Systems and Methods for the Medical Treatment of Structural Tissue
First Claim
1. A structural tissue repair or reconstruction apparatus, comprising:
- a cylindrically or conically shaped anchor mechanism including;
a primary circular wall with an inner circular surface defining an inner channel for accepting a shaft, screw, or bolt, and an outer circular surface forming a lateral length body, the primary and a first open end and a second open end at opposing ends of the lateral length;
one or more expandable wall member(s) that are formed along the lateral length body and are planner with the outer circular surface and extend into the inner channel when the expandable wall member(s) are in their unexpanded position, and are approximately planner to the inner circular surface and expand outward from an outer circular surface when in their expanded position upon insertion of a shaft, screw or bolt into the anchoring mechanism, so as to increase screw purchase in structural tissue when the expandable wall member(s) are in the expanded position;
wherein the lateral length body is made of a material different than that of the expandable wall members.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed generally to a biomedical system(s) and method(s). More specifically, some embodiments may include system(s) and method(s) used in medical treatment(s). Various embodiments may include medical system(s) and method(s) that may use an anchoring mechanism and screw (bolt, etc.) arrangement that increases the strength of attachment. Some embodiments may further include, for example, an anchoring mechanism that expands upon insertion of a screw (bolt, etc.) into an opening. Some embodiments may include, for example, a system(s) and method(s) for improvement of structural tissue (e.g., bone, cartilage) fixation and safety. Further, some embodiments may also include, for example, an anchoring mechanism and screw (bolt, etc.) system that may be utilized in orthopedic procedures. Still some embodiments may further include system(s) and method(s) providing improved screw fixation and enhanced stabilization in structural tissue or fracture repair. Various embodiments may include multiple anchor mechanisms and anchor mechanism holding means.
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20 Claims
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1. A structural tissue repair or reconstruction apparatus, comprising:
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a cylindrically or conically shaped anchor mechanism including; a primary circular wall with an inner circular surface defining an inner channel for accepting a shaft, screw, or bolt, and an outer circular surface forming a lateral length body, the primary and a first open end and a second open end at opposing ends of the lateral length; one or more expandable wall member(s) that are formed along the lateral length body and are planner with the outer circular surface and extend into the inner channel when the expandable wall member(s) are in their unexpanded position, and are approximately planner to the inner circular surface and expand outward from an outer circular surface when in their expanded position upon insertion of a shaft, screw or bolt into the anchoring mechanism, so as to increase screw purchase in structural tissue when the expandable wall member(s) are in the expanded position; wherein the lateral length body is made of a material different than that of the expandable wall members. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An anchoring system, comprising:
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a first anchoring mechanism; a second anchoring mechanism; and a rod, screw or bolt extending through at least a portion of the first anchoring mechanism and the second anchoring mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. An anchoring mechanism, comprising:
a means for gripping the anchoring mechanism to hold it in a desired position. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An anchoring mechanism utilized in a medical treatment(s), comprising:
an anchor with an external surface that contains members that extend laterally outward to counter the rotational forces caused by threading a screw or bolt into the anchor. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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