US20190282373A1 - Expandable Implant - Google Patents
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- the present invention(s) relates to expandable implants and tools for the insertion of such implants. More particularly, the invention(s) pertains to an expandable spinal implant having opposed plates, which are expandable via the interaction between a wedge member and ramped surfaces included on the plates. An insertion instrument used for implantation of the implant, and methods of utilizing the same, are also disclosed.
- Common spinal maladies such as degeneration of an intervertebral disc of the spine (commonly referred to as Degenerative Disc Disease), spondylosis, spinal stenosis, disc herniation, retrolisthesis, discogenic back pain, or other like conditions may result in substantial pain and discomfort for a patient.
- conditions of this type are treated through surgical intervention, which may include replacing or removing a portion or all of the affected disc(s) and fusing the associated vertebrae through the use of an implant or other like device.
- adjacent vertebral bodies may be fused via an implant, through screw arrangements, and/or by using bone graft material to secure the vertebrae in a fixed state and promote bone growth between the vertebrae.
- the implant or device In replacing a diseased intervertebral disc(s) and effecting fusion, it may also be necessary to ensure that proper spacing is maintained between the vertebral bodies. Stated differently, once the implant or other like device is situated between adjacent vertebrae, the implant or device should adequately recreate the spacing previously maintained via the excised intervertebral disc (e.g., in its natural condition).
- Various expandable implants have been proposed for this purpose. As such, it is possible for a surgeon to adjust the height of particular intervertebral implants to intra-operatively tailor the implant height to match the natural spacing between vertebrae, or any desired implant height. This may reduce the number of different implants needed to accommodate the anatomical confines of different patients.
- certain areas of the spine may include vertebrae that are, in their natural state, at an angle to one another. This natural angle is created by the lordosis or inward curvature of the spine at the particular location of the spine (lumbar/cervical).
- adjacent vertebrae are at an angle to one another, which may be taken into account in certain applications.
- a first aspect of the present invention includes an expandable implant system comprising an implant with top and bottom plates each having a bone-contacting surface and an opposing inner surface, the inner surface of each of the top and bottom plates including a ramp surface.
- the system also includes an actuator situated between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the actuator being removable from between the top and bottom plates after implantation of the implant, and an expansion member removably engageable with the actuator and located between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the expansion member having angled surfaces mating with the ramp surfaces of the top and bottom plates so that, upon actuation of the actuator, the expansion member moves along a longitudinal axis of the implant to expand the top and bottom plates from a first dimension to a second greater dimension.
- the top and bottom plates are capable of being arranged at varying angles to one another depending on the amount of movement of the expansion member along the ramp surfaces, the angle between the top and bottom plates accommodating the natural lordosis between adjacent vertebral bodies.
- the expansion member is also tethered to at least one of the top and bottom plates by a deformable member extending from the at least one of the top and bottom plates.
- At least one of the top and bottom plates may also include a relief space adapted to allow flexion of the at least one of the top and bottom plates and permit expansion of the implant from the first dimension to the second greater dimension.
- a second aspect of the invention comprises an expandable implant system having an implant with top and bottom plates each having a bone-contacting surface and an opposing inner surface, the inner surface of each of the top and bottom plates including a ramp surface.
- the system also comprises an actuator situated between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the actuator being removable from between the top and bottom plates after implantation of the implant, and an expansion member removably engageable with the actuator and located between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the expansion member having angled surfaces mating with the ramp surfaces of the top and bottom plates so that, upon actuation of the actuator, the expansion member moves along a longitudinal axis of the implant to expand the top and bottom plates from a first dimension to a second greater dimension, wherein the top and bottom plates are arranged at varying angles to one another depending on the amount of movement of the expansion member along the ramp surfaces, the angle between the top and bottom plates accommodating the natural lordosis between adjacent vertebral bodies.
- At least one of the top and bottom plates may also be associated with a flange having an aperture adapted to receive a fixation member, the flange extending beyond the at least one of the top and bottom plates to prevent over insertion of the implant into an intervertebral disc space.
- the ramp surfaces of the top and bottom plates and the expansion member also include teeth, the teeth of the expansion member engaging successive teeth of the ramp surfaces upon movement of the expansion member along the longitudinal axis.
- a third aspect of the invention includes yet another expandable implant system comprising an implant with top and bottom plates each having a bone-contacting surface and an opposing inner surface, the inner surface of each of the top and bottom plates including a ramp surface.
- the system also comprises an actuator situated between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the actuator being removable from between the top and bottom plates after implantation of the implant, and an expansion member removably engageable with the actuator and located between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the expansion member having angled surfaces mating with the ramp surfaces of the top and bottom plates so that, upon actuation of the actuator, the expansion member moves along a longitudinal axis of the implant to expand the top and bottom plates from a first dimension to a second greater dimension, wherein the top and bottom plates are securable at varying angles to one another depending on the amount of movement of the expansion member along the ramp surfaces, the angle between the top and bottom plates accommodating the natural lordosis between adjacent vertebral bodies.
- At least one of the top and bottom plates is also associated with a flange having an aperture adapted to receive a fixation member, the flange extending beyond the at least one of the top and bottom plates to prevent over insertion of the implant into an intervertebral disc space.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an expandable implant, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 2-4 are side views of the steps involved in implanting the expandable implant of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a posterior view of a portion of the spine showing two (2) of the expandable implants of FIG. 1 implanted side-by-side.
- an implant 10 is shown as generally having top and bottom plates 20 , 50 with ramp surfaces 21 , 51 thereon, and at least one expansion member 80 for engaging the ramp surfaces 21 , 51 and expanding the implant 10 (e.g., to place the same in a lordotic state).
- the implant 10 may be implanted between adjacent vertebral bodies 12 , 14 , as shown in FIGS. 2-5 , to aid in fusion of such bodies and immobilization of the spine at the implantation site. This may help to relieve pain associated with one of the chronic degenerative spinal conditions discussed previously.
- implant 10 may have top and bottom plates 20 , 50 , each having a bone-contacting surface 22 , 52 and an opposing inner surface 24 , 54 .
- Bone-contacting surfaces 22 , 52 may, in one embodiment, be convexly shaped and include teeth or spikes 26 , 56 ( FIG. 2 ), or even other fixation devices, such as a keel(s), a projection member(s), or a combination of the foregoing.
- Teeth or spikes 26 , 56 may aid in securing top and bottom plates 20 , 50 to bone, as shown in FIGS. 2-4 .
- Plates 20 , 50 may also each include one or more vertical apertures (only one of which is shown in FIG. 1 as vertical aperture 25 ) for receiving bone-graft or other bone-growth material therein.
- Inner surfaces 24 , 54 of plates 20 , 50 may face toward one another and include, in one embodiment, respective ramp surfaces 21 , 51 .
- ramp surfaces 21 , 51 may be angled, such that a taper 28 , 58 is formed on top and bottom plates 20 , 50 .
- an end 23 of implant 10 (particularly that section of implant 10 between ramp surfaces 21 , 51 ) may remain open, allowing for flexion of plates 20 , 50 , while an opposing end 53 of implant 10 may remain attached or closed.
- top and bottom plates 20 , 50 may remain unattached, while at end 53 such plates 20 , 50 may be attached or connected (e.g., unitary or formed of the same material).
- Plates 20 , 50 of implant 10 may also be spaced from one another, as shown in FIG. 1 , such that a cavity is formed between inner surfaces 24 , 54 ; and extending through the cavity from top 20 to bottom 50 plate may be a series of deformable members or struts 48 a - c .
- a set of struts 48 a - c may extend through the inner cavity of implant 10 on both sides of implant 10 , as shown in detail in FIG. 1 .
- struts 48 a - c may also be of the same structure and provide the same function as any of the struts disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,267,939 to Cipoletti et al.
- struts 48 a - c may be generally S-shaped and may be deformable so as to allow for contraction or expansion of implant 10 (e.g., upon movement of plates 20 , 50 toward or away from one another).
- struts 48 a - c may be designed so that they apply tension to top and bottom plates 20 , 50 during and after expansion of implant 10 . This encourages uniform deployment of the device, and may serve to limit distraction of plates 20 , 50 of implant 10 apart, in some cases.
- struts 48 a - c may include at least one curved section 47 , which is designed to be thicker than at least one middle section 49 , such that the curved section 47 may deform subsequent to the middle section 49 .
- Each strut 48 a - c may also include at least one end section 45 that is joined to one of plates 20 , 50 .
- the end section 45 may be designed in a thicker fashion as well, such that there is no deformation at end section 45 at any time during the expansion sequence.
- struts 48 a - c may simply be one thickness along curved 47 and middle sections 49 , and only thicker at end section 45 so as to not deform at that section 45 .
- struts 48 a - c may allow controlled expansion of plates 20 , 50 of implant 10 via deformation thereof, and in certain embodiments, may limit distraction of plates 20 , 50 . While only six (6) struts 48 a - c are shown, it is contemplated that more or less than six (6) struts 48 a - c may be used.
- a set of tethers 32 , 62 may also extend from top and bottom plates 20 , 50 , respectively.
- Tethers 32 , 62 may be deformable, in one embodiment, and may be connected at their ends to an expansion member 80 .
- tethers 32 , 62 may also share the same structure and function as any of the tethers disclosed in the '939 patent. As such, tethers 32 , 62 may generally be deformable to allow movement of expansion member 80 with respect to plates 20 , 50 . Indeed, as shown in FIG.
- tethers 32 , 62 may include a section 33 , 63 that is thick and connects with plates 20 , 50 , such that section 33 , 63 does not deform during expansion of implant 10 .
- Tethers 32 , 62 may also include a separate section 31 , 61 that is thinner than section 33 , 63 to deform (e.g., curve or bend) upon movement of expansion member 80 .
- a connection point 35 , 65 connecting tethers 32 , 62 to expansion member 80 may also be provided, which is thicker than sections 31 , 61 so as to not allow deformation at those points 35 , 65 .
- tethers 32 , 62 may adequately deform to allow plates 20 , 50 to separate.
- expansion member 80 may be in the form of a wedge with top and bottom angled surfaces 86 , 88 .
- Top and bottom angled surfaces 86 , 88 may also include teeth 90 for engaging with corresponding teeth 36 , 66 formed on ramp surfaces 21 , 51 of plates 20 , 50 .
- a ratchet mechanism may be formed in which teeth 90 on angled surfaces 86 , 88 of expansion member 80 engage successive teeth 36 , 66 on ramp surfaces 21 , 51 during movement of expansion member 80 and expansion of implant 10 .
- teeth 90 of expansion member 80 and teeth 36 , 66 on ramp surfaces 21 , 51 may be configured so that movement of expansion member 80 can proceed in only one direction (e.g., toward the inner cavity of implant 10 so as to expand the same).
- expansion member 80 may be fixed via teeth 36 , 66 , 90 .
- Expansion member 80 may further include an inner bore 82 having, in one embodiment, a threaded section 84 ( FIG. 4 ). While threaded section 84 is shown at a distal end of inner bore 82 in the figures, it is contemplated that such threading 84 may be positioned at any point within bore 82 . Expansion member 80 may also have a bulleted or blunt end 92 that is configured to facilitate insertion of implant 10 within intervertebral space. In other words, bulleted or blunt end 92 of expansion member 80 may be designed to wedge itself into the intervertebral space so that implant 10 may be easily implanted therein.
- top and bottom plates 20 , 50 of implant 10 may also each include a flange 40 , 70 that extends beyond plates 20 , 50 to prevent over insertion of implant 10 and allow for fixation thereof to vertebral bodies 12 , 14 .
- a surface of flanges 40 , 70 may be designed to contact portions of adjacent vertebra 12 , 14 , as shown in FIGS. 2-4 , to prevent insertion of implant 10 beyond a desired point and allow fixation of implant to vertebrae 12 , 14 .
- flanges 40 , 70 may also be concavely curved so as to match the convexity of vertebrae 12 , 14 adjacent flanges 40 , 70 ; and such flanges 40 , 70 may include respective apertures 42 , 72 for receipt of a fixation member 110 therein ( FIG. 4 ).
- apertures 42 , 72 through flanges 40 , 70 may also be angled to direct fixation members 110 into bone at an angle, the apertures 42 , 72 including a first section 41 , 71 for accommodating a shaft 114 of fixation members 110 and a relatively wider second section 43 , 73 for accommodating a head 112 of fixation members 110 .
- a step 46 , 76 may also be formed between sections 41 , 71 and 43 , 73 of apertures 42 , 72 .
- fixation members 110 may be countersunk within apertures 42 , 72 so that head 112 rests on step 46 , 76 and does not protrude outward from flanges 40 , 70 .
- differently-configured fixation members 110 e.g., with flat or rounded heads, different sizes, etc.
- apertures 42 , 72 may be designed to accommodate such fixation members 110 .
- any fixation member 110 and aperture 42 , 72 combination may be utilized, so long as implant 10 may be securely fixed to vertebrae 12 , 14 via insertion of such fixation members 110 into apertures 42 , 72 .
- FIGS. 1-3 also depict a relief space 30 , 60 formed in each of top and bottom plates 20 , 50 adjacent flanges 40 , 70 , the relief spaces 30 , 60 facilitating flexion of plates 20 , 50 during expansion of implant 10 .
- Relief spaces 30 , 60 may be formed adjacent flanges 40 , 70 on either side of implant, although one set of relief spaces 30 , 60 is not shown in the figures (e.g., those on the far side of implant 10 in FIG. 1 ).
- relief spaces 30 , 60 are in the form of a cutout or recess in plates 20 , 50 that, as plates 20 , 50 are separated, deforms and reduces in size to accommodate expansion of implant 10 .
- a bore 98 may also be formed through a posterior face of implant 10 , as shown in dashed lines in FIGS. 2-4 and from a posterior view in FIG. 5 , such that bone-graft material 120 and/or a portion of a tool 100 (e.g., shaft 102 ) could be placed therethrough.
- FIGS. 2-3 A portion of the aforementioned tool 100 is shown in FIGS. 2-3 as having a shaft 102 with a threaded end 104 .
- Tool 100 may be inserted through bore 98 of implant 10 to connect with threaded portion 84 of expansion member 80 , and is used in the expansion of implant 10 , as described in more detail below.
- FIGS. 2-4 reflect the various method steps involved in implanting implant 10 and expanding the same.
- a surgeon may initially resect a portion or all of an intervertebral disc 18 situated between adjacent vertebral bodies 12 , 14 so as to create a space between the vertebrae 12 , 14 .
- the surgeon should be careful in this instance to not damage the spinal cord 15 (shown with disc 18 in FIG. 5 ).
- Tool 100 , and in particular threaded end 104 of shaft 102 FIG.
- a handle of tool 100 may simply be rotated so that threaded end 104 of shaft 102 is engaged with threaded portion 84 of expansion member 80 .
- tool 100 may be securely engaged with implant 10 so that implant 10 may be manipulated by the surgeon and implanted into the intervertebral disc space.
- Tool 100 is also removable from connection with implant 10 , of course, by simply reversing the insertion steps detailed above (e.g., rotating shaft 102 in an opposite direction to disengage threaded end 104 from threaded section 84 ).
- top and bottom plates 20 , 50 within the intervertebral disc space, such that teeth 26 , 56 on bone-contacting surfaces 22 , 52 of plates 20 , 50 engage adjacent vertebra 12 , 14 , as shown in FIG. 2 . Due to the convexity of bone-contacting surfaces 22 , 52 , plates 20 , 50 may also generally conform to the concave shape of the endplates of vertebrae 12 , 14 . Then, to expand implant 10 within the intervertebral space and maintain adequate separation between vertebrae 12 , 14 , the surgeon may exert a pulling force on shaft 102 of tool 100 , as indicated by the arrow(s) in FIG.
- expansion member 80 may move towards the inner cavity of implant 10 .
- angled surfaces 86 , 88 of expansion member 80 may securely engage ramp surfaces 21 , 51 of plates 20 , 50 to cause plates 20 , 50 to distract.
- plates 20 , 50 may predominantly distract at the open end 23 of implant 10 to create an angle 96 ( FIG. 3 ) between plates 20 , 50 , which, in some cases, may be lordotic to accommodate the natural angle between vertebral bodies 12 , 14 .
- teeth 90 on expansion member 80 may engage successive teeth 36 , 66 on ramp surfaces 21 , 51 during movement of expansion member 80 towards the inner cavity of implant 10 , and expansion member 80 may be precluded from movement in an opposite direction via the engagement between teeth 36 , 66 , 90 .
- tethers 32 , 62 connected to expansion member 80 may deform or bend at sections 31 , 61 to accommodate sliding of expansion member 80 along ramp surfaces 21 , 51 .
- Tethers 32 , 62 may also serve to ensure that teeth 90 of expansion member 80 do not disengage from teeth 36 , 66 on ramp surfaces 21 , 51 . Indeed, after deformation of tethers 32 , 62 , such may exert tension on expansion member 80 towards the inner cavity of implant 10 to retain expansion member 80 in place.
- deformable struts 48 a - c may serve a similar purpose in that, during expansion of implant 10 , such struts 48 a - c may deform at curved 47 and/or middle 49 sections to allow distraction of plates 20 , 50 . And, after and/or during deformation of struts 48 a - c , such may exert tension on plates 20 , 50 to ensure that expansion progresses uniformly and that plates 20 , 50 are compressed towards one another to retain expansion member 80 in place. Struts 48 a - c may also limit distraction of plates 20 , 50 in some instances.
- struts 48 a - c may be placed in tension, such that a force acts on plates 20 , 50 towards the inner cavity of implant 10 , thereby compressing plates 20 , 50 against expansion member 80 to secure the same in place.
- implant 10 may sufficiently resist back-out or migration from or within the intervertebral space via the pressure exerted on plates 20 , 50 by vertebrae 12 , 14 , and through the friction caused by teeth 26 , 56 on bone-contacting surfaces 22 , 52 .
- fixation members 110 are inserted into flanges 40 , 70 prior to expansion, such fixation members 110 may help to prevent back-out and/or migration of implant 10 as well.
- the step of contacting implant 10 to resist back-out thereof i.e., during pulling of tool 100
- this step is contemplated in alternate embodiments since a tool, such as deployment tool 350 of the '939 patent, is usable with implant 10 of the present invention. Indeed, with minor modifications, the tool 350 of the '939 patent would have applicability in conjunction with implant 10 .
- bone-graft material 120 may be any material, provided the material is adapted to induce bone in-growth into implant 10 (e.g., through vertical aperture(s) 25 in plates 20 , 50 ).
- materials 120 include natural bone chips, autologous or allograft bone, or synthetic materials such as a bone-graft substitute. Bone morphogenic proteins or other osteoinductive materials may also be used in combination with or apart from material 120 ; and, in some embodiments, certain surfaces of implant 10 may be coated with bone-growth material to facilitate attachment to bone.
- Fixation members 110 such as bone screws, pins, or other such devices, may then be driven through apertures 42 , 72 in flanges 40 , 70 and secured to adjacent vertebra 12 , 14 to retain implant 10 within the intervertebral space.
- shaft 114 of fixation members 110 may be inserted through first section 41 , 71 of apertures 42 , 72 , head 112 of fixation members 110 may rest within second section 43 , 73 of apertures 42 , 72 on step 46 , 76 , and step 46 , 76 may prevent fixation members 110 from being threaded through apertures 42 , 72 .
- fixation members 100 may always be inserted within apertures 42 , 72 in flanges 40 , 70 prior to expansion of implant 10 , as alluded to above.
- fixation members 110 via the angled nature of apertures 42 , 72 ) may also be configured to diverge once inserted into vertebrae 12 , 14 so as to resist back-out.
- implant 10 may be placed in varying lordotic states during expansion.
- implant 10 due to the ratchet structure of implant 10 (i.e., teeth 90 on expansion member 80 and teeth 36 , 66 on ramp surfaces 21 , 51 ), implant 10 may be placed at varying lordotic angles, one of which is represented as angle 96 in the figures. This assists with accommodating the differences in lordosis between vertebrae 12 , 14 of different patients, or at different locations within the spine.
- a surgeon may ultimately select the degree of lordosis required by simply moving expansion member 80 less or more along ramp surfaces 21 , 51 of plates 20 , 50 .
- the degree of lordosis that can be achieved with implant 10 is anywhere between about three to about fifteen degrees (3-15°). Other degrees of lordosis are also contemplated depending upon the patient being treated, of course.
- multiple implants 10 may be arranged side-by-side within a particular intervertebral space, as shown in FIG. 5 .
- two (2) implants 10 may be used ( FIG. 5 ) to eliminate the need for posterior screws (e.g., pedicle screws).
- Such surgeries are sometimes referred to in the industry as a bilateral PLIF (posterior lumbar interbody fusion) stand alone surgery.
- Multiple levels of the spine may also receive one (1) or more implants 10 , of course.
- implant 10 may be sized and shaped for implantation within the entire intervertebral space, as opposed to implanting multiple implants 10 side-by-side, as detailed above.
- a kit of implants 10 may be offered.
- the kit may include implants 10 of varying sizes to accommodate differently sized patients, and in some embodiments, different implants 10 within the kit may be arrangeable at varying lordotic angles. For example, while a certain amount of implants (e.g., four (4)) within the kit may be offered at one size, and another amount (e.g., four (4)) at another smaller size, it is also contemplated that the differently-sized implants 10 within the kit (i.e., the four (4) large and small implants 10 ) may be expandable via expansion member 80 to or within a different range of lordotic angles.
- Additional sizes for implants 10 may also be offered as a kit, and the differently-sized implants 10 within the kit may be arrangeable at or within different ranges of lordotic angles, as discussed above; or in some cases, all implants 10 within the kit may be arrangeable at or within the same range of lordotic angles.
- varying combinations of implants 10 of differing sizes and/or that are distractible to different lordotic angles may be offered in kit form.
- ramp surfaces 21 , 51 of plates 20 , 50 and expansion member 80 include ratchet structure for expanding implant 10
- other expansion mechanisms may be utilized to secure expansion member 80 (and thus implant 10 ) in place.
- roughened surfaces may be utilized in place of ratchet structure so as to secure expansion member 80 in place and distract plates 20 , 50 .
- Other like mechanisms are also contemplated.
- struts 48 a - c are shown as extending from plates 20 , 50 , it is contemplated that any number of struts could be utilized, so long as such struts serve to perform the function(s) recited previously.
- implant 10 is shown as utilizing only one (1) expansion member 80 to distract plates 20 , 50 of implant 10 apart, additional expansion members 80 may be used.
- plates 20 , 50 of implant 10 may be provided with multiple ramp surfaces 21 , 51 and expansion members 80 , each set of ramp surfaces 21 , 51 and corresponding expansion member 80 being arranged alongside one another within the inner cavity of implant 10 .
- a first set of ramp surfaces 21 , 51 may be situated at open end 23 of implant 10 to interact with expansion member 80 , as in the figures, while a second set of ramp surfaces (not shown) may be arranged posterior of ramp surfaces 21 , 51 (e.g., within the inner cavity of implant towards flanges 40 , 70 ), such second ramp surfaces being configured to interact with a second expansion member. Then, once implant 10 is expanded, each expansion member may interact with its respective ramp surfaces to distract plates 20 , 50 . In this manner, additional support may be provided to implant 10 once placed in a lordotic state (e.g., plates 20 , 50 would be supported by two (2) expansion members 80 instead of one (1), as in the figures).
- shaft 102 of tool 100 may be provided with multiple threaded sections that engage a threaded bore formed in each respective expansion member.
- tool 100 may distract plates 20 , 50 of implant 10 and move the multiple expansion members along their corresponding ramp surfaces.
- connection between tool 100 and expansion member 80 has been discussed as being achieved via threading, it is equally contemplated that other connections are possible, such as compression-fitting, interference-fitting, or the like.
- shaft 102 of tool 100 may have a section that is slightly larger than a diameter of bore 98 through expansion member 80 so that, once shaft 102 is inserted into bore 98 , compression results between shaft 102 and bore 98 .
- shaft 102 may be provided with a set of protrusions extending from opposite sides thereof, and bore 98 may include channels or stops to engage with the protrusions.
- shaft 102 may be inserted into bore 98 with protrusions not engaging the aforementioned channels or stops, and then be rotated so that the protrusions on shaft 102 engage the channels and form an interference fit therewith.
- various other connections between shaft 102 and bore 98 are contemplated, so long as the connection allows shaft 102 to securely engage expansion member 80 and implant 10 (e.g., for insertion and expansion of implant 10 ) and be removable therefrom.
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Description
- The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/196,548, filed Mar. 4, 2014, which claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/775,909, filed Mar. 11, 2013, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention(s) relates to expandable implants and tools for the insertion of such implants. More particularly, the invention(s) pertains to an expandable spinal implant having opposed plates, which are expandable via the interaction between a wedge member and ramped surfaces included on the plates. An insertion instrument used for implantation of the implant, and methods of utilizing the same, are also disclosed.
- Common spinal maladies, such as degeneration of an intervertebral disc of the spine (commonly referred to as Degenerative Disc Disease), spondylosis, spinal stenosis, disc herniation, retrolisthesis, discogenic back pain, or other like conditions may result in substantial pain and discomfort for a patient. Frequently, conditions of this type are treated through surgical intervention, which may include replacing or removing a portion or all of the affected disc(s) and fusing the associated vertebrae through the use of an implant or other like device. In particular applications, adjacent vertebral bodies may be fused via an implant, through screw arrangements, and/or by using bone graft material to secure the vertebrae in a fixed state and promote bone growth between the vertebrae.
- In replacing a diseased intervertebral disc(s) and effecting fusion, it may also be necessary to ensure that proper spacing is maintained between the vertebral bodies. Stated differently, once the implant or other like device is situated between adjacent vertebrae, the implant or device should adequately recreate the spacing previously maintained via the excised intervertebral disc (e.g., in its natural condition). Various expandable implants have been proposed for this purpose. As such, it is possible for a surgeon to adjust the height of particular intervertebral implants to intra-operatively tailor the implant height to match the natural spacing between vertebrae, or any desired implant height. This may reduce the number of different implants needed to accommodate the anatomical confines of different patients.
- Various anatomical considerations are also present when implanting an implant between adjacent vertebrae and, for example, affecting fusion. In particular, certain areas of the spine (e.g., the lumbar and cervical areas) may include vertebrae that are, in their natural state, at an angle to one another. This natural angle is created by the lordosis or inward curvature of the spine at the particular location of the spine (lumbar/cervical). Thus, due to the naturally-occurring inward curvature of the spine at certain sections, adjacent vertebrae are at an angle to one another, which may be taken into account in certain applications.
- Although several versions of expandable intervertebral implants are known, as detailed above, the need for an improved expandable implant remains.
- A first aspect of the present invention includes an expandable implant system comprising an implant with top and bottom plates each having a bone-contacting surface and an opposing inner surface, the inner surface of each of the top and bottom plates including a ramp surface. The system also includes an actuator situated between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the actuator being removable from between the top and bottom plates after implantation of the implant, and an expansion member removably engageable with the actuator and located between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the expansion member having angled surfaces mating with the ramp surfaces of the top and bottom plates so that, upon actuation of the actuator, the expansion member moves along a longitudinal axis of the implant to expand the top and bottom plates from a first dimension to a second greater dimension. The top and bottom plates are capable of being arranged at varying angles to one another depending on the amount of movement of the expansion member along the ramp surfaces, the angle between the top and bottom plates accommodating the natural lordosis between adjacent vertebral bodies. In one embodiment, the expansion member is also tethered to at least one of the top and bottom plates by a deformable member extending from the at least one of the top and bottom plates. At least one of the top and bottom plates may also include a relief space adapted to allow flexion of the at least one of the top and bottom plates and permit expansion of the implant from the first dimension to the second greater dimension.
- A second aspect of the invention comprises an expandable implant system having an implant with top and bottom plates each having a bone-contacting surface and an opposing inner surface, the inner surface of each of the top and bottom plates including a ramp surface. The system also comprises an actuator situated between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the actuator being removable from between the top and bottom plates after implantation of the implant, and an expansion member removably engageable with the actuator and located between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the expansion member having angled surfaces mating with the ramp surfaces of the top and bottom plates so that, upon actuation of the actuator, the expansion member moves along a longitudinal axis of the implant to expand the top and bottom plates from a first dimension to a second greater dimension, wherein the top and bottom plates are arranged at varying angles to one another depending on the amount of movement of the expansion member along the ramp surfaces, the angle between the top and bottom plates accommodating the natural lordosis between adjacent vertebral bodies. At least one of the top and bottom plates may also be associated with a flange having an aperture adapted to receive a fixation member, the flange extending beyond the at least one of the top and bottom plates to prevent over insertion of the implant into an intervertebral disc space. In some cases, the ramp surfaces of the top and bottom plates and the expansion member also include teeth, the teeth of the expansion member engaging successive teeth of the ramp surfaces upon movement of the expansion member along the longitudinal axis.
- A third aspect of the invention includes yet another expandable implant system comprising an implant with top and bottom plates each having a bone-contacting surface and an opposing inner surface, the inner surface of each of the top and bottom plates including a ramp surface. The system also comprises an actuator situated between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the actuator being removable from between the top and bottom plates after implantation of the implant, and an expansion member removably engageable with the actuator and located between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom plates, the expansion member having angled surfaces mating with the ramp surfaces of the top and bottom plates so that, upon actuation of the actuator, the expansion member moves along a longitudinal axis of the implant to expand the top and bottom plates from a first dimension to a second greater dimension, wherein the top and bottom plates are securable at varying angles to one another depending on the amount of movement of the expansion member along the ramp surfaces, the angle between the top and bottom plates accommodating the natural lordosis between adjacent vertebral bodies. In one embodiment of this third aspect, at least one of the top and bottom plates is also associated with a flange having an aperture adapted to receive a fixation member, the flange extending beyond the at least one of the top and bottom plates to prevent over insertion of the implant into an intervertebral disc space.
- A more complete appreciation of the subject matter of the present invention(s) and of the various advantages thereof can be realized by reference to the following detailed description in which reference is made to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an expandable implant, according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 2-4 are side views of the steps involved in implanting the expandable implant ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a posterior view of a portion of the spine showing two (2) of the expandable implants ofFIG. 1 implanted side-by-side. - In describing the preferred embodiments of the invention(s) illustrated and to be described with respect to the drawings, specific terminology will be used for the sake of clarity. However, the invention(s) is not intended to be limited to any specific terms used herein, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents, which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.
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FIG. 1 , animplant 10 is shown as generally having top andbottom plates ramp surfaces expansion member 80 for engaging theramp surfaces implant 10 may be implanted between adjacentvertebral bodies FIGS. 2-5 , to aid in fusion of such bodies and immobilization of the spine at the implantation site. This may help to relieve pain associated with one of the chronic degenerative spinal conditions discussed previously. - In a particular embodiment,
implant 10 may have top andbottom plates surface inner surface surfaces spikes 26, 56 (FIG. 2 ), or even other fixation devices, such as a keel(s), a projection member(s), or a combination of the foregoing. Teeth orspikes bottom plates FIGS. 2-4 .Plates FIG. 1 as vertical aperture 25) for receiving bone-graft or other bone-growth material therein. -
Inner surfaces plates respective ramp surfaces FIG. 2 ,ramp surfaces taper bottom plates end 23 of implant 10 (particularly that section ofimplant 10 betweenramp surfaces 21, 51) may remain open, allowing for flexion ofplates opposing end 53 ofimplant 10 may remain attached or closed. In other words, at end 23 (betweenramp surfaces 21, 51) top andbottom plates end 53such plates -
Plates implant 10 may also be spaced from one another, as shown inFIG. 1 , such that a cavity is formed betweeninner surfaces top 20 tobottom 50 plate may be a series of deformable members or struts 48 a-c. In some cases, a set of struts 48 a-c may extend through the inner cavity ofimplant 10 on both sides ofimplant 10, as shown in detail inFIG. 1 . In one embodiment, struts 48 a-c may also be of the same structure and provide the same function as any of the struts disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,267,939 to Cipoletti et al. (“the '939 patent”) or U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2008/0183204 to Greenhalgh et al., the disclosures of which are hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein. Thus, struts 48 a-c, in one embodiment, may be generally S-shaped and may be deformable so as to allow for contraction or expansion of implant 10 (e.g., upon movement ofplates bottom plates implant 10. This encourages uniform deployment of the device, and may serve to limit distraction ofplates implant 10 apart, in some cases. - As shown, for example, in
FIG. 3 , struts 48 a-c may include at least onecurved section 47, which is designed to be thicker than at least onemiddle section 49, such that thecurved section 47 may deform subsequent to themiddle section 49. Each strut 48 a-c may also include at least oneend section 45 that is joined to one ofplates end section 45 may be designed in a thicker fashion as well, such that there is no deformation atend section 45 at any time during the expansion sequence. In an alternate embodiment, struts 48 a-c may simply be one thickness along curved 47 andmiddle sections 49, and only thicker atend section 45 so as to not deform at thatsection 45. In any case, struts 48 a-c may allow controlled expansion ofplates implant 10 via deformation thereof, and in certain embodiments, may limit distraction ofplates - As shown in
FIGS. 1-2 , a set oftethers bottom plates Tethers expansion member 80. Like with struts 48 a-c above, tethers 32, 62 may also share the same structure and function as any of the tethers disclosed in the '939 patent. As such, tethers 32, 62 may generally be deformable to allow movement ofexpansion member 80 with respect toplates FIG. 3 , tethers 32, 62 may include asection plates section implant 10.Tethers separate section section expansion member 80. Lastly, aconnection point 35, 65 connectingtethers expansion member 80 may also be provided, which is thicker thansections points 35, 65. Thus, upon movement ofexpansion member 80, tethers 32, 62 may adequately deform to allowplates - Referring now to
FIGS. 2-4 ,expansion member 80 may be in the form of a wedge with top and bottom angled surfaces 86, 88. Top and bottom angled surfaces 86, 88 may also includeteeth 90 for engaging with corresponding teeth 36, 66 formed on ramp surfaces 21, 51 ofplates teeth 90 onangled surfaces expansion member 80 engage successive teeth 36, 66 on ramp surfaces 21, 51 during movement ofexpansion member 80 and expansion ofimplant 10. In one embodiment,teeth 90 ofexpansion member 80 and teeth 36, 66 on ramp surfaces 21, 51 may be configured so that movement ofexpansion member 80 can proceed in only one direction (e.g., toward the inner cavity ofimplant 10 so as to expand the same). Thus, onceexpansion member 80 moves a particular amount towards the inner cavity ofimplant 10 to expandimplant 10, expansion member 80 (and thus implant 10) may be fixed viateeth 36, 66, 90. -
Expansion member 80 may further include aninner bore 82 having, in one embodiment, a threaded section 84 (FIG. 4 ). While threadedsection 84 is shown at a distal end ofinner bore 82 in the figures, it is contemplated that such threading 84 may be positioned at any point withinbore 82.Expansion member 80 may also have a bulleted orblunt end 92 that is configured to facilitate insertion ofimplant 10 within intervertebral space. In other words, bulleted orblunt end 92 ofexpansion member 80 may be designed to wedge itself into the intervertebral space so thatimplant 10 may be easily implanted therein. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 , top andbottom plates implant 10 may also each include aflange plates implant 10 and allow for fixation thereof tovertebral bodies flanges adjacent vertebra FIGS. 2-4 , to prevent insertion ofimplant 10 beyond a desired point and allow fixation of implant tovertebrae flanges vertebrae adjacent flanges such flanges respective apertures fixation member 110 therein (FIG. 4 ). Referring toFIG. 3 ,apertures flanges direct fixation members 110 into bone at an angle, theapertures first section 41, 71 for accommodating ashaft 114 offixation members 110 and a relatively widersecond section head 112 offixation members 110. Astep sections apertures fixation members 110 may be countersunk withinapertures head 112 rests onstep flanges apertures such fixation members 110. Put simply, anyfixation member 110 andaperture implant 10 may be securely fixed tovertebrae such fixation members 110 intoapertures -
FIGS. 1-3 also depict arelief space bottom plates adjacent flanges relief spaces plates implant 10.Relief spaces adjacent flanges relief spaces implant 10 inFIG. 1 ). In one embodiment,relief spaces plates plates implant 10. A bore 98 may also be formed through a posterior face ofimplant 10, as shown in dashed lines inFIGS. 2-4 and from a posterior view inFIG. 5 , such that bone-graft material 120 and/or a portion of a tool 100 (e.g., shaft 102) could be placed therethrough. - A portion of the
aforementioned tool 100 is shown inFIGS. 2-3 as having ashaft 102 with a threadedend 104.Tool 100 may be inserted throughbore 98 ofimplant 10 to connect with threadedportion 84 ofexpansion member 80, and is used in the expansion ofimplant 10, as described in more detail below. -
FIGS. 2-4 reflect the various method steps involved in implantingimplant 10 and expanding the same. Referring toFIG. 5 , a surgeon may initially resect a portion or all of anintervertebral disc 18 situated between adjacentvertebral bodies vertebrae disc 18 inFIG. 5 ).Tool 100, and in particular threadedend 104 of shaft 102 (FIG. 2 ), may then be connected to implant 10 at threadedportion 84 ofexpansion member 80, specifically via insertion ofshaft 102 throughbore 98 inimplant 10, into and through the implant's 10 inner cavity, and into threadedportion 84 ofinner bore 82 ofexpansion member 80. Indeed, a handle oftool 100 may simply be rotated so that threadedend 104 ofshaft 102 is engaged with threadedportion 84 ofexpansion member 80. In this manner,tool 100 may be securely engaged withimplant 10 so thatimplant 10 may be manipulated by the surgeon and implanted into the intervertebral disc space.Tool 100 is also removable from connection withimplant 10, of course, by simply reversing the insertion steps detailed above (e.g.,rotating shaft 102 in an opposite direction to disengage threadedend 104 from threaded section 84). - With
tool 100 engaged toimplant 10, the surgeon may then insert top andbottom plates teeth surfaces plates adjacent vertebra FIG. 2 . Due to the convexity of bone-contactingsurfaces plates vertebrae implant 10 within the intervertebral space and maintain adequate separation betweenvertebrae shaft 102 oftool 100, as indicated by the arrow(s) inFIG. 3 , to causeexpansion member 80 to move towards the inner cavity ofimplant 10. At this stage, angled surfaces 86, 88 ofexpansion member 80 may securely engageramp surfaces plates plates expansion member 80 may be utilized,plates open end 23 ofimplant 10 to create an angle 96 (FIG. 3 ) betweenplates vertebral bodies implant 10 in its lordotic/expanded state,teeth 90 onexpansion member 80 may engage successive teeth 36, 66 on ramp surfaces 21, 51 during movement ofexpansion member 80 towards the inner cavity ofimplant 10, andexpansion member 80 may be precluded from movement in an opposite direction via the engagement betweenteeth 36, 66, 90. - Simultaneously, during movement of
expansion member 80 and expansion ofimplant 10, as discussed above, tethers 32, 62 connected toexpansion member 80 may deform or bend atsections expansion member 80 along ramp surfaces 21, 51.Tethers teeth 90 ofexpansion member 80 do not disengage from teeth 36, 66 on ramp surfaces 21, 51. Indeed, after deformation oftethers expansion member 80 towards the inner cavity ofimplant 10 to retainexpansion member 80 in place. Also, deformable struts 48 a-c may serve a similar purpose in that, during expansion ofimplant 10, such struts 48 a-c may deform at curved 47 and/or middle 49 sections to allow distraction ofplates plates plates expansion member 80 in place. Struts 48 a-c may also limit distraction ofplates implant 10 is expanded, struts 48 a-c may be placed in tension, such that a force acts onplates implant 10, thereby compressingplates expansion member 80 to secure the same in place. - It should be noted, additionally, that in some embodiments there is not a need to counteract the pulling force exerted on
implant 10 viatool 100 with another opposing force (e.g., by placing another portion oftool 100 or a separate tool against a surface ofimplant 10adjacent flanges 40, 70). In other words, in the figures there is no portion of tool 100 (or a separate tool) that contacts implant 10adjacent flanges implant 10 viatool 100 during expansion, although alternate embodiments of the present invention contemplate such a step. As an example, in the '939 patent it is necessary for a portion of deployment tool 350 to contact theimplant 10 disclosed therein for expansion of theimplant 10 to occur (e.g., second portion 354 of tool 350 contacts an exterior portion ofsecond wedge 18 during expansion of implant 10). This is not the case with the present method ortool 100, although such a step could be performed, if desired. Indeed, in a preferred embodiment, as shown in the figures,implant 10 may sufficiently resist back-out or migration from or within the intervertebral space via the pressure exerted onplates vertebrae teeth surfaces fixation members 110 are inserted intoflanges such fixation members 110 may help to prevent back-out and/or migration ofimplant 10 as well. Thus, the step of contactingimplant 10 to resist back-out thereof (i.e., during pulling of tool 100) is not necessarily needed. Nonetheless, as noted above, this step is contemplated in alternate embodiments since a tool, such as deployment tool 350 of the '939 patent, is usable withimplant 10 of the present invention. Indeed, with minor modifications, the tool 350 of the '939 patent would have applicability in conjunction withimplant 10. - With
implant 10 expanded viatool 100 and secured in its lordotic state,tool 100 may be unscrewed from engagement withexpansion member 80 and withdrawn throughbore 98 ofimplant 10, as reflected by the progression betweenFIGS. 3-4 . After removal oftool 100, the surgeon, at his/her election, may then place bone-graft or othersuch material 120 throughbore 98 ofimplant 10 and into the inner cavity ofimplant 10. Such bone-graft material 120 may be any material, provided the material is adapted to induce bone in-growth into implant 10 (e.g., through vertical aperture(s) 25 inplates 20, 50). Examples ofsuch materials 120 include natural bone chips, autologous or allograft bone, or synthetic materials such as a bone-graft substitute. Bone morphogenic proteins or other osteoinductive materials may also be used in combination with or apart frommaterial 120; and, in some embodiments, certain surfaces ofimplant 10 may be coated with bone-growth material to facilitate attachment to bone. -
Fixation members 110, such as bone screws, pins, or other such devices, may then be driven throughapertures flanges adjacent vertebra implant 10 within the intervertebral space. In particular,shaft 114 offixation members 110 may be inserted throughfirst section 41, 71 ofapertures head 112 offixation members 110 may rest withinsecond section apertures step fixation members 110 from being threaded throughapertures fixation members 100 may always be inserted withinapertures flanges implant 10, as alluded to above. As shown inFIG. 4 , fixation members 110 (via the angled nature ofapertures 42, 72) may also be configured to diverge once inserted intovertebrae - It is also worthwhile to note that, due to the nature of
expansion member 80 and ramp surfaces 21, 51,implant 10 may be placed in varying lordotic states during expansion. In other words, due to the ratchet structure of implant 10 (i.e.,teeth 90 onexpansion member 80 and teeth 36, 66 on ramp surfaces 21, 51),implant 10 may be placed at varying lordotic angles, one of which is represented asangle 96 in the figures. This assists with accommodating the differences in lordosis betweenvertebrae expansion member 80 less or more along ramp surfaces 21, 51 ofplates implant 10 is anywhere between about three to about fifteen degrees (3-15°). Other degrees of lordosis are also contemplated depending upon the patient being treated, of course. - In some embodiments of the aforementioned method,
multiple implants 10 may be arranged side-by-side within a particular intervertebral space, as shown inFIG. 5 . Indeed, two (2)implants 10 may be used (FIG. 5 ) to eliminate the need for posterior screws (e.g., pedicle screws). Such surgeries are sometimes referred to in the industry as a bilateral PLIF (posterior lumbar interbody fusion) stand alone surgery. Multiple levels of the spine may also receive one (1) ormore implants 10, of course. It is also contemplated that, in alternate embodiments,implant 10 may be sized and shaped for implantation within the entire intervertebral space, as opposed to implantingmultiple implants 10 side-by-side, as detailed above. - In still yet other embodiments, a kit of
implants 10 may be offered. The kit may includeimplants 10 of varying sizes to accommodate differently sized patients, and in some embodiments,different implants 10 within the kit may be arrangeable at varying lordotic angles. For example, while a certain amount of implants (e.g., four (4)) within the kit may be offered at one size, and another amount (e.g., four (4)) at another smaller size, it is also contemplated that the differently-sized implants 10 within the kit (i.e., the four (4) large and small implants 10) may be expandable viaexpansion member 80 to or within a different range of lordotic angles. Additional sizes (e.g., large, medium, small, etc.) forimplants 10 may also be offered as a kit, and the differently-sized implants 10 within the kit may be arrangeable at or within different ranges of lordotic angles, as discussed above; or in some cases, allimplants 10 within the kit may be arrangeable at or within the same range of lordotic angles. Thus, varying combinations ofimplants 10 of differing sizes and/or that are distractible to different lordotic angles may be offered in kit form. - In the devices shown in the figures, particular structures are shown as being adapted for use in the implantation, distraction, and/or removal of an expandable implant according to the present invention(s). The invention(s) also contemplates the use of any alternative structures for such purposes, including structures having different lengths, shapes, and/or configurations. For instance, although ramp surfaces 21, 51 of
plates expansion member 80 include ratchet structure for expandingimplant 10, other expansion mechanisms may be utilized to secure expansion member 80 (and thus implant 10) in place. As an example, roughened surfaces may be utilized in place of ratchet structure so as to secureexpansion member 80 in place and distractplates - In addition, while a certain number (e.g., six (6)) struts 48 a-c are shown as extending from
plates implant 10 is shown as utilizing only one (1)expansion member 80 to distractplates implant 10 apart,additional expansion members 80 may be used. For instance,plates implant 10 may be provided with multiple ramp surfaces 21, 51 andexpansion members 80, each set of ramp surfaces 21, 51 andcorresponding expansion member 80 being arranged alongside one another within the inner cavity ofimplant 10. In other words, as an example, a first set of ramp surfaces 21, 51 may be situated atopen end 23 ofimplant 10 to interact withexpansion member 80, as in the figures, while a second set of ramp surfaces (not shown) may be arranged posterior of ramp surfaces 21, 51 (e.g., within the inner cavity of implant towardsflanges 40, 70), such second ramp surfaces being configured to interact with a second expansion member. Then, onceimplant 10 is expanded, each expansion member may interact with its respective ramp surfaces to distractplates plates expansion members 80 instead of one (1), as in the figures). What is more, to move multiple expansion members along their corresponding ramp surfaces, it is contemplated thatshaft 102 oftool 100 may be provided with multiple threaded sections that engage a threaded bore formed in each respective expansion member. Thus, through a single pulling action,tool 100 may distractplates implant 10 and move the multiple expansion members along their corresponding ramp surfaces. - As another example, although the connection between
tool 100 andexpansion member 80 has been discussed as being achieved via threading, it is equally contemplated that other connections are possible, such as compression-fitting, interference-fitting, or the like. For instance,shaft 102 oftool 100 may have a section that is slightly larger than a diameter ofbore 98 throughexpansion member 80 so that, onceshaft 102 is inserted intobore 98, compression results betweenshaft 102 and bore 98. Alternatively,shaft 102 may be provided with a set of protrusions extending from opposite sides thereof, and bore 98 may include channels or stops to engage with the protrusions. In this embodiment,shaft 102 may be inserted intobore 98 with protrusions not engaging the aforementioned channels or stops, and then be rotated so that the protrusions onshaft 102 engage the channels and form an interference fit therewith. Put simply, various other connections betweenshaft 102 and bore 98 are contemplated, so long as the connection allowsshaft 102 to securely engageexpansion member 80 and implant 10 (e.g., for insertion and expansion of implant 10) and be removable therefrom. - It is also the case that, while only one (1)
relief space bottom plates multiple relief areas plates aperture flanges plate plate - As yet another example, while certain steps of the above-described method(s) may have been discussed in a particular order, it is to be understood that the order may be altered in any manner suitable to implant the
implant 10 described above. Thus, the order of steps for the method(s) is not essential, and such order may be varied or changed in any manner considered suitable by one of skill in the art. - Although the invention(s) herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present invention(s). It is therefore to be understood that numerous modifications may be made to the illustrative embodiments and that other arrangements may be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention(s) as defined by the appended claims.
- It will also be appreciated that the various dependent claims and the features set forth therein can be combined in different ways than presented in the initial claims. It will also be appreciated that the features described in connection with individual embodiments may be shared with others of the described embodiments.
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