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Bone screw with helical spring
Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing LLC
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Filing: 2002-01-09
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Granted: 2003-12-02
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Expires: 2022-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A bone screw, and method of using the same, are described. The bone screw includes (1) a distal threaded portion having a first orientation, (2) a proximal head portion, and (3) an intermediate portion including a compressive member, such as but not limited to a single or double helix, integral with the distal and proximal portions, wherein the compressive member has a second orientation opposite that of the first orientation. When a force (e.g., rotational or axial) is applied to the bone screw in the first direction, the spaces between the surfaces of the compressive member increase, due to the difference in orientation. In this stressed state, a resorbable material is then applied within the spaces and is allowed to cure. Once the bone screw is inserted into the bone member, the resorbable material will begin to be resorbed, whereupon the compressive member will relax and exert tension between the bone member and any other object the bone screw is secured to.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. White
- 👤 Jeffrey C. King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61B17/866; A61B17/8625; A61B17/869; A61B2017/00004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A bone screw, comprising: a distal portion having a threaded surface thereon, the threaded surface having a first orientation; a proximal portion; an intermediate portion comprising a compressive member integral with said distal and proximal portions, the compressive member having a second orientation opposite that of the first orientation; and a resorbable material is disposed within a space of the compressive member when the compressive member is in a stressed state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A bone screw, comprising: a distal portion having a threaded surface thereon, the threaded surface having a first orientation; a proximal portion; an intermediate portion comprising a compressive member integral with said distal and proximal portions, the compressive member having a second orientation opposite that of the first orientation; and a resorbable material is disposed within a space of the compressive member when the compressive member is in a stressed state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bone screw according to claim 1 , wherein the compressive member comprises a single helix.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bone screw according to claim 1 , wherein the compressive member comprises a double helix.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The bone screw according to claim 1 , wherein the compressive member has an area defining at least one space between adjacent surfaces of the compressive member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bone screw according to claim 1 , wherein the resorbable material is allowed to cure within the space of the compressive member when the compressive member is in a stressed state.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bone screw according to claim 1 , wherein the resorbable material is comprised of materials selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, and combinations thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
A bone screw, comprising: a distal portion having a threaded bone engaging surface thereon; a proximal head portion configured to mate with an insertion tool; an intermediate portion comprising a compressive member integral with said distal and proximal portions, the compressive member having an area defining at least one space between adjacent surfaces of the compressive member; and a resorbable material disposed within the at least one space of the compressive spring member, wherein the resorbable material is disposed within the space of the compressive member when the compressive member is in a stressed state.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
95 words
A bone screw, comprising: a distal portion having a threaded bone engaging surface thereon; a proximal head portion configured to mate with an insertion tool; an intermediate portion comprising a compressive member integral with said distal and proximal portions, the compressive member having an area defining at least one space between adjacent surfaces of the compressive member; and a resorbable material disposed within the at least one space of the compressive spring member, wherein the resorbable material is disposed within the space of the compressive member when the compressive member is in a stressed state.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bone screw according to claim 7 , wherein the compressive member comprises a single helix.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bone screw according to claim 7 , wherein the compressive member comprises a double helix.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The bone screw according to claim 7 , wherein the resorbable material is allowed to cure within the least one space of the compressive member when the compressive member is in a stressed state.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bone screw according to claim 7 , wherein the resorbable material is comprised of materials selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, and combinations thereof.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
124 words
A method of securing a bone member to an adjacent member, comprising: forming at least one bore in the bone member; providing a bone screw; inserting the bone screw into the at least one bore; wherein the bone screw includes a threaded surface on a distal portion thereof, the threaded surface having a first orientation; wherein the bone screw includes a compressive member adjacent to the threaded surface, the compressive member having a second orientation opposite that of the first orientation, the compressive member having an area defining at least one space between adjacent surfaces of the compressive member; wherein the bone screw includes a resorbable material disposed within the space of the compressive member when the compressive member is in a stressed state.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
124 words
A method of securing a bone member to an adjacent member, comprising: forming at least one bore in the bone member; providing a bone screw; inserting the bone screw into the at least one bore; wherein the bone screw includes a threaded surface on a distal portion thereof, the threaded surface having a first orientation; wherein the bone screw includes a compressive member adjacent to the threaded surface, the compressive member having a second orientation opposite that of the first orientation, the compressive member having an area defining at least one space between adjacent surfaces of the compressive member; wherein the bone screw includes a resorbable material disposed within the space of the compressive member when the compressive member is in a stressed state.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 12 , wherein the compressive member comprises a single helix.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method according to claim 13 , wherein the adjacent member is selected from the group consisting of another bone member, an orthopedic implant, an orthopedic appliance, and combinations thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 13 , further comprising at least one other bore formed in the adjacent member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 15 , wherein the bone screw is inserted into the at least one other bore.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 15 , wherein the at least one bore and the at least one other bore are substantially aligned.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 12 , wherein the compressive member comprises a double helix.
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