Sacroiliac joint fixation fusion system
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1. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
- a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end;
a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface;
a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface;
a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising;
a distal edge that slopes from a distal most ti to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and
at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces,wherein the second perpendicular flange further includes an anti-migration element at a proximal end of the second perpendicular flange, the anti-migration element including a tapering of the proximal end of the second perpendicular flange in order to resist movement of the implant within the articular surfaces.
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Abstract
A sacroiliac joint fixation fusion system that provides a method of fixation and fusion of the sacroiliac joint and a sacroiliac joint implant which upon placement within the articular region of the sacroiliac joint facilitates stability and fusion of the sacroiliac joint.
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1. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface; a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface; a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising; a distal edge that slopes from a distal most ti to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, wherein the second perpendicular flange further includes an anti-migration element at a proximal end of the second perpendicular flange, the anti-migration element including a tapering of the proximal end of the second perpendicular flange in order to resist movement of the implant within the articular surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 35)
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2. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface; a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface; a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising; a distal edge that slopes from a distal most tip to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, wherein a proximal end of the first connecting member further includes an outward flaring portion that is configured to resist movement of the implant within the articular surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4)
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5. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface; a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface; a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising; a distal edge that slopes from a distal most tip to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, wherein the at least one passage includes a passage length that is more than about one fourth of the length of the implant.
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6. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface; a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface; a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising; a distal edge that slopes from a distal most tip to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, wherein the at least one passage includes a passage length that is between about one fourth to about two thirds of the length of the implant.
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7. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface; a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface; a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising; a distal edge that slopes from a distal most tip to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, wherein the at least one passage includes a passage height that is more than about one fourth of a height of the first connecting member.
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8. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface; a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface; a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising; a distal edge that slopes from a distal most tip to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, wherein the at least one passage includes a passage height that is between about one fourth to about two thirds of a height of the first connecting member.
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9. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface; a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface; a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising; a distal edge that slopes from a distal most tip to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, wherein the at least one passage includes a passage length that is about one fourth to about two thirds of the length of the implant and the at least one passage includes a passage height that is about one fourth to about two thirds of a height of the first connecting member.
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10. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface; a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface; a third perpendicular flange that is opposite of and parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the third perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant, the second perpendicular flange being substantially centered between the first perpendicular flange and the third perpendicular flange; a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising; a distal edge that slopes from a distal most tip to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, and a second connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the second perpendicular flange and the third perpendicular flange, the second connecting member extending the length of the implant and comprising a second distal edge that slopes from the distal most tip to a distal end of the third perpendicular flange. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 36, 37)
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15. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an axial bore extending distally from the proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a first planar top surface; a second perpendicular flange opposite of and substantially parallel to the first perpendicular flange, the second perpendicular flange extending the length of the implant and including a second planar top surface; a first connecting member coupled to and extending substantially perpendicularly between the first perpendicular flange and the second perpendicular flange, the first connecting member extending at least the length of the implant and comprising; a distal edge that slopes from a distal most tip to a distal end of the first perpendicular flange; and at least one passage that extends transversely through the first connecting member between the distal end and the proximal end, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, wherein the implant is curved along the length of the implant and defines a radius along the length of the implant, a ratio of the radius to the length of the implant being between about one third to about one.
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22. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the articular surfaces comprising a cranial portion and a caudal portion, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first arcuate edge extending the length of the implant; a second arcuate edge opposite the first arcuate edge and extending the length of the implant, wherein the first arcuate edge defines a first curvature along the length of the implant that matches a second curvature that is defined by the second arcuate edge along the length of the implant; a first planar connecting member extending a first distance between the first arcuate edge and the second arcuate edge and extending the length of the implant, the first planar connecting member including opposite planar surfaces disposed a second distance apart at the distal end and a third distance apart at the proximal end, the first arcuate edge extending the second distance between the opposite planar surfaces at the distal end, the first arcuate edge extending the third distance between the opposite planar surfaces at the proximal end; at least one passage extending transversely through the first planar connecting member, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces, wherein the first curvature defines a radial path along the length of the implant of between about 2 centimeters and about 6 centimeters. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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23. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the articular surfaces comprising a cranial portion and a caudal portion, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first arcuate edge extending the length of the implant; a second arcuate edge opposite the first arcuate edge and extending the length of the implant, wherein the first arcuate edge defines a first curvature along the length of the implant that matches a second curvature that is defined by the second arcuate edge along the length of the implant, wherein the first curvature defines a radius along the length of the implant, a ratio of the radius to the length of the implant being between about one third to about one; a first planar connecting member extending a first distance between the first arcuate edge and the second arcuate edge and extending the length of the implant, the first planar connecting member including opposite planar surfaces disposed a second distance apart at the distal end and a third distance apart at the proximal end, the first arcuate edge extending the second distance between the opposite planar surfaces at the distal end, the first arcuate edge extending the third distance between the opposite planar surfaces at the proximal end; at least one passage extending transversely through the first planar connecting member, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces.
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24. A sacroiliac joint implant for non-transverse placement between articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint to dispose a sacrum and an ilium in substantially immobilized relation, the articular surfaces comprising a cranial portion and a caudal portion, the implant comprising:
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a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end; a first arcuate edge extending the length of the implant; a second arcuate edge opposite the first arcuate edge and extending the length of the implant; a first planar connecting member extending a first distance between the first arcuate edge and the second arcuate edge and extending the length of the implant, the first planar connecting member including opposite planar surfaces disposed a second distance apart at the distal end and a third distance apart at the proximal end, the first arcuate edge extending the second distance between the opposite planar surfaces at the distal end, the first arcuate edge extending the third distance between the opposite planar surfaces at the proximal end; at least one passage extending transversely through the first planar connecting member, the at least one passage dimensioned to allow an elongate member to be received within the at least one passage to anchor the implant to the articular surfaces; a third arcuate edge extending the length of the implant; a fourth arcuate edge opposite the third arcuate edge and extending the length of the implant; and a second planar connecting member extending a sixth distance between the third arcuate edge and the fourth arcuate edge and extending the length of the implant, the second planar connecting member including opposite planar surfaces disposed a seventh distance apart, the first arcuate edge and the second arcuate edge extending the sixth distance between the opposite planar surfaces of the planar connecting member, the second planar connecting member coupled to the first planar connecting member and being in substantially orthogonal relation to the first planar connecting member. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27)
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