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Skeletal reconstruction cages
Assignee: Synthes USA LLC
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Filing: 2001-03-22
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Granted: 2003-12-09
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Expires: 2021-03-22
Abstract
Abstract Skeletal reconstruction cages include a central body having first and second ends, a first end cap coupled to one end of the central body, and a second end cap coupled to the other end of the central body. At least two of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap are formed from bone. Each of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap may be provided in different sizes so that cages with varying overall heights, and related angulations, may be created.
Inventors
- 👤 II Michael L. Boyer
- 👤 David C. Paul
- 👤 Thomas B. Higgins
- 👤 Christopher M. Angelucci
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:55
CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 48
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A skeletal reconstruction cage comprising: a central body having first and second flat end faces; a first end cap having a first base portion, and a ridge portion defining a first ridge face; and a second end cap having a second base portion, and a ridge portion defining a second ridge face, wherein the first end cap is coupled to one end of the central body with the first ridge face abutting an end face of the central body, the second end cap is coupled to the other end of the central body with the second ridge face abutting an end face of the central body, and at least one of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap is formed of bone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A skeletal reconstruction cage comprising: a central body having first and second flat end faces; a first end cap having a first base portion, and a ridge portion defining a first ridge face; and a second end cap having a second base portion, and a ridge portion defining a second ridge face, wherein the first end cap is coupled to one end of the central body with the first ridge face abutting an end face of the central body, the second end cap is coupled to the other end of the central body with the second ridge face abutting an end face of the central body, and at least one of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap is formed of bone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the central body is disposed in a first body plane and the second end of the central body is disposed in a second body plane, the first and second body planes converging with respect to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is at least partially dehydrated to fit against a surrounding mating surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 2 , wherein at least one of component selected from the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is at least partially dehydrated to mate with another component.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 2 , wherein: the central body is disposed about a central axis; a first horizontal plane extending from a highest vertical point on the central body and perpendicular to the central axis is disposed at a first angle with respect to the first body plane; and a second horizontal plane extending from a lowest vertical point on the central body and perpendicular to the central axis is disposed at a second angle with respect to the second body plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 5 , wherein the first and second angles are about the same.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 6 , wherein the first and second angles are between about 1° and about 3°.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 5 , wherein the end caps each include a top face disposed in a first cap plane and the base portion of each end cap is disposed in a second cap plane, with the first and second cap planes being disposed at a cap angle with respect to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 8 , wherein the first angle, the second angle, and the cap angle are about the same.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The skeletal reconstruction claim 9 , wherein the first angle, the second angle, and the cap angle are between about 1° and about 3°.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein one of the central body and an end cap further comprises a protrusion and the other further comprises a recess, the protrusion configured and dimensioned for mating with the recess.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 11 , wherein the protrusion and recess are non-circular so that torsional rotation of the protrusion in the recess is resisted.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 12 , wherein the protrusion is symmetrical about a central protrusion axis, the protrusion being selectably positionable within the recess in two orientations.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein each end cap further comprises a migration-resistant surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein the central body further comprises a hole extending from the first end to the second end, the hole disposed about a central axis.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 15 , further comprising a core configured and dimensioned to be received in the hole, the core being formed of bone.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 15 , further comprising a core configured and dimensioned to be received in the hole, the core being formed of bone.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
69 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , further comprising a core, wherein the central body further comprises a hole extending from the first end toward the second end, the hole disposed about a central axis, wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is formed from bone and the core is configured and dimensioned to be received in the hole.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 18 , wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is formed of cancellous bone.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 18 , wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is formed of cortical bone.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
32 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core are fastened together with at least one fastener.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
41 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 21 , wherein the at least one fastener is selected from a screw, key, pin, peg, rivet, cotter, nail, spike, bolt, stud, staple, boss, clamp, clip, dowel, stake, hook, anchor, tie, band, crimp, and wedge.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
31 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core are bonded together with a bonding agent.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein the skeletal reconstruction cage further comprises a core formed of cancellous bone.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
28 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap is formed of cortical bone.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap are fastened together with at least one fastener.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 26 , wherein the at least one fastener comprises a pin.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
30 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap are bonded together with a bonding agent.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
35 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap is at least partially dehydrated to fit against a surrounding mating surface.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
33 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap is at least partially dehydrated to mate with another component.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
72 words
A skeletal reconstruction cage comprising: a central body comprising a first end, a second end, and a substantially continuous outer wall extending therebetween; a first end cap; and a second end cap, wherein the first end cap is coupled to one end of the central body, the second end cap is coupled to the other end of the central body, and at least one of the end caps is formed of bone.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
72 words
A skeletal reconstruction cage comprising: a central body comprising a first end, a second end, and a substantially continuous outer wall extending therebetween; a first end cap; and a second end cap, wherein the first end cap is coupled to one end of the central body, the second end cap is coupled to the other end of the central body, and at least one of the end caps is formed of bone.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
69 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 31 , further comprising a core, wherein the central body further comprises a hole extending from the first end toward the second end, the hole disposed about a central axis, wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is formed from bone and the core is configured and dimensioned to be received in the hole.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
29 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 32 , wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is formed of cancellous bone.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
29 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 32 , wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is formed of cortical bone.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
31 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 32 , wherein at least two of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core are bonded together with a bonding agent.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
36 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 32 , wherein at least one of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is at least partially dehydrated to fit against a surrounding mating surface.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
36 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 32 , wherein at least one component selected from the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core is at least partially dehydrated to mate with another component.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
32 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 31 , wherein at least two of the central body, first end cap, second end cap, and core are fastened together with at least one fastener.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
41 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 38 , wherein the at least one fastener is selected from a screw, key, pin, peg, rivet, cotter, nail, spike, bolt, stud, staple, boss, clamp, clip, dowel, stake, hook, anchor, tie, band, crimp, and wedge.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
21 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 31 , wherein the skeletal reconstruction cage further comprises a core formed of cancellous bone.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
41 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 31 , wherein one of the central body and an end cap further comprises a protrusion and the other further comprises a recess, with the protrusion being configured and dimensioned for mating with the recess.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
27 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 41 , wherein the protrusion and recess are non-circular so that torsional rotation of the protrusion in the recess is resisted.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
17 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 31 , wherein each end cap further comprises a migration-resistant surface.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
36 words
The skeletal reconstruction cage of claim 31 , wherein the central body further comprises a hole extending from at least one of the first and second ends, with the hole being disposed about a central axis.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
149 words
A skeletal reconstruction cage comprising: a central body having first and second free ends, each end comprising a receiving region defining a recessed shoulder extending toward a central axis of the central body; a first end cap coupled to one free end of the central body and comprising a first central protruding region; and a second end cap coupled to the other free end of the central body and comprising a second central protruding region, wherein the first central protruding region and the second central protruding region are each configured and dimensioned to be received in the receiving regions so that torsional rotation of the protruding regions is resisted therein, each of the regions is symmetrical about at least one central plane extending generally perpendicular to the first and second free ends, and at least one of the first end cap and second end cap is formed of bone.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
149 words
A skeletal reconstruction cage comprising: a central body having first and second free ends, each end comprising a receiving region defining a recessed shoulder extending toward a central axis of the central body; a first end cap coupled to one free end of the central body and comprising a first central protruding region; and a second end cap coupled to the other free end of the central body and comprising a second central protruding region, wherein the first central protruding region and the second central protruding region are each configured and dimensioned to be received in the receiving regions so that torsional rotation of the protruding regions is resisted therein, each of the regions is symmetrical about at least one central plane extending generally perpendicular to the first and second free ends, and at least one of the first end cap and second end cap is formed of bone.
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