WO2004073562A1 - Expandable intervertebral implant cage - Google Patents

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WO2004073562A1
WO2004073562A1 PCT/US2004/003991 US2004003991W WO2004073562A1 WO 2004073562 A1 WO2004073562 A1 WO 2004073562A1 US 2004003991 W US2004003991 W US 2004003991W WO 2004073562 A1 WO2004073562 A1 WO 2004073562A1
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Ishmael Bentley
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  • This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for stabilizing adjacent vertebral elements. More particularly, this disclosure relates to an expandable intervertebral implant.
  • intervertebral implants have been utilized for stabilizing adjacent vertebral elements and facilitating the development of bone union between the vertebral elements.
  • the intervertebral implants are not adjustable by the surgeon during the surgical procedure. Therefore, the surgeon must choose the size that most closely matches the desired height, length and width dimensions, and then make the implant fit. Because these implants are of a pre-determined size and shape, the implant site must correspond to the implant configuration. This can require extensive site preparation to complete implantation. Extensive site preparation can compromise the success of ' the implantation procedure by causing excessive damage to the receiving vertebral elements. In addition, procedures requiring extensive site preparation can result in relatively long surgeries that may increase patient risk.
  • U.S. Patent 6,174,334 This implant includes a pair of shells that when assembled form an implant assembly. Teeth are formed on each shell so that the shells can be unidirectionally spread apart. Each tooth has a ramping surface that is oblique to the line of relative movement ofthe shells. The ramping surface meets an abutment surface that is perpendicular to the line of relative movement. In other words, each ofthe teeth formed on the shells has a surface that is 90 degrees relative to the direction in which the shells are spread apart from one another.
  • the present disclosure relates to an expandable invertebral implant including first and second members configured to expand between a first position and a second position along an expansion axis ofthe implant.
  • the implant includes an engagement structure disposed between the first and second members ofthe implant.
  • the engagement structure has at least one engaging surface having a non-perpendicular orientation relative to the expansion axis ofthe implant.
  • the present disclosure relates to an intervertebral implant having external and internal members.
  • Each ofthe external and internal members includes interlocking teeth structure.
  • the engagement surfaces are arranged in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to the direction of implant expansion,
  • the interlocking teeth structure ofthe external and internal members include engagement surfaces, the engagement surfaces being arranged in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to a first wall of each of the external and internal members.
  • the present disclosure relates to an expandable intervertebral implant including external and internal members.
  • the implant also includes a locking arrangement configured to lock the implant in an expanded position.
  • the locking arrangement includes a first configuration of teeth formed on the external member and a second configuration of teeth formed on the internal member. The first configuration of teeth are raked in an upwardly direction and the second configuration of teeth are raked in a downwardly direction.
  • the present disclosure relates to an expandable intervertebral implant having first and second members, and an interlocking structure formed on each ofthe first and second members. The interlocking structure is configured to flex the walls ofthe second member toward the walls of the first member when compressive forces are applied to the first and second members.
  • FIG. 1 is front elevational view of one embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant according to the principles ofthe present disclosure, the implant is shown in a non-expanded position;
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded front perspective view of the implant of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a front elevational view ofthe implant of FIG. 4;
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded rear perspective view of an alternative embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant, according to the principles of the present disclosure;
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded front perspective view ofthe implant of FIG. 6;
  • FIG. 8 is a front elevational view ofthe implant of FIG. 7;
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded front perspective view of yet another embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant according to the principles of the present disclosure;
  • FIG. 10 is a front elevational view ofthe implant of FIG. 9;
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged, partial, front elevational view of an implant according the principles ofthe present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is a detailed view of FIG. 11.
  • an expandable intervertebral implant 10 is shown, according to the principles ofthe present disclosure.
  • the implant 10 in FIG. 1 is shown inserted between two vertebral elements Nl, V2 in a non-expanded configuration.
  • the implant 10 is shown in an expanded configuration.
  • the implant 10 generally includes a first external member 12 and a second internal member 14.
  • the implant also includes an engagement structure or locking arrangement 50 that permits linear expansion in a direction represented by arrow B in FIG. 2.
  • the intervertebral implant 10 is expanded from a first height to a selected second height, and secured at the selected second height by the engagement structure or locking arrangement 50.
  • the implant 10 is configured to permit expansion to, and be secured at, a variety of selected second heights by incrementally expanding or ratcheting the implant along an axis of expansion A- A. As will be described hereinafter, the implant is also configured to permit linear retraction from the selected second height. The direction ofthe linear expansion and linear retraction are ofthe same direction, as represented by arrow B.
  • the internal and external members 12, 14 ofthe implant 10 can be machined and/or molded to provide the features herein disclosed.
  • the members 12, 14 may be made ofthe same material, or different materials. Representative materials typically include biocompatible materials such as stainless steel, ceramics, graphite, carbon fiber materials, and various plastics and composites ofthe foregoing.
  • the internal and external members 12, 14 are made of titanium.
  • the first external member 12 ofthe implant 10 generally includes a base portion 16, and first and second external walls 18, 20.
  • the first and second external walls 18, 20 each have a free end 18a, 20a and an attached end 18b, 20b (FIG. 5).
  • the attached ends 18b, 20b are connected to the base portion 16, and the free ends 18a, 20a extend from the base portion 16 in a generally perpendicular orientation.
  • Each ofthe first and second walls 18, 20 includes an inside wall surface 22, 23 and an outside wall surface 24, 25 (FIG. 3).
  • a ledge structure 70 is formed on each side ofthe implant 10.
  • compressive forces between the vertebral elements VI, V2, which are consequently exerted on the implant can be significant.
  • the ledge structures 70 provide added stability to the implant 10 by increasing the contact surface area 66 (FIG. 4) ofthe base portion 16 adjacent to the vertebral element (N2).
  • the ledge structure 70 stabilizes the implant by more widely distributing the compressive loads across the increased contact surface area 66.
  • the ledge structures 70 are formed on the external member 12 adjacent to the base portion 16.
  • the ledge structures 70 extend generally from a first end 62 (FIG. 3) ofthe implant 10 to a second end 64, and project outwardly from the external member 12.
  • a variety of structural configurations that provide added stability to the implant can be used.
  • the length LI ofthe external member is preferably between 0.5 and 1.2 inches; more preferably the length LI is between 0.7 and 0.9 inches; and most preferably the length LI is about 0.8 inches.
  • the second internal member 14 ofthe implant 10 generally includes a base portion 26, and first and second internal walls 28, 30.
  • the first and second internal walls 28, 30 each have a free end 28a, 30a and an attached end 28b, 30b (FIG. 3).
  • the attached ends 28b, 30b are connected to the base portion 26, and the free ends 28a, 30a extend from the base portion 26 in a generally perpendicular orientation.
  • Each ofthe first and second walls 28, 30 include an inside wall surface 32, 33 and an outside wall surface 34, 35.
  • the implant 10 includes an implant handling arrangement 91.
  • the implant handling arrangement 91 is configured so that the implant 10 can be handled and manipulated by a surgical tool (not shown) during a surgical procedure.
  • the implant handling arrangement 92 ofthe illustrated embodiment is located on the internal member 14 and includes implant handling structures 92 formed on the inside walls surfaces 32, 33 ofthe first and second walls 28, 30.
  • the handling structures 92 include a projection 94 that projects inward towards the opposing wall 28 or 30.
  • a hole 96 is formed in the projection 94 and is configured to receive an end of a surgical tool, for example.
  • Example instrument embodiments that can be used with the present implants are described in a U.S. application entitled INSTRUMENTS FOR USE WITH IMPLANTS, AND METHODS, having Attorney Docket No. 6683.0076US01, being filed concurrently herewith; which application is incorporated herein, by reference.
  • the internal member 14 has a width W2, a height H2, and a length L2.
  • the width W2 extends between the outside wall surfaces 34, 35 ofthe first and second walls 28, 30.
  • the width W2 is preferably between 0.2 and 0.6 inches; more preferably the width W2 is between 0.3 and 0.5 inches; most preferably the width W2 is about 0.4 inches.
  • the height H2 of internal member 14 extends from the base portion 26 to the free ends 28a, 30a ofthe walls 28, 30.
  • the height H2 is preferably between 0.2 and 0.5 inches; more preferably the height H2 is between 0.2 and 0.4 inches; most preferably the height is about 0.3 inches.
  • the length L2 ofthe implant extends generally from the first end 62 ofthe implant to the second end 64 ofthe implant.
  • the length L2 is preferably between 0.5 and 1.2 inches; more preferably the length L2 is between 0.7 and 0.9 inches; most preferably the length L2 is about
  • the external walls 18, 20 ofthe external member 12 are configured and sized for receipt ofthe internal walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14.
  • the width W2 ofthe internal member 14, defined by the outside wall surfaces 34, 35, is configured to interact with the inside wall surfaces 22, 23 ofthe external member 12. It is contemplated that in an alternative arrangement, the walls ofthe internal member 14 can be sized and configured such that the inside wall surfaces 32, 33 of the internal member 14 interact with the outside wall surfaces 24, 25 ofthe external member 12.
  • the external member 12 is configured to be a rigid structure or construction. That is, the first and second walls 18, 20 ofthe external member 12 are configured to reduce or eliminate flexure ofthe walls 18, 20 during implant expansion.
  • the first and second walls 18, 20 ofthe external member 12 have a thickness TI.
  • the thickness TI is design to provide rigidity to the external member 12 so that the walls 18, 20 do not laterally displace or flex.
  • first and second walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14 have a thickness T2.
  • the thickness T2 is less than the thickness TI ofthe external member's walls, and is designed to permit lateral displacement or flexure during ratcheting expansion ofthe implant 10.
  • the internal member 14 includes slots 68 (FIGS. 3 and 5) formed adjacent to the attached ends 28b, 30b ofthe walls 28, 30 and the base portion 26.
  • the slots 68 have an arcuate shape (FIG. 5) extending from a curvature or curved nose segment 27 ofthe base portion 26.
  • the slots 68 extend along the length L2 ofthe internal member 14 from the first end 62 ofthe implant to the second end 64 ofthe implant (FIG. 3).
  • the slots 68 provide a flexible joint that is designed to permit lateral displacement or flexure ofthe first and second internal walls 28, 30 during expansion ofthe implant 10.
  • the base portion and walls 16, 18, and 20 ofthe first member 12 and the base portion and walls 26, 28, and 30 ofthe internal member 14 form an opening 44 at the first end 62 ofthe implant 10 (FIG. 3).
  • an opening 46 is formed at the second end 64 ofthe implant 10.
  • tools can be inserted within the openings 44, 46 to grasp or manipulate the implant 10 during a surgical procedure, hi addition, the openings 44, 46 provide an access to the interior area of the implant.
  • the implant 10 has been inserted and expanded between two vertebral elements Nl, N2 (FIG. 2), bone growth material can be ' packed within the interior area ofthe implant through either opening 44, 46.
  • the base portion 26 ofthe internal member 14 includes an aperture or window 42.
  • the window 42 is provided to encourage bone growth through the implant and between the vertebral elements VI, V2 (FIGS. 1 and 2).
  • the window 42 is centrally located in the base portion 26 and has a generally oval shape.
  • the base portion 16 ofthe external member 12 also includes structure to encourage bone growth through the implant and between the vertebral elements VI, V2 (FIGS. 1 and 2).
  • the base 16 includes a pair of windows 40 centrally located within the base portion 16. It is contemplated that the implant 10 can include other window configurations having more or less windows of other shapes configured to encourage interlocking bone growth between the vertebral elements.
  • the engagement structure or locking arrangement 50 (FIGS. 1 and 2) ofthe implant 10 includes a first interlocking teeth structure 52 (FIGS. 3-5) formed on the first and second walls 18, 20 ofthe external member 12, and a corresponding second interlocking teeth structure 54 formed on the first and second walls 28, 30 of the internal member 14.
  • the first interlocking teeth structure 52 ofthe locking arrangement 50 includes a first configuration of teeth 56 located on the inside wall surfaces 22, 23 of the external member 12;
  • the second interlocking teeth structure 54 ofthe locking arrangement 50 includes a second configuration of teeth 58 located on the outside wall surfaces 34, 35 ofthe internal member 14.
  • each ofthe teeth ofthe first configuration of teeth 56 includes an engagement surface 76 and an adjacent surface 78.
  • each ofthe teeth in the second configuration 58 includes an engagement surface 86 and an adjacent surface 88.
  • the engagement surfaces 76, 86 meet the adjacent surface 78, 88 at a tip 80, 90, respectively.
  • the teeth have a rake angle; in particular, the engagement surfaces 76, 86 ofthe configurations of teeth 56, 58 incline from a perpendicular plane (represented by dashed lines) relative to a plane X-X ofthe walls ofthe member 12, 14.
  • the engagement surfaces 76, 86 are arranged in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to the walls ofthe external and internal members, and relative to the direction of implant expansion (represent by arrow B in FIG. 2).
  • the engagement surfaces 76 ofthe first configuration of teeth 56 are raked or oriented at an angle Al (relative to perpendicular as illustrated by the dash line).
  • the angle Al is preferably between one degree and eight degrees, more preferably about four degrees.
  • the engagement surfaces 86 ofthe second configuration of teeth 58 are oriented at an angle A2 (relative to perpendicular as illustrated by the dash line).
  • the angle A2 is preferably between one degree and eight degrees, more preferably about 4 degrees relative to horizontal. In alternative arrangement, only a portion ofthe tooth may be raked or oriented an angle relative to the walls.
  • the teeth 56, 58 can have a perpendicular portion and an angled portion configured in accord with the principles disclosed.
  • the engagement surfaces 76 ofthe first interlocking teeth structure 52 formed on the external member 12 is preferably angled between 91 degrees and 98 degrees relative to the inside wall surfaces 22,.23 ofthe walls 18, 20 ofthe external member; more preferably approximately 94 degrees relative to the inside wall surfaces.
  • the engagement surfaces 86 ofthe second interlocking teeth structure 54 formed on the internal member 14 is preferably angled between 91 degrees and 98 degrees relative to the outside wall surfaces 34, 35 ofthe walls 38, 30 ofthe internal member; more preferably approximately 94 degrees relative to the outside wall surfaces.
  • the internal member 214 includes a base portion 226 and first and second internal walls 228, 230.
  • the base portion 226 defines a window 242 provided to encourage interlocking bone growth between vertebral elements VI, V2 (e.g. FIGS. 1 and 2).
  • An implant handling arrangement 291, including implant handling structures 292, is formed on inside wall surfaces 232, 233 ofthe internal walls 228, 230 of the interior member 214.
  • the internal member 314 includes a base portion 326 and first and second internal walls 328, 330.
  • the base portion 326 defines a window 342 provided to encourage interlocking bone growth between vertebral elements VI , V2 (e.g. FIGS. 1 and 2).
  • An implant handling arrangement 391, including implant handling structures 392, is formed on inside wall surfaces 332, 333 ofthe internal walls 328, 330 ofthe interior member 314.
  • the external member 312 includes abase portion 316 and first and second internal walls 318, 320.
  • the base portion 316 also defines at least one window 340 provided to encourage interlocking bone growth between vertebral elements VI, V2 (e.g. FIGS. 1 and 2).
  • the external member 312 includes convex outer surfaces, 324, 325.
  • the locking arrangement 350 includes a first interlocking teeth structure 352 (FIG. 10) formed on the first and second walls 318, 320 ofthe external member 312, and a corresponding second interlocking teeth structure 354 formed on the first and second walls 328, 330 ofthe internal member 314.
  • the implant 10 can be removed after installation and expansion, by disengaging the locking arrangement 50.
  • the locking arrangement 50 can be disengaged by drawing or flexing the walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14 toward one another so that the second interlocking teeth structure 54 ofthe internal member 14 disengage from the first interlocking teeth structure 52 ofthe external member 12. Disengagement can be accomplished by inserting a surgical tool into the holes 94 ofthe implant handling structure 92, and squeezing the walls 28, 30 together, for example.
  • the first and second interlocking teeth structures 52, 54 have been disengaged, the compressive forces acting upon the external and internal members 12, 14 will compress the implant to the first non-expanded height.
  • the second expanded height can be changed by disengaging the interlocking teeth structures 52, 54 and permitting the implant to ratchet to a reduced second height.

Abstract

An expandable intervertebral implant (10) having an external member (12) and an internal member (14). The implant includes a locking arrangement (50) having a first interlocking teeth structure (56) formed on the external member and a second interlocking teeth structure (58) formed on the internal member. The interlocking teeth structures of the external and internal members have engagement surfaces (76, 86) arranged in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to the direction of implant expansion. The locking arrangement is configured such that walls of the internal member are pulled or flexed toward the walls of the external member when compressive forces are applied to the implant.

Description

EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRALIMPLANT CAGE
This is being filed as a PCT International Patent application in the name of Centerpulse Spine-Tech, Inc., a U.S. national corporation, applicant for the designation of all countries except the U.S., and James R. Mujwid, a U.S. citizen, and Ishmael Bentley, a U.S. citizen, applicants for the designation ofthe U.S. only, on 12 February 2004
Technical Field
This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for stabilizing adjacent vertebral elements. More particularly, this disclosure relates to an expandable intervertebral implant.
Background
A wide variety of configurations of intervertebral implants have been utilized for stabilizing adjacent vertebral elements and facilitating the development of bone union between the vertebral elements. In some configurations, the intervertebral implants are not adjustable by the surgeon during the surgical procedure. Therefore, the surgeon must choose the size that most closely matches the desired height, length and width dimensions, and then make the implant fit. Because these implants are of a pre-determined size and shape, the implant site must correspond to the implant configuration. This can require extensive site preparation to complete implantation. Extensive site preparation can compromise the success of ' the implantation procedure by causing excessive damage to the receiving vertebral elements. In addition, procedures requiring extensive site preparation can result in relatively long surgeries that may increase patient risk.
To address this problem more recent invertebral implants have been designed to expand from a first height to a second height. One such invertebral implant is described in U.S. Patent 6,174,334. This implant includes a pair of shells that when assembled form an implant assembly. Teeth are formed on each shell so that the shells can be unidirectionally spread apart. Each tooth has a ramping surface that is oblique to the line of relative movement ofthe shells. The ramping surface meets an abutment surface that is perpendicular to the line of relative movement. In other words, each ofthe teeth formed on the shells has a surface that is 90 degrees relative to the direction in which the shells are spread apart from one another. It can be understood that as the implant is spread apart, the teeth of the shells ratchet against one another. This ratcheting action causes the lateral walls ofthe shells to displace laterally. This lateral displacement can cause mechanical stress to a degree at which the shell can experience plastic deformation. If plastic deformation occurs, the two shells ofthe implant assembly will not interact optimally.
In general, improvement has been sought with respect to such assemblies and systems, generally to provide an expandable implant assembly while maintaining the structural integrity and function ofthe implant assembly in the event plastic deformation occurs.
Summary In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to an expandable invertebral implant including first and second members configured to expand between a first position and a second position along an expansion axis ofthe implant. The implant includes an engagement structure disposed between the first and second members ofthe implant. The engagement structure has at least one engaging surface having a non-perpendicular orientation relative to the expansion axis ofthe implant.
In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to an intervertebral implant having external and internal members. Each ofthe external and internal members includes interlocking teeth structure. The engagement surfaces are arranged in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to the direction of implant expansion, hi still another aspect, the interlocking teeth structure ofthe external and internal members include engagement surfaces, the engagement surfaces being arranged in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to a first wall of each of the external and internal members.
In yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to an expandable intervertebral implant including external and internal members. The implant also includes a locking arrangement configured to lock the implant in an expanded position. The locking arrangement includes a first configuration of teeth formed on the external member and a second configuration of teeth formed on the internal member. The first configuration of teeth are raked in an upwardly direction and the second configuration of teeth are raked in a downwardly direction. Yet in another aspect, the present disclosure relates to an expandable intervertebral implant having first and second members, and an interlocking structure formed on each ofthe first and second members. The interlocking structure is configured to flex the walls ofthe second member toward the walls of the first member when compressive forces are applied to the first and second members.
A variety of aspects ofthe invention are set forth in part in the description that follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practicing various aspects ofthe disclosure. The aspects ofthe disclosure may relate to individual features as well as combinations of features. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not restrictive ofthe claimed invention.
Brief Description of the Drawings FIG. 1 is front elevational view of one embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant according to the principles ofthe present disclosure, the implant is shown in a non-expanded position;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view ofthe implant of FIG. 1, shown in an expanded position; FIG. 3 is an exploded, rear perspective view of one embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant, according to the principles ofthe present disclosure;
FIG. 4 is an exploded front perspective view of the implant of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view ofthe implant of FIG. 4; FIG. 6 is an exploded rear perspective view of an alternative embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant, according to the principles of the present disclosure;
FIG. 7 is an exploded front perspective view ofthe implant of FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a front elevational view ofthe implant of FIG. 7; FIG. 9 is an exploded front perspective view of yet another embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant according to the principles of the present disclosure;
FIG. 10 is a front elevational view ofthe implant of FIG. 9; FIG. 11 is an enlarged, partial, front elevational view of an implant according the principles ofthe present disclosure; and
FIG. 12 is a detailed view of FIG. 11.
Detailed Description Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary aspects ofthe present disclosure that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an expandable intervertebral implant 10 is shown, according to the principles ofthe present disclosure. The implant 10 in FIG. 1 is shown inserted between two vertebral elements Nl, V2 in a non-expanded configuration. In FIG. 2, the implant 10 is shown in an expanded configuration. The implant 10 generally includes a first external member 12 and a second internal member 14. The implant also includes an engagement structure or locking arrangement 50 that permits linear expansion in a direction represented by arrow B in FIG. 2. The intervertebral implant 10 is expanded from a first height to a selected second height, and secured at the selected second height by the engagement structure or locking arrangement 50. It is to be understood that the implant 10 is configured to permit expansion to, and be secured at, a variety of selected second heights by incrementally expanding or ratcheting the implant along an axis of expansion A- A. As will be described hereinafter, the implant is also configured to permit linear retraction from the selected second height. The direction ofthe linear expansion and linear retraction are ofthe same direction, as represented by arrow B.
The internal and external members 12, 14 ofthe implant 10 can be machined and/or molded to provide the features herein disclosed. The members 12, 14 may be made ofthe same material, or different materials. Representative materials typically include biocompatible materials such as stainless steel, ceramics, graphite, carbon fiber materials, and various plastics and composites ofthe foregoing. In the preferred embodiment, the internal and external members 12, 14 are made of titanium.
Referring now to FIGS. 3-5, a first embodiment ofthe implant 10 is illustrated. The first external member 12 ofthe implant 10 generally includes a base portion 16, and first and second external walls 18, 20. The first and second external walls 18, 20 each have a free end 18a, 20a and an attached end 18b, 20b (FIG. 5). The attached ends 18b, 20b are connected to the base portion 16, and the free ends 18a, 20a extend from the base portion 16 in a generally perpendicular orientation. Each ofthe first and second walls 18, 20 includes an inside wall surface 22, 23 and an outside wall surface 24, 25 (FIG. 3).
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3-5, a ledge structure 70 is formed on each side ofthe implant 10. In use, compressive forces between the vertebral elements VI, V2, which are consequently exerted on the implant, can be significant. The ledge structures 70 provide added stability to the implant 10 by increasing the contact surface area 66 (FIG. 4) ofthe base portion 16 adjacent to the vertebral element (N2). The ledge structure 70 stabilizes the implant by more widely distributing the compressive loads across the increased contact surface area 66. hi the illustrated embodiment, the ledge structures 70 are formed on the external member 12 adjacent to the base portion 16. The ledge structures 70 extend generally from a first end 62 (FIG. 3) ofthe implant 10 to a second end 64, and project outwardly from the external member 12. A variety of structural configurations that provide added stability to the implant can be used.
The external member 12 has a width Wl, a height HI, and a length LI. The width Wl extends between the outside wall surfaces 24, 25 ofthe first and second walls 18, 20. The width Wl is preferably between 0.3 and 0.7 inches; more preferably the width Wl is between 0.4 and 0.6 inches; and most preferably the width Wl is about 0.5 inches. The height HI of external member 12 extends from the base portion 16 to the free ends 18a, 20a, ofthe walls 18, 20. The height HI is preferably between 0.2 and 0.5 inches; more preferably the height HI is between 0.2 and 0.4 inches; and most preferably the height is about 0.3 inches. The length LI of the external member extends generally from the first end 62 ofthe implant to the second end 64 ofthe implant. The length LI ofthe external member is preferably between 0.5 and 1.2 inches; more preferably the length LI is between 0.7 and 0.9 inches; and most preferably the length LI is about 0.8 inches. The second internal member 14 ofthe implant 10 generally includes a base portion 26, and first and second internal walls 28, 30. The first and second internal walls 28, 30 each have a free end 28a, 30a and an attached end 28b, 30b (FIG. 3). The attached ends 28b, 30b are connected to the base portion 26, and the free ends 28a, 30a extend from the base portion 26 in a generally perpendicular orientation. Each ofthe first and second walls 28, 30 include an inside wall surface 32, 33 and an outside wall surface 34, 35.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the implant 10 includes an implant handling arrangement 91. The implant handling arrangement 91 is configured so that the implant 10 can be handled and manipulated by a surgical tool (not shown) during a surgical procedure. The implant handling arrangement 92 ofthe illustrated embodiment is located on the internal member 14 and includes implant handling structures 92 formed on the inside walls surfaces 32, 33 ofthe first and second walls 28, 30. The handling structures 92 include a projection 94 that projects inward towards the opposing wall 28 or 30. A hole 96 is formed in the projection 94 and is configured to receive an end of a surgical tool, for example. Example instrument embodiments that can be used with the present implants are described in a U.S. application entitled INSTRUMENTS FOR USE WITH IMPLANTS, AND METHODS, having Attorney Docket No. 6683.0076US01, being filed concurrently herewith; which application is incorporated herein, by reference.
The internal member 14 has a width W2, a height H2, and a length L2. The width W2 extends between the outside wall surfaces 34, 35 ofthe first and second walls 28, 30. The width W2 is preferably between 0.2 and 0.6 inches; more preferably the width W2 is between 0.3 and 0.5 inches; most preferably the width W2 is about 0.4 inches. The height H2 of internal member 14 extends from the base portion 26 to the free ends 28a, 30a ofthe walls 28, 30. The height H2 is preferably between 0.2 and 0.5 inches; more preferably the height H2 is between 0.2 and 0.4 inches; most preferably the height is about 0.3 inches. The length L2 ofthe implant extends generally from the first end 62 ofthe implant to the second end 64 ofthe implant. The length L2 is preferably between 0.5 and 1.2 inches; more preferably the length L2 is between 0.7 and 0.9 inches; most preferably the length L2 is about
0.8 inches.
In the illustrated embodiment, the external and internal members 12,
14 are configured to interconnect in corresponding relation to one another. In particular, the external walls 18, 20 ofthe external member 12 are configured and sized for receipt ofthe internal walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14. In particular, the width W2 ofthe internal member 14, defined by the outside wall surfaces 34, 35, is configured to interact with the inside wall surfaces 22, 23 ofthe external member 12. It is contemplated that in an alternative arrangement, the walls ofthe internal member 14 can be sized and configured such that the inside wall surfaces 32, 33 of the internal member 14 interact with the outside wall surfaces 24, 25 ofthe external member 12.
Referring to FIG. 5, the external member 12 is configured to be a rigid structure or construction. That is, the first and second walls 18, 20 ofthe external member 12 are configured to reduce or eliminate flexure ofthe walls 18, 20 during implant expansion. In particular, the first and second walls 18, 20 ofthe external member 12 have a thickness TI. The thickness TI is design to provide rigidity to the external member 12 so that the walls 18, 20 do not laterally displace or flex.
In the context ofthe external member, what is meant by flex or flexure is the outward movement and returning inward movement ofthe free ends of the walls, about the attached ends, as the implant 10 is incrementally expanded or ratcheted from the first non-expanded height to the second expanded height (FIGS. 1 and 2). In the context ofthe internal member, what is meant by flexure is the inward movement and returning outward movement ofthe free ends ofthe walls, about the attached ends, as the implant 10 is incrementally expanded from the first non- expanded height to the second expanded height.
In contrast to the rigid construction ofthe external member 12, the internal member 14 is configured to be a flexible structure or construction. That is, the first and second walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14 are configured to allow or permit flexure ofthe walls 28, 30 during implant expansion. The flexible construction ofthe internal member 14 is provided in two ways.
One, the first and second walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14 have a thickness T2. The thickness T2 is less than the thickness TI ofthe external member's walls, and is designed to permit lateral displacement or flexure during ratcheting expansion ofthe implant 10.
Two, the internal member 14 includes slots 68 (FIGS. 3 and 5) formed adjacent to the attached ends 28b, 30b ofthe walls 28, 30 and the base portion 26. hi the illustrated embodiment, the slots 68 have an arcuate shape (FIG. 5) extending from a curvature or curved nose segment 27 ofthe base portion 26. Preferably the slots 68 extend along the length L2 ofthe internal member 14 from the first end 62 ofthe implant to the second end 64 ofthe implant (FIG. 3). The slots 68 provide a flexible joint that is designed to permit lateral displacement or flexure ofthe first and second internal walls 28, 30 during expansion ofthe implant 10.
When the internal and external members 12, 14 are assembled, the base portion and walls 16, 18, and 20 ofthe first member 12 and the base portion and walls 26, 28, and 30 ofthe internal member 14 form an opening 44 at the first end 62 ofthe implant 10 (FIG. 3). Likewise, an opening 46 is formed at the second end 64 ofthe implant 10. As will be described hereinafter, tools can be inserted within the openings 44, 46 to grasp or manipulate the implant 10 during a surgical procedure, hi addition, the openings 44, 46 provide an access to the interior area of the implant. When the implant 10 has been inserted and expanded between two vertebral elements Nl, N2 (FIG. 2), bone growth material can be'packed within the interior area ofthe implant through either opening 44, 46.
Referring to FIG. 3, the base portion 26 ofthe internal member 14 includes an aperture or window 42. The window 42 is provided to encourage bone growth through the implant and between the vertebral elements VI, V2 (FIGS. 1 and 2). In the illustrated embodiment, the window 42 is centrally located in the base portion 26 and has a generally oval shape. Referring to FIG. 4, the base portion 16 ofthe external member 12 also includes structure to encourage bone growth through the implant and between the vertebral elements VI, V2 (FIGS. 1 and 2). In the illustrated embodiment, the base 16 includes a pair of windows 40 centrally located within the base portion 16. It is contemplated that the implant 10 can include other window configurations having more or less windows of other shapes configured to encourage interlocking bone growth between the vertebral elements.
The engagement structure or locking arrangement 50 (FIGS. 1 and 2) ofthe implant 10 includes a first interlocking teeth structure 52 (FIGS. 3-5) formed on the first and second walls 18, 20 ofthe external member 12, and a corresponding second interlocking teeth structure 54 formed on the first and second walls 28, 30 of the internal member 14. The first interlocking teeth structure 52 ofthe locking arrangement 50 includes a first configuration of teeth 56 located on the inside wall surfaces 22, 23 of the external member 12; the second interlocking teeth structure 54 ofthe locking arrangement 50 includes a second configuration of teeth 58 located on the outside wall surfaces 34, 35 ofthe internal member 14.
Referring now to FIGS. 11 and 12, an enlarged partial view ofthe implant 10 and a detail view ofthe locking arrangement 50 are illustrated. As shown in FIG. 12, each ofthe teeth ofthe first configuration of teeth 56 includes an engagement surface 76 and an adjacent surface 78. Similarly, each ofthe teeth in the second configuration 58 includes an engagement surface 86 and an adjacent surface 88. The engagement surfaces 76, 86 meet the adjacent surface 78, 88 at a tip 80, 90, respectively.
The first configuration of teeth 56 ofthe external member 12 is raked in a direction opposite to the base portion 16 (FIG. 5) ofthe external member 12. Likewise the second configuration of teeth 58 ofthe internal member 14 is raked in a direction opposite to the base portion 26 (FIG. 5) ofthe internal member 14. When the members 12, 14 are assembled together, the first configuration of teeth 56 ofthe external member 12 are raked in a first upwardly direction, as shown by arrow Dl in FIG. 11; and the second configuration ofthe teeth 58 ofthe internal member 14 are raked in a second downwardly direction, as shown by arrow D2. What is meant by "raked" is that the teeth have a rake angle; in particular, the engagement surfaces 76, 86 ofthe configurations of teeth 56, 58 incline from a perpendicular plane (represented by dashed lines) relative to a plane X-X ofthe walls ofthe member 12, 14. In other words, the engagement surfaces 76, 86 are arranged in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to the walls ofthe external and internal members, and relative to the direction of implant expansion (represent by arrow B in FIG. 2).
Referring to FIG. 11, the engagement surfaces 76 ofthe first configuration of teeth 56 are raked or oriented at an angle Al (relative to perpendicular as illustrated by the dash line). In the preferred embodiment, the angle Al is preferably between one degree and eight degrees, more preferably about four degrees. Likewise, the engagement surfaces 86 ofthe second configuration of teeth 58 are oriented at an angle A2 (relative to perpendicular as illustrated by the dash line). In the preferred embodiment, the angle A2 is preferably between one degree and eight degrees, more preferably about 4 degrees relative to horizontal. In alternative arrangement, only a portion ofthe tooth may be raked or oriented an angle relative to the walls. That is, the teeth 56, 58 can have a perpendicular portion and an angled portion configured in accord with the principles disclosed. In other words, the engagement surfaces 76 ofthe first interlocking teeth structure 52 formed on the external member 12 is preferably angled between 91 degrees and 98 degrees relative to the inside wall surfaces 22,.23 ofthe walls 18, 20 ofthe external member; more preferably approximately 94 degrees relative to the inside wall surfaces. Likewise, the engagement surfaces 86 ofthe second interlocking teeth structure 54 formed on the internal member 14 is preferably angled between 91 degrees and 98 degrees relative to the outside wall surfaces 34, 35 ofthe walls 38, 30 ofthe internal member; more preferably approximately 94 degrees relative to the outside wall surfaces.
The rake angle design ofthe implant 10 maintains the structural integrity and function of the implant 10 in the event plastic deformation occurs during implant expansion. In particular, the first and second interlocking teeth structures 52, 54 are designed such that the walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14 flex outward toward the walls ofthe external member 12 (represented by arrow F in FIG. 11) when compressive forces are applied to the implant. More specifically, the external member 12 is a rigid construction designed to reduce or eliminate flexure of the walls 18, 20. Thus, the compressive force C (FIG. 12) from the vertebral element V2 is transferred through the external member 12 to the engagement surfaces 86 ofthe internal member 14. The rake angle configuration ofthe engagement surfaces 76, 86 ofthe interlocking teeth structures 52, 54 transfers a component ofthe compressive forces C at an angle peφendicular to the engagement surface 86 (represented by arrow C). Because the internal member 14 has a flexible construction designed to permit flexure ofthe walls 28, 30, the internal walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14 flex in the direction ofthe compressive force C, i.e. toward the walls 18, 20 ofthe rigidly constructed external member 12. This design is advantageous in that expansion ofthe implant is accommodated by the flexible construction ofthe internal member 14. Yet, the expansion can cause mechanical stress and fatigue in the structure ofthe internal member by action ofthe incremental ratcheting ofthe locking arrangement 50. In some instances, the mechanical stress can rise to a degree at which plastic deformation occurs. If plastic deformation occurs in a traditional implant assembly, the implant will not perform or interact optimally.
The raked angle configuration ofthe present implant 10 maintains the structural integrity and function ofthe implant, even if plastic deformation occurs. In particular, the walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14 are drawn or flexed outward toward the external member 12 by compressive forces C. This pulling or flexing of the walls 28, 30 functions to maintain the walls 28, 30 in the generally peφendicular orientation relative to the base 26, despite any deformation experienced during ratcheting expansion. The implant 10 illustrated in FIGS. 3-5 is only one embodiment of an implant employing the raked angle configuration ofthe locking arrangement. Referring now to FIGS. 6-8, an alternative embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant 210 is illustrated. This implant embodiment 210 is similar to the previous embodiment including a first external member 212, a second internal member 214, and a locking arrangement 250 formed on the external and internal members 212, 214.
The internal member 214 includes a base portion 226 and first and second internal walls 228, 230. The base portion 226 defines a window 242 provided to encourage interlocking bone growth between vertebral elements VI, V2 (e.g. FIGS. 1 and 2). An implant handling arrangement 291, including implant handling structures 292, is formed on inside wall surfaces 232, 233 ofthe internal walls 228, 230 of the interior member 214.
The external member 212 includes a base portion 216 and first and second external walls 218, 220. The base portion 216 also defines at least one window 240 provided to encourage interlocking bone growth between vertebral elements VI, V2 (e.g. FIGS. 1 and 2). The external member 212 of this embodiment, however, does not include a ledge structure (70). Rather, the first and second walls 218, 220 ofthe external member 212 have an outer surface 224, 225 with a convex configuration. The convex outer surfaces 224, 225 increase the wall thiclcness T3 (FIG. 8) of each ofthe external walls 218, 220 to provide a more rigid construction to prevent lateral displacement or flexure ofthe walls 218, 220. A variety of structural configuration can be used to increase the wall thickness T3 and rigidity ofthe external member 212. In the illustrated embodiment, the convex outer surfaces 224 are generally tray-shaped. The locking arrangement 250 of this implant embodiment 210 includes first and second interlocking teeth structures 252, 254 formed on each of the external and internal members 212, 214. The first and second interlocking teeth structures 252, 254 are similar to, and provide the same advantages as, the locking arrangement 50 previously described with respect to the first embodiment. That is, the locking arrangement 250 includes the raked angled teeth configurations 256, 258 described in FIGS. 11 and 12.
Referring now to FIGS. 9 and 10, yet another alternative embodiment of an expandable intervertebral implant 310 is illustrated. In this embodiment, the implant 310 also includes a first external member 312, a second internal member 314, and a locking arrangement 350 formed on the external and internal members 312, 314.
The internal member 314 includes a base portion 326 and first and second internal walls 328, 330. The base portion 326 defines a window 342 provided to encourage interlocking bone growth between vertebral elements VI , V2 (e.g. FIGS. 1 and 2). An implant handling arrangement 391, including implant handling structures 392, is formed on inside wall surfaces 332, 333 ofthe internal walls 328, 330 ofthe interior member 314.
The external member 312 includes abase portion 316 and first and second internal walls 318, 320. The base portion 316 also defines at least one window 340 provided to encourage interlocking bone growth between vertebral elements VI, V2 (e.g. FIGS. 1 and 2). The external member 312 includes convex outer surfaces, 324, 325.
In this embodiment, the locking arrangement 350 includes a first interlocking teeth structure 352 (FIG. 10) formed on the first and second walls 318, 320 ofthe external member 312, and a corresponding second interlocking teeth structure 354 formed on the first and second walls 328, 330 ofthe internal member 314.
The second interlocking teeth structure 354 ofthe embodiment in FIG. 9 includes a greater number of teeth than in the previous embodiments (FIGS.
3-5 and 6-8). In particular, the first and second walls 328, 330 ofthe internal member 314 have a height H3 greater than that ofthe previous embodiments. In the illustrated embodiment, the height H3 is preferably about 0.45 inches and accommodates formation of about six individual teeth. The previous embodiment of FIGS. 3-5 and 6-8 have a height H2 that accommodates formation of about four teeth. This implant configuration 310 provides a surgeon with greater expansion capacity.
In use, the expandable intervertebral implant is used to space and separate two vertebral elements VI, V2. The installation procedure includes grasping the implant 10 with a surgical tool (not shown). At this point in the procedure, the external member 12 and the internal member 14 ofthe implant are assembled together and have a first non-expanded height. A variety of surgical tools can be used to grasp and handle the implant. In the illustrated embodiments, implant handling structures, e.g. 92, are provided. The implant handling structures 92 includes holes 94. The holes can be used such that a tool extends through the holes 94 to retain the implant. The implant is inserted between two vertebral elements VI, V2 in the non-expanded configuration having a first non-expanded height, as shown in FIG. 1. The implant is then ratcheted through a number of discrete incremental expansion positions to the expanded configuration having a second expanded height, as shown in FIG. 2. The implant can be expanded by forcibly separating the external member 12 and an internal member 14 in the direction of expansion (arrow
B).
The implant 10 can be removed after installation and expansion, by disengaging the locking arrangement 50. In particular, the locking arrangement 50 can be disengaged by drawing or flexing the walls 28, 30 ofthe internal member 14 toward one another so that the second interlocking teeth structure 54 ofthe internal member 14 disengage from the first interlocking teeth structure 52 ofthe external member 12. Disengagement can be accomplished by inserting a surgical tool into the holes 94 ofthe implant handling structure 92, and squeezing the walls 28, 30 together, for example. When the first and second interlocking teeth structures 52, 54 have been disengaged, the compressive forces acting upon the external and internal members 12, 14 will compress the implant to the first non-expanded height. As can be understood, the second expanded height can be changed by disengaging the interlocking teeth structures 52, 54 and permitting the implant to ratchet to a reduced second height.
The above specification provides a complete description ofthe EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL LMPLANT CAGE. Since many embodiments ofthe invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe invention, the invention resides in the claims hereinafter appended.

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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. An expandable intervertebral implant, the implant comprising: a) an external member and an internal member; b) interlocking teeth structure formed on each ofthe external and internal members, the interlocking teeth structure arranged to permit expansion ofthe intervertebral implant; i) the interlocking teeth structure formed on the external and internal members including external and internal engagement surfaces, the external and internal engagement surfaces configured to engage one another to lock the implant in an expanded configuration;
1) wherein the external and internal engagement surfaces are arranged in a non-peφendicular orientation relative to the direction of implant expansion.
2. An expandable intervertebral implant, the implant comprising: a) an external member and an internal member, each ofthe members including at least a first wall; b) interlocking teeth structure formed on the first walls ofthe external and internal members, the interlocking teeth structure arranged to permit expansion ofthe intervertebral implant; i) the interlocking teeth structure formed on the external member having an engagement surface that engages an engagement surface on the internal member to lock the implant in an expanded configuration; and 1) the engagement surfaces ofthe interlocking teeth structures being arranged in a non-peφendicular orientation relative to the first walls ofthe external and internal members.
3. The implant of claim 2, wherein the engagement surfaces of the interlocking teeth structure formed on the external member are raked upwardly about 4 degrees.
4. The implant of claim 3, wherein the engagement surfaces ofthe interlocking teeth structure formed on the internal member are raked downwardly about 4 degrees.
5. The implant of claim 2, wherein each ofthe engagement surfaces ofthe interlocking teeth structure formed on the internal and external members is angled approximately 94 degrees relative to the respective first wall.
6. The implant of claim 2, wherein the first walls of the external and internal members have an inside wall surface and an outside wall surface, the interlocking teeth structure being formed only on the inside wall surface ofthe external member, and only on the outside wall surface ofthe internal member.
7. The implant of claim 2, wherein the first wall ofthe internal member is positioned within the first wall ofthe external member, the interlocking teeth structure formed on the first walls being configured to flex the first wall ofthe internal member outward toward the first wall ofthe external member.
8. The implant of claim 7, wherein the external member is a rigid construction configured to prevent flexure of the first wall of the external member during expansion ofthe intervertebral implant.
9. The implant of claim 8, wherein the internal member is a flexible construction configured to permit flexure ofthe first wall ofthe internal member during expansion ofthe intervertebral implant.
10. The implant of claim 9, wherein the internal member includes a slot formed adjacent to an end ofthe first wall to permit flexure ofthe first wall ofthe internal member during expansion ofthe intervertebral implant.
11. The implant of claim 9, wherein the first wall ofthe external member has an external wall thickness, the external wall thickness being greater than an internal wall thickness ofthe internal member, wherein the external wall thickness ofthe external member prevents flexure ofthe first external wall and the internal wall thickness ofthe internal member permits flexure ofthe first internal wall.
12. An expandable intervertebral implant, the implant comprising: a) an external member including: i) a external base wall, and first and second external walls extending from the external base wall; b) an internal member including: i) an internal base wall, and first and second internal walls extending from the internal base wall; ii) the first and second internal walls positioned within the first and second external walls; c) a locking arrangement configured to lock the implant in an expanded position, the locking arrangement including: i) a first configuration of teeth formed on each ofthe first and second external walls, the first configuration of teeth being raked in an upwardly direction; and ii) a second configuration of teeth formed on each of the first and second internal walls, the second configuration of teeth being raked in a downwardly direction.
13. The implant of claim 12, wherein each ofthe upwardly and downwardly raked configuration of teeth ofthe external and internal members have a rake angle of between 1 degree and 8 degrees relative to the first and second walls ofthe external and internal members.
14. The implant of claim 12, wherein the first upwardly raked configuration of teeth are angled approximately 4 degrees relative to the first and second external walls ofthe external member.
15. The implant of claim 12, wherein the second downwardly raked configuration of teeth are angled approximately 4 degrees relative to the first and second internal walls ofthe internal member.
16. The implant of claim 12, wherein the first and second configurations of teeth are configured to deflect the internal walls ofthe internal member outward toward the external walls ofthe external member when compressive force are applied to the base walls ofthe external and internal members.
17. An expandable intervertebral implant, the implant comprising: a) an first member having a first base portion and walls extending from the first base portion; b) a second member having a second base portion and walls extending from the second base portion; and c) interlocking structure formed on each ofthe first and second members, the interlocking structure being configured to secure the implant in an expanded configuration; d) wherein the interlocking structure formed on the first and second members is configured to flex the walls ofthe second member toward the walls ofthe first member when compressive forces are applied to the base portions ofthe first and second members.
18. The implant of claim 17, wherein the interlocking structure include ratchet teeth configured to permit linear expansion from a non-expanded configuration to the expanded configuration.
19. The implant of claim 18, wherein only the walls of the second member are configured to ratchet during expansion, and only the walls ofthe second member are configured to flex when compressive forces are applied to the base portions ofthe first and second members.
20. An expandable intervertebral implant, comprising: a) a first member and a second member configured to expand between a first position and a second position along an expansion axis ofthe implant; b) an engagement structure interlocking the first and second members, the engagement structure including at least one engaging surface having a non-peφendicular orientation relative to the expansion axis ofthe implant.
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