually oriented toward one another that interlock and form the implant proper (cage). The two receptacles ... 05/18/06 - 20060106461 - Implantable vertebral lift A vertebral lift device including an expandable member made of a bio-compatible material and having a plurality of interconnected structural members, with the expandable member having a first dimension for insertion thereof into a damaged vertebral body having a damaged dimension, the interconnected structural members of the expandable member being ... 04/20/06 - 20060085075 - Polymeric joint complex and methods of use The invention describes a variety of implantable artificial joint complexes adapted for implantation within a target joint space within a human body. The joint complexes comprise: an expandable joint segment adapted to fit within the target joint space; and at least one of a first cannulated anchor adapted to engage ... 04/20/06 - 20060085074 - Medical device systems for the spine Medical device systems for treating a spine and related methods are described. In some embodiments, a medical device system includes an expandable intradiscal portion configured to be placed between two vertebras, and an expandable first extradiscal portion capable of being in fluid communication with the intradiscal portion. ... 04/20/06 - 20060085073 - Medical device systems for the spine Medical device systems for treating a spine and related methods are described. In some embodiments, a medical device system includes an expandable intradiscal portion configured to be placed between two vertebras, and an expandable first extradiscal portion capable of being in fluid communication with the intradiscal portion. ... 03/23/06 - 20060064170 - Closed system artificial intervertebral disc Devices and methods for manufacturing devices for treating degenerated and/or traumatized intervertebral discs are disclosed. Artificial discs and components of discs may include an artificial nucleus and/or an artificial annulus and may be comprised of shape memory materials synthesized to achieve desired mechanical and physical properties. An artificial nucleus and/or ... 03/23/06 - 20060064169 - Shock-absorbing joint and spine replacements Numerous joint replacement implant embodiments including a total knee replacement implant including a femoral component (102) having a wheel (104); and a tibial component (106) including a shock-adsorbing component with a piston assembly (110) and spring (112). Said implants contain a cushioning or shock-absorbing member to dampen axial loads and ... 03/02/06 - 20060047341 - Spinal disc implants with reservoirs for delivery of therapeutic agents Nucleus pulposus implants that contain reservoirs for receiving, holding, and releasing therapeutic agents are provided. In one form of the invention, a spinal implant is provided with reservoirs positioned at least partially beneath the external surface of the implant. The reservoirs are provided to receive, hold, and release therapeutic and/or ... 01/05/06 - 20060004452 - C-shaped disc prosthesis Exemplary implants and methods are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae. In one embodiment, an implant is provided having a shape that allows the implant to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach while avoiding contact with the spinal cord. For example, the implant can include an anterior portion ... 12/15/05 - 20050278027 - Annulus fibrosus stent The Annulus Fibrosus Stent (AFS) is a platform of barriers used in the intervertebral disc. The barrier can be inserted into an intervertebral disc to act to reinforce and/or supplement the disc. The AFS can be inserted at any of the many different stages of disc pathology. The AFS can ... 12/08/05 - 20050273169 - Artificial intervertebral disc assembly An artificial intervertebral disc assembly including upper and lower end plates, an expandable bladder carried by the end plates and circumscribing a containment area therebetween. A biocompatible fluid is disposed within the containment area. A cylinder having a plurality of apertures therein projects from the lower plate into the containment ... 12/01/05 - 20050267580 - Inflatable intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis An intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis which can be implanted in a collapsed state, then expanded within the disc space such that minimally invasive surgical techniques may be employed for its insertion, and, by virtue of its expandable nature, ligaments can be restored to proper tension, facet joints can be unloaded ... 11/17/05 - 20050256576 - Artificial expansile total lumbar and thoracic discs for posterior placement without supplemental instrumentation and its adaptation for anterior placement of artificial cervical, thoracic and lumbar discs A total artificial expansible disc having at least two pairs of substantially parallel shells, which move in multiple directions defined by at least two axes, is disclosed. Several methods for implanting the total artificial expansile disc are also disclosed. The total artificial expansile disc occupies a space defined by a ... 11/10/05 - 20050251259 - Inflatable nuclear prosthesis The nucleus of an intervertebral disc is replaced with a construct including a distendable sack or balloon which, following insertion at a surgical site, is inflated with a hardenable material and is detached in situ when the injected material has hardened. Preferably, two nested balloons are inserted, and then are ... 09/22/05 - 20050209696 - Implant frames for use with settable materials and related methods of use Intervertebral implant system for intervertebral implantation, are disclosed. An intervertebral implant system according to the present disclosure includes a frame having a peripheral wall defining a space therein, and a settable material introducible into the space of the frame. The settable material is a biocompatible load bearing material including and ... 09/08/05 - 20050197702 - Intervertebral disc implant The invention relates to an artificial intervertebral disc for placement between adjacent vertebrae. The artificial intervertebral disc is preferably designed to restore disc height and lordosis, allow for a natural range of motion, absorb shock and provide resistance to motion and axial compression. Furthermore, the intervertebral disc may be used ... 09/08/05 - 20050197701 - Method and apparatus for computerized surgery An implant for use in spinal surgery comprises a resilient element having an inflatable cavity. It is formed of a biologically compatible material and is arranged for placement between end plates of adjacent vertebra. The implant may also include a wound disc replacement element. A method of performing spinal surgery ... 08/11/05 - 20050177239 - Method and apparatus for computerized surgery An implant for use in spinal surgery comprises a resilient element having an inflatable cavity. It is formed of a biologically compatible material and is arranged for placement between end plates of adjacent vertebra. The implant may also include a wound disc replacement element. A method of performing signal surgery ... 06/23/05 - 20050137707 - Systems and methods for agent delivery Systems, bone screws, and methods for delivering a treatment agent into or near a bone, such as a vertebra are provided. The system include a hollow prosthetic vertebral body having one or more fenestrations and a liner containing a treatment agent disposed within the hollow prosthetic vertebral body. The liner ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |