U.S. patent application number 15/988041 was filed with the patent office on 2019-01-24 for tissue displacement tools and methods.
The applicant listed for this patent is Conventus Orthopaedics, Inc.. Invention is credited to Benjamin Arcand, Michael P. Brenzel, Cameron Thomas Kramer, Rachel Marie Kramer, Todd A. Krinke, Steve D. Kruse, Brian John Mullins, Erik Julian Nelson, Alex A. Peterson, Matthew Howard Rust, Troy Michael Siemers, Kyle Taylor, Michael Bennett Tradewell, Grace Wlodarski.
Application Number | 20190021746 15/988041 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 53367029 |
Filed Date | 2019-01-24 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190021746 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Wlodarski; Grace ; et
al. |
January 24, 2019 |
TISSUE DISPLACEMENT TOOLS AND METHODS
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for bone cavity preparation. Formed
broaching members may be supported inside a bone by a rotator. The
broaching members may be bowed out inside the bone to create a
cavity having a shape determined by the broaching members and bone
anatomy.
Inventors: |
Wlodarski; Grace; (Andover,
MN) ; Peterson; Alex A.; (Maple Grove, MN) ;
Krinke; Todd A.; (Buffalo, MN) ; Brenzel; Michael
P.; (St. Paul, MN) ; Kruse; Steve D.; (St.
Michael, MN) ; Siemers; Troy Michael; (Becker,
MN) ; Arcand; Benjamin; (Minneapolis, MN) ;
Mullins; Brian John; (Minneapolis, MN) ; Tradewell;
Michael Bennett; (Eden Prairie, MN) ; Nelson; Erik
Julian; (Minneapolis, MN) ; Rust; Matthew Howard;
(Hudson, WI) ; Kramer; Cameron Thomas; (Andover,
MN) ; Kramer; Rachel Marie; (Andover, MN) ;
Taylor; Kyle; (Brooklyn Park, MN) |
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Applicant: |
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State |
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Type |
Conventus Orthopaedics, Inc. |
Maple Grove |
MN |
US |
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Family ID: |
53367029 |
Appl. No.: |
15/988041 |
Filed: |
May 24, 2018 |
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14568301 |
Dec 12, 2014 |
10022132 |
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15988041 |
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61978239 |
Apr 11, 2014 |
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Dec 12, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61B 2017/00526
20130101; A61B 17/1617 20130101; Y10T 29/49826 20150115; A61B
17/164 20130101; A61B 17/7094 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A61B 17/16 20060101
A61B017/16; A61B 17/70 20060101 A61B017/70 |
Claims
1-78. (canceled)
79. A tissue cavity preparation tool comprising: an elongated body
having a span segment including a sharp edge, the body defining a
central axis and including: a first end member at a first end of
the body, the first end member being disposed at an angular
displacement, about the central axis, from the span segment when
the first end member is in a relaxed state; and an elongated
support defining orthogonal longitudinal and radial directions, the
support being configured to retain the first end member of the body
spaced longitudinally apart along the longitudinal direction from a
second end member to bow the body in a direction extending radially
away from the support; wherein the span segment is between the
first and second end members.
80. The tool of claim 79 wherein: the angular displacement is a
first angular displacement; the second end member is disposed at a
second angular displacement, about the central axis, from the span
segment when the second end member is in a relaxed state.
81. The tool of claim 80 wherein the second angular displacement is
about equal in magnitude to the first angular displacement.
82. The tool of claim 80 wherein the second angular displacement is
greater than the first angular displacement.
83. The tool of claim 80 wherein the second angular displacement is
opposite in direction relative to the central axis from the first
angular displacement.
84. The tool of claim 80 wherein the second angular displacement is
in the same direction relative to the central axis as the first
angular displacement.
85. The tool of claim 79 wherein: the span segment includes a
trailing edge and a face; the sharp edge is a sharp convex edge;
and the span segment curves in a plane that is parallel to the face
when the body, in a state in which the body is not coupled to the
support, is in a planar configuration; wherein the support retains
the first end member of the body spaced apart from the second end
member, so that the face forms a cone-like configuration.
86. The tool of claim 79 wherein the second end member is coupled
to a wrap section and extends away from the wrap section, the wrap
section including wire wrapped around a transverse member coupled
to the support.
87. The tool of claim 86 further comprising, when the elongated
body is a first elongated body: a second elongated body including a
first end and a second end, wherein: the second elongated body
first end is coupled to the wrap section and extends away from the
wrap section; and the second elongated body second end is retained
by the support.
88. The tool of claim 87 wherein the first elongated body, the wire
and the second elongated body together are of monolithic
construction.
89. The tool of claim 87 wherein the first elongated body has a
first length and the second elongated body has a second length that
is different from the first length.
90. The tool of claim 87 wherein the first elongated body has a
first heat-set shape and the second elongated body has a second
heat-set shape different from the first heat-set shape.
91. The tool of claim 87 wherein: the support defines a support
central axis; and, along the support central axis, the first body
is opposite the second body.
92. The tool of claim 87 wherein: the first end member of the first
body is fixed to the support at a first position; and the second
end of the second body is fixed to the support at a second
position, the second position being longitudinally offset along a
central axis of the support from the first position.
93. The tool of claim 87 further comprising an outer sleeve
concentric with the support, the outer sleeve configured to slide
axially along a central axis of the support toward a distal end of
the support.
94. The tool of claim 87 further comprising: a first activation
mechanism configured to adjust a longitudinal distance between the
first end member of the first body and the second end member of the
first body; and a second activation mechanism configured to adjust
a longitudinal distance along the support central axis between the
first end of the second body and the second end of the second
body.
95. The tool of claim 87 wherein the support is flexible.
96. The tool of claim 87 wherein the support is rigid.
97. The tool of claim 87 wherein: the wire has a first width; both
the first body and the second body have a second width; and the
first width is smaller than the second width.
98-208. (canceled)
209. The tool of claim 79 wherein the elongated support is further
configured to retain a face of the first end member in an
orientation normal to the radial direction.
210. The tool of claim 79 wherein the elongated body further
comprises a twist positioned between the span segment and the first
end member.
211. The tool of claim 210 wherein the twist comprises a portion of
the body that has been twisted about the central axis.
212. The tool of claim 210 wherein, when the first end member is in
a relaxed state, the twist positions the first end member at the
angular displacement, about the central axis, from the span
segment.
213. The tool of claim 79 wherein the retaining of the first end
member by the elongated support rotates a surface normal of the
span segment in a direction opposite the angular displacement.
214. A tissue cavity preparation tool comprising: an elongated body
defining a central axis and comprising: a span segment including a
sharp edge; a first end member; and a twist positioned between the
span segment and the first end member; and an elongated support
defining orthogonal longitudinal and radial directions, the support
being configured to retain the first end member of the body spaced
longitudinally apart along the longitudinal direction from a second
end member of the body to bow the body radially away from the
support.
215. The tool of claim 214 wherein the twist comprises a portion of
the body that has been twisted about the central axis.
216. The tool of claim 214 wherein, when the first end member is in
a relaxed state, the twist positions the first end member at an
angular displacement, about the central axis, from the span
segment.
217. The tool of claim 214 wherein the retaining of the first end
member by the elongated support rotates a surface normal of the
span segment in a direction opposite the angular displacement.
218. A tissue cavity preparation tool comprising an elongated
rotator and a broaching member including a first elongated body, a
second elongated body and a loop, the first and second bodies and
the loop together being of monolithic construction, wherein: the
first elongated body defines a first central axis and includes a
first twist, a first span segment extending between a first body
first end and the first twist, and a first body second end
extending away from the first twist, wherein when the first body
second end is in a relaxed state: the first body second end is
positioned at an angular displacement, about the first central
axis, relative to the first span segment; the second elongated body
defines a second central axis and includes a second twist, a second
span segment extending between a second body first end and the
second twist, and a second body second end extending away from the
second twist, wherein when the second body second end is in a
relaxed state: the second body second end is positioned at an
angular displacement, about the second central axis, relative to
the second span segment; the rotator defines a longitudinal axis,
the rotator being configured to: retain the first body second end
such that the first body second end is spaced longitudinally apart
from the first body first end and the first span segment forms a
first cone-like surface when the first body is coupled to the
rotator and in an expanded state; and retain the second body second
end such that the second body second end is spaced longitudinally
apart from the second body first end and the second span segment
forms a second cone-like surface when the second body is coupled to
the rotator and in an expanded state.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a nonprovisional of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 61/978,239, filed on Apr. 11, 2014, and 61/915,428,
filed on Dec. 12, 2013, both of which are hereby incorporated
herein by reference in their entireties.
FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY
[0002] Aspects of the disclosure relate to providing apparatus and
methods for displacing tissue inside bone. In particular, the
disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for preparing bone
cavities for repairing bone fractures utilizing a device that is
inserted into a bone.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Bone fracture fixation may involve using a structure to
counteract or partially counteract forces on a fractured bone or
associated bone fragments. In general, fracture fixation may
provide longitudinal (along the long axis of the bone), transverse
(across the long axis of the bone), and rotational (about the long
axis of the bone) stability. Fracture fixation may also preserve
normal biologic and healing function.
[0004] Bone fracture fixation often involves addressing loading
conditions, fracture patterns, alignment, compression force, and
other factors, which may differ for different types of fractures.
For example, midshaft fractures may have ample bone material on
either side of the fracture in which anchors may be driven.
End-bone fractures, especially on the articular surface may have
thin cortical bone, soft cancellous bone, and relatively fewer
possible anchoring locations. Typical bone fracture fixation
approaches may involve one or both of: (1) a device that is within
the skin (internal fixation); and (2) a device that extends out of
the skin (external fixation).
[0005] Internal fixation approaches typically involve one or both
of: (a) a plate that is screwed to the outside of the bone; and (b)
an implant that is inserted inside the bone.
[0006] Plates are often characterized by relatively invasive
surgery, support of fractured bone segments from one side outside
of bone, and screws that anchor into the plate and the bone.
[0007] Implants may include intramedullary rods or screws, such as
those used in mid shaft treatments. The typical intramedullary rod
or screw is fixed in diameter and is introduced into the medullary
canal through an incision. Flexible intramedullary rod-like
solutions utilize structures that can be inserted into the
medullary cavity through an access site and then be made rigid. The
flexible structures may be reinforced with polymers or cements.
Multi-segment fractures, of either the midshaft or end-bone, may
require alignment and stability in a manner that generates adequate
fixation in multiple directions. Implants may be used to treat
midshaft fractures and end-bone fractures.
[0008] Implant-based therapies may involve removing or displacing
bone tissue from the interior of the bone to prepare the interior
for the implant. Preparation for the implant may involve providing
a space in the bone interior for reception of the implant.
[0009] Various tissue densities may be present within a bone.
Tissue density may vary within different anatomical locations and
from person to person. A bone defect or fracture can further vary
tissue density based on a density of tissue surrounding the bone
defect or fracture. Manipulating this tissue in a controlled and
efficient manner, while imparting minimal energy, is desirable for
therapy.
[0010] Proper location, size, shape, orientation and proximity to
bone fragments and anatomical features, among other factors, may
increase the therapeutic effectiveness of the implant.
[0011] It would be desirable, therefore, to provide apparatus and
methods for preparation of a bone interior.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent
upon consideration of the following detailed description, taken in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference
characters refer to like parts throughout, and in which:
[0013] FIG. 1 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0014] FIG. 1A shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0015] FIG. 2 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0016] FIG. 3 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0017] FIG. 4 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 3 taken
along lines 4-4.
[0018] FIG. 5 shows partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 taken
along lines 5-5.
[0019] FIG. 5A shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0020] FIG. 6 shows partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 taken
along lines 6-6.
[0021] FIG. 7 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0022] FIG. 8 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0023] FIG. 9 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0024] FIG. 10 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0025] FIG. 11 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0026] FIG. 12 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0027] FIG. 13 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0028] FIG. 14 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0029] FIG. 15 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0030] FIG. 16 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0031] FIG. 17 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0032] FIG. 18 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0033] FIG. 19 shows a cross-sectional view of FIG. 18 taken along
lines 19-19.
[0034] FIG. 20 shows a cross-sectional view of FIG. 19 taken along
lines 20-20.
[0035] FIG. 21 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0036] FIG. 22 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0037] FIG. 23 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0038] FIG. 24 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0039] FIG. 25 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0040] FIG. 26 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0041] FIG. 27 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 26
taken along lines 27-27.
[0042] FIG. 28 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 26
taken along lines 28-28.
[0043] FIG. 29 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 26
taken along lines 29-29.
[0044] FIG. 30 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0045] FIG. 31 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0046] FIG. 32 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0047] FIG. 33 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0048] FIG. 34 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0049] FIG. 35 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0050] FIG. 36 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0051] FIG. 36A shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0052] FIG. 37 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0053] FIG. 38 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 36
taken along lines 38-38.
[0054] FIG. 39 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0055] FIG. 40 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0056] FIG. 41 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0057] FIG. 42 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0058] FIG. 43 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0059] FIG. 44 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0060] FIG. 45 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0061] FIG. 46 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0062] FIG. 47 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0063] FIG. 47A shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0064] FIG. 47B shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0065] FIG. 48 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0066] FIG. 48A shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0067] FIG. 49 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0068] FIG. 50 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0069] FIG. 51 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0070] FIG. 52 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0071] FIG. 53 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0072] FIG. 54 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0073] FIG. 55 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0074] FIG. 56 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0075] FIG. 57 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0076] FIG. 58 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0077] FIG. 59 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0078] FIG. 60 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0079] FIG. 61 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0080] FIG. 62 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0081] FIG. 63 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0082] FIG. 64 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0083] FIG. 65 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0084] FIG. 66 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0085] FIG. 67 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0086] FIG. 68 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0087] FIG. 69 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0088] FIG. 70 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0089] FIG. 71 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0090] FIG. 72 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0091] FIG. 73 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0092] FIG. 74 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0093] FIG. 75 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0094] FIG. 76 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0095] FIG. 77 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0096] FIG. 78 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0097] FIG. 79 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0098] FIG. 80 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0099] FIG. 81 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0100] FIG. 82 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0101] FIG. 83 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0102] FIG. 84 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0103] FIG. 85 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0104] FIG. 86 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0105] FIG. 87 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0106] FIG. 88 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0107] FIG. 89 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0108] FIG. 90 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0109] FIG. 91 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0110] FIG. 92 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0111] FIG. 93 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0112] FIG. 94A shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0113] FIG. 94B shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0114] FIG. 94C shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0115] FIG. 94D shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0116] FIG. 94E shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0117] FIG. 94F shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0118] FIG. 94G shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0119] FIG. 94H shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0120] FIG. 94I shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0121] FIG. 94J shows a schematically anatomical cavity that may be
obtained using apparatus in accordance with principles of the
invention.
[0122] FIG. 95 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0123] FIG. 96 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0124] FIG. 97 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0125] FIG. 98 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0126] FIG. 99 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0127] FIG. 100 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0128] FIG. 101 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0129] FIG. 102 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0130] FIG. 103 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0131] FIG. 104 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0132] FIG. 105 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0133] FIG. 106 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0134] FIG. 107 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0135] FIG. 108 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0136] FIG. 109 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0137] FIG. 110 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0138] FIG. 111 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0139] FIG. 112 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0140] FIG. 113 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0141] FIG. 114 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0142] FIG. 115 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0143] FIG. 116 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0144] FIG. 117 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0145] FIG. 118 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0146] FIG. 119 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0147] FIG. 120 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0148] FIG. 121 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0149] FIG. 122 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0150] FIG. 122A shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0151] FIG. 123 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0152] FIG. 123A shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0153] FIG. 123B shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0154] FIG. 124 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 123
taken along lines 124-124.
[0155] FIG. 124A shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 122
taken along lines 124A-124A.
[0156] FIG. 125 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0157] FIG. 126 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0158] FIG. 127 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0159] FIG. 128 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0160] FIG. 129 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0161] FIG. 129A shows a cross-sectional view of FIG. 129 taken
along lines 129A-129A.
[0162] FIG. 130 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0163] FIG. 130A shows a cross-sectional view of FIG. 130 taken
along lines 130A-130A.
[0164] FIG. 131 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 130
taken along lines 130A-130A.
[0165] FIG. 132 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0166] FIG. 133 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0167] FIG. 134 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 133
taken along lines 134-134.
[0168] FIG. 135 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0169] FIG. 136 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0170] FIG. 137 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 136
taken along lines 137-137.
[0171] FIG. 138 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0172] FIG. 139 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0173] FIG. 140 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0174] FIG. 141 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0175] FIG. 142 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0176] FIG. 143 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0177] FIG. 144 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0178] FIG. 145 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0179] FIG. 146 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0180] FIG. 147 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0181] FIG. 148A shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0182] FIG. 148B shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0183] FIG. 149 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0184] FIG. 150 shows illustrative anatomy in connection with which
the invention may be practiced.
[0185] FIG. 150A shows illustrative anatomy in connection with
which the invention may be practiced.
[0186] FIG. 151 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0187] FIG. 152 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0188] FIG. 153 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 151
taken along lines 153-153.
[0189] FIG. 154 shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 152
taken along lines 154-154.
[0190] FIG. 155 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0191] FIG. 156 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0192] FIG. 157 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0193] FIG. 157A shows a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 157
taken along lines 157A-157A.
[0194] FIG. 158 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
[0195] FIG. 159 shows illustrative apparatus in accordance with
principles of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0196] Apparatus and methods for preparing the interior of a bone
for therapy are provided. The therapy may include therapy for a
bone fracture. The apparatus and methods may involve preparing an
interior region of the bone for to receive a therapeutic device.
The apparatus and methods may include one or more features of
devices shown and described in U.S. Patent Application Publication
No. 2011/0190832, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference
in its entirety.
[0197] The therapeutic device may be a prosthetic device. For
example, the surgical instrument may include one or more of the
features of devices that are shown and described in U.S. Patent
Application Publications Nos. 2009/0182336A1 and 2011/0178520,
2011/0218626 and 2011/0218585, which are hereby incorporated herein
by reference in their entireties.
[0198] Apparatus and methods for broaching an interior region of a
bone are provided. The bone may include first bone material. The
first bone material may include cancellous bone. The first bone
material may include fibrocartilage. The first bone material may
include marrow tissue. The first bone material may include
fibrocartilage and marrow tissue. The bone may include second bone
material. The second bone material may include cortical bone. The
second bone material may have a density that is higher than a
density of the first bone material.
[0199] The apparatus may include a rotator. The apparatus may
include a broaching member. The broaching member may be moved in
the bone interior to displace, disaggregate, disintegrate,
dislocate, excavate, abrade, cut or otherwise broach bone material.
The broaching member may be rotated in the bone interior. The
rotation may be continuous. The rotation may be pulsed. The
rotation may be unidirectional. The rotation may alternate between
a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction.
[0200] A broaching member may be provided with a twist, a bend or
both. A twist or a bend may determine a broaching member's angle
relative to the bone tissue. A twist or bend may increase the
broaching member's tissue broaching efficiency when the broaching
member is in the deployed state. Numerous devices are disclosed for
presenting the broaching member to the tissue inside the bone and
rotating the broaching member inside the bone.
[0201] Apparatus and methods for preparing a bone cavity are
provided.
[0202] The apparatus may include a tissue cavity preparation
tool.
[0203] The tool may include an elongated body having a sharp convex
edge and in a relaxed state a substantially planar face. The tool
may include an elongated rotator. The rotator may define a
longitudinal axis. The rotator may be configured to retain a first
end of the body and a second end of the body such that the first
end is spaced longitudinally apart from the second and the face
forms a cone-like surface.
[0204] "Cone-like surface" means: evokes a conical surface or part
of a conical surface, but the radius of curvature in a plane
orthogonal to the conical axis may be nonuniform within the plane
and the slope of the radius versus the conical height may be
nonuniform along the height.
[0205] The tool may include one or more blades, broaching members,
tool elements, cages, and torque wrenches.
[0206] The elongated body may be a first elongated body. The sharp
convex edge may be a first sharp convex edge. The planar face may
be a first planar face. The cone-like surface may be a first
cone-like surface. The tool may include a second elongated body
that has a second sharp convex edge and in a relaxed state a second
substantially planar face. The rotator may be configured to retain
a first end of the second body and a second end of the second body
such that the first end of the second body is spaced longitudinally
apart from the second of the second body and the second face forms
a second cone-like surface.
[0207] The second cone-like surface may be substantially identical
to the first cone-like surface. The second cone-like surface may be
a cone-like surface that is not identical to the first cone-like
surface. The second cone-like surface may correspond to a greater
apical angle than does the first cone-like surface. The second
cone-like surface may correspond to a greater longitudinal distance
from an apical angle than does the first cone-like surface.
[0208] The first body may be disposed about 180 around the
longitudinal axis from the second body.
[0209] The first elongated body may be fixed to the rotator at a
distal position and a first intermediate position. The second
elongated body may be fixed to the rotator at a second intermediate
position and a proximal position. The first and second intermediate
positions may be longitudinally between the distal position and the
proximal position.
[0210] The first elongated body may define a first central axis and
have a first length along the first central axis. The second
elongated body may define a second central axis and have a second
length along the second central axis. The second length may be
greater than the first length.
[0211] The first elongated body may have a first heat-set shape and
the second elongated body may have a second heat-set shape. The
second heat-set shape may be different from the first heat-set
shape. The second heat-set shape may be substantially similar to
the first heat-set shape.
[0212] The tool may include a first elongated controller. The first
elongated controller may be configured to change a longitudinal
distance between the first end of the first elongated body and the
second end of the first elongated body. The tool may include a
second elongated controller. The second elongated controller may be
configured to change a longitudinal distance between the first end
of the second elongated body and the second end of the second
elongated body. A controller may include a tube, a rod, a strut, a
wire or any other suitable elongated structure.
[0213] The tool may include a loop from which the first and second
elongated bodies extend. The tool may include a coupler. The
coupler may couple the loop to the rotator.
[0214] The coupler may include a transverse member that is
transverse to the longitudinal axis. The transverse member may be
supported by the rotator. The transverse member may engage the loop
by passing through the loop.
[0215] The first elongated body, the second elongated body and the
loop may be of monolithic construction. The loop may form a
spirally wound spring. The loop may absorb strain from the
elongated members when the elongated members are subjected to
stress. The stress may be directed radially inward toward the
rotator. The stress may be directed circumferentially about the
rotator.
[0216] The tool may include an outer sleeve. The outer sleeve may
be concentric with the rotator. The outer sleeve may be configured
to slide axially along the longitudinal axis toward a distal end of
the rotator.
[0217] The rotator may be flexible. The rotator may be rigid.
[0218] The elongated body may define a central axis. The first end
may be disposed at an angular displacement, about the central axis,
from the edge, when the edge is in a relaxed state. The rotator
further may define a radial direction that is orthogonal to the
longitudinal direction and is configured to retain the first end in
an orientation substantially normal to the radial direction.
[0219] The angular displacement may be a first angular
displacement. The second end may be disposed at a second angular
displacement, about the central axis, from the edge, when the edge
is in a relaxed state. The elongated support may be configured to
retain the second end in an orientation substantially normal to the
radial direction.
[0220] The second angular displacement may be about equal in
magnitude to the first angular displacement. The second angular
displacement may be greater than the first angular displacement.
The second angular displacement may be opposite in direction from
the first angular displacement. The second angular displacement may
be in the same direction as the first angular displacement.
[0221] The elongated body may define a central axis that runs
through the center of the body. The plane may be a first plane. The
second end may define a second plane that is oriented at an angular
displacement, about the axial direction, from the first plane.
[0222] The broaching member may include a loop. The first end of
the first elongated body and a first end of the second elongated
body together may form the loop. The fastener may engage the
loop.
[0223] The loop may have a first width. The first elongated body
may have a second width. The second elongated body may have the
second width. The second width may be greater than the first
width.
[0224] The stress may be directed radially inward toward the
rotator. The stress may be directed circumferentially about the
rotator.
[0225] The coupler may include a transverse member that is
transverse to the longitudinal axis, is supported by the rotator,
and engages the loop by passing through the loop.
[0226] The tool may include a first stud oriented transverse to the
longitudinal axis and fixed to the support. The tool may include a
second stud oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis and fixed
to the support offset longitudinally from the first stud. The tool
may include a first broaching member. The first broaching member
may include a first wrap section that is wrapped about the first
stud. The first broaching member may include a first bowed blade
extending from the first wrap section and coupled to the support at
a first location longitudinally offset from the first stud. The
first broaching member may include a second bowed blade extending
away from the first wrap section and coupled to the support at a
second location. The tool may include a second broaching member.
The second broaching member may include a second wrap section that
is wrapped about the second stud. The second broaching member may
include a third bowed blade extending away from the second wrap
section and coupled to the support at a third location
longitudinally offset from the second stud. The second broaching
member may include a fourth bowed blade extending away from the
second wrap section and coupled to the support at a fourth
location.
[0227] The first location may be substantially opposite the second
location. The third location may be substantially opposite the
fourth location. The first location may be longitudinally offset
along the longitudinal axis from the second location. The third
location may be longitudinally offset along the longitudinal axis
from the fourth location.
[0228] The first bowed blade and the second bowed blade each may
have a first heat-set shape. The third bowed blade and the fourth
bowed blade each may have a second heat-set shape different from
the first heat memory shape.
[0229] A first plane may intersect the first location and the
second location. A second plane may intersect the third location
and the fourth location. The second plane may form an intersection
with the first plane within the elongated support.
[0230] The planes may intersect at a about ninety degrees. The
planes may intersect at an angle that is between about 60 and about
90 degrees. The planes may intersect at an angle that is between
about 30 and about 60 degrees. The planes may intersect at an angle
that is between about 5 and about 30 degrees.
[0231] The support may include an outer tube; a middle tube that is
disposed within and is coaxial with the outer tube and includes the
first location and the second location; and an inner tube that is
disposed within and is coaxial with the middle tube and includes
the third location and the fourth location. The outer tube and the
middle tube may be coaxial with the inner tube. The middle tube and
the inner tube may be configured to be longitudinally displaced
along the longitudinal axis.
[0232] The methods may include a method of manufacturing a
broaching tool. The method may include one or more of selecting a
rake angle; selecting a relief angle; providing in a planar blade
body a first curved edge and a second curved edge, the first curved
edge defining a radius of curvature parallel to the plane of the
body, the second curved edge set apart a predetermined distance
across a width of the body from the first curved edge; bending the
planar body to define a conical axis, a face of the body forming a
substantially conical surface that corresponds to the axis, a
segment of the second curved edge forming the rake angle and the
relief angle; fixing a first end of the body to a support; fixing a
second end of the body to a support; and displacing the first end
from the second end to draw the body toward the support.
[0233] The forming may include configuring the segment to provide
the rake angle and the relief angle upon deployment inside
tissue.
[0234] The body may be included in a broaching head. The
configuring may be defined by expansion of the broaching head about
the support.
[0235] The method may include one or both of forming a loop in the
body and supporting the loop at a distal end of the support. The
fixing of the first end may include fixing the first end proximal
the loop. The fixing of the second end may include fixing the
second end proximal the loop.
[0236] The method may include twisting the first end about a
central axis relative to the segment prior to fixing the first end
to the support. The method may include twisting the second end
about a central axis relative to the segment prior to fixing the
first end to the support.
[0237] The tool may include a plurality of broaching members, one
or more of the broaching members having a compliance selected such
that the one or more broaching members, when applied to a first
tissue having a first density, deflect from the first tissue and,
when applied to a second tissue having a second density, the second
density being lower than the first density, displace the second
tissue, the plurality of broaching members being formed from a
unitary article. The unitary article may include a monolithic
blank. Each of the one or more broaching members may define a
cross-section that varies longitudinally. Each of the one or more
broaching members may define a rake angle that varies
longitudinally. Each of the one or more broaching members may
define a relief angle that varies longitudinally. Each of the one
or more broaching members may include a sharpened edge.
[0238] Each broaching member may thus define at a point along the
broaching member a conical or cone-like profile. The profile may
define an apical cone angle. The apical cone angle may vary
longitudinally along the broaching member.
[0239] The edge may include edge angle. The edge angle may be in
one of the following ranges: not less than about 5 degrees and not
more than about 70 degrees; not less than about 5 degrees and not
more than about 10 degrees; not less than about 10 degrees and not
more than about 15 degrees; not less than about 15 degrees and not
more than about 20 degrees; not less than about 20 degrees and not
more than about 25 degrees; not less than about 25 degrees and not
more than about 30 degrees; not less than about 30 degrees and not
more than about 35 degrees; not less than about 35 degrees and not
more than about 40 degrees; not less than about 40 degrees and not
more than about 45 degrees; not less than about 45 degrees and not
more than about 50 degrees; not less than about 50 degrees and not
more than about 55 degrees; not less than about 55 degrees and not
more than about 60 degrees; not less than about 60 degrees and not
more than about 65 degrees; and not less than about 65 degrees and
not more than about 70 degrees.
[0240] The tool may include a support defining a central axis and a
distal end; and an end cap coupled to the support at the distal
end. Each of the broaching members may include a first end and a
second end. The first end may be coupled to the end cap and the
second end may be coupled to the support. The second end of the
broaching members may be coupled to the support at different
positions along the central axis of the support.
[0241] The tool may include a first end member at a first end of
the body. The first end member may include a face disposed at an
angular displacement, about the central axis, from the edge, when
the edge is in a relaxed state. The elongated member may define
orthogonal longitudinal and radial directions. The support may be
configured to retain the first end member of the body spaced
longitudinally apart from a second end member, opposite the first
end member, of the body to bow the body radially away from the
support. The support may be configured to retain the face in an
orientation substantially normal to the radial direction.
[0242] The face may be a first face. The angular displacement may
be a first angular displacement. The second end member may include
a second face that is disposed at a second angular displacement,
about the central axis, from the edge, when the edge is in a
relaxed state; and the elongated support may be configured to
retain the second face in an orientation substantially normal to
the radial direction.
[0243] The second angular displacement may be about equal in
magnitude to the first angular displacement. The second angular
displacement may be greater than the first angular displacement.
The second angular displacement is opposite in direction from the
first angular displacement. The second angular displacement may be
in the same direction as the first angular displacement. The sharp
edge is a sharp convex edge, the body defining a plane that is
parallel to a face of the body when the body is in a planar
configuration. The support may retain the first end member of the
body spaced apart from the second end member the face of the body
forms a substantially cone-like configuration.
[0244] The second end member may be coupled to a wrap section. The
second end member may extend away from the wrap section. The wrap
section may include wire that is wrapped about a transverse member
coupled to the rotator. In some embodiments, the wire may include a
ribbon. In some embodiments, the wire may have a rectangular
transverse cross-section.
[0245] The first end of the elongated body may be coupled to the
wrap section. The first end of the elongated body may extend away
from the wrap section. The second end may be retained by the
support.
[0246] The wire and the second elongated body may be of monolithic
construction.
[0247] The first elongated body may have a first length. The second
elongated body may have a second length that is different from the
first length.
[0248] The first elongated body may have a first-heat-set shape.
The second elongated body may have a second heat-set-shape that is
different from the first heat-set shape.
[0249] The support may define a central axis; and the first body
may be substantially opposite the second body with respect to the
central axis.
[0250] The first end member of the first body may be fixed to the
rotator at a first position. The second end of the second body may
be fixed to the rotator at a second position. The second position
may be longitudinally offset along the central axis of the support
from the first position.
[0251] The tool may include an outer sleeve that is concentric with
the support. The outer sleeve may be configured to slide axially
along a central axis of the support towards a distal end of the
support.
[0252] The tool may include a first activation mechanism that is
configured to adjust a longitudinal distance along a central axis
(defined by the support) between the first end member of the first
body and the second end member of the first body. The tool may
include a second activation mechanism configured to adjust a
longitudinal distance along the central axis between the first end
of the second body and the second end of the second body.
[0253] The support may be flexible. The support may be rigid.
[0254] The wire may have a first width. Each of the first body and
the second body may have a second width. The first width may be
smaller than the second width.
[0255] The apparatus may include a tissue cavity preparation tool.
The tool may include an elongated body having a sharp edge and a
trailing edge, the body defining a central axis and including one
or more of: a first end fixed to a support; a second end fixed to
the support; and a bowed portion spanning from the first end to the
second end. The body may be rotated about the central axis by an
angular displacement that is greater at the bowed portion that at
the first end or the second end.
[0256] The elongated body may have a sharp edge and a trailing
edge, the body defining an axial direction and including: a first
end fixed to a support; a second end fixed to the support; and a
bowed portion spanning from the first end to the second end;
wherein the body is rotated about the axial direction by an angular
displacement that is greater at the bowed portion that at the first
end or the second end.
[0257] The methods may include a method of creating a cavity in
bone tissue. The cavity may have a predetermined shape. The method
may include: inserting a cavity preparation tool disclosed herein
in the tissue; expanding the tool; rotating the tool; contracting
the tool; and withdrawing the tool from the tissue.
[0258] The rotating may include rotating a blade body segment less
than a full revolution about an axis of the tool so that the blade
body segment forms a cavity that is not radially symmetrical about
the axis; and, at the time of the withdrawing, the cavity is not
radially symmetrical about the axis.
[0259] The rotating may include one or more of: rotating a first
blade body segment about an axis of the tool to form a first cavity
portion; rotating a second blade body segment about an axis of the
tool to form a second cavity portion; and, the first and second
cavity portions being substantially symmetrical about a plane
normal to the axis and between the first and second cavity
portions.
[0260] The apparatus may include an expandable cage for deployment
in an intramedullary space. The cage may include an outer mesh. The
cage may include an inner mesh. The inner mesh may be disposed
inside the outer mesh. The cage may include a support that is
coupled to the outer mesh. The support may be coupled to the inner
mesh. The cage may include a broaching member. The broaching member
may include one or more of the features of the broaching member
described above.
[0261] Each of the inner mesh and the outer mesh may include a
plurality of interconnected cells. The interconnected cells of the
inner mesh may be defined by one or more inner mesh segments. The
interconnected cells of the outer mesh may be defined by one or
more outer mesh segments. The broaching member may extend outward
from within the outer mesh through a first cell of the outer mesh.
The broaching member may extend inward through a second cell of the
outer mesh.
[0262] The outer mesh may include an outer mesh proximal end and an
outer mesh distal end. The inner mesh may include an inner mesh
proximal end and an inner mesh distal end. The support may include
a support proximal end and a support distal end. The outer mesh
distal end and the inner mesh distal end may be coupled to the
support distal end. The inner mesh proximal end and the outer mesh
proximal end are coupled to the support proximal end.
[0263] A portion of the inner mesh segments may be in direct
contact with a portion of the outer mesh segments. The inner mesh
may include a longitudinally intermediate region that is between
the inner mesh proximal end and the inner mesh distal end. The
longitudinally intermediate region may include the inner mesh
portion. In regions distal the portion and proximal the portion the
inner and outer meshes are not in direct contact with each
other.
[0264] The inner mesh may be constructed from a first laser-cut
tube. The outer mesh may be construed from a second laser-cut
tube.
[0265] The inner mesh may be self-expanding. The outer mesh may be
self-expanding.
[0266] The support may be configured to be coupled to a proximal
end of a rotator. The rotator may define a longitudinal axis. The
rotator may include a first control handle configured to rotate the
cage about the longitudinal axis and translate the cage along the
longitudinal axis. The rotator may include a second control handle
configured to expand the cage about the support. The rotator may
include a control handle that is configured to rotate the cage
about the longitudinal axis, translate the cage along the
longitudinal axis and expand the cage about the support
[0267] The support may be configured to be decoupled from the
rotator.
[0268] The support may include at least one hole that configured to
receive a fixation device, such as a screw or other suitable
anchor, for fixing the cage in the intramedullary space.
[0269] The broaching member may include a ribbon. The ribbon may be
a wire ribbon. The broaching member may include a wire. The
broaching member may include a cutting edge.
[0270] The first cell and the second cell may be contiguous with
each other. The first cell and the second cell may be cells that
are not contiguous with each other.
[0271] The methods may include a method for implanting an implant
in a bone. The method may include one or more of: drilling a hole
in the bone; inserting an expandable cage such as an expandable
cage disclosed herein through the hole into an intramedullary space
of the bone; expanding the outer mesh and the inner mesh; preparing
a cavity in the intramedullary space by rotating the cage in the
space; detaching the rotator from the outer mesh and the inner
mesh; and removing the rotator from the bone.
[0272] The rotating and the expanding may be performed
simultaneously.
[0273] The apparatus may include an expandable cage for deployment
in an intramedullary space. The cage may include an outer mesh. The
outer mesh may define an outer mesh surface. The cage may include
an inner mesh. The inner mesh may be positioned inside the outer
mesh. The cage may include a support. The support may be coupled to
the outer mesh and the inner mesh. The support may include a
broaching member. The broaching member may be woven through the
outer mesh surface.
[0274] Each of the inner mesh and the outer mesh may include a
plurality of interconnected cells. The interconnected cells of the
inner mesh may be defined by one or more inner mesh segments. The
interconnected cells of the outer mesh may be defined by one or
more outer mesh segments.
[0275] The broaching member may extend along a proximal-distal
meridian of the cage. The broaching member may extend at an angle
that is oblique to a proximal-distal meridian of the cage. The
broaching member may include a cutting edge. The broaching member
may be connected to the outer mesh by one or more connectors.
[0276] Each of the outer mesh interconnected cells may define an
opening. The broaching member may be interlaced through the
openings.
[0277] The outer mesh proximal end may be coupled to a support
proximal end. The outer mesh distal end may be coupled to a support
distal end. The broaching member may include one or more of: a
first end coupled to the support proximal end; a second end coupled
to the support distal end; and a span section that includes a
cutting edge interlaced through the openings. The broaching member
may include one or more of: a first end; a second end; and
[0278] a span section. The span section may include a cutting edge.
The span section may be interlaced through the openings. The span
section may distally pass over the support distal end. The first
end may be coupled to the support proximal end at a first location.
The second end may be coupled to the support proximal end at a
second location. The first location may be, relative to the
support, diametrically opposite the second location.
[0279] The span section may extend along an outer mesh surface
along a proximal-distal meridian of the cage. The span section may
extend along an outer mesh surface at an angle that is oblique to a
proximal-distal meridian of the cage.
[0280] The cage may include a second broaching member. The first
broaching member may be interlaced through a first opening; and the
second broaching member may be interlaced through a second
opening.
[0281] The cage may include a support proximal end that may be
coupled to a proximal end of the outer mesh. The cage may include a
support distal end that may be coupled to a distal end of the outer
mesh. The first cutting wire may include one or more of: a first
proximal end; a first distal end; and a first span section. The
first span section may include a cutting edge. The second cutting
wire may include: a second proximal end; a second distal end; and a
second span section. The second span section may include a cutting
edge. The first proximal end and the second proximal end may be
coupled to the support proximal end; and the first distal end and
the second distal end may be coupled to the support distal end.
[0282] The first proximal end may be, relative to the support,
diametrically opposite the second proximal end.
[0283] Each of the first span section and the second span section
may extend at an angle oblique to a proximal-distal meridian of the
cage. Each of the first span section and the second span section
may extend along a proximal-distal meridian of the cage.
[0284] The outer mesh may include two or more nodes. Each node may
be defined by an intersection of four of the segments. Each of the
nodes may define an opening. The broaching member may be threaded
through two or more of the openings.
[0285] A proximal end of the broaching member may be coupled to a
support proximal end. A distal end of the broaching member may be
coupled to a support distal end. A broaching member span section,
which may include a cutting edge, may be threaded through two or
more openings along a proximal-distal meridian of the cage.
[0286] The broaching member span section may include first segments
having first thicknesses; and second segments having second
thicknesses, the second thicknesses being smaller than the first
thicknesses. The second segments may be disposed along the
broaching member span section where the span section extends
through the openings.
[0287] The outer mesh may support a plurality of projections that
extend away from the central axis. The projections may be integral
with the outer mesh. A projection may be disposed at a node between
mesh segments. The projections may be attached to the outer cage at
a node between mesh segments. The projections may project radially
outward from the cage. The projections may lie in a plane that
includes a longitudinal axis of the cage. One or more of the
projections may include a cutting edge.
[0288] One or more of the outer mesh segments may include one or
more cutting edges. One or more of the outer mesh segments may be
twisted about a mesh segment central axis to provide each of the
cutting edges with a rake angle and a relief angle.
[0289] The cage may include one or more of: a central axis member
coupled to the mesh distal end; a support coupled to the mesh
proximal end; and a broaching member interlaced through the
openings.
[0290] The apparatus may include an expandable cage for deployment
in an intramedullary space. The cage may include one or more of: a
mesh having a mesh proximal end and a mesh distal end, the mesh
including a plurality of interconnected cells, the interconnected
cells being defined by one or more mesh segments; a support coupled
to the mesh proximal end and the mesh distal end, the support
defining a central axis; and a plurality of projections that extend
away from the central axis member, the projections supported by and
extending from the mesh.
[0291] The apparatus may include an expandable cage for deployment
in an intramedullary space. The cage may include one or more of: a
mesh having a mesh proximal end and a mesh distal end; a central
axis member coupled to the mesh distal end; and a support coupled
to the mesh proximal end. The mesh may include a plurality of
interconnected cells, the interconnected cells being defined by one
or more mesh segments. The mesh segments may include a cutting
edge.
[0292] The methods may include a method for providing a rake angle
and a relief angle in a segment of an intramedullary broach. The
method may include one or more of: providing a tube defining a
central axis and having a first end and a second end; aligning the
central axis orthogonal to, but offset from, a cutting laser beam;
and cutting the tube, with the laser beam, in a direction parallel
to the central axis.
[0293] The method may include one or more of: rotating the tube
about the central axis by an angular displacement; and cutting the
tube with the laser beam, in the direction, while maintaining the
offset.
[0294] The method may include recursively repeating the rotating
and the cutting until there are substantially evenly spaced cuts
along a circumference of the tube. The method may include
recursively repeating the rotating and the cutting until there are
substantially evenly spaced cuts along substantially all of a
circumference of the tube.
[0295] The method may include recursively repeating the rotating
and the cutting 10 to 15 times. The method may include recursively
repeating the rotating and the cutting 15 to 20 times. The method
may include recursively repeating the rotating and the cutting more
than 20 times.
[0296] On an outer surface of the tube, each of the plurality of
cuts may span a length of the tube between the first end and the
second end. Each of the plurality of cuts may have a cut length
that is smaller then the length of the tube.
[0297] The method may include sizing the cut to leave an annular
rim at the first end. The method may include sizing the cut to
leave an annular rim at the second end.
[0298] The method may include compressing the tube between the two
ends to expand the broach radially relative to the central axis.
The broach may be monolithic.
[0299] The tube may include a middle. The cutting may be performed
from the first end of the tube to the second end of the tube. The
cutting may include one or more of: rotating the tube, during the
cutting, about the central axis an increasing angular displacement
until the cutting reaches the middle of the tube; and, when the
cutting reaches the middle of the tube, counter rotating the tube,
during the cutting, about the central axis a decreasing angular
displacement until the cutting reaches the second end of the
tube.
[0300] The apparatus may include a cutting tool. The tool may
include: a plurality of elongated members, each of the elongated
members including: a distal end; a proximal end; and
[0301] an edge, the edge having a twist along an elongated member
central axis forming a rake angle and a relief angle; a distal hub
attached to the distal end of each of the elongated members;
[0302] and
[0303] a proximal hub attached to the proximal end of each of the
elongated members; wherein the elongated members, the distal hub
and the proximal hub are formed from process including one or more
of: providing a tube defining a central axis and having a proximal
end and a distal end; aligning the central axis orthogonal to, but
offset from, a cutting laser beam; and cutting the tube, with the
laser beam, in a direction parallel to the central axis.
[0304] The cutting tool may be self-expanding. The distal hub and
the proximal hub may be connected to each other by a cutting tool
head. The proximal hub may be coupled to an actuator. When the
actuator retracts the cutting tool, the cutting tool may form the
shape of a tube. The tube may include longitudinal cuts. The tube
may include cuts that are oblique to the longitudinal axis of the
tube.
[0305] The apparatus may include a cavity preparation tool. The
cavity preparation tool may include a central support member. The
central support member may define a central axis. The tool may
include a broaching member. The broaching member may be wrapped
circumferentially about the central support member. The broaching
member may include a base fixed to the central support member. The
broaching member may include a free end including a cutting edge.
The tool may include a capture sheath coaxial with the central
support member. The capture sheath may surround a portion of the
broaching member.
[0306] The free end may be biased outwardly away from the central
support member.
[0307] The broaching member may be of monolithic construction with
the central support member.
[0308] The capture sheath may include a release opening. When the
capture sheath is in a first position relative to the central
support member, the free end of the broaching member may be
constrained by the capture sheath. When the capture sheath is
rotated relative to the central support member about the central
support member from the first position to a second position, the
free end may pass through the release opening and the broaching
member may expand away from the central axis.
[0309] Rotation of the capture sheath from the second position to
the first position may capture the free end of the broaching member
in the capture sheath.
[0310] The broaching member may include an outer face that faces
away from the central support member. The face may include a blade
that extends outwardly away from the face from a proximal region on
the face to a distal region of the face. The blade may support the
cutting edge. The face may include an inner edge that defines an
opening in the broaching member. The blade may include a base that
runs along the perimeter. The blade may be substantially
square-shaped. The blade may be substantially rectangle-shaped. The
blade may be a portion of the free end or cut out from the free end
and annealed out of plane.
[0311] The cutting edge may define a rake angle. The cutting edge
may define a relief angle. The cutting edge may define a rake angle
and a relief angle.
[0312] The broaching member may be a first broaching member. The
tool may include a second broaching member. The second broaching
member may be wrapped about the central support member. The second
broaching member and the first broaching member may be adjacent to
each other. The second broaching member and the first broaching
member may be positioned apart from each other about 0.5 to about 1
mm, about 1 to about 2 mm, about 2 to about 3 mm, about 3 to about
4 mm, about 4 to about 5 mm or more than 5 mm.
[0313] The first broaching member may have a first length along a
first broaching member central axis. The second broaching member
may have a second length along a second broaching member central
axis. The second length may be different from the first length. The
second length may be greater than the first length.
[0314] The first broaching member may have a first relaxed radius
of curvature. The second broaching member may have a second relaxed
radius of curvature. The first and second radii may be
substantially the same. The second radius may be greater than the
first radius.
[0315] The apparatus may include a tool for broaching a bone. The
tool may include one or more of: a broach head having a proximal
end and a distal end; a broaching member looping through the
proximal end of the broach head and including a first end and a
second end, wherein both the first end and the second end are
fixed, at distal end of the broach head, to the distal end of the
broach head; and a rotator. The proximal end of the broach head may
be coupled to the rotator. A broach head may be a support for a
broaching member. A broach head may extend from a rotator to a
distal end of a broaching member. The broach head may have a
terminal end.
[0316] The broaching member may include an elongated body that has
a sharp convex edge and in a relaxed state a substantially planar
face. The rotator may be elongated. The rotator may define a
longitudinal axis. The rotator may be configured to retain a first
end of the body and a second end of the body such that the first
end is spaced longitudinally apart from the second and the face
forms a cone-like surface.
[0317] The elongated body may be a first elongated body. The sharp
convex edge may be a first sharp convex edge. The planar face may
be a first planar face. The cone-like surface may be a first
cone-like surface. The broaching member may include a second
elongated body having a second sharp convex edge and in a relaxed
state a second substantially planar face. The rotator may be
configured to retain a first end of the second body and a second
end of the second body such that the first end of the second body
is spaced longitudinally apart from the second of the second body
and the second face forms a second cone-like surface.
[0318] The second cone-like surface may be substantially identical
to the first cone-like surface. The second cone-like surface may be
a cone-like surface that is not identical to the first cone-like
surface. The second cone-like surface may correspond to a greater
apical angle than does the first cone-like surface. The second
cone-like surface may correspond to a greater longitudinal distance
from an apical angle than does the first cone-like surface. The
first body may be disposed about 180 around the longitudinal axis
from the second body.
[0319] The first elongated body may be fixed to the rotator at a
distal position and a first intermediate position. The second
elongated body may be fixed to the rotator at a second intermediate
position and a proximal position. The first and second intermediate
positions may be disposed longitudinally between the distal
position and the proximal position.
[0320] The first elongated body may define a first central axis and
have a first length along the first central axis. The second
elongated body may define a second central axis and have a second
length along the second central axis. The second length may be
greater than the first length.
[0321] The first elongated body may have a first heat-set shape.
The second elongated body may have a second heat-set shape. The
second shape may be different from the first heat-set shape.
[0322] The tool may include a first elongated controller that is
configured to change a longitudinal distance between the first end
of the first elongated body and the second end of the first
elongated body. The tool may include a second elongated controller
that is configured to change a longitudinal distance between the
first end of the second elongated body and the second end of the
second elongated body.
[0323] The tool may include a loop, the first and second elongated
bodies extending therefrom; and a coupler that couples the loop to
the rotator. The coupler may include a transverse member that is
transverse to the longitudinal axis, is supported by the rotator,
and engages the loop by passing through the loop.
[0324] The first elongated body, the second elongated body and the
loop may be of monolithic construction. The loop may form a
spirally wound spring. The loop may absorbs strain from the
elongated members when the elongated members are subjected to
stress. The stress may be a stress that is directed radially inward
toward the rotator. The stress may be a stress that is directed
circumferentially about the rotator.
[0325] The apparatus may include a tool for broaching bone. The
tool may include an elongated rotator member defining a
longitudinal axis. The tool may include a broaching member support.
The broaching member support may include a collapsible support. The
collapsible support may include: a first hinged span that extends
radially away from the rotator as a result of shortening the first
hinged span along the longitudinal axis and draws radially toward
the rotator as a result of lengthening the first hinged span along
the longitudinal axis; and a second hinged span that extends
radially away from the rotator as a result of shortening the second
hinged span along the longitudinal axis and draws radially toward
the rotator as a result of shortening the second hinged span along
the longitudinal axis. The tool may include a broaching member that
may be suspended between the first and second spans.
[0326] The first and second hinged spans may be of a plurality of
hinged spans. Each of the spans may extend radially away from the
rotator as a result of being shortened along the longitudinal axis
and draw radially toward the rotator as a result of being
lengthened along the longitudinal axis. Each of the hinged spans
may support the broaching member.
[0327] Each of the hinged spans may be aligned substantially
collinearly with the other of the hinged spans.
[0328] Each of the hinged spans may include a distal leg and a
proximal leg. Each of the legs may be slidably engaged with the
rotator member. Each of the proximal legs may be hingedly fixed to
an adjacent one of the distal legs. Each of the hingedly fixed pair
of proximal and distal legs may be keyed into a longitudinal keyway
on the rotator member.
[0329] The tool may include a first slidable fitting that may be
fixed to a proximal leg of the first hinged span and a distal leg
of the second hinged span. The tool may include a second slidable
fitting that may be fixed to a proximal leg of the second hinged
span. The the first and second slidable fittings may be engaged
with the rotator along a proximal-to-distal direction that is
parallel to the longitudinal axis.
[0330] The elongated rotator member may have a distal end. The
broaching member may have a distal end. The broaching member may
have a proximal end. The broaching member distal end may be
longitudinally fixed at the elongated rotator member distal end to
the elongated rotator member distal end. The broaching member
proximal end may be slidably engaged with the rotator member.
[0331] The broaching member may be fixed to the rotator. The
broaching member may be configured to be moved relative to the
rotator to displace bone material that is radially away from the
rotator.
[0332] In some embodiments, the broaching member may be configured
to substantially deflect around second bone material.
[0333] In some embodiments, the broaching member may be configured
to form in the bone a space having a first contour that corresponds
to a shape of the broaching member. The broaching member may be
configured to form in the bone a space having a second contour that
corresponds to anatomy that includes the second bone material. The
broaching member may be a first broaching member and the apparatus
may include a second broaching member. The second broaching member
may be disposed opposite the first broaching member.
[0334] In some embodiments, the broaching member may include a
cutting edge.
[0335] In some embodiments, the broaching member may include a
flexible wire segment. The wire segment may include braided
wire.
[0336] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a
reinforcement that supports the broaching member. The reinforcement
may support a cutting edge.
[0337] In some embodiments, the broaching member may have a
proximal end that is fixed to the rotator and a distal end that is
fixed to the rotator.
[0338] In some embodiments, the broaching member may have a
proximal end that is fixed to the rotator and a distal end that is
free.
[0339] In some embodiments, the broaching member may include an
edge of an open cell in a mesh.
[0340] The broaching member may include a segment that has any
suitable form. For example, the segment may be straight, circular,
rhombic, square, triangular, oval, ellipsoid, spiral, loop-shaped,
hoop-shaped, teardrop-shaped, eggbeater-shaped, football-shaped, or
any other suitable shape. The segment may be a closed loop. The
loop may be asymmetric.
[0341] The segment may have one or more of a variety of transverse
cross sections, such as square, rectangular, octagonal, contours
with sharp edges, stranded cable, or other suitable configurations
to facilitate bone displacement.
[0342] The segment may have a leading edge. The leading edge may be
beveled at a suitable angle, including an angle from about
5.degree. to about 75.degree.. The angle may cause leading edge
2202 to be generally sharp or knife-like.
[0343] The segment may be rigid. The segment may be resilient.
[0344] The broaching member may have one or more ends that are
attached to apparatus such as a drive shaft or a suitable support,
such as a hub. The broaching member may have a free end. Broaching
members with free distal ends may have any suitable shape at the
tine distal ends, such as pointed, forked, rounded, blunt or
truncated.
[0345] The broaching member may have an end that is attached to
apparatus by crimping, welding, set-screw, snap fit or any other
suitable fastening. The broaching member may have one or more ends
that are of unitary construction with the apparatus.
[0346] The broaching member may include a tine. The tine may be
resilient or stiff. The tine may have an end that is attached to a
drive shaft. The tine may have a free end.
[0347] The broaching member may include a blade.
[0348] The broaching member may include numerous interconnected
cells. The cells may be arranged in a network. The cells may be
linked such that when the structure is stressed (e.g., compressed)
at a point the stress is distributed to nearby cells. The cells may
be constructed from laser-cut tube stock that is expanded into a
suitable shape.
[0349] The broaching member may be one of a number of broaching
members in a broaching head. For example, the broaching head may
have one broaching member, 2-6 broaching members, 7-20 broaching
members, more than 20 broaching members, 100 broaching members or
any suitable number of broaching members.
[0350] When a large number (i.e., when the circumferential density
of broaching members is relatively high) of broaching members are
present during the rotation of a broaching head, a relatively lower
torque may be required to drive the broaching head.
[0351] Broaching member may rotate in a bone cavity that has an
irregular shape, for example, nonround, oblong, or angular. The
cavity may be smaller than a diameter of broaching member.
[0352] Broaching member may include any suitable structural form
such as wire, ribbon, cable, stranded wire, braided wire, braided
ribbon, or any other suitable structural form.
[0353] Broaching member may include any suitable material, such as
polymer, metal, composite, stainless steel, Nitinol (shapeset,
superelastic or other Nitinol), other alloy or any other suitable
material.
[0354] The broaching member may be supported by one or more
reinforcements.
[0355] The reinforcement may be sized and positioned to support a
segment of the broaching member in a desired contour. The
reinforcement may provide bone-broaching abrasiveness, momentum or
both.
[0356] The reinforcement may be a tube.
[0357] The reinforcement may be a brace. The brace may be fixed to
the broaching member, for example, by crimping, welding or
press-fit. The brace may include broaching edges for displacing
bone material. The broaching edges may have any suitable form, such
as serrated, saw-tooth, knife-edge, rectilinear edge or any other
suitable form.
[0358] The reinforcement may be formed from polymer, metal, alloy
or any other suitable material.
[0359] The reinforcement may be formed from a pattern that is cut
into a metal tube.
[0360] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a distal hub.
The broaching member may have a distal end that is fixed to the
distal hub. The distal hub may be configured to move between a
first position and a second position. The first and second
positions may be located along a longitudinal axis of the
rotator.
[0361] The distal hub may be constructed of metal, stainless steel,
laser-cut tube, polymer, ceramic or any other suitable
material.
[0362] The distal hub may include flutes. The distal hub may
include broaching edges.
[0363] The methods may include a method for broaching an interior
region of a bone. The interior region may include a bottom surface.
The bottom surface may be an surface of a portion of the bone that
is opposite an access hole in the bone.
[0364] The method may include expanding a bone broaching member in
the interior region. The method may include disaggregating
relatively low-density material inside the bone using the member.
The method may include deflecting the broaching member away from
relatively high-density material inside the bone.
[0365] In some embodiments, the method may include rotating the
bone broaching member using a flexible drive shaft.
[0366] In some embodiments, the method may include changing the
elevation or direction of the bone broaching member relative to a
surface.
[0367] In some embodiments, the disaggregating may include cutting
the relatively low-density material.
[0368] In some embodiments, the disaggregating may include
displacing the relatively low-density material.
[0369] Apparatus and methods for treating a bone interior are
provided.
[0370] The apparatus may include a flexible sheath. The flexible
sheath may include stress-relief features that allow bending under
tension and compression. The stress-relief features may include
slots or slot patterns. The stress-relief features may be provided
using laser-cutting.
[0371] The stress-relief features may include sintered particles.
The particles may include metal, polymer, composite or any other
suitable material.
[0372] The flexible sheath may have a first configuration and a
second configuration. The second configuration may have a smaller
radius of curvature than the first configuration. The apparatus may
include a rotatable shaft. The rotatable shaft may extend through
the sheath. The apparatus may include an elongated steering member.
The elongated steering member may be configured to deflect the
flexible sheath from the first configuration to the second
configuration.
[0373] In some embodiments, the elongated steering member may be
configured to be elastically deformed when the elongated steering
member deflects the flexible sheath from the first configuration to
the second configuration.
[0374] In some embodiments, the elongated steering member may
include a first portion. The first portion may translate along a
longitudinal direction of the sheath. The elongated steering member
may include a second portion. The second portion may be configured
to extend radially outward through a passage in the sheath when the
elongated steering member deflects the flexible sheath from the
first configuration to the second configuration.
[0375] In some embodiments, the rotatable shaft may have a distal
end and the apparatus may include an expandable head that extends
from the distal end. The expandable head may include a compressed
configuration for translating within the sheath. The expandable
head may include an expanded configuration when the expandable head
is deployed outside the sheath.
[0376] In some embodiments, the expandable head may be configured
to displace cancellous bone and not cortical bone.
[0377] Apparatus and methods for preparation of the interior of a
bone are provided.
[0378] The apparatus may include an elongated member. The elongated
member may have a longitudinal axis. The elongated member may be
curved about the longitudinal axis. The elongated member may be
configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis inside the
bone.
[0379] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a
circumferential offset. The circumferential offset may be in a
circumferential direction about the longitudinal axis. The
circumferential offset may be between the second proximal end and
the first proximal end. The circumferential offset may be between
the second distal end and the first distal end.
[0380] In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a support.
The support may include a proximal support end. The proximal
support end may be fixed to a shaft. The apparatus may include a
support segment.
[0381] The apparatus may include one or more broaching members. The
broaching members may be blades. A first blade may be linked to a
second blade by a linkage. The linkage may be configured to be
rotated about the longitudinal axis. The linkage maybe configured
to be radially displaced from the longitudinal apparatus axis.
[0382] In some embodiments, at least one of the first and second
blades may be rigid.
[0383] In some embodiments, at least one of the first and second
blades may include stainless steel.
[0384] In some embodiments, at least one of the first and second
blades may include Nitinol.
[0385] In some embodiments, the linkage may include a pin.
[0386] The methods may include a method for preparing the bone
interior. The method may include rotating a cutting surface inside
a bone about a rotational axis. The method may include moving a
control member from a first control position to a second control
position.
[0387] The cutting surface may be configured to occupy a first
radial position that corresponds to the first control position. The
cutting surface may be configured to occupy a second radial
position that corresponds to the second control position. The
cutting surface may be configured to occupy a third radial position
that corresponds to an intermediate control position. The
intermediate control position may be between the first and second
control positions. The third radial position may be at a greater
radial distance from the rotational axis than are both the first
and second radial positions.
[0388] In some embodiments, the first and second radial positions
may be at substantially the same distance from the rotational
axis.
[0389] In some embodiments, when the cutting surface is at one or
both of the first and second radial positions, the cutting surface
may be disengaged from the bone. When the cutting surface is at the
third radial position, the cutting surface may be engaged with the
bone.
[0390] The methods may include a method for treating a bone. The
bone may have a longitudinal bone axis.
[0391] The method may include providing a hole in the bone. The
hole may be at an angle to the longitudinal bone axis. The hole may
provide access to a bone interior region. The method may include
advancing a tool through the hole and into the interior region. The
method may include displacing cancellous bone using the tool.
[0392] In some embodiments, the displacing may include identifying
a spatial distribution of low-density matter in the interior
region.
[0393] The apparatus may include, and the methods may involve, a
broaching member. A broaching head may include one or more
broaching members. A broaching member may include one or more
bodies. A body may be elongated. A body may include one or more
blades. The broaching member may include the blade. The blade may
run along some or all of the broaching member.
[0394] The blade may include a sharp edge. The edge may be convex.
The convex edge may define a plane that is parallel to a face of
the broaching member when the broaching member is in a planar
configuration. The apparatus may include a support member that is
configured to retain a first end of the broaching member spaced
apart from a second end of the broaching member to conform the face
to a conical or pseudo-conical configuration.
[0395] A pseudo-conical configuration may include segments that are
generally conical, but vary, perhaps continuously, along the axial
direction, with respect to the apical cone angle to which they
correspond. The apical angle may be the angle between (a) a ray
extending from a cone apex and tangent the cone surface; and (b)
the longitudinal axis of the cone. (A small apical cone angle may
characterize a slowly converging cone. A large apical cone angle
may characterize a quickly converging cone.) The support member may
define a longitudinal direction. For purposes of illustration, the
longitudinal direction may define, relative to the device as
configured during operation of the apparatus, a distal direction.
The longitudinal direction may define, relative to the device as
configured during operation of the apparatus, a proximal
direction.
[0396] Pseudo-conical configurations may include configurations in
which the face defines at a first point a first conical apex angle
and at a second point a second conical apex angle. The first and
second points may be set apart from each other. The first and
second points may be set apart from each other longitudinally. The
first and second points may be set apart from each other along a
central axis of the face. The conical first and second conical apex
angles may be different from each other. Points located between the
first and second points may define intervening conical apex angles.
The intervening conical apex angles may have magnitudes that vary
between the first conical apex angle and the second conical apex
angle. The intervening conical apex angles may vary continuously
between the first conical apex angle and the second conical apex
angle. The first and second conical apex angles may be
substantially the same. The intervening conical apex angles may be
substantially the same as the first and second conical apex
angles.
[0397] A first broaching member may be linked to a second broaching
member by a joint. A first blade may be linked to a second blade by
a joint. A joint may be an articulating joint. A joint may include
a pin. The pin may be disposed in a bushing. A joint may include a
broaching member wrap about the pin. A joint may include a
broaching member wrap about the bushing. The joint may have hinge
properties relative to blades or broaching members extending
therefrom. The joint may have spring properties relative to blades
or broaching members extending therefrom. The joint may be
configured to be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the tool.
The joint may be configured to be radially displaced from the
longitudinal apparatus axis. The joint may be configured to be
moved radially away from the longitudinal apparatus axis.
[0398] The blade may be one of a plurality of blades. The blade may
be supported by a shaft.
[0399] The broaching member may define an axial direction. The
broaching member may include one or more segments. A segment may
include an end of the broaching member. The segment may include a
spanning portion of the broaching member. The spanning portion may
span between the ends of the broaching member.
[0400] The broaching member may include a first end member at a
first end of the blade. The first end member may be at an angular
displacement, about the axial direction, from the edge, when the
edge is in a relaxed state. The relaxed state may be a state of
mechanical equilibrium. In the state of mechanical equilibrium, the
broaching member may be sufficiently free of stored elastic energy
to allow the broaching member to retain its shape and not
spontaneously revert to a different shape.
[0401] The axial direction may include one or more segments that
are non-linear to conform to the broaching member when the
broaching member is deformed. The non-linear segment may be curved,
helical, angular, tortuous or any other suitable arrangement.
[0402] The apparatus may include a support member. The support
member may be configured to: retain the first end member of the
broaching member spaced along the support member apart from a
second end member, opposite the first end member, of the broaching
member to bow the broaching member away from the support member;
and counter rotate the first end, about the axial direction, by the
angular displacement.
[0403] The blade may include a trailing edge. The trailing edge may
trail behind the sharp edge when the sharp edge is in operation.
The broaching member may include a first end that is fixed to the
support member. The broaching member may include a second end that
is fixed to the support member. The broaching member may include a
bowed portion. The bowed portion may span from the first end to the
second end. The broaching member may be angularly displaced about
the axial direction by an angular displacement that is greater at
the bowed portion that at the first end or the second end.
[0404] The apparatus may include a first bowed blade that is fixed
to the support member at a distal position and at a first
intermediate position. The apparatus may include a second bowed
blade fixed to the support member at a second intermediate position
and at a proximal position. The first and second intermediate
positions may be longitudinally between the distal position and the
proximal position.
[0405] The apparatus and methods may be used to manipulate the
tissue.
[0406] Apparatus and methods may be used to prepare the interior of
a bone for therapy. The therapy may include therapy for a bone
fracture. The apparatus may include a broaching member. The
broaching member may include the blade. One or more of the
broaching members may be used to prepare the region inside the bone
for treatment.
[0407] A broaching member may be deformable inside the bone. When
two or more broaching members are included in a preparation tool,
the broaching members may deform away from each other to expand the
tool inside the bone.
[0408] A broaching member may be flexible such that it broaches
tissue having a relatively lower density and it leaves tissue
having a relatively higher density substantially intact.
[0409] The apparatus may include a first circumferential
displacement. The first circumferential displacement may be in a
circumferential direction about the longitudinal axis. The
circumferential displacement may be between the second proximal end
and the first proximal end. The circumferential displacement may be
between the second distal end and the first distal end.
[0410] The first circumferential displacement may be between a
distal segment of the blade and a proximal segment of the blade.
The first circumferential displacement may be between a distal
segment of the blade and an intermediate segment of the blade. The
first circumferential displacement may be between a proximal
segment of the blade and an intermediate segment of the blade.
[0411] The apparatus may include a second circumferential
displacement. The second circumferential displacement may be in a
circumferential direction about the axial direction. The second
circumferential displacement may be between a first segment of the
broaching member and a second segment of the broaching member. For
example, a terminal end of a broaching member may be
circumferentially displaced relative to the cutting edge of the
broaching member.
[0412] The second segment may share the longitudinal axis with the
first segment. The method may include rotating the substantially
second segment about the longitudinal axis.
[0413] A first blade may be linked to a second blade by a joint.
The joint may be an articulating joint. The joint may include a
pin. The joint may include a broaching member wrap about the pin.
The joint may include a hinge. The joint may be configured to be
rotated about the longitudinal axis. The joint may be along the
longitudinal axis. The joint may be eccentric to the longitudinal
axis. The joint may be configured to be radially displaced from the
longitudinal apparatus axis.
[0414] The apparatus may impart force upon the tissue in a
rotational manner, an expanding manner, an axial manner or a
combination of any or all of these manners. It is to be understood
that other embodiments may be utilized and structural, functional
and procedural modifications may be made without departing from the
scope and spirit of the present invention.
[0415] The apparatus may cut the tissue. The apparatus may compact
the tissue. The apparatus may displace the tissue. The apparatus
may remove the tissue from the bone. The apparatus may do one or
more of the foregoing or act in any other suitable way upon the
tissue, depending on the desired therapy.
[0416] Displacing a broaching member radially outward may be
referred to as "activation." Displacing a broaching member radially
inward may be referred to as "deactivation." Changing positions of
broaching member ends relative to each other may cause activation.
Changing positions of broaching member ends relative to each other
may cause de-activation. The apparatus may include an activation
mechanism. The mechanism may activate an individual broaching
member. The activation mechanism may activate a plurality of
broaching members. The mechanism may include a linear broaching
member actuator. The mechanism may include a rotating broaching
member actuator. The rotating broaching member actuator may convert
rotation to translation of a broaching member. The mechanism may
include one or more of the features. The mechanism may be operated
manually. The mechanism may be mechanically assisted. The mechanism
may be motorized. The mechanism may be automated. The mechanism may
include one or more of the features.
[0417] The mechanism may include a spring that assists activation.
The mechanism may activate one or more broaching members as the
tool is rotated. The mechanism may be robotic. The tool may be
robotic.
[0418] The tool may be formed based on any suitable design inputs.
Table 1 shows illustrative cavity preparation tool design inputs
and design output considerations.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Illustrative Input Design Output
Considerations Broaching member Material Superelasticity may
tolerate the high strains (above 10%) that may be appropriate in
operation and for expansion and collapse. May provide for varied
mechanical properties throughout the length of a single broaching
member. May provide compliance and resilience to accomplish the
desired therapy. Broaching member Shape Rectangular Height, width
and length may be selected. Different dimensions may provide
different resilience in different planes. Broaching member Width
Variation of width may yield change in torsional stiffness while
the (between cutting edge and apparatus is being rotated and
resistance from tissue may applied to cutting trailing edge) edge.
Increasing the width increases the torsional stiffness of the
broaching member. The increase in width may increase bending
stiffness in the plane orthogonal to the width along the entire
length. This may be uniform or varied along the length. This
dimension may be controlled to apply a predetermined pressure to
the tissue. Broaching member Thickness Variation of thickness may
yield a change in bending strength in the radial (dimension
parallel to normal direction. The change may affect the hoop
strength of the blade. This may vector p) be uniform or varied
along the length. This dimension may be varied to obtain a desired
shape. This dimension may be controlled to apply a predetermined
pressure to the tissue. Broaching member Length Variation of length
may yield a change in bending strength in the radial (along central
axis S) direction. This change may affect the hoop strength of the
broaching member. This dimension may be varied to obtain a desired
shape. This dimension may be controlled to yield a desired pressure
or resistance delivered or imparted onto the tissue. Shorter
lengths typically yield high forces and conversely longer lengths
that are unsupported typically yield a more compliant broaching
member imparting less force on the tissue. Cutting Edge The
broaching member may include a sharpened edge, or other geometry to
increase the effectiveness of displacing the tissue in a desired
manner. The effect of decreasing the contact surface area increases
the overall force and pressure applied to the tissue per unit area.
The edge may be straight, jagged, saw type, or any other suitable
configuration. Rake and Relief angles The angle at which the edge
engages the tissue may be varied as yield the desired effect upon
the tissue. This angle may be constant or varying throughout the
expansion of the broaching member; ie. The effectiveness of the
cutting tool may be desired to have a constant effectiveness or
increasing or decreasing effectiveness throughout the range of
expansion of the apparatus. Broaching member Form Twist or Bend
Along The rake and relief angles may be adjusted by bending or
twisting the blade Broaching member Central along the central axis.
This may be used to set the rake and relief angles to Axis S
achieve the desired tissue engagement along the length of the
broaching member and/or throughout the radial expansion of the
broaching member. Effective rake and relief angles may depend on
tissue type or material, speed of the engagement, and desired
outcome. Bending (about axis Lo, e.g.) Another way to adjust the
rake and relief angles along the length or throughout the expansion
is to bend the broaching member along the length in the plane of
the widest dimension or width. This bend may increase the length of
outer edge and shortening the inner edge. This effect then when the
blade is bent during radial expansion yields a conical or
pseudoconical geometry in which the longer edge is elevated
relative to the shorter edge. This bend radius may be constant or
variable throughout the length to obtain the desire result, by
optimizing the rake and relief angles. Torsion (about axis N)
Torsion may take place as the member engages the tissue and force
is applied rotationally or torsionally. The width of the broaching
member may be set to have the member bend an optimal amount to
yield the desired rake and relief angles. Torsion may be preset
into the shape of the broaching member so that the angle is in a
desired position regardless of the force being imparted unto it. A
combination of preset and operational torsion may be employed. Bend
about axis M, buckling The radial expansion of the broaching member
may be achieved by the bending of the broaching member in this
manner. This may be achieved several ways. Different
conical/pseudoconical geometries may be formed based on a shape of
the member before radial expansion of the broaching member.
Operational bend about axis M The broaching member may be
compressed to force a bending or buckling of the member to cause it
to expand radially away from the central support member. This
action may be controlled by the amount of length that is changed
from the constrained ends of the broaching member. The bend may be
influenced by the resistant force imparted by the tissue. The
length of the blade may be variable in this response. See above.
The broaching member may have a preset bent shape. This may affect
the shape of the expanded member as well as the amount of length
change and force imparted into the member. Hinge It may be
desirable to have a hinge mechanism on one or both of the ends of a
broaching member. Strain Relief The collapsed and expanded
configurations of the broaching member may impart strain levels
that exceed that of the member itself, therefore it may be desired
to have a strain relief mechanism at the captured ends of the
broaching members. This strain relief mechanism may include
structures such as a coil including the broaching member, a thinned
section of the broaching member, a thinned and coiled section of
the broaching member. The apparatus may include a separate member
that attaches to the blade to yield the desired effect. Take off
angle The broaching member may exit or be attached to the hinge
mechanism in a multitude of angles. This variation of angles may
impart different amount of forces on the broaching member during
collapsed and expanded configurations. This difference may yield
different expanded shapes. Spring assist The hinge mechanism may be
constructed in such a way to impart forces upon the broaching
member to either collapse or expand the body.
[0419] Cavity preparation may include inserting one or more
materials into the cavity. The materials may include one or more of
biologics, cement, metal scaffolds, bone graft, antibiotics,
medicine and other suitable materials. Cavity preparation may
include material removal. The material may include one or more of
the aforementioned materials or one or more of a bone graft, a
tumor, a cyst, a disk, bone, intramedullary fluid, bone marrow,
foreign bodies, cement and other materials.
[0420] Apparatus and methods in accordance with the invention will
be described in connection with the FIGS. The FIGS. show
illustrative features of apparatus and methods in accordance with
the principles of the invention. The features are illustrated in
the context of selected embodiments. It will be understood that
features shown in connection with one of the embodiments may be
practiced in accordance with the principles of the invention along
with features shown in connection with another of the
embodiments.
[0421] Apparatus and methods described herein are illustrative.
Apparatus and methods of the invention may involve some or all of
the features of the illustrative apparatus and/or some or all of
the steps of the illustrative methods. The steps of the methods may
be performed in an order other than the order shown or described
herein. Some embodiments may omit steps shown or described in
connection with the illustrative methods. Some embodiments may
include steps that are not shown or described in connection with
the illustrative methods.
[0422] Illustrative embodiments will now be described with
reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part
hereof.
[0423] The apparatus and methods of the invention will be described
in connection with embodiments and features of an illustrative bone
repair device and associated hardware and instrumentation. The
device and associated hardware and instruments will be described
now with reference to the FIGS. It is to be understood that other
embodiments may be utilized and structural, functional and
procedural modifications may be made without departing from the
scope and spirit of the present invention.
[0424] FIG. 1 shows illustrative cavity preparation tool 100 in
bone B. Bone B may include cortical tissue. Bone B may include
cancellous tissue. Bone B may include fibrocartilage. Bone B may
include marrow tissue. Bone B may include fibrocartilage and marrow
tissue. Tool 100 may have one or more features in common with
broach 15100 (shown in FIG. 151).
[0425] Tool 100 may include broaching member 102. Broaching member
102 may include one or more bodies. Broaching member may include
one or more loops, loop sections, wraps and/or wrap sections. The
bodies may be segments. The bodies may be elongated. The bodies may
include a blade. Broaching member may have a heat memory shape.
[0426] Tool 100 may include support member 104. The support member
may be referred to alternately herein as a broach head. Support
member 104 may include a bracket such as bracket 15120 (shown in
FIG. 153). Support member 104 may have one or more features in
common with a rotator. Support member 104 may support broaching
member 102 at distal end 106 of tool 100. Distal end 106 may
include joint 108. Support member 104 may support broaching member
102 at a more proximal portion (not shown) of broaching member 102.
The more proximal portion of broaching member 102 may be secured
inside shaft assembly 110.
[0427] Shaft assembly 110 may have one or more features in common
with shaft assembly 15114 (shown in FIG. 153). Shaft assembly 110
may be fixed to support member 104. Shaft assembly 110 may be
longitudinally fixed to support member 104. Shaft assembly 110 may
be radially fixed to support member 104. Shaft assembly 110 may be
circumferentially fixed to support member 104. Shaft assembly 110
may be movable longitudinally relative to support member 104. Shaft
assembly 110 may be movable rotationally relative to support member
104.
[0428] Broaching member 102 may include elongated body 112.
Broaching member 102 may include elongated body 114. Bodies 112 and
114 may have one or more features in common. One or both of bodies
112 and 114 may include a cutting edge.
[0429] Broaching member 102 may be a unitary body. Broaching member
102 may be a unitary body including bodies 112 and 114. Broaching
member 102 may also be a unitary body with a portion of broaching
member 102 wrapped around joint 108. Bodies 112 and 114 may be
monolithic. Bodies 112 and 114 and a portion of the broaching
member wrapped around joint 108 may be monolithic.
[0430] Broaching member 102 may be a wire, a ribbon, a wire ribbon,
a braided wire, a braided ribbon, or any other suitable body.
[0431] Broaching member 102 may have a shape. A shape of broaching
member 102 may be heat set into the body base material to provide
desired geometries. Heat setting, thickness variation and other
geometry control methods may be used in conjunction with each other
at a geometry control point in a broaching member. Heat setting,
thickness variation and other geometry control methods may be used
separately at different geometry control points in a broaching
member. Broaching member 102 may be shaped along its length to
provide a cavity shape.
[0432] Broaching member 102 may include segments that join at joint
108. Joint 108 may include one or more of a pin, a coupling, a
weld, an engagement feature or any other suitable joint feature.
Bodies 112 and 114 may join at joint 108. Bodies 112 and 114 may
join a portion the broaching member wrapped around joint 108 at
joint 108.
[0433] Body 112 and Body 114 may be individual elements and not
part of a body such as broaching member 102. Each of bodies 112 and
114 may be included in a separate body. Each of bodies 114 and 114
may define a broaching member. Bodies 112 and 114 may form one
continuous member or body.
[0434] Tool 100 may be rotated circumferentially in direction
.theta. about longitudinal axis Z. Axis Z may be analogous to axis
L.sub.C (shown in FIG. 154). Tool 100 may include an actuator (not
shown) for translating the more proximal portion of broaching
member 102 along axis Z, relative to distal end 106 to cause
broaching member 102 to expand (translation toward distal end 106)
or contract (translation away from distal end 106) in radial
direction R or -R, respectively.
[0435] Rotation and/or translation of broaching member 102 may form
a cavity. The cavity may be symmetric. The cavity may be
asymmetric. The cavity created by broaching member 102 may
correspond to an implant shape. An exemplary implant may be the
double cage shown in FIGS. 122 and 123.
[0436] A tool having a broaching member such as broaching member
102 may be rotated at least one full revolution to provide a cavity
with cylindrical symmetry. The tool may be rotated less than a full
revolution to provide a cavity with a non-cylindrical symmetry. The
tool may be rotated in an oscillating manner to provide various
cavity shapes.
[0437] Broaching member 102 may be supported at a distal hinge.
Broaching member 102 may be placed in position and shaped for
creating the cavity by a change in length between the hinge and the
captured free ends. The free ends may be engaged by an actuator.
All or some of broaching member 102 may be constrained for
deployment, for example by a sheath, and then released inside the
bone.
[0438] FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of illustrative tool 100
including handle 120. Rotation of a portion of handle 120 may urge
shaft assembly 110 longitudinally along axis Z towards, or away
from, distal end 106. Longitudinal movement of shaft assembly 110
along axis Z towards distal end 106 may expand broaching member
102. Longitudinal movement of shaft assembly 110 along axis Z away
from distal end 106 may contract broaching member 102.
[0439] FIG. 2 shows illustrative broaching member 102 without shaft
assembly 101 and support member 104. The configuration of broaching
member 102 in FIG. 3 may be the substantially same configuration of
broaching member 102 in FIG. 1.
[0440] FIG. 2 shows illustrative wrap section 201 of broaching
member 102. Wrap section 201 includes a portion of broaching member
102 wrapped around joint 108 (not shown)
[0441] FIG. 3 shows a view of illustrative broaching member 102 and
wrap section 201 taken along lines 3-3 (shown in FIG. 2).
[0442] FIG. 4 shows a partial cross-sectional view of illustrative
broaching member 102 taken along lines 4-4 (shown in FIG. 3).
[0443] FIG. 5 shows partial cross-sectional view of illustrative
tool 100 taken along lines 5-5 (shown in FIG. 1). A partial
cut-away view of distal end 106 shows, in broken line, joint 108,
which is illustrated as a pin around which broaching member 116 is
wrapped. Bodies 112 and 114 are shown cutting bone B.
[0444] Bodies 112 and 114 may wrap around joint 108. The wrapping
of bodies 112 and 114 around joint 108 may result in bodies 112 and
114 extending away from joint 108 with an offset from axis Z (as
shown in FIG. 1) by offsets .DELTA..sub.1 and .DELTA..sub.2
respectively. Appropriate magnitudes of offsets .DELTA..sub.1 and
.DELTA..sub.2 may be selected. In some embodiments, offsets
.DELTA..sub.1 and .DELTA..sub.2 may be constrained by the collapsed
diameter (overall diameter of tool 100, shown in FIG. 1., in a
plane transverse to axis Z when broaching member 102 is collapsed,
e.g., for deployment) of the configuration and the desired expanded
engagement of broaching member 102 with the tissue. Offsets
.DELTA..sub.1 and .DELTA..sub.2 may aid in the broaching member's
efficiency at displacing tissue.
[0445] FIG. 5A shows illustrative broaching member 102 in
intramedullary space IS of bone B and illustrates how flexible
broaching members can broach bone of a relatively lower density and
be deflected by bone of a relatively higher density. Bodies 112 and
114 have displaced or removed some of cancellous bone B.sub.CA from
bone B by rotating in direction .omega..sub.c about axis L.sub.C.
Bodies 112 and 114 may be sufficiently stiff to remove cancellous
bone to radius R.sub.c from axis L.sub.C in the "top" portion of
bone B. Because of the placement of axis L.sub.C relative to the
bottom portion of bone B, bodies 114 and 112 contact cortical bone
B.sub.CO at the bottom of bone B. Bodies 112 and 114 may be
sufficiently flexible to be deflected by cortical bone B.sub.CO.
Body 114 is shown deflected in direction -.omega..sub.c by bone
B.sub.CO. Bodies 112 and 114 thus remove bone only to radius
R.sub.c' in the "bottom" portion of bone B.
[0446] The cavity created by tool 100 may thus be bounded in part
by cancellous bone B.sub.CA and in part by cortical bone B.sub.CO.
The shape of the cavity portion that is bounded by cancellous bone
B.sub.CA may be governed substantially by the geometry and
mechanical properties of broach 100. The shape of the cavity
portion that is bounded by cortical bone B.sub.CO may be governed
substantially by the native anatomy of bone B.
[0447] FIG. 6 shows partial cross-sectional view of illustrative
tool 100 taken along lines 6-6 (shown in FIG. 1). Cutting edges 600
and 602 are shown in contact with bone B.
[0448] Bodies 112 and 114 may be rotated in direction .omega..sub.c
by shaft assembly 110 (shown in FIG. 1). Bodies 112 and 114 may
sweep out a space in bone B based on radius R.sub.c. Radius R.sub.c
may be a maximum radial displacement along radius R (shown in FIG.
1) of bodies 112 and 114 from axis Z.
[0449] Cutting edge 600 may be beveled at angle .alpha..sub.C1.
Angle .alpha..sub.C1 may be any suitable angle, including an angle
from about 5.degree. to about 75.degree.. Angle .alpha..sub.C1 may
cause cutting edge 600 to be generally sharp or knife-like. This
may aid in the broaching member's ability to remove tissue.
[0450] Cutting edge 602 may be beveled at angle .alpha..sub.c2.
Angle .alpha..sub.c2 may be any suitable angle, including an angle
from about 5.degree. to about 75.degree.. Angle .alpha..sub.c2 may
cause leading edge 2204 to be generally sharp or knife-like. This
may aid in the broaching member's ability to remove tissue.
[0451] As broaching member 102 is rotated clockwise generally about
axis Z, leading edges 600 and 602 may generally be the first
portion of bodies 112 and 114 to come in contact with tissues such
as relatively less dense cancellous bone B.sub.CA (shown in FIG.
5A). Bodies 112 and 114 may be configured to be sufficiently
flexible such that if either of bodies 112 and 114 contacts
relatively more dense materials, such as diaphysis, metaphysis and
epiphysis bone, bodies 112 and 114 may deflect generally radially
in direction -.omega..sub.c about axis Z and/or in the linear
direction towards axis Z at any location along the length of bodies
112 and 114 or any other portion of broaching member 102.
Deflection or deformation of bodies 112 and 114 may have the affect
of not disturbing the more dense tissues.
[0452] FIG. 7 shows an expanded view of region 7 (shown in FIG. 6)
of a portion of illustrative tool 100. Elongated body 112 may
include cutting edge 600. Cutting edge 600 may be in contact with
bone B at contact point P. Contact point P may be formed at the
intersection of rake face 702 and relief face 704. Tangent t is
tangent inner surface W of bone B at point P. Relief angle .rho.
runs between tangent t and relief face 704. Rake angle .sigma. runs
between cavity radius R.sub.c (normal to tangent t) and rake face
702.
[0453] Body 112 may include face 706. Face 706 may have an aspect
that is different at different locations on body 112. Vector p,
which is normal to face 706, may have different orientations at the
different locations. Central axis S is shown running through the
center of body 112 and conforming to curvature of body 112.
[0454] FIG. 8 shows torsional deflection of illustrative member
800. Member 800 includes blades 802 and 804. Each blade may include
two cutting edges. One of the cutting edges may be used to cut
tissue when the body is rotated in a first direction. The other
cutting edge may be used to cute tissue when the body is rotated in
a second direction opposite the first direction.
[0455] The body may be provided with mechanical compliance
characteristics so that as the blades engage with the tissue, body
deflects or bends in a circumferential direction. The compliance
may be set to deflect when the blades run into tissue of certain
densities. The deflection may limit one or more of the load,
pressure or energy that is delivered to the tissue. The deflection
may act as a shock absorber. The compliance characteristics may
allow the blades to selectively remove softer tissue rather than
harder tissue. The spring-like deflection may limit or reduce
accidental delivery of excessive force.
[0456] Thus the radial and circumferential compliance of the
broaching member may be set such that the member would deflect
around tissue of higher densities. Material of different elastic
constants may provide different compliances. Material of different
thicknesses in a given direction may provide different compliances.
A broaching member may have a radial (R, in FIG. 1) thickness. A
broaching member may have a circumferential (.theta., in FIG. 1)
width. A blade may have a radial (R, in FIG. 1) thickness. A blade
may have a circumferential (.theta., in FIG. 1) width.
[0457] When a broaching member yields to tissue of a certain
density, it may provide a non-uniform cavity. When a broaching
member yields to tissue of a certain density, but not to tissue of
a different density, in the same cavity region, it may provide an
asymmetric cavity. The compliance may be selected to discriminate
between the two densities.
[0458] When a blade yields to tissue of a certain density, it may
provide a non-uniform cavity. When a blade yields to tissue of a
certain density, but not to tissue of a different density, in the
same cavity region, it may provide an asymmetric cavity. The
compliance may be selected to discriminate between the two
densities.
[0459] FIG. 9 shows illustrative raw material 902 that may be used
to form a broaching member. Raw material 902 may be formed from any
suitable material. For example, raw material 902 may include any
material that is strong enough to displace the tissue. The material
may include one or more of a polymer, a metal, a composite, a
stainless steel, a Nitinol (shape set, superelastic or other
Nitinol), another alloy or any other suitable material.
[0460] FIG. 10 shows a view of illustrative raw material 902 taken
along lines 10-10 (shown in FIG. 9).
[0461] FIG. 11 shows a view of illustrative raw material 902 taken
along lines 11-11 (shown in FIG. 9).
[0462] FIG. 12 shows illustrative broaching member 1200. Broaching
member 1200 may include blade 1202 and blade 1214. Broaching member
1200 may also include retention features 1204 and 1210. Retention
features 1204 and 1210 may be fixed to a shaft assembly such as
shaft assembly 110 (shown in FIG. 1). Blades 1202 and 1214 may
include a cutting edge. The cutting edge may engage tissue in an
intramedullary cavity.
[0463] Broaching member 1200 may be produced by one or more
different processes. Broaching member 1200 may be produced by one
or more of EDM, machining, cold-working, hot-working, thermal
setting, stamping, shaping, casting, grinding and any other
suitable process. The material processes identified in the figure
are illustrative.
[0464] Broaching member 1200 may be formed from raw material 902 or
any other suitable material. Broaching member 1200 may be formed
from raw material 902 by electrical discharge machining ("EDM") or
any other suitable process known to those skilled in the art.
[0465] FIG. 13 shows a view of illustrative broaching member 1200
taken along lines 13-13 (shown in FIG. 12).
[0466] FIG. 14 shows a view of illustrative broaching member 1200
taken along lines 14-14 (shown in FIG. 12).
[0467] FIG. 15 shows a view of section 15 of illustrative broaching
member 1200.
[0468] FIG. 16 shows a view of section 15 of illustrative broaching
member 1200 taken along lines 16-16 (shown in FIG. 15).
[0469] FIG. 17 shows a view of section 15 of illustrative broaching
member 1200 taken along lines 17-17 (shown in FIG. 15).
[0470] FIG. 18 shows illustrative broaching member 1800.
Illustrative broaching member 1800 may be a portion of a broaching
member. Illustrative broaching member 1800 may be an elongated
body.
[0471] Broaching member 1800 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1). Broaching
member 1800 may be a portion of broaching member 1200. Broaching
member 1800 may be supported by a support such as support member
104 (shown in FIG. 1).
[0472] Broaching member 1800 may include cutting edge 1804.
Broaching member 1802 may include trailing edge 1806. Cutting edge
1804 may include rake face 1808. Broaching member 1800 is in a
planar state. Normal vector p is substantially constant over face
1810.
[0473] Axis M is at distance away from (and, as shown, "above")
face 1810.
[0474] Broaching member 1800 may be deformed about axis M to shape
broaching member 1800 for preparing a cavity. Broaching member 1800
may be elastically deformed. Broaching member 1800 may be
plastically deformed. Broaching member 1800 may be deformed and
thermally set. Broaching member 1800 may be cast to be curved about
axis M. Broaching member 1800 may be machined to be curved about
axis M. Broaching member 1800 may be deformed about axis M during
deployment in bone B.
[0475] Broaching member 1800 may include first end 1812. Broaching
member 1800 may include second end 1814. Bodies 112 and 114 (shown
in FIG. 1) may each have features in common with broaching member
1800.
[0476] Body 112 may have a first end such as 1812. Body 114 may
have a first end such as 1812. The first ends may be captured
within shaft assembly 110.
[0477] Body 112 may have a second end such as 1814. Body 114 may
have a second end such as 1814. The second ends may be captured at
tool distal end 106 (shown in FIG. 1).
[0478] The second ends may be joined together at tool distal end
106. The second ends may be of a unitary piece with each other. The
unitary piece may be captured at joint 108 (shown in FIG. 1). Joint
108 may be a hinge. Joint 108 may be a pin. When joint 108 is a
pin, the unitary piece may be wrapped about the pin. The pin may
provide torsional (about the pin) strain relief for the broaching
member. A different securement device, such as a clamp, a crimp, a
brace, a weld or other such securement device, may be a device that
does not provide such relief.
[0479] The first ends may be proximal ends. The first ends may be
distal ends.
[0480] FIG. 19 shows a cross-section showing a view taken along
lines 19-19 (shown in FIG. 18).
[0481] FIG. 20 shows a cross-section showing a view taken along
lines 20-20 (shown in FIG. 18).
[0482] FIG. 21 shows illustrative broaching member 2100. Broaching
member 2100 may include cutting edge 2101 and cutting edge 2103.
Broaching member 2100 may include loop 2113. Broaching member may
include retention feature 2105 and retention feature 2107.
[0483] Broaching member 2100 may include twist 2109 and twist 2111.
Twist 2109 may represent a portion of broaching member 2100 that
has been axially displaced from a central axis of elongated body
2117 including cutting edge 2101. Twist 2111 may represent a
portion of broaching member 2100 that has been axially displaced
from a central axis of elongated body 2115 including cutting edge
2103.
[0484] Body 2117 may define a central axis. Twist 2109 may position
retention feature 2105 at an angular displacement along the central
axis relative to body 2117.
[0485] Body 2115 may define a central axis. Twist 2111 may position
retention feature 2107 at an angular displacement along the central
axis relative to body 2115.
[0486] FIG. 22 shows a view of illustrative broaching member 2100
taken along lines 22-22 (shown in FIG. 21). The view in FIG. 22
shows retention features 2107 and 2105 positioned at an angular
displacement in relation to a central axis of each of bodies 2115
and 2117.
[0487] FIG. 23 shows section 23 of illustrative broaching member
2100 (shown in FIG. 21).
[0488] FIG. 24 shows a view of section 23 of illustrative broaching
member 2100 (shown in FIG. 23).
[0489] FIG. 25 shows loop 2113 of illustrative broaching member
2100 (shown in FIG. 21). FIG. 25 also shows twist 2111. Twist 2111
is opposite loop 2113 and is twisted relative to the intervening
blade 2103.
[0490] The amount of twist in twist 2111 may affect an engagement
angle of a cutting edge of blade 2103 with tissue. The twist may be
axial in nature and may vary from 0-90 degrees. Twists may be
discrete in the broaching member. Twists may be continuous or
distributed along a broaching member. A twist may function as an
engagement feature, for example, to engage a support. A twist may
provide strain relief, for example, to "wind" or "unwind" in
response to tension or compression along a blade or body. A twist
may provide an attachment location, for example, the twist may be
secured to the support by a pin. The twist may alter the rake and
relief angle of the cutting edge relative to a bone.
[0491] FIG. 26 shows illustrative broaching member 2600.
Illustrative broaching member 2600 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18) and bodies 2115 and 2117. Broaching
member 2600 may be a portion or section of a broaching member.
Broaching member 2600 may be an elongated body.
[0492] Broaching member 2600 may include distal segment 2604.
Normal vector p.sub.d may indicate the orientation of distal
segment 2604. Broaching member 2600 may include proximal segment
2606. Normal vector p.sub.p may indicate the orientation of
proximal segment 2606. Broaching member 2600 may include span
segment 2608. Normal vector p.sub.s may indicate the orientation of
span segment 2608. Span segment 2608 may span from distal segment
2604 to proximal segment 2606. Broaching member 2600 may include
trailing edge 2602.
[0493] Broaching member 2600 may be supported by a support such as
support member 104 (shown in FIG. 1). Broaching member 2600 may be
deformed about axis M to shape broaching member 2600 for preparing
the cavity.
[0494] Distal segment 2604 and proximal segment 2606 may be secured
to the support. Distal segment 2604 and proximal segment 2606 may
be secured to the support in any suitable manner. Distal segment
2604 and proximal segment 2606 may be secured to the support such
that normal vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p are oriented in the same
direction as each other. Distal segment 2604 and proximal segment
2606 may be secured to the support such that normal vectors p.sub.d
and p.sub.p are oriented in opposite directions from each other.
Distal segment 2604 and proximal segment 2606 may be secured to the
support such that normal vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p are oriented
oblique to each other. Distal segment 2604 and proximal segment
2606 may be secured to the support such that normal vectors p.sub.d
and p.sub.p are oriented normal to each other. Distal segment 2604
and proximal segment 2606 may be secured to the support such that
normal vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p are oriented at any suitable
angle to each other.
[0495] Distal segment 2604 and proximal segment 2606 may be secured
to the support such that one or both of normal vectors p.sub.d and
p.sub.p are oriented in the same direction as radial direction R
(shown in FIG. 1). Distal segment 2604 and proximal segment 2606
may be secured to the support such that one or both of normal
vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p are oriented opposite radial direction
R (shown in FIG. 1). Distal segment 2604 and proximal segment 2606
may be secured to the support such that one or both of normal
vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p are oblique to radial direction R.
Distal segment 2604 and proximal segment 2606 may be secured to the
support such that one or both of normal vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p
are normal to radial direction R. Distal segment 2604 and proximal
segment 2606 may be secured to the support such that one or both of
normal vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p are oriented in any suitable
fashion relative to radial direction R (shown in FIG. 1).
[0496] Distal segment 2604 may be secured to the support by being
monolithic with a broaching member wrap section. Distal segment
2606 may be secured to the support by being monolithic with a
broaching member wrap section. A broaching member wrap section may
include a looped section of a broaching member.
[0497] Because distal segment 2604 and distal segment 2606 are, in
a relaxed state, counter rotated, in the -C direction, about
central axis S, the securement of vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p
antiparallel to radius R causes a rotation of normal vector p.sub.s
in direction C. This may increase the relief angle of cutting edge
2610. This may decrease the rake angle of cutting edge 2610.
[0498] FIG. 27 shows a partial cross-section showing a view taken
along lines 27-27 (shown in FIG. 26). Normal vector p.sub.d is
shown counter-rotated, relative to normal vector p.sub.s, in
direction -C, by angular displacement .alpha..
[0499] FIG. 28 shows a partial cross-section showing a view taken
along lines 28-28 (shown in FIG. 26). Normal vector p.sub.p is
shown counter-rotated, relative to normal vector p.sub.s, in
direction -C, by angular displacement .alpha..
[0500] FIG. 29 shows a partial cross-section showing a view taken
along lines 29-29 (shown in FIG. 26). Normal vector p.sub.d is
shown counter-rotated, relative to normal vector p.sub.s, in
direction -C, by angular displacement .alpha..
[0501] FIG. 30 shows illustrative broaching member 3000. Broaching
member 3000 may include loop 3007, cutting edge 3001, cutting edge
3011, twist 3005, twist 3013, retention feature 3009 and retention
feature 3015. Loop 3007 may function as a hinge when wrapped around
a transverse member. Loop 3007 may relieve strain in broaching
member 3000 when wrapped around a transverse member. Loop 3007 may
function as a control point.
[0502] Broaching member may also include elongated body 3017 and
elongated body 3019. Elongated bodies 3017 and 3019 may be curved.
The shaping may involve a bend that is in a plane parallel to the
widest aspect of bodies 3017 and 3019 and around an axis that is
perpendicular to the edge of the bodies that contains cutting edges
3001 and 3011. The bend may lengthen the cutting edges 3001 and
3011 to the opposite (trailing) edges. The length difference then
may effect, when bodies 3017 and 3019 undergo a second shaping
around an axis perpendicular to the length of broaching member
3000, a radial difference between the cutting edges and the
trailing edges.
[0503] FIG. 31 shows a view of illustrative broaching member 3000
taken along lines 31-31 (shown in FIG. 30). The view in FIG. 31
shows retention features 3003 and 3015 positioned at an angular
displacement in relation to a central axis of each of bodies 3017
and 3019.
[0504] FIG. 32 shows a view of illustrative broaching member 3000
taken along lines 32-32 (shown in FIG. 30). The view in FIG. 32
shows loop 3007 and bodies 3017 and 3019 curving away from loop
3007.
[0505] FIG. 33 shows a portion of illustrative bladed bodies 3301
and 3303 produced by one or more different processes. Body 3301 may
include twist 3306. Twist 3306 may angularly displace retention
feature 3309 about a central axis of body 3301. Body 3303 may be
curved. Body 3303 may include twist 3311. Twist 3311 may angularly
displace retention feature 3313 about a central axis of body
3303.
[0506] A broaching member may be produced by one or more of EDM,
machining, cold-working, hot-working, thermal setting, stamping,
shaping, casting and any other suitable process. An elongated body
may be produced by one or more of EDM, machining, cold-working,
hot-working, thermal setting, stamping, shaping, casting and any
other suitable process.
[0507] A broaching member may have bends and/or twists to
facilitate the shape and tissue engagement of the tool. An
elongated body may have bends and/or twists to facilitate the shape
and tissue engagement of the tool. Twists may be chosen to provide
a desired expanded shape. Twists may be chosen to provide a desired
distribution of rake angle along the blade. Twists may be chosen to
provide a desired distribution of relief angle along the blade.
Twists may be chosen to provide a desired distribution of rake and
relief angle along the blade.
[0508] A broaching member may include engagement features at the
ends to facilitate the engagement of the broaching member with
other assembly features. An elongated body may include engagement
features at the ends to facilitate the engagement of the elongated
body with other assembly features. The loop or hinge feature may
provide one or more of strain relief, attachment points, shape
control points, tool-engagement and other suitable features.
Control points may include locations, for example on a support,
where one or more bodies may be manipulated through application of
forces applied by a user (e.g., through an actuator) to achieve a
desired effect. A control point may constrain one or more of
displacement or orientation of a body portion such that a user may
apply a force to the body, the control point may provide a reactive
force, and the body may deform as result in whole or in part of the
displacement or orientation constraint at the control point.
[0509] FIG. 34 shows illustrative broaching member 3400.
Illustrative broaching member 3400 may have one or more features in
common with one or more of broaching members 102 (shown in FIG. 1),
1800 (shown in FIG. 18), 2600 (shown in FIG. 26) and 3000 (shown in
FIG. 30). Broaching member 3400 may be an elongated body.
[0510] Broaching member 3400 may include distal segment 3404.
Normal vector p.sub.d may indicate the orientation of distal
segment 3404. Broaching member 3400 may include proximal segment
3406. Normal vector p.sub.p may indicate the orientation of
proximal segment 3406. Broaching member 3400 may include span
segment 3408. Normal vector p.sub.s may indicate the orientation of
span segment 3408. Span segment 3408 may span from distal segment
3404 to proximal segment 3406.
[0511] Normal vectors p.sub.d, p.sub.s and p.sub.d are parallel to
each other and to axis Lo. Normal vector p.sub.s may be
perpendicular to span segment 3408.
[0512] Broaching member 3400 may be supported by a support such as
support member 104 (shown in FIG. 1). Broaching member 3400 may be
deformed about axis M to shape broaching member 3400 for preparing
the cavity.
[0513] Distal segment 3404 and proximal segment 3406 may be secured
to the support such that normal vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p are
antiparallel to radius R (shown in FIG. 1). When distal segment
3404 and distal segment 3406 are, in a relaxed state, counter
rotated, in the -C direction, about central axis S, the securement
of vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p antiparallel to radius R causes a
rotation of normal vector p.sub.s in direction C. This may increase
the relief angle of cutting edge 3410. This may decrease the rake
angle of cutting edge 3410. Cutting edge 3410 may run along rake
face 3418.
[0514] Distal segment 3404 may be secured to the support by being
monolithic with a broaching member wrap section. Distal segment
3404 may be secured to the support by being attached to a broaching
member wrap section. Distal segment 3406 may be secured to the
support by being monolithic with a broaching member wrap section.
Distal segment 3406 may be secured to the support by being attached
to a broaching member wrap section. A broaching member wrap section
may include a looped section of a broaching member.
[0515] Cutting edge 3410 may run along some or all of leading edge
3414. Broaching member 3400 may include an outer surface (not
shown) that may be spaced apart, as along direction R (shown in
FIG. 1), from span segment 3408. Span segment 3408 may be parallel
to the outer surface. Trailing edge 3416 may be spaced apart, as
along direction -.theta. (shown in FIG. 1), from leading edge
3414.
[0516] Broaching member 3400 may include segment .DELTA.s.sub.o at
point S.sub.o along central axis S. Segment .DELTA.s.sub.o may be
curved about axis Lo and have radius of curvature r.sub.o. Point S
may be representative of one or more points along central axis
S.
[0517] Because of shaping about axis M, such as radius of curvature
r.sub.o, for a segment .DELTA.s.sub.o, leading edge 3414 may have
an arclength that is greater than the corresponding arclength of
trailing edge 3416. Leading edge 3414 may have an overall shaped
length that is greater than that of trailing edge 3416.
[0518] Radius of curvature r.sub.o may be obtained by one or more
of stamping, cutting, machining, any other suitable manufacturing
process, deformation, such as bending, thermal shape setting or any
other suitable process. Deformation about axis M may be performed
after setting of radius of curvature r.sub.o. Deformation about
axis M may be performed before setting of radius of curvature
r.sub.o.
[0519] FIG. 35 shows illustrative broaching member 3500.
Illustrative broaching member 3500 may have one or more features in
common with one or more of broaching members 102 (shown in FIG. 1),
1800 (shown in FIG. 18), 2600 (shown in FIG. 26) and 3400 (shown in
FIG. 34). Broaching member 3500 may include an elongated body.
[0520] Broaching member 3500 may include distal segment 3504.
Normal vector p.sub.d may indicate the orientation of distal
segment 3504. Broaching member 3500 may include proximal segment
3506. Normal vector p.sub.p may indicate the orientation of
proximal segment 3506. Broaching member 3500 may include span
segment 3508. Normal vectors p.sub.s such as normal vectors psi and
psi+1 may indicate orientation of corresponding different span
segments .DELTA.s, such as .DELTA.si and .DELTA.si+1, i=1 . . .
I-1, located at points S, such as Si and Si+1 along central axis
S.
[0521] Span segment 3508 may span from distal segment 3504 to
proximal segment 3506.
[0522] Normal vectors p.sub.d, psi . . . psI and p.sub.d are
parallel to each other. Normal vectors p.sub.d, psi . . . psI and
p.sub.d may be parallel to one or more of axes Li, Li+1, . . .
.
[0523] Broaching member 3500 may be supported by a support such as
support member 104 (shown in FIG. 1). Broaching member 3500 may be
deformed about axis M to shape blade 3500 for preparing the
cavity.
[0524] Distal segment 3504 and proximal segment 3506 may be secured
to the support such that normal vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p are
antiparallel to radius R (shown in FIG. 43). When distal segment
3504 and distal segment 3506 are, in a relaxed state, counter
rotated, in the -C direction, about central axis S, the securement
of vectors p.sub.d and p.sub.p antiparallel to radius R causes a
rotation of normal vector p.sub.s in direction C. This may increase
the relief angle of cutting edge 3510. This may decrease the rake
angle of cutting edge 3510.
[0525] Distal segment 3504 may be secured to the support by being
monolithic with a broaching member wrap section. Distal segment
3504 may be secured to the support by being attached to a broaching
member wrap section. Distal segment 3506 may be secured to the
support by being monolithic with a broaching member wrap section.
Distal segment 3506 may be secured to the support by being attached
to a broaching member wrap section. A broaching member wrap section
may include a looped section of a broaching member.
[0526] Segments .DELTA.si may be curved about corresponding axes Li
and may have corresponding radii of curvature ri. The radii of
curvature ri may be different from each other. For example, ri is
shown as being greater than ri+1.
[0527] Radii of curvature ri may be obtained by stamping, cutting,
machining, any other suitable manufacturing process, deformation,
such as bending, thermal shape setting or any other suitable
process. Deformation about axis M may be performed after setting of
radius of curvature r.sub.o. Deformation about axis M may be
performed before setting of radius of curvature r.sub.o.
[0528] FIG. 36 shows an illustrative broaching member. The
broaching member may be formed from a unitary body. The unitary
body may have one or more features in common with broaching member
102 (shown in FIG. 1). The unitary body may include a loop, a
turn-around, a wrap section, or a hinge point as shown at 3601. The
loop, turn-around, wrap section or hinge point may be supported by
a support. The support may be a pin, a transverse member, a
cylindrical form, a bushing, or any other support known to those
skilled in the art.
[0529] The loop may include one or more of a wrap, a half-wrap, two
wraps and any suitable combination of wraps and half-wraps to yield
the desired final shape. The portion of the broaching member coming
into the loop and the portion of the broaching member coming out of
the loop may be as shown. The two portions may form any suitable
angle from 0 to 180.degree. to facilitate the desired expanded
shape. The broaching member may have a preset shape that the body
assumes upon expansion inside the bone.
[0530] One of ordinary skill in the art would understand how to
support, deploy and operate the broaching member.
[0531] Ends 3603 may be supported by a support such as shaft
assembly 110 (shown in FIG. 1).
[0532] The distance between the loop and the ends may be changed to
change the shape of the body. For example, the body may have a
preset curved shape. The distance may then be lengthened (by moving
the ends away from the loop) to reduce the diameter for insertion
into the bone. The distance may then be shortened to expand the
body back to the preset shape. The same or a different length
setting may be used to deliver the desired therapy.
[0533] FIG. 36A shows a view of illustrative broaching member 3600
taken along lines 36A-36A (shown in FIG. 36).
[0534] FIG. 37 shows a view of illustrative broaching member 3600
taken along lines 37-37 (shown in FIG. 36).
[0535] FIG. 38 shows a partial cross sectional view of illustrative
broaching member 3600 taken along lines 38-38 (shown in FIG.
36).
[0536] FIG. 39 shows illustrative broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26) shaped about axis M. Central axis S may be shaped in any
suitable shape about axis M. Central axis S is illustrated as
circumscribing a circle about, and perpendicular to, axis M. The
circle may have radius r.sub.M. Because leading edge 2614 is
greater than the trailing edge (not visible), leading edge 2614 may
lie at a radius from axis M that is greater than the radius from
axis M at which lies the trailing edge. Span segment 2608 and the
opposite outer surface would thus be conical or pseudoconical
surfaces with axis M running along a conical or pseudoconical axis.
In this configuration, rake face 2618 may have a rake angle that is
lesser than the rake angle that rake face 2618 would have if one or
both of ends 2604 and 2606 were not counterrotated in direction -C
prior to securement of ends 2604 and 2606 to a support.
Counterroation of one of the ends may decrease the rake angle.
Counterrotation of both ends may further decrease the rake angle.
Counterroation of one of the ends may increase the relief angle.
Counterrotation of both ends may further increase the relief
angle.
[0537] FIG. 40 shows illustrative broaching member 2600, after
shaping about axis M, from a perspective that is different from
that shown in FIG. 39. Surface normal vectors p.sub.k, p.sub.k+1,
p.sub.k+2, p.sub.k+3 and p.sub.k+4 are shown at different positions
along the Z axis (shown also in FIG. 1). The orientations of the
surface normal vectors are dependent in part on the
counter-rotations of ends 2604 and 2606 prior to securement to the
support.
[0538] FIG. 41 shows hypothetical distribution Pc of surface normal
rotation in direction C for different positions (k, k+1, k+2, k+3,
k+4, shown in FIG. 40) along axis Z for a first condition (top
graph) in which ends 2604 and 2606 are counter-rotated but free and
a second condition (bottom graph) in which ends 2604 and 2606 are
both secured to a support. If one of ends 2604 or 2606 were
monolithic with a broaching member wrap section the hypothetical
distribution Pc of surface normal rotation would be different from
what is shown in FIG. 41.
[0539] Counter-rotation is shown at k and k+4, where Pc is
negative. Central span 2608, corresponding to k+1, k+2 and k+3 may
be at mechanical equilibrium with no surface normal rotation in the
C direction.
[0540] When broaching member 2600 is secured to the support,
surface normals p.sub.k and p.sub.k+4 of ends 2604 and 2606 may be
constrained to be directly radially inward (direction -R). The
surfaces may be substantially flush against the support. The
constraint may transmit stress from the counter-rotation into span
segment 2608. The stress may cause rotation of span segment 2608 in
the C direction. A maximum rotation may occur at k+2.
[0541] FIG. 42 shows illustrative broaching member 2600 shaped
about axis M with ends 2604 and 2606 unconstrained. Hypothetical
sweep angle cc may occur in broaching member 2600 at different
locations on axis Z. (In this figure, broaching member 2600 is
shown in a state where the sweep angle is zero representative
locations, as indicated by the dots at .alpha..sub.-.theta.=0 along
the Z axis.)
[0542] Sweep angle .alpha..sub.-.theta. corresponds to arclength in
direction -.theta. that broaching member 2600 may be displaced. The
displacement may be relative to ends 2604 and 2606, which in
operation would be constrained to the support and defined to have
.alpha..sub.-.theta.=0, but are shown unconstrained for simplicity.
The displacement may be a dynamic displacement caused by resistive
forces from tissue with which the broaching member is engaged. The
displacement may be a static displacement that is preset in the
broaching member. The displacement may vary as a function of Z
along central axis S. The displacement may cause a decrease in rake
angle along S. The displacement may cause an increase in relief
angle along S. The changes in rake and relief angles may increase
with increasing displacement.
[0543] FIG. 43 shows illustrative broaching member 2600 in a
condition in which .alpha..sub.-.theta. varies along Z.
.alpha..sub.-.theta. is highest near the middle.
[0544] FIG. 44 shows a view (looking down axis Z) of illustrative
broaching member 2600 in the condition shown in FIG. 42.
[0545] FIG. 45 shows a view (looking down axis Z) of illustrative
broaching member 2600 in the condition shown in FIG. 43. The top
portion of broaching member 2600 may be increasingly displaced in
direction -.theta. with distance from axis Z and with decreasing
elevation along axis Z. The bottom portion of broaching member 2600
(not shown) may be increasingly displaced in direction -.theta.
with distance from axis Z and with increasing elevation along axis
Z. Broaching member 2600 may be shaped about one or more bending
axes, such as Ni, which corresponds to radius of curvature
q.sub.i.
[0546] FIG. 46 shows illustrative broaching member 3400 (shown in
FIG. 34) shaped about axis M. Central axis S may be shaped in any
suitable shape about axis M. Central axis S is illustrated as
circumscribing a circle about, and perpendicular to, axis M. The
circle may have radius r.sub.M. Because leading edge 3414 is
greater than trailing edge 3416 (not shown), leading edge 3414 may
lie at a radius from axis M that is greater than the radius from
axis M at which lies trailing edge 3416. Span segment 3408 would
thus be a pseudo-conical surface with axis M running along a
conical axis. In this configuration, rake face 3418 may have a rake
angle that is lesser than the rake angle that rake face 3418 would
have if broaching member 3400 were not shaped about axis Lo prior
to shaping about axis M. In this configuration, broaching member
3400 may have a relief angle that is greater than the relief angle
that broaching member 3400 would have if broaching member 3400 were
not shaped about axis Lo prior to shaping about axis M.
[0547] Angular displacement in direction C or -C of normal vector
p.sub.d relative normal vector p.sub.s may be caused on the shaping
of broaching member 3400 about axis M. Angular displacement in
direction C or -C of normal vector p.sub.d relative normal vector
p.sub.s may be caused only by the shaping of broaching member 3400
about axis M. Angular displacement in direction C or -C of normal
vector p.sub.d relative normal vector p.sub.s may be caused only by
the shaping of broaching member 3400 about axis M and securement of
distal segment 3404 to the support. The securement may constrain
normal vector p.sub.d to have a vector component in outward radial
direction R or inward radial direction -R. The securement may allow
normal vector p.sub.d to have a vector component in longitudinal
directions Z or -Z.
[0548] Angular displacement in direction C or -C of normal vector
p.sub.p relative normal vector p.sub.s may be caused on the shaping
of broaching member 3400 about axis M. Angular displacement in
direction C or -C of normal vector p.sub.p relative normal vector
p.sub.s may be caused only by the shaping of broaching member 3400
about axis M. Angular displacement in direction C or -C of normal
vector p.sub.p relative normal vector p.sub.s may be caused by the
shaping of broaching member 3400 about axis M and securement of
proximal segment 3406 to the support. The securement may constrain
normal vector p.sub.p to have a vector component in outward radial
direction R or inward radial direction -R. The securement may allow
normal vector p.sub.p to have a vector component in longitudinal
directions Z or -Z.
[0549] FIG. 47 shows illustrative curved body 4700 in a planar
configuration.
[0550] FIGS. 47A and 47B show two different perspective views of a
shaping of illustrative curved body 4700. The shaping may involve a
bend that is in a plane parallel to the widest aspect of curved
body 4700 and around an axis that is perpendicular to the edge that
contains the cutting edge. The bend may lengthen edge 4701 relative
to the opposite (trailing) edge 4703. The length difference then
may effect, when the broaching member undergoes a second shaping
around the axis (such axis M, shown in FIG. 34) perpendicular to
the length of the broaching member, a radial (direction R in FIG.
1) difference between edge 4701 and the trailing edge 4703.
[0551] The radial difference may create a conical or pseudo-conical
shape. The radial difference may create a cone-like surface.
[0552] The radial difference may create a shape in which edge 4701
occupies a radially outward position than does the trailing edge
4703. The shaping may thus be selected to obtain desired relief and
rake angles of edge 4701. The desired relief and rake angles may be
targeted for delivery of effective therapy.
[0553] FIG. 48 shows illustrative broaching member 3500 (shown in
FIG. 35) shaped about axis M with ends 3504 and 3506 unconstrained
by the support. Segment 4802 has a rake angle corresponding to
radius r.sub.1. Segment 4804 has a rake angle corresponding to
radius r.sub.1+1. Because radius r.sub.1+1 is smaller than radius
r.sub.1, the segment 4804 rake angle is decreased more than that of
segment 4802.
[0554] FIG. 48A shows a different view of illustrative broaching
member 3500 shaped about axis M as shown in FIG. 48.
[0555] FIG. 49 shows illustrative tool 4900. Tool 4900 may include
broaching member 4917. Broaching member 4917 may be in an expanded
state.
[0556] Broaching member 4917 may include elongated body 4901 and
elongated body 4913. Broaching member 4917 may also include
broaching member wrap section 4915. Broaching member wrap section
4915 may include a portion of broaching member 4917 looped around
pin 4911. A coaxial member (not shown) may surround pin 4911.
[0557] Pin may be supported by central support member 4907. Central
support member 4907 may be coupled to rotator 4903.
[0558] The body may include a metal that behaves like a spring,
such as super elastic Nitinol. The tool may be operated for therapy
by rotating the tool about its longitudinal axis.
[0559] Rotation of the tool may actuate radial expansion of the
body and blades thereon. The expansion may be indexed to the
rotation. For example, a predetermined amount of expansion may be
linked to a predetermined number of turns of the body.
[0560] Expansion of the body and blades thereon may be actuated
independently from the rotation. This may facilitate control of the
amount of force imparted to the tissue. For a given angular
velocity, the more expanded the body, the more force is applied to
the tissue. Therefore, the independent control of expansion may
limit the amount of energy imparted into the tissue. Complete
expansion of the body may be performed before rotation of the tool.
However, the amount of energy delivered to the tissue would be
different from that obtained by slow or step-wise expansions.
[0561] FIG. 50 shows a perspective view of illustrative tool 4900
(shown in FIG. 49).
[0562] FIG. 51 shows a view of illustrative tool 4900 taken along
lines 51-51 (shown in FIG. 49).
[0563] FIG. 52 shows a view of illustrative tool 4900 taken along
lines 52-52 (shown in FIG. 49).
[0564] FIG. 53 shows a view of illustrative tool 5300. Tool 5300
may include broaching member 5301. Broaching member 5301 may be a
retracted state.
[0565] FIG. 54 shows a perspective view of illustrative tool 5300
(shown in FIG. 53).
[0566] FIG. 55 shows a view of illustrative tool 5300 taken along
lines 55-55 (shown in FIG. 53).
[0567] FIG. 56 shows a view of illustrative tool 5300 taken along
lines 56-56 (shown in FIG. 53).
[0568] FIG. 57 shows illustrative broaching member 5301 (shown in
FIG. 53) in a retracted state without illustrating a support
member.
[0569] FIGS. 58, 59 and 60 show different perspective views of
illustrative broaching member 5301 (shown in FIG. 53).
[0570] FIG. 61 shows illustrative tool 6100. Tool 6100 may include
a support and an actuator for a 4-hinge broaching member with
non-symmetrical segments.
[0571] Tool 6100 may include broaching member 6103 and broaching
member 6101. Broaching members 6103 and 6101 may each be
monolithic. Broaching members 6103 and 6101 may each be formed from
one or more segments. Broaching members 6103 and 6101 may be
jointed within support member 6105. Broaching members 6103 and 6101
may together form a monolithic structure. Broaching members 6103
and 6101 may together be formed from one or more segments.
Broaching members 6103 and 6101 may each be elongated bodies.
[0572] Each of broaching members 6101 and 6103 may have one or more
features in common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1),
broaching member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600
(shown in FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and
broaching member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0573] Broaching members 6101 and 6103 may be coupled to support
member 6105. Support member 6105 may include holes 6107, 6109 and
6111. A transverse member, or a pin (not shown) may be supported by
one or more of holes 6107, 6109 and 6111.
[0574] A first section of broaching member 6101 may enter support
6105 through hole 6109 and wrap around at least a portion of a
transverse member disposed in hole 6109. A second section of
broaching member 6101 may also enter support 6105 through opening
6115.
[0575] A first section of broaching member 6103 may enter support
6105 through hole 6107 and wrap around a transverse member disposed
in hole 6107. A second section of broaching member 6103 may also
enter support 6105 through opening 6113.
[0576] Support 6105 may include one or more inner cylindrical
tubes. Support 6105 may be coaxial with the inner cylindrical
tubes. A first inner cylindrical tube may be coupled to the second
section of broaching member 6101. A second inner cylindrical tube
may be coupled to the second section of 6103. Each of the first and
second inner cylindrical tubes may be moved independently.
[0577] Support 6105 may define a central axis. Movement of the
first inner cylindrical tube along the central axis and towards a
distal end of support 6105 may expand broaching member 6101.
Movement of the first inner cylindrical tube along the central axis
and away from the distal end of support 6105 may retract broaching
member 6101.
[0578] Movement of the second inner cylindrical tube along the
central axis and towards the distal end of support 6105 may expand
broaching member 6103. Movement of the second inner cylindrical
tube along the central axis and away from the distal end of support
6105 may retract broaching member 6103.
[0579] Broaching members 6101 and 6103 may be independently moved
to create cavity shapes in an intramedullary cavity or any other
suitable cavity. One or both of broaching members 6101 and 6103 may
be at expanded during the rotation or translation of support 6105.
One or both of broaching members 6101 and 6103 may be retracted
during the rotation or translation of support 6105. Expanding or
retracting one or both of broaching members 6101 and 6103 during
cavity creation may allow a practitioner to create an asymmetric
cavity within the intramedullary space.
[0580] FIG. 62 shows an illustrative broaching member that includes
a broaching member wrapped about four hinge points. The broaching
member may have one or more features in common with broaching
member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching member 1800 (shown in FIG.
18), broaching member 2600 (shown in FIG. 26), broaching member
3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching member 3500 (shown in FIG.
35).
[0581] A support (not shown) such as support 6105 (shown in FIG.
61) may surround at least a portion of the broaching member. One or
more of the hinge points may be displaced relative to the support
independently of each other. Two or more of the hinge points may be
displaced relative to the support in coordination with each other.
Two or more of the hinge points may be fixed in a support such as
support 6105 (shown in FIG. 61) or in any other support known to
those skilled in the art.
[0582] The broaching member may include a blade. The broaching
member may include a cutting edge.
[0583] The broaching member may include a first segment 6203 and a
second segment 6201. Segments 6201 and 6203 may lie in or near a
plane parallel to the page. The plane may include longitudinal axis
Z of a tool that includes the broaching member. (Orientations of Z
axis, radius R and circumferential direction .theta. are shown in
FIG. 1.) Segment 6201 may be offset from segment 6203 in a
direction perpendicular to the plane to account for broaching
member width between adjacent hinges.
[0584] The four hinge points may include hinge 6213, hinge 6215,
hinge 6217 and hinge 6219. The broaching member may be wrapped
around hinges 6213, 6215, 6217 and 6219.
[0585] The tool may include a support such as support 6105 (shown
in FIG. 61) that supports hinges 6205 and 6207 at fixed distal
positions along Z. The tool may include one or more control
elements that are displaceable along Z relative to the support.
Hinges 6209 and 6211 may be fixed to one of the control elements.
Hinge 6209 may be fixed to a first control element. Hinge 6211 may
be fixed to a second control element. The first segment may be
activated by distal displacement, by the first control element, of
hinge 6209. The second segment may be activated by distal
displacement, by the appropriate control element, of hinge
6211.
[0586] The first and second segments are shown in an activated
state. In the activated state, segment 6201 may have, as shown,
length L.sub.1, which is an illustrative displacement along Z
between hinge 6205 and 6209. In the activated state, segment 6203
may have, as shown, length L.sub.2, which is an illustrative
displacement along Z between 6207 and 6211. L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 may
be equal or substantially equal. L.sub.1 may be greater than
L.sub.2. L.sub.1 may be lesser than L.sub.2.
[0587] The first segment is shown as having radius R.sub.1. The
second segment is shown as having radius R.sub.2. Each of the first
and second segments may have one or more radii of curvature that
define the contours of the segments in the planes shown.
[0588] The first segment contour may be described as r.sub.1(Z).
r.sub.1 is the radial distance (along radius R) from the segment to
longitudinal axis Z at a point along the Z axis. The second segment
contour may be described as r.sub.2(Z). r.sub.2 is the radial
distance (along radius R) from the segment to longitudinal axis Z
at a point along the Z axis. For a given value of Z, a cavity
diameter may be governed by the larger of r.sub.1 and r.sub.2.
r.sub.1 and r.sub.2 may be selected to match at a Z-value such as
Z.sub.match. This may provide a continuous or near-continuous
transition in the Z direction between cavity diameter above
Z.sub.match and cavity diameter below Z.sub.match. If both above
and below Z.sub.match at least one of r.sub.1 and r.sub.2 is
greater than r.sub.1(Z.sub.match) (=r.sub.2(Z.sub.match)), the
cavity may have a waist at Z.sub.match. If both above and below
Z.sub.match both r.sub.1 and r.sub.2 are lesser than
r.sub.1(Z.sub.match) (=r.sub.2(Z.sub.match)), the cavity may have a
bulge, a maximum diameter or a local maximum diameter at
Z.sub.match. If the greater of r.sub.1 and r.sub.2 is similar to
r.sub.1(Z.sub.match) in a region that extends longitudinally away
from Z.sub.match, an extended cylindrical cavity region may be
formed.
[0589] The use of multiple offset segments, such as segment 6201
and segment 6203, to form such shapes may provide radial strength
that may not be present in a smaller number of, or single, segments
that span longitudinally a distance greater than the longitudinal
span of one of the segments. This may occur because the greater
longitudinal span may compromise radial strength.
[0590] The use of multiple offset segments in this manner may
provide broach heads that have longitudinally distributed radial
strength that may be used to provide longitudinally extending
cavities. The multiple segments may include 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-10,
11-20, 20-50, 51-100 or more than 100 segments.
[0591] FIG. 63 shows features of illustrative support 6300. Support
6300 may support one or more broaching members. The support may
include laser-machined tubes. The tubes may include outer tube
6301, middle tube 6303 and inner tube 6305. The tubes may be
arranged concentrically.
[0592] Outer tube 6301 may include holes 6307, 6309 and 6311. Each
of holes 6307, 6309 and 6311 may support a transverse member. Each
of holes 6307, 6309 and 6311 may support a broaching member wrapped
around the transverse member.
[0593] Middle tube 6303 may include hole 6313. Hole 6313 may be
configured to receive one end of a broaching member. The other end
of the broaching member may be coupled to outer tube 6301 or inner
tube 6306. Hole 6313, and an additional hole on middle tube 6303
(not shown) may be configured to receive both ends of a broaching
member. A section of the broaching member may be looped through a
transverse member supported by one of holes 6311, 6309 and 6309.
Hole 6313 may be configured to receive one or both ends of two or
more broaching members. An end of a broaching member received by
hole 6313 may be crimped to a portion of middle tube 6303, inserted
into a receiver, or otherwise fixed, removably or permanently, to
hole 6313.
[0594] Inner tube 6305 may include holes 6315, 6317 and 6319. Each
of holes 6315, 6317 and 6319 may be configured to receive one end
of a broaching member. The other end of the broaching member may be
coupled to outer tube 6301 or middle tube 6303. Each of holes 6315,
6317 and 6319, or additional holes on inner tube (not shown) may be
configured to receive both ends of a broaching member. A section of
the broaching member may be looped through a transverse member
supported by one of holes 6311, 6309 and 6309. Each of holes 6315,
6317 and 6319 may be configured to receive one or both ends of two
or more broaching members. An end of a broaching member received by
one of holes 6315, 6317 and 6319 may be crimped to a portion of the
hole, inserted into a receiver, or otherwise fixed, removably or
permanently, to the hole.
[0595] One end (e.g., distal), or both ends, of each of one or more
broaching members, or elongated bodies, may be secured to one of
the tubes. A different end (e.g., proximal) of each of the one or
more broaching members in the broach head may be secured to a
different tube or to a different support. For example, when the
middle tube is moved away from the outer tube along a tube central
axis, broaching members secured onto both the middle tube and the
outer tube may be contracted radially inwardly toward the center of
the tool. This may be referred to as blade "de-activation." This
may be referred to as broaching member "de-activation." When the
middle tube is moved towards the outer tube along a tube central
axis, broaching members secured onto the middle tube may be
expanded radially outwardly away from the center of the tool. This
may be referred to as blade "activation." This may be referred to
as broaching member "activation."
[0596] Any suitable number of tubes may be present in support 6300.
For example, support 6300 may include 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40,
41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71-80, 81-90, 91-100, or more than 100 tubes.
Any suitable number of holes may be present in a broaching member
support. For example, a broaching member support may include 1-10,
11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71-80, 81-90, 91-100, or
more than 100 holes.
[0597] The tubes may be operable in a manner in which they are
dependent upon each other. The tubes may be operable independently
from each other.
[0598] Some tubes may be configured to move axially relative to
each other. Some tubes may be configured to move rotationally
relative to each other. Some tubes may be configured to be axially
fixed to each other. Some tubes may be configured to be
rotationally fixed to each other. Tubes may be configured to form
any suitable geometric shapes.
[0599] Outer tube 6301 may be fixed relative to middle tube 6303
and inner tube 6305. Middle tube 6303 may slide relative to outer
tube 6301. Middle tube 6303 may slide relative to outer tube 6301
and inner tube 6303. Inner tube 6305 may slide relative to outer
tube 6301. Inner tube 6305 may slide relative to outer tube 6301
and middle tube 6303. The tubes may slide along a longitudinal axis
towards and away from a distal end of outer tube 6301.
[0600] Although illustrated as tubes, the tubes may be solid rods.
The tubes may be parallel to each other. The tubes may have not
parallel segments to provide suitable control of a broaching member
end.
[0601] FIG. 64 shows illustrative tool 6400. Tool 6400 includes a
pair of non-symmetrical broaching members 6401 and 6403. Each of
broaching members 6401 and 6403 may define a different plane. Each
of broaching members 6401 and 6403 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0602] Tool 6400 may include support 6405. Support 6405 may include
transverse members 6407 and 6411. Broaching member 6401 may wrap
around transverse member 6407.
[0603] Broaching member 6403 may wrap around transverse member
6411. Both ends of each of broaching members 6401 and 6403 may
enter support 6401 through a window. One end of broaching member
6401 is shown entering support 6405 through window 6413. One end of
broaching member 6403 is shown entering support 6405 through window
6415.
[0604] Both ends of broaching member 6401 may be coupled to a tube
supported inside support 6405. Movement of the tube towards a
distal end of support 6405 may expand broaching member 6401.
Movement of the tube away from the distal end of support 6406 may
retract broaching member 6401.
[0605] A first end of broaching member 6401 may be coupled to a
first tube supported inside support 6405. A second end of broaching
member 6401 may be coupled to a second tube supported inside
support 6405. Movement of the first tube towards the distal end of
support 6405 may expand a first section of broaching member 6401,
the first section including the first end. Movement of the second
tube towards the distal end of support 6406 may expand a second
section of broaching member 6401, the second section including the
second end.
[0606] Both ends of broaching member 6403 may be coupled to a tube
supported inside support 6405. Movement of the tube towards a
distal end of support 6405 may expand broaching member 6403.
Movement of the tube away from the distal end of support 6406 may
retract broaching member 6403.
[0607] A first end of broaching member 6403 may be coupled to a
first tube supported inside support 6405. A second end of broaching
member 6403 may be coupled to a second tube supported inside
support 6405. Movement of the first tube towards the distal end of
support 6405 may expand a first section of broaching member 6403,
the first section including the first end. Movement of the second
tube towards the distal end of support 6406 may expand a second
section of broaching member 6403, the second section including the
second end.
[0608] Tool 6400 may provide a non-symmetrical cavity. Tool 6400
with broaching members in different orientations may be
self-centering in a cavity due to the reaction force of the tissue
on each of the broaching members.
[0609] Broaching members 6401 and 6403 may have the same
orientations. Broaching members 6401 and 6403 may define the same
plane.
[0610] FIG. 65 shows a view of illustrative tool 6400 (shown in
FIG. 64). A distal end of support 6405 (shown in FIG. 65) is shown
to be open. A distal end of support 6405 may include an end
cap.
[0611] FIG. 66 shows illustrative tool 6600 that includes broaching
members 6603, 6605 and 6607. Each of broaching members 6603, 6605
and 6607 may have one or more features in common with broaching
member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching member 1800 (shown in FIG.
18), broaching member 2600 (shown in FIG. 26), broaching member
3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching member 3500 (shown in FIG.
35).
[0612] Each of broaching members 6603, 6605 and 6607 may include a
pair of blades. The pair of blades may be disposed on opposite
sides of broaching members 6603, 6605 and 6607. Each of broaching
members 6603, 6605 and 6607 may include a blade.
[0613] Broaching member 6603 may wrap around transverse member
6613. Broaching member 6605 may wrap around transverse member 6611.
Broaching member 6607 may wrap around transverse member 6609.
Transverse members 6609, 6611 and 6613 may be supported by support
member 6601.
[0614] Broaching members 6603, 6605 and 6607 may be mounted on
support member 6601 in multiple planes. Broaching members 6603,
6605 and 6607 may be activated together. Both ends of each of
broaching member 6603, 6605 and 6607 may be coupled to a single
activation mechanism such as a tube, cylinder, or any activation
mechanism known to those skilled in the art. Broaching members
6603, 6605 and 6607 may be activated independently. Independent
activation of broaching members 6603, 6605 and 6607 may have one or
more features in common with the independent activation of
broaching member 6401 (shown in FIG. 64). Two of broaching members
6603, 6604 and 6607 may be activated together, by their respective
ends being attached to the same activation mechanism, and the
remaining broaching member may be activated separately.
[0615] Tool 6600 may be multi-planar. Tool 6600 may provide a
non-symmetrical cavity. Tool 6600 may be self-centering in a cavity
due to distribution of tissue reaction forces on the blades. Tool
6600 may include multiple broaching members. Tool 6600 may include
multiple blades. Tool 6600 may include 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or
more blades. The blades may be present on broaching members that
may be of unitary construction with each other. For example, the
broaching members may be derived from a single tube. Multiple
tubes, each having one or more broaching members extending
therefrom, may be nested together. Multiple blades may extend from
each tube. The multiple blades may include one or more pairs of
blades present on opposite sides of a broaching member. The
multiple blades may include individual blades that are not paired
with a corresponding blade on the same broaching member.
[0616] FIG. 67 shows a view of illustrative tool 6600 (shown in
FIG. 66). A distal end of support 6601 (shown in FIG. 66) is shown
to be open. A distal end of support 6601 may include an end
cap.
[0617] FIG. 68 shows illustrative tool 6800 that may include
multiple broaching members 6801 in different orientations. The
orientations may correspond to different planes. Broaching members
6801 may have one or more features in common with broaching member
102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18),
broaching member 2600 (shown in FIG. 26), broaching member 3400
(shown in FIG. 34) and broaching member 3500 (shown in FIG.
35).
[0618] Broaching members 6801 may extend continuously through
distal hub 6803. Distal hub 6803 may be located at a distal end of
support 6805. Broaching members 6801 may radiate away from distal
hub 6803.
[0619] Broaching members may span from distal hub 6803 to a
proximal engagement member (not shown). Broaching members 6801 may
have two segments that span from distal hub 6803 to a proximal
engagement member. The proximal engagement member may be any
engagement member known to those skilled in the art.
[0620] When the distal hub includes a distal engagement member that
is configured to engage a broaching member end, the broaching
members may extend only from the proximal engagement member to the
distal hub. The distal hub may include a slotted ring for accepting
a terminal t-connector on the end of a broaching member, for
example.
[0621] The broach head may include as many broaching members, and
as many blades, as may geometrically fit.
[0622] Tool 6800 may provide a symmetrical cavity. Tool 6600 may
include multiple broaching members. Tool 6600 may include multiple
blades. Tool 6600 may include 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or more
blades. The blades may be present on broaching members that may be
of unitary construction with each other.
[0623] The broaching members may be derived from a single tube.
Multiple tubes, each having one or more broaching members extending
therefrom, may be nested together. Multiple blades may extend from
each tube. The multiple blades may include one or more pairs of
blades present on opposite sides of a broaching member. The
multiple blades may include individual blades that are not paired
with a corresponding blade on the same broaching member.
[0624] FIG. 69 shows a view of illustrative tool 6800 (shown in
FIG. 68). The view shown in FIG. 69 shows cutting edge 6901 on
broaching member 6801 radiating from end cap 6803.
[0625] FIG. 70 shows illustrative activation tool 7000. Activation
tool 7000 includes activation mechanisms 7003. Activation tool
includes support 7001. Activation tool includes wires 7005, 7007
and 7009. Each of wires 7005, 7007 and 7009 may be coupled to one
of activation mechanisms 7003. Movement of activation mechanism
7003 upwards may move a wire attached to activation mechanism 7003
in an upwards direction. Movement of activation mechanism 7003
downwards may move a wire attached to activation mechanism 7003 in
a downwards direction.
[0626] FIG. 71 shows illustrative tool 7100. Tool 7100 may include
support 7105. Support 7105 may have a length considerably longer
than the length shown in FIG. 71. Support 7105 may include end cap
7101.
[0627] Support 7105 may support broaching members 7102. Broaching
members 7102 may have one or more features in common with broaching
member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching member 1800 (shown in FIG.
18), broaching member 2600 (shown in FIG. 26), broaching member
3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching member 3500 (shown in FIG.
35).
[0628] Each of broaching members 7102 may be independently
activated. Each of broaching members 7102 may be coupled to one of
activation mechanisms 7103. Movement of an activation mechanism
7103 upwards may move the broaching member 7102 coupled to the
activation mechanism 7103 in an upwards direction. Movement of an
activation mechanism 7103 downwards may move a broaching member
coupled to the mechanism 7103 in a downwards direction. A broaching
member 6102 may be coupled to one of activation mechanisms 7103
directly, or through one or more members, by any mechanism known to
those skilled in the art.
[0629] A first end of a broaching member 7102 may be coupled to an
activation mechanism 7103. A second end of the broaching member
7102 may be coupled to support 7105. A first and a second end of a
broaching member 7102 may each be coupled to a different activation
mechanism 7103. The first and second end of the broaching member
7102 may be independently activated by the two activation
mechanisms 7103. A portion of the broaching member 7102 may loop
around a transverse member supported in support 7105.
[0630] FIG. 72 shows a perspective view of illustrative tool 7100
(shown in FIG. 71).
[0631] FIG. 73 shows illustrative tool 7300. Tool 7300 may include
broach head 7305. Terminal end 7303 may be coupled to a distal end
of broach head 7305. Tool 7300 may include broaching member 7304. A
first end and a second end of broaching member 7304 may be fixed at
the distal end of broach head 7305.
[0632] Broaching member 7304 may loop through a proximal end of
broach head 7305.
[0633] Broaching member 7304 may loop around pin 7303 disposed in
broach head 7305.
[0634] Broach head 7305 may be coupled to rotator 7301. Rotator
7001 may have an inner member (not shown) that is located within
rotator 7301 and is attached to terminal end 7303. Movement, by the
inner member, of terminal end 7303 towards rotator 7301 may expand
broaching member 7304. Movement, by the inner member, of terminal
end 7303 away from rotator 7301 may contract broaching member
7304.
[0635] Terminal end 7303 may be monolithic with broach head 7305.
Terminal end 7303 may be joined to broach head 7305.
[0636] The shape of broaching member 7304 is partially or wholly
inverted relative to the support in comparison with tools having a
distal hinge point. An access hole into the bone may therefore be
drilled at an opposite or near-opposite position from the access
hole required for the tool having a distal hinge point.
[0637] Broaching members 7304 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0638] FIG. 74 shows a view of illustrative tool 7300 (shown in
FIG. 73).
[0639] FIG. 75 shows illustrative tool 7500. Illustrative tool 7500
may include support 7501. Support 7501 may support broach head
7507. Pin 7505 may be disposed in broach head 7507. Broaching
member 7503 may be looped around pin 7505. Both ends of broaching
member 7503 may be fastened to support 7501.
[0640] Broaching member 7501 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35), such as the heat memory shape of
broaching member 102.
[0641] FIG. 76 shows illustrative tool 7600. Tool 7600 may include
assembly 7601 for activating broaching member 7603. Element 7601
may include outer sheath 7605. Outer sheath 7605 may slide
longitudinally relative to broaching head 7607 to constrain
broaching member 7603 and cause broaching member 7603 to collapse
against broaching head 7607.
[0642] FIG. 77 shows the distal end of illustrative tool 7600.
Broaching member 7603 may be engaged with broaching head 7607 by
transverse member 7604.
[0643] FIG. 78 shows illustrative tool 7600 in a configuration in
which broaching head 7607 and broaching member 7603 are withdrawn
into sheath 7605.
[0644] FIG. 79 shows illustrative broaching head 7607 almost
completely withdrawn inside sheath 7605.
[0645] FIG. 80 shows illustrative broaching head 7607 extending
from sheath 7605 to expose curve 7607 in broaching member 7603.
[0646] FIG. 81 shows illustrative elongated body portion 8300.
Portion 8300 illustrates that a broaching member may include
segments such as segment 8302, which is relatively thinner (in
width, depth, both perpendicular to length, or both) than segment
8104. The narrower segments may provide one or more of strain
relief, attachment, a control point, and engagement. The narrower
segments may facilitate formation of relatively smaller-radius
bends, for example, about a transverse member or in a loop. The
narrower segments may facilitate positioning of bending along a
broaching member. An attachment member, such as a transverse
member, that is fixed to the tool may engage a narrow section. The
engagement of the narrow segment may limit the magnitude of
displacement of the narrow segment relative to the tool. For
example, when a broaching member is wrapped about a transverse
member, a narrower segment in the wrap will occupy less transverse
space along the transverse member than will a relatively thicker
segment. The engagement of the narrow section may limit the
direction of displacement of the narrow segment relative to the
tool.
[0647] A blade may have an edge in any desired angle extending the
length or partial length of the body. The edge may be provided on
any side of the body to facilitate tissue engagement. The body may
have many sides. For example, the body may have, in cross-section,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or more sides. The body may have have one or more
features in common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1),
broaching member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600
(shown in FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and
broaching member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0648] FIG. 82 shows portion 8100 rotated so that edge 8106 is
forward.
[0649] FIG. 83 shows portion 8100 rotated so that edge 8106 is at
top rear.
[0650] FIG. 84 shows illustrative elongated body portion 8400.
Narrow segments 8405 and 8407 intervene between thick segments 8401
and 8409 and thick segments 8409 and 8403, respectively. Narrow
segments 8405 and 8407 facilitate bending and are shown as the loci
of bending in portion 8400. Different cross-sectional shapes that
may be used to control bending. When a broaching member is
subjected to stress, a thinned section of the broaching member may
bend before a non-thinned section of the broaching member
bends.
[0651] FIG. 85 shows illustrative elongated body portion 8500.
Narrow segment 8505 intervenes between thick portions 8501 and
8503. Bending in portion 8500 is concentrated in narrow segment
8505. Thicker portions 8501 and 8503 may be unbent.
[0652] FIG. 86 shows illustrative elongated body portion 8600. Body
portion 8600 includes elongated body hinge 8609. The body portion
8600 is locally thinned in hinge 8609 to accommodate a bending
radius around transverse member 8611 without over-straining body
portion 8600. This may allow for a reduced bend radius and
therefore a smaller insertion, or collapsed, size of the distal end
of the tool. Body portion 8600 includes thicker segments 8605 and
8607 in which bladed segments 8603 and 8601 are provided.
[0653] FIG. 87 shows illustrative elongated body 8700. Body 8700
may include one or more blades. For example, body 8700 may include
blade 8702. Body 8700 may include blade 8704. Blades 8702 and 8704
may be separated by gap 8706. Body 87 may include multiple blades.
Each of the blades may have one or more cutting edges. A broaching
member may have several cutting edges.
[0654] FIG. 88 shows illustrative elongated body 8800. Illustrative
elongated body 8800 may have one or more features in common with
illustrative elongated body 870 (shown in FIG. 87).
[0655] FIG. 89 shows illustrative elongated body 8900. Illustrative
elongated body 8900 may have one or more features in common with
illustrative elongated body 870 (shown in FIG. 87).
[0656] FIG. 90 shows illustrative elongated body 9000. Body 9000
includes blades 9002 and 9004 separated by gap 9006. An elongated
body may include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or more blades. One or more of
the blades may be configured to cut in a first direction. One or
more of the blades may configured to cut in a second direction that
is opposite the first direction.
[0657] Multiple blades, blades with multiple cutting edges, or both
may provide relatively more tissue engagement per unit of
operational driving energy. Multiple blades, blades with multiple
cutting edges, or both may facilitate operation of the tool in
different directions.
[0658] FIG. 91 shows a bend in illustrative body 9000.
[0659] FIG. 92 shows mirror symmetry in rake and relief angles
between illustrative blades 902 and 9004.
[0660] FIG. 93 shows gap 9006 between illustrative blades 9002 and
9004.
[0661] FIG. 94 shows illustrative profiles a-j of three-dimensional
shapes to which the cavity may conform. The profiles may represent
end-on views. The profiles may represent side views. The cavity may
conform to any suitable shape, whether symmetrical or
nonsymmetrical. Symmetrical shapes may have radial symmetry about
an axis of rotation of the tool. Symmetrical shapes may have mirror
symmetry across a plane that includes the axis of rotation.
Symmetrical shapes may have mirror symmetry across a plane that is
normal to the axis of rotation.
[0662] The apparatus may be delivered to a region inside the bone
through an access hole. The region may be where the cavity is to be
created. The access hole may be located at an access point. The
access point may be at any suitable location on the perimeter of
the bone. The access point may be at any suitable location on the
surface of the bone. The access hole may have a diameter that is
smaller than the diameter of the cavity. The apparatus may be
delivered inside the bone through the access hole and then expanded
to a state having a diameter greater than the access hole diameter
to create the cavity.
[0663] FIG. 95 shows illustrative tool 9500. Illustrative tool 9500
may have one or more features in common with tool 100 (shown in
FIG. 1). Illustrative tool 9500 may include broaching member 9502.
Broaching member 9502 may have one or more features in common with
broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching member 1800
(shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in FIG. 26),
broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching member 3500
(shown in FIG. 35).
[0664] Broaching member 9502 may include proximal ends 9504 and
9506. Rotator 9508 may support ends 9504 and 9506. Distal support
9510 may support loop 9512. Broaching member 9502 is shown
conforming to reference circle CR. Based on reference circle CR,
broaching member 9502 may form a cavity having a spherical or
near-spherical surface. A practitioner may translate tool 9500
longitudinally while rotating rotator 9508 about its longitudinal
axis.
[0665] The practitioner may rotate tool 9500 about a transverse
axis. The practitioner may rotate tool 9500 about any suitable
axis. The practitioner may translate tool 9500 along any suitable
axis. The practitioner may combine one or more of the rotations
with one or more of the translations to form any suitable cavity
surface. The practitioner may combine any suitable broaching member
shape or shapes with one or more of the translations and
rotations.
[0666] FIG. 96 shows illustrative tool 9500 rotated about
longitudinal axis Z relative to reference circle CR.
[0667] FIG. 97 shows illustrative curved path 9702 that may be made
with a tool such as tool 9500. Broaching head 9704 may be
flexible.
[0668] Path 9702 may be defined by an arc-shaped guide (not shown).
The guide may be a trunnion-like mechanism, or flexible shaft,
etc.) The cavity may be created by traveling distally or proximally
along the trunnion. The cavity shape may be governed by deflection
of broaching member 9502 from high density bone. For example, path
9702 may be defined by tissue density contours that may constrain
the path of the rotating broaching member. High density tissue may
resist advancement of the broaching member. Low density tissue may
yield to, and thus be removed by, the broaching member. The cavity
may be created by traveling distally or proximally along a path of
low density tissue. The cavity may be created by traveling distally
or proximally along the trunnion.
[0669] FIG. 98 shows illustrative path 9802. Path 9802 may have one
or more features in common with path 9702 (shown in FIG. 97).
[0670] A broaching member form may involve 1, 2, 3, 4 or more hinge
points, or as many as needed to facilitate a particular expanded
shape. The distal segments may be supported. For example, a distal
hinge point may be supported to provide distal strength. A hinge
point may be stationary relative to the support. A hinge point may
be movable relative to the support. A hinge point may be movable
relative to the support. A hinge point may be movable relative to
another hinge point.
[0671] The length of the broaching members between the hinge or
control points may be variable or fixed. The length of the blades
between the hinge or control points may be variable or fixed.
[0672] FIG. 99 shows illustrative broaching member 9900. Broaching
member 9900 may include hinge point 9902. Broaching member 9900 may
include hinge point 9904. Broaching member 9900 may include hinge
point 9906. Broaching member 9900 may be one continuous member that
is hinged at hinge points 9902, 9904 and 9906. Broaching member
9900 may include ends 9908 and 9910. One or both of ends 9908 and
9910 may be anchored to a broaching head (not shown) at a hinge.
One or both of ends 9908 and 9910 may be anchored to a broaching
head (not shown) by any suitable securement mechanism.
[0673] Broaching member 9900 may include segments such as segment
9912 and 9914. Segments 9912 and 9914 may be unequal in length.
Segments 9912 and 9914 may be nonsymmetrical to each other.
[0674] Control elements (not shown) may displace one or both of
ends 9908 and 9910 to change the distances between hinge point 9906
and hinge point 9902. The control elements may displace one or both
of ends 9908 and 9910 to change the distances between hinge point
9904 and hinge point 9902.
[0675] The control elements may displace one or both of hinge
points 9904 and 9906 to change the distances between hinge point
9906 and hinge point 9902. The control elements may displace one or
both of hinge points 9904 and 9906 to change the distances between
hinge point 9904 and hinge point 9902.
[0676] Endpoints of different segments may be simultaneously acted
upon to actuate the corresponding segments. The endpoints of
different segments may be non-simultaneously acted upon to actuate
the corresponding segments. The endpoints of different segments may
be acted upon independently to actuate the corresponding segments.
The endpoints of different segments may be acted upon in an
interdependent manner to actuate the corresponding segments.
[0677] FIG. 100 shows illustrative broaching member 10000.
Broaching member 10000 may include single hinge point 10002.
Broaching member 10000 may include left segment 10004 and right
segment 10006. Left segment 10004 and right segment 10006 may be
preset to different shapes.
[0678] FIG. 101 shows illustrative broaching member 10100.
Broaching member 10100 may include two hinge points--10102 and
10104. Hinge point 10104 is a distal hinge point. Hinge point 10102
is distal relative to ends 10106 and 10108. Hinge point 10102 is
proximal relative to hinge point 10104. The hinge points are at
different longitudinal positions to provide distally offset cavity
surfaces having different radii and contours. Segments 10110 and
10112 may be activated individually or in conjunction with each
other.
[0679] FIG. 102 shows illustrative non-symmetrical broaching member
10200. Broaching member 10200 may include single hinge point 10202.
Broaching member 10200 may include left segment 10204 and right
segment 10206. Left segment 10204 and right segment 10205 may be
preset to different shapes. Proximal segments of the broaching
member may be actuated in conjunction with each other. Proximal
segments of the broaching member may be actuated independently of
each other.
[0680] FIG. 103 shows illustrative support 10302. Support 10302 may
support broaching member 10304. A broaching head (not shown) may
support hinge point 10306. Broaching member ends 10308 and 10310
may be drawn, respectively, through apertures 10312 and 10314 in
support 10302. Broaching member ends 10308 and 10310 may be secured
independently or together within or proximal of support 10302.
[0681] FIG. 104 shows illustrative support 10402. Support 10402 may
support broaching member 10404. A broaching head (not shown) may
support hinge point 10406. The broaching head may support hinge
point 10407. The broaching head may support any suitable number of
hinge points. Broaching member ends 10408 and 10410 may be drawn,
respectively, through apertures 10412 and 10414 in support 10402.
Broaching member ends 10408 and 10410 may be secured independently
or together within or proximal of support 10402.
[0682] FIG. 105 shows illustrative support 10502. Support 10502 may
support broaching member 10504. A broaching head (not shown) may
support hinge point 10506. The broaching head may support hinge
point 10507. The broaching head may support any suitable number of
hinge points. Broaching member ends 10508 and 10510 may be drawn,
respectively, through apertures 10512 and 10514 in support 10502.
Broaching member ends 10508 and 10510 may be secured independently
or together within or proximal of support 10502. Segments 10516 and
10518 may be secured at hinge points 10520 and 10522, respectively,
inside support 10502.
[0683] FIG. 106 shows illustrative support 10602. Support 10602 may
support broaching member 10604. A broaching head (not shown) may
support hinge point 10606. The broaching head may support any
suitable number of hinge points. Broaching member ends 10608 and
10610 may be drawn, respectively, through apertures 10612 and 10614
in support 10602. Broaching member ends 10608 and 10610 may be
secured independently or together within or proximal of support
10602. Segments 10616 and 10618 may be secured at hinge points
10620 and 10622, respectively, inside support 10602.
[0684] FIG. 107 shows illustrative support 10702. Support 10702 may
support broaching member 10704. A broaching head (not shown) may
support hinge point 10706. The broaching head may support any
suitable number of hinge points. Broaching member ends 10708 and
10710 may be drawn, respectively, through apertures 10712 and 10714
in support 10702. Broaching member ends 10708 and 10710 may be
secured independently or together within or proximal of support
10702. Segments 10716 and 10718 may be secured at hinge points
10720 and 10722 (not shown; disposed transversely "behind" hinge
point 10720 in view shown), respectively, inside support 10702.
[0685] Support 10702 may have a diameter relatively larger than
that of support 10602 (shown in FIG. 106), because of the
transverse alignment of hinge points 10720 and 10722 in support
10702. In contrast, hinge points 10620 and 10622 in support 10602
are in longitudinal alignment along support 10602 and thus require
a relatively smaller diameter to be accommodated within support
10602. The smaller diameter may provide for a smaller access hole
into the intramedullary space. The smaller diameter may provide for
a cavity shape that is different from that corresponding to the
larger diameter support.
[0686] FIG. 108 shows illustrative tool 10800. Illustrative tool
10800 may have one or more features in common with tool 100 (shown
in FIG. 1). Illustrative tool 10800 may include broaching member
10802. Broaching member 10802 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0687] Broaching member 10802 may include proximal ends 10804 and
10806. Rotator 10808 may support ends 10804 and 10806. A broaching
head (not shown) may support loop 10812. The broaching head may
support distal support 10810.
[0688] Broaching member 10802 is shown conforming to reference
profile PR1. Based on reference profile PR1, broaching member 10802
may form a cavity having a surface that is oblong or near-oblong,
ellipsoidal or near-ellipsoidal, oval or near-oval, or the like.
The surface may include one or more reentrant portions such as
reentrant portion 10812. Reentrant portion 10812 may form by
deflection of broaching member 10802 from high density bone HD,
which is surrounded by low density bone LD. Compliant broaching
members may thus create key-hole cavities.
[0689] FIG. 109 shows illustrative tool 10800 rotated about
longitudinal axis Z relative to reference profile PR1. Reentrant
region 10812 is shown to be dome-like in perspective view.
Broaching member 10801 is shown as deflecting from a surface
defined by dense bone due to responsiveness of the broaching member
to tissue density.
[0690] FIG. 110 shows illustrative tool 11000. Illustrative tool
11000 may have one or more features in common with tool 100 (shown
in FIG. 1). Illustrative tool 11000 may include broaching member
11002. Broaching member may have one or more features in common
with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching member 1800
(shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in FIG. 26),
broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching member 3500
(shown in FIG. 35).
[0691] Broaching member 11002 may include proximal ends 11004 and
11006. Rotator 11008 may support ends 11004 and 11006. A broaching
head (not shown) may support loop 11012. The broaching head may
support distal support 11010.
[0692] Broaching member 11002 is shown conforming to reference
profile PR2. Based on reference profile PR2, broaching member 11002
may form a cavity having a surface that is oblong or near-oblong,
ellipsoidal or near-ellipsoidal, oval or near-oval, conical,
cone-like, or the like.
[0693] FIG. 111 shows illustrative tool 11000 rotated about
longitudinal axis Z relative to reference profile PR2.
[0694] Broaching member 11002 may be shaped along its length to
provide a cavity shape. The broaching member may be supported at
distal hinge 11012. The broaching member may be placed in position
and shaped for creating the cavity by a change in length between
the hinge and the captured free ends. The free ends may be engaged
by an actuator. All or some of broaching member 11002 may be
constrained for deployment, for example by a sheath, and then
released inside the bone.
[0695] FIG. 112 shows illustrative tool 11200. Illustrative tool
11200 may have one or more features in common with tool 100 (shown
in FIG. 1). Illustrative tool 11200 may include broaching member
11202. Broaching member 11202 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0696] Broaching member 11202 may include proximal ends 11204 and
11206. Rotator 11208 may support ends 11204 and 11206. A broaching
head (not shown) may support loop 11212. The broaching head may
support distal support 11210.
[0697] Broaching member 11202 is shown conforming to reference
profile PR3. Based on reference profile PR3, broaching member 11202
may form a cavity having a surface that is bulb- or
near-bulb-shaped, or the like.
[0698] FIG. 113 shows illustrative tool 11200 rotated about
longitudinal axis Z relative to reference profile PR3.
[0699] FIG. 114 shows illustrative tool 11400. Illustrative tool
11400 may have one or more features in common with tool 100 (shown
in FIG. 1). Illustrative tool 11400 may include broaching member
11402. Broaching member 11402 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0700] Broaching member 11402 may include proximal ends 11404 and
11406. Rotator 11408 may support ends 11404 and 11406. A broaching
head (not shown) may support loop 11412. The broaching head may
support distal support 11410.
[0701] Broaching member 11402 is shown conforming to reference
profile PR4. Based on reference profile PR4, broaching member 11402
may form a cavity having a surface that is oblong or near-oblong,
ellipsoidal or near-ellipsoidal, oval or near-oval, conical,
cone-like, or the like.
[0702] FIG. 115 shows illustrative tool 11400 rotated about
longitudinal axis Z relative to reference profile PR4.
[0703] PR4 includes straight sections PR4a and PR4b. Straight
sections PR4a and PR4b correspond to cylindrical surfaces to be
made in the cavity. Some broaching member span segments, such as
longer longitudinal span segments like span segments 11502 and
11503 may have reduced outward radial strength because of their
length. Such segments may be constructed of stiffer material,
thicker stock, or may be reinforced to increase outward radial
strength. The increased outward radial strength may oppose inward
radial bending forces.
[0704] Multiple offset segments, such as segments 10110 and 10112
of broaching member 10100 (shown in FIG. 101) may be shorter in the
longitudinal direction than span segments 11502 and 11503 (shown in
FIG. 115). Segments 10110 and 10112 have more curvature along a
longitudinal stretch than segments 11502 and 11503 (shown in FIG.
115). This may give segments 10110 and 10112 (shown in FIG. 101)
greater outward radial strength and provide the same cavity shape
as segments 11502 and 11503 (shown in FIG. 115). Segments 10110 and
10112 may not require the stiffness that segments 11502 and 11503
(shown in FIG. 115) may require.
[0705] FIG. 116 shows illustrative tool 11600. Illustrative tool
11600 may have one or more features in common with tool 100 (shown
in FIG. 1). Illustrative tool 11600 may include broaching member
11602. Broaching member 11602 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0706] Illustrative tool 11600 may include broaching member 11603.
Broaching member 11602 may include proximal end 11604. Broaching
member 11603 may include proximal end 11606. Rotator 11608 may
support ends 11604 and 11606. A broaching head (not shown) may
support one or both of loops 11612 and 11614. The broaching head
may support distal support 11610.
[0707] The broaching head may include a brace (not shown) to brace
broaching member 11603 at knee 11616. The brace may brace knee
11616 against displacing forces during rotation against bone
material. The brace may brace knee 11616 against torsional forces
during rotation against bone material.
[0708] The broaching head may include a brace (not shown) to brace
broaching member 11603 at knee 11618. The brace may brace knee
11618 against displacing forces during rotation against bone
material. The brace may brace knee 11618 against torsional forces
during rotation against bone material.
[0709] Broaching members 11602 and 11603 are shown conforming, when
in rotation about axis Z, to reference profile PR5. Based on
reference profile PR5, broaching members 11602 and 11603 may form a
cavity having a surface that is oblong or near-oblong, ellipsoidal
or near-ellipsoidal, oval or near-oval, conical, cone-like, or the
like.
[0710] FIG. 117 shows illustrative tool 11600 rotated about
longitudinal axis Z relative to reference profile PR5.
[0711] FIG. 118 shows illustrative tool 11800. Illustrative tool
11800 may have one or more features in common with tool 100 (shown
in FIG. 1). Illustrative tool 11800 may include broaching member
11802. Broaching member 11802 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0712] Illustrative tool 11800 may include broaching member 11803.
Broaching member 11802 may include proximal end 11804. Broaching
member 11803 may include proximal end 11806. Rotator 11808 may
support ends 11804 and 11806. A broaching head (not shown) may
support one or both of loops 11812 and 11814. The broaching head
may support distal support 11810. The broaching head may support
one or more of distal end 11815, knee 11816, span segment 11817,
knee 11818 and any other suitable features of broaching members
11802 and 11803. The broaching head may include a brace (not shown)
to brace one or more of distal end 11815, knee 11816, span segment
11817, knee 11818 and any other suitable features of broaching
members 11802 and 11803 to the broaching head. The brace may brace
the features against displacing forces during rotation against bone
material. The brace may brace the features against torsional forces
during rotation against bone material.
[0713] Broaching members 11802 and 11803 are shown conforming, when
in rotation about axis Z, to reference profile PR6. PR6 includes
waist 11820. Based on reference profile PR6, broaching members
11802 and 11803 may form a waisted cavity having a surface that is
oblong or near-oblong, ellipsoidal or near-ellipsoidal, oval or
near-oval, conical, cone-like, or the like.
[0714] FIG. 119 shows illustrative tool 11800 rotated about
longitudinal axis Z relative to reference profile PR6.
[0715] FIG. 120 shows illustrative tool 12000. Illustrative tool
12000 may have one or more features in common with tool 100 (shown
in FIG. 1). Illustrative tool 12000 may include broaching member
12002. Broaching member 12002 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0716] Illustrative tool 12000 may include broaching member 12003.
Broaching member 12002 may include proximal end 12004. Broaching
member 12003 may include proximal end 12006. Rotator 12008 may
support ends 12004 and 12006. A broaching head (not shown) may
support one or both of loops 12012 and 12014. The broaching head
may support distal support 12010. The broaching head may support
one or more of knee 12016, span segment 12018 and any other
suitable features of broaching members 12002 and 12003. The
broaching head may include a brace (not shown) to brace one or more
of knee 12016, span segment 12018 and any other suitable features
of broaching members 12002 and 12003 to the broaching head. The
brace may brace the features against displacing forces during
rotation against bone material. The brace may brace the features
against torsional forces during rotation against bone material.
[0717] Broaching members 12002 and 12003 are shown conforming, when
in rotation about axis Z, to reference profile PR7. PR7 includes
bulge 12020. Based on reference profile PR7, broaching members
12002 and 12003 may form a bulging cavity having a surface that is
oblong or near-oblong, ellipsoidal or near-ellipsoidal, oval or
near-oval, conical, cone-like, or the like. In other embodiments,
profile PR7 may be provided by a single broaching member with a
single blade. In other embodiments, profile PR7 may be provided by
two symmetrical blades on separate broaching members.
[0718] FIG. 121 shows illustrative tool 12000 rotated about
longitudinal axis Z relative to reference profile PR7.
[0719] Tool 12000 may be rotated at least one full revolution to
provide a cavity with cylindrical symmetry. Tool 12000 may be
rotated less than a full revolution to provide a cavity with a
non-cylindrical symmetry.
[0720] FIG. 122 shows illustrative apparatus 12200. Apparatus 12200
may include expandable mesh cage 12207.
[0721] Cage 12207 may be a self expanding structure. Cage 12207 may
be constructed from laser-cut tube stock that is expanded into a
suitable shape, such as that shown. Cage 12207 may include a
plurality of interconnected cells. Each of the interconnected cells
may be defined by one or more cage segments. Cage 12207 may be a
mesh cage. The cage segments may be mesh segments. The cage
segments may be defined by one or more broaching members.
[0722] Some cage segments may be defined by structures other than
broaching members. The interconnected cells may be arranged in a
network. The cells may be linked such that when the structure is
stressed (e.g., compressed) at a point the stress is distributed to
nearby cells. Cage 12207 may thus rotate in a bone cavity that has
an irregular shape, for example, nonround, oblong, or angular. The
cavity may be smaller than a diameter of cage 12207, such as
expanded diameter.
[0723] A proximal end of cage 12207 may be supported by a proximal
end of support 12205. A distal end of cage 12207 may be supported
by a distal end of support 12205. Support 12205 may be coupled to a
rotator (not shown). Support 12205 may be decoupled from the
rotator.
[0724] A proximal end of support 12205 may include holes 12209.
Holes 12209 may be configured to receive a fixation device, such as
a screw, for fixing cage 12207 to an intramedullary space. Cage
12207 may be fixed to an intramedullary space temporarily, and
later withdrawn. Cage 12207 may be fixed to an intramedullary space
permanently.
[0725] Cage 12200 may include broaching member 12201. Broaching
member 12201 may be a cutting-ribbon that includes a cutting edge.
The cutting ribbon may include any suitable material, such as any
material that may be included in a broaching member. Broaching
member 12201 may be broaching member, an elongated body, a wire, a
ribbon, a cutting wire, a cutting ribbon, a braided wire, or any
other suitable member. Broaching member 12201 may include one or
more cutting edges. Broaching member 12201 may include a plurality
of sections. Each of the sections may have a width and a length. A
width and a length of a first section may be different from a width
and a length of a second section.
[0726] Broaching member 12201 may be supported by cage 12207.
Broaching member 12201 may be woven through cells of cage 12207.
Broaching member 12201 may be mechanically engaged, without being
woven, to outer portions of cage 12207. Broaching member 12201 may
be integral to the structure of cage 12207. Broaching member 12201
may be connected to outer portions of cage 12207 by connectors.
Broaching member 12201 or a blade on broaching member 12201 may be
monolithic with cage 12207.
[0727] When broaching member 12201 is woven through the mesh, the
section extending through the mesh may have a small cross-sectional
diameter relative to a section that is not directly supported,
because the mechanical load from tissue engagement is distributed
to closely spaced multiple support points on the cage.
[0728] Broaching member 12201 may be one of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10,
11-20, 21-50, 51-100 or more cutting ribbons on the cage. Broaching
member 12201 may be fabricated as a separate element from the cage.
Broaching member 12201 may be fabricated as an element that is
integral to the cage.
[0729] Broaching member 12201 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0730] Broaching member 12201 may run along a proximal-distal
"meridian" of cage 12207. Broaching member 12201 may run at an
oblique angle to the meridian of cage 12207. Broaching member 12201
may run perpendicular to the meridian of cage 12207. Broaching
member 12201 may include one or more blades. Cage 12207 may have an
expanded state that corresponds to a desired cavity shape.
[0731] A first end of broaching member 12207 may be coupled to a
distal end of support 12205. A second end of broaching member 12207
may be coupled to a distal end of support 12205. A portion of
broaching member 12207 may pass over a distal end of support 12205.
A portion of broaching member 12205 may pass under the distal end
of support 12205.
[0732] Cage 12207 may be a bone implant that is rotatingly driven
around its center axis as it is deployed. Cage 12207 may be a bone
implant that is translatingly driven along its center axis as it is
deployed. Cage 12207 may be a bone implant that is both rotatingly
and translatingly driven around its axis as it is deployed.
Rotation of cage 12207 around its center axis may engage the
broaching member with tissue. The broaching member may displace the
tissue. Displacement of the tissue may aid in creating a cavity for
the implant as it is being deployed.
[0733] A cage segment may have one or more features in common with
a segment of a broaching member. The cage segment may include a
cutting edge. The cutting edge may be sharpened. The cage segment
may be twisted to present the cutting edge to the tissue at a
predetermined angle.
[0734] The cage segment may have one or more features in common
with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching member 1800
(shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in FIG. 26),
broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching member 3500
(shown in FIG. 35).
[0735] Broaching member 12201 may include a T-termination that may
be received by a slotted ring included in support 12205. The
slotted ring may be included in a distal end of support 12205. The
slotted ring may be included in a proximal end of support 12205.
Support 12205 may include an expansion limited slot for receiving
the T-termination. Support 12205 may include an expansion limited
slot for receiving the T-termination in the distal end.
[0736] FIG. 122A shows a view of illustrative apparatus 12200
(shown in FIG. 122).
[0737] FIG. 123 shows illustrative cage 12300. Cage 12300 may
include inner mesh 12301 and outer mesh 12303. Inner mesh 12301 and
outer mesh 12303 may be connected to support 12305. Support 12305
may include holes 12309 for receiving a fixation device for fixing
cage 12300 to an intramedullary space.
[0738] Inner mesh 12301 and outer mesh 12303 may have one or more
properties similar to cage 12207 (shown in FIG. 122). Broaching
member 12311 may be woven through outer mesh 12303. Broaching
member 12311, and the engagement of broaching member 12311 with
outer mesh 12303 may have one or more properties similar to
broaching member 12201 (shown in FIG. 122) and the engagement of
broaching member 12201 with cage 12207.
[0739] Inner mesh 12301 and outer mesh 12303 may be formed from
laser cut tubes. Inner mesh 12301, when expanded, may be in
physical contact with a portion of outer mesh 12303. A
longitudinally intermediate region of inner mesh 12301 may be in
physical contact with a portion of outer mesh 12303. One or more
intermediate regions of inner mesh 12301 may be in physical contact
with a one or more portions of outer mesh 12303.
[0740] The area of contact between inner mesh 12301 and outer mesh
12303 may give additional radial strength to outer mesh 12303. The
additional radial strength may increase the efficiency of outer
mesh 12303 at cutting tissue. The additional radial strength may
increase the efficiency of broaching member 12311 at cutting
tissue.
[0741] FIG. 123A shows a view of illustrative cage 12300 (shown in
FIG. 123).
[0742] FIG. 123B shows a view of illustrative cage 12300. The view
in FIG. 123B shows the top of cage 12300. The view also shows
broaching member 12311 threaded through outer mesh 12303 and
passing over a distal end of support 12305.
[0743] FIG. 124 shows a partial cross sectional view of
illustrative cage 12300 taken along lines 124-124 (shown in FIG.
123). The view in FIG. 124 shows area 12401 where inner mesh 12301
supports outer mesh 12303. Area 12401 may provide outer mesh 12303
with greater radial strength then outer mesh 12303 would have
without inner mesh 12301 support it along area 12401. Area 12401
may provide broaching member 12311 with greater cutting efficiency
than broaching member 12311 would have without inner mesh 12301
supporting outer mesh 12303 along area 12401.
[0744] FIG. 124A shows a partial cross sectional view of
illustrative cage 12207 taken along lines 124A-124A (shown in FIG.
122). The view in FIG. 124A shows broaching member 12201 interwoven
through cage 12207. Cage 12207 may have less radial strength than
cage 12300 (shown in FIG. 123) because cage 12207 does not have an
inner mesh supporting segments of cage 12207.
[0745] FIG. 125 shows illustrative cage 12501 implanted into, and
fixed to, bone B by screws 12511. Cage 12501 may include inner mesh
12505 and outer mesh 12503. Cage 12501 may include broaching member
12507. Broaching member may be woven though mess segments of outer
mesh 12503.
[0746] Inner mesh 12505 may be in physical contact with outer mesh
12503. The areas of physical contact may provide cage 12501 with
greater radial strength. This may increase the efficiency of cage
12501 for supporting a broken bone.
[0747] FIG. 126 shows a portion of an illustrative mesh cage. The
cage may include segments 12603. The cage may include openings
12601. The cage may include broaching member 12605 woven through
the openings. Broaching member 12605 may have one or more features
in common with broaching member 12201 (shown in FIG. 122).
[0748] FIG. 127 shows illustrative broaching member 12703.
Broaching member 12703 may be passed through openings 12701 in a
mesh cage. Broaching member 12703 may include thinned segments to
reduce radii of curvature where broaching member 12703 curves
around portions of the mesh cage. The thinned segments may help
broaching member 12703 conform to the outer boundary of the mesh
cage. The thinned segments may facilitate placement of broaching
member 12703 through the slots. Broaching member 12703 may have one
or more features in common with broaching member 12201 (shown in
FIG. 122).
[0749] FIG. 128 shows a portion of an illustrative mesh cage that
includes barbs 12803 that project radially outward. The mesh cage
may be defined by connecting mesh segments 12801. The connecting
mesh segments 12801 may form node 12807. Some of nodes 12807 may
include two barbs 12803. Some of nodes 12807 may include one barb
12803. All of nodes 12807 may include two barbs 12803.
[0750] The mesh cage may be rotated, like cage 12207 (shown in FIG.
122), around its center axis as it is deployed to create a cavity.
Barbs 12803 may be aligned in the direction of a longitudinal axis
of the mesh cage. Barbs 12803 may be monolithic with the mesh cage.
Barbs 12803 may be built into the mesh at a node 12807. Barbs 12803
may be struts that are fixed to node 12807. The strut may angle
radially outward to engage the tissue.
[0751] FIG. 129 illustrates illustrative tube 12900 with ninety
degree cuts 12901 and angled cuts 12903.
[0752] FIG. 129A shows a cross sectional view of illustrative tube
12900 taken along lines 129A-129A. The cross sectional view in FIG.
129A shows the two-dimensional shape of members formed from ninety
degree cuts 12901 and members formed from angled cuts 12903.
[0753] FIG. 130 shows illustrative tube 13000 with illustrative
angled laser cut patterns 13001 for forming a cutting tool. Tube
13000 may be cut by a laser. A laser may perform an angled cut in a
tube by a practitioner aligning a central axis of the tube
orthogonal to, but offset from, the laser beam. The tube may then
be cut by the laser beam in a direction parallel to the tube
central axis. Additional cuts may be performed by rotating the tube
about the tube central axis by an angular displacement, and then
cutting the tube again in the aligned direction while maintaining
the offset. An annular rim may be left at the first end. An annular
rim may be left at the second end. An annular rim may be left at
both ends.
[0754] The angled tube-cutting may provide shaping to elongated
members included in the cutting tool. The shaping may be set to
result in a desired rake angle. The shaping may be set to provide a
desired relief angle. The shaping may be set to provide a desired
rake angle and a desired relief angle. The elongated members may be
shaped further by heat-setting of one or more of angles (e.g., such
as one or both of rake and relief angles), twists (e.g., about a
central axis such as S, shown in FIG. 27) and bends (e.g., such as
about an axis such as M, shown in FIG. 34).
[0755] FIG. 130A shows a cross sectional view of illustrative tube
13000 taken along lines 130A-130A. The cross sectional view of tube
1300 shows a two-dimensional shape of members formed from angled
cuts 13001.
[0756] FIG. 131 shows a partial cross-sectional view of
illustrative tube 13000 taken along lines 130A-130A. The partial
cross sectional view shows a portion of tube 13000 with angled cuts
13001.
[0757] FIG. 132 shows illustrative cutting tool 13200. Cutting tool
13200 may be formed from a tube with angular cuts. Cutting tool
13200 may be a tube, with angular cuts, in an expanded state.
Cutting tool 13200 may include one or more twists. Cutting tool
13200 may include one more cut patterns. For example, cutting tool
13200 may include cut patterns such as those shown in FIG. 130.
[0758] Cutting tool 13200 may include elongated members 13203.
Cutting tool 13200 may include annular rims 13201. Annular rims may
be formed by cutting a tube at a length that is less than the
length of the tube.
[0759] Elongated members 13203 may have a rake angle and a relief
angle. The rake angle and the relief angle may be the result of the
angled cutting of a tube and subsequent compression of a first end
of the tube towards a second end of the tube.
[0760] Elongated members 13203 may be shaped further by
heat-setting of one or more of angles (e.g., such as one or both of
rake and relief angles), twists (e.g., about a central axis such as
S, shown in FIG. 27) and bends (e.g., such as about an axis such as
M, shown in FIG. 34).
[0761] Elongated members 13203 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0762] Elongated members may be machined to include an additional
cutting edge, or a larger cutting edge, than created by the angled
cuts.
[0763] FIG. 133 shows a view of illustrative apparatus 13200.
[0764] FIG. 134 shows a partial cross-sectional view of
illustrative apparatus 13200 taken along the lines 134-134.
Cross-section 134-134 shows the rake angles and relief angles of
the elongated members.
[0765] FIG. 135 shows illustrative tube 13500 with angled laser cut
patterns 13501 for forming a cutting tool. Tube 12900 may be cut by
a laser. A laser may perform an angled cut in a tube by a
practitioner aligning a central axis of the tube orthogonal to, but
offset from, the laser beam. The tube may then be cut by the laser
beam in a direction parallel to the tube central axis.
[0766] The cutting may commence at a first end of the tube. During
the cutting, the tube may be rotated about a tube central axis by
an increasing angular displacement. The tube may be rotated by the
increasing angular displacement until the cutting reaches the
middle of the tube. When the cutting reaches the middle of the
tube, the tube may be counter rotated about the tube central axis
by a decreasing angular displacement until the cutting reaches a
second end of the tube.
[0767] Additional cuts may be performed by rotating the tube about
the tube central axis by an angular displacement, and then cutting
the tube again in the aligned direction while maintaining the
offset. An annular rim may be left at the first end. An annular rim
may be left at the second end. An annular rim may be left at both
ends.
[0768] The angled tube-cutting may provide shaping to elongated
members included in the cutting tool. The shaping may be set to
result in a desired rake angle. The shaping may be set to provide a
desired relief angle. The shaping may be set to provide a desired
rake angle and a desired relief angle. The elongated members may be
shaped further by heat-setting of one or more of angles (e.g., such
as one or both of rake and relief angles), twists (e.g., about a
central axis such as S, shown in FIG. 27) and bends (e.g., such as
about an axis such as M, shown in FIG. 34).
[0769] FIG. 136 shows illustrative cutting tool 13600. Cutting tool
13600 may be formed by compressing a first end of tube 12900
towards a second end of tube 12900.
[0770] Cutting tool may include elongated members 13603. Cutting
tube may include annular rimes 13601.
[0771] Elongated members 13603 may have a rake angle and a relief
angle. The rake angle and the relief angle may be the result of the
angled cutting of a tube and subsequent compression of a first end
of the tube towards a second end of the tube.
[0772] Elongated members 13603 may be shaped further by
heat-setting of one or more of angles (e.g., such as one or both of
rake and relief angles), twists (e.g., about a central axis such as
S, shown in FIG. 27) and bends (e.g., such as about an axis such as
M, shown in FIG. 34).
[0773] Elongated members 13603 may have one or more features in
common with broaching member 102 (shown in FIG. 1), broaching
member 1800 (shown in FIG. 18), broaching member 2600 (shown in
FIG. 26), broaching member 3400 (shown in FIG. 34) and broaching
member 3500 (shown in FIG. 35).
[0774] FIG. 137 shows a partial cross sectional view of
illustrative cutting tool 136 taken along lines 137-137.
[0775] FIG. 138 shows illustrative cavity preparation tool 13800.
Cavity preparation tool 13800 may include one or more broaching
members 13803 wrapped spirally about central support member 13802.
Broaching members 13803 may have a base that is fixed to central
support member 13802. Broaching members 13803 may have a free end
including cutting edge 13804.
[0776] Broaching members 13803 may be biased outwardly. Broaching
members 13803 may be constrained by an outer capture sheath. The
sheath may have a release opening. When the sheath is rotated in a
first direction about central support member 13802, broaching
members 13803 may extend through the release opening and radiate
from the central support member 13802 in a motion that is one or
both of circumferential and radial. When the sheath is rotated in a
second direction, opposite the first direction, about central
support member 13802, broaching members 13803 may be captured in
the sheath.
[0777] Broaching member 13803 may be integral to central support
member 13802. Broaching member 13803 may be moved independently of
central support member 13802. Central support member 13802 may or
may not have a central support shaft.
[0778] Deployment and activation of broaching members 13804 may be
rotational motion of the control or support member.
[0779] Different broaching members 13803 may have different
lengths. Different broaching members 13803 may have different
relaxed radii of curvature functions. A radius of curvature
function may define the change in radius of curvature with distance
along a broaching member 13803 from a central axis of the central
support member. The radius of curvature function and the length of
broaching member 13803 may determine the expanded-state radial
offset of cutting edge 13804 at the end of broaching member 13803.
Different radial offsets may be present to obtain a desired cavity
shape.
[0780] Different broaching members 13803 may be of the same
length.
[0781] One or more broaching members 13803 may have a cutting edge.
Cutting edge 13804 may be disposed on an outer face of a broaching
member 13803 that faces away from central support member 13802.
Cutting edge may be square-shaped. Cutting edge may be
rectangular-shaped. Cutting edge 13804 may be formed from an
opening in the free end of broaching member 13803. Cutting edge
13804 may have a base that runs along a perimeter of cutting edge
13804 and is monolithic with broaching member 13803.
[0782] Cutting edge 13804 may be cut out of broaching member 13803.
Cutting edge 13804 may be annealed out of a plane defined by the
free end of broaching member 13803.
[0783] Cutting edge 13804 may define a rake angle and a relief
angle.
[0784] Cutting edge 13804 may run in the tool longitudinal
direction, transversely across the broaching member, at the
radially outermost end of the broaching member. Cutting edge 13804
may run along all or some of a length of broaching member
13804.
[0785] FIG. 139 shows a view of illustrative broaching tool 13800
(shown in FIG. 138). Tool 13800 may include blades 1308. Blades
1308 may be on an outer face of broaching member 13803.
[0786] FIG. 140 shows another view of illustrative broaching member
13800 (shown in FIG. 138). The view in FIG. 140 shows broaching
members 13803 expanded away from central support member 13802 with
different radial offsets.
[0787] FIG. 141 shows a view of a distal end of illustrative
central support member 13802. The view in FIG. 141 shows broaching
members 13803 expanded away from central support member 13802 with
different radial offsets.
[0788] FIG. 142 shows illustrative cavity preparation tool 14200.
Tool 14200 may include rotator 14202. Tool 14200 may include
broaching member 14204. Tool 14200 may include broaching member
14206. Tool 14200 may include collapsible support 14208.
Collapsible support 14208 may support broaching member 14204.
Collapsible support 14210 may support broaching member 14206. Tool
14200 may include end cap 14212 at the end of rotator 14202.
[0789] Collapsible support 14208 may include hinged spans such as
14214, 14216 and 14218. Spans such as 14214 and 14216 may be joined
proximate rotator 14202 at joint 14220 which may include a hinge
(shown), a pin, a living hinge, a bend in a monolithic span or any
other suitable joint. Spans such as 14216 and 14218 may be joined
radially away from rotator 14202 at joint 14222 which may include a
hinge, a pin, a living hinge, a bend (shown) in a monolithic span
or any other suitable joint.
[0790] Span 14224 may be fixed to rotator 14202 adjacent or by end
cap 14212. Joints 14220 and 14226 may be slidable longitudinally
along rotator 14202. Foot 14228 may be slidable longitudinally
along rotator 14202. When joints 14220 and 14226 and foot 14228 are
moved proximally, the hinged spans spread out and are drawn toward
rotator 14202. When joints 14220 and 14226 and foot 14228 are moved
distally, the hinged spans are drawn together, become more radially
aligned with respect to rotator 14202, and activate broaching
member 14204. Collapsible support 14208 may be actuated by a
spring, a control rod, a control sheath or any other suitable
mechanism for moving collapsible support 14208 longitudinally along
rotator 14202.
[0791] Collapsible support 14208 may provide outward radial force
to broaching member 14204. Collapsible support 14208 may provide
torsional force, about the longitudinal axis of rotator 14202, to
broaching member 14204.
[0792] Broaching member 14204 may include one continuous segment.
Broaching member 14204 may include multiple segments.
[0793] Collapsible support 14210 may have features that correspond
to those of collapsible support 14208.
[0794] FIG. 143 shows that illustrative rotator 14202 may include
slide 14230. Joints 14232 and 14234 and foot 14236 may be
configured to slidingly engage slide 14230 so that collapsible
support 14208 can elongated and contract longitudinally along slide
14230.
[0795] FIG. 144 shows illustrative tool 100 (shown in FIG. 1A) in
exploded view. Broaching member 14402 may include segments 112 and
114. Segments 112 and 114 may be activated by moving broach head
104 longitudinally relative to shaft assembly 110. Shaft assembly
110 may include sleeve 14404. Shaft assembly 110 may include sleeve
14406. Sleeve 14406 may be disposed within and fixed longitudinally
and rotationally to sleeve 14404. Shaft assembly 110 may be fixed
within fitting 14408 of handle 120. Shaft assembly 110 may be
longitudinally and rotationally fixed to handle 120.
[0796] Broaching head 104 may be disposed within sleeve 14406.
Proximal ends 14408 and 14410 of broaching member 14402 may be
secured within distal end 14412 of sleeve 14406. Cut-out 14412 may
accommodate shoulder segments 14414 and 14416 of broaching member
14402. A practitioner may rotate knob 14408 to draw broaching head
104 toward handle 120. This draws distal end, along with loop
14418, toward handle 120. This shortens the longitudinal distance
between proximal ends 14408 and 14410 and causes segments 112 and
114 to push radially outward into an activated state. Loop 14418
may be pinned in distal end 106 by transverse pin 108. Bushing
14420 may support loop 14418 radially away from pin 108. The
practitioner may reverse the rotation of knob 14408 to deactivate
broaching member 14402. Broaching member 14402 may be delivered to
the interior of the bone through an access hole when broaching
member 14402 is in a deactivated state. Pin 14422 may limit axial
movement of broaching head 104.
[0797] FIG. 145 shows illustrative tool control handle 14500.
Handle 14500 may include mechanisms for operating control elements
that activate and deactivate broaching members such as those shown
or described herein. Handle 14500 may include activation knob
14502. Knob 14502 may advance and retract notched control rod 14504
within housing 14506. Rod 14504 may advance and retract within
sleeve 14508. Distal from housing 14506, rod 14504 may advance and
retract an end of a broaching member to activate or deactivate the
broaching member. The notches may provide switchable settings for
activation and deactivation of the broaching member. The notches
may provide switchable settings or stages for activation and
deactivation of the broaching member.
[0798] One skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of a
sliding, rotational, screwed, cammed, levered or other type of
mechanism may be included for displacing or otherwise operating the
control elements. The handle may provide multi-stage control.
Multi-stage control may include 1 stage, 2 stages, three stages,
four stages, five stages, 10 stages, 20 stages or more stages. For
example, the tool may include a mechanism for separate activation
of each of several different broaching members.
[0799] FIG. 146 shows illustrative cavity preparation tool 14600.
Tool 14600 may have features in common with the tool shown in FIG.
1 and other apparatus shown or described herein.
[0800] Tool 14600 may provide for activation of broaching member
14602 by the rotation of broaching member 14602 inside tissue. A
practitioner may rotate knob 146004. This rotates tool 14600 en
toto, in particular broaching member 14602. Torsional resistance
from the tissue on broaching member 14602, however, causes torque
from knob 146004 to be transferred to splined shaft 14606. Shaft
14606 rotates nut 14608. Threads 14610 drives nut 14608 distally to
compress spring 14612.
[0801] Spring 14612 may allow the broaching member to "give" and
provide a buffered application of force to the tissue. The spring
may buffer longitudinal force against the tissue. The spring may
buffer rotational force against the tissue.
[0802] Spring 14612 may have a spring constant that may be selected
to regulate the amount of torque that is transferred to shaft
14606. Nut projection 14614 pushes on tubular control element
14616, which drives proximal ends 14618 and 14620 of broaching
member 14602 in the distal direction and causes broaching member
14602 to activate by urging radially away from broaching head
14622. Broaching head 14622 is fixed longitudinally to housing
14622. Splined shaft 14606 may rotate relative to broaching head
14622. Broaching member 14602 may thus be driven by the tool to
displace radially away from the longitudinal axis of tool 14600
automatically as the tool rotates.
[0803] In some embodiments, a compression spring may be integral
with segments of the broaching member.
[0804] FIG. 147 shows an illustrative portion of tool 14700. Tool
14700 may have one or more features in common with broaching tool
14600. Broaching head 14702 supports broaching member 14706.
Broaching member 14706 includes proximal ends 14708 and 14710.
Proximal ends 14708 and 14710 are fixed to spring 14712. Spring
14712 may be fixed to tubular control element 14714. Spring 14712
may perform the same or a similar role as that performed by spring
14612 in tool 14600.
[0805] FIG. 148A shows illustrative broaching member assembly
14800. Broaching member assembly 4800 may include broaching member
14802. Broaching member assembly 4800 may include spring element
14804. Spring element 14804 may include bushing 14805. Spring
element 14804 may include spring 14806. Spring element 14804 may
include bushing 14808. Bushings 14806 and 14808 may provide for
sound mechanical coupling between broaching member 14802, spring
14805 and a tubular control element such as 14714 (shown in FIG.
47).
[0806] In some embodiments, the broaching member may be proximally
elongated and extend through a spring element such as spring
element 14804. The spring element may be fixed directly or
indirectly to a housing such as 14624 (shown in FIG. 146). The
spring element may thus act as a collar around the broaching member
and resist broaching member expansion by urging against portions of
the broaching member that angle radially outward. The spring
element resistance may buffer broaching member expansion. The
spring element resistance may attenuate the force or speed with
which the broaching member may expand. The spring element may
assist in the expansion of the members.
[0807] FIG. 148B shows illustrative broaching member assembly 14800
in perspective view.
[0808] FIG. 149 shows illustrative cavity preparation tool 14900.
Tool 14900 may have features in common with the tool shown in FIG.
1 and other apparatus shown or described herein.
[0809] Tool 14900 may provide for activation of broaching member
14902 by the rotation of broaching member 14902 inside tissue. A
practitioner may rotate knob 14904. This may rotate tool 14900 en
toto, in particular broaching member 14902. Torsional resistance
from the tissue on broaching member 14902, however, may cause
torque from knob 149004 to be transferred to toothed shaft 14906.
Toothed shaft 14906 may act as a sun gear. Shaft 14906 may rotate
and orbit planetary gears 14907 mounted on linear screw carriers
14909. Planetary gears 14907 may be rotationally supported by ring
gears 14909. Ring gears 14909 may be molded inside handle
14911.
[0810] Planetary gears 14907 may drive nut 14908. Threads 14910 may
drive nut 14908 linearly in the distal direction to linearly
advance tubular control element 14912. This may cause broaching
member 14902 to activate by urging radially away from broaching
head 14922. Guide 14924 may be provided to guide tubular control
element 14912 relative to broaching head 14922.
[0811] Broaching head 14922 is fixed longitudinally to housing
14911. Toothed shaft 14906 may rotate relative to broaching head
14922. The coupling of shaft 14906 to nut 14908 via planetary gears
14907 may reduce the linear motion of nut 14908 per unit turn of
knob 14909. The ratio of the coupling may be selected to regulate
the amount of torque that is transferred to shaft 14906. Broaching
member 14902 may thus be driven by the tool to displace radially
away from the longitudinal axis of tool 14900 automatically as the
tool rotates.
[0812] For contraction of the broaching member, the rotation may be
reversed to draw the broaching member radially inward. The tool may
include a quick-release that disengages threads that convert
rotation into linear translation. The broaching member may then be
quickly contracted without reversing the rotation.
[0813] Energy delivered through these mechanisms, into tissue, may
be generated by a human hand, a power assisted device such as a
drill, or any other suitable device. Displacing bone tissue through
human hand motion may include an additional feature of enabling a
more direct feedback loop of interaction with the tissue and the
tool. The more direct feedback loop may be desirable for some
therapies.
[0814] FIG. 150 shows illustrative anatomy in connection with the
apparatus and methods may be used. FIG. 150 shows illustrative
skeleton S. Skeleton S includes illustrative bones Si in which
apparatus and methods in accordance with the principles of the
invention may be used. The apparatus and methods may be used in
connection with "hollow" bones. The hollow bones may include
cortical tissue. The hollow bones may include cancellous tissue.
Cortical tissue may be referred to as "tissue." Cancellous tissue
may be referred to as "tissue." Other matter in the interior of a
bone may be considered "tissue." The bone may be considered
"tissue."
[0815] The apparatus and methods may be used to create a space
inside a bone. The space may be a cavity. The tissue may be inside
the bone. The space may be created by breaking up the tissue. The
space may be created by removing the tissue from the bone. The
space may be created as part of a therapeutic procedure. The
apparatus and methods may displace tissue by imparting mechanical
energy to the tissue, for example, through one or more of expanding
motion, rotational motion, axial motion, compressive motion,
cutting motion, and any other suitable motions.
[0816] Illustrative bones Si in which apparatus and methods in
accordance with the principles of the invention may be used are
included in Table 1 below. Table 1 includes a partial list of bones
Si.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 1 Bones S.sub.i. Reference Bone numeral in
FIG. 1 Distal Radius S.sub.0 Humerus S.sub.1 Proximal Radius and
Ulna (Elbow) S.sub.2 Metacarpals S.sub.3 Clavicle S.sub.4 Ribs
S.sub.5 Vertebrae S.sub.6 Ulna S.sub.7 Hip S.sub.8 Femur S.sub.9
Tibia S.sub.10 Fibula S.sub.11 Metatarsals S.sub.12
[0817] FIG. 150A shows illustrative anatomical features of
fractured bone B. Reference frame 200 shows that the view of bone B
is substantially in anterior/posterior plane 200. Lateral plane 204
includes volar half-plane VOL and dorsal half-plane DOR.
[0818] Bone B is illustrated as a radius that is fractured at
fractures Fh and Fa Bone B includes bone portions Pb, Ph and Pa in
distal end D. Bone segment Pb is the largest portion of bone B.
Bone segment Ph is a head portion of bone B. Bone segments Ph and
Pa include articular surface AS. Bone portions Pb, Ph and Pa are
separated or partially separated along fractures Fa and Fh.
Fracture Fa transects articular surface AS. Fracture Fh transects
head of bone B.
[0819] Bone B, shown in a cross section that includes approximate
longitudinal axis L.sub.B, includes cortical bone BCO and
cancellous bone B.sub.CA. Deployment of an implant into distal end
D of bone B may require an access hole at site H'. Deployment of
the implant may require displacement of cancellous bone B.sub.CA.
Illustrative contours C.sub.1, C.sub.2 and C.sub.3 in cancellous
bone B.sub.CA are different contours within which cancellous bone
B.sub.CA may be displaced. Contour C.sub.4, which is a projection
of contour C.sub.3 onto articular surface AS, shows that contour
C.sub.4, for example, may be asymmetric. For example, contour
C.sub.4 may have major axis A.sub.1 and minor axis A.sub.2 (shown
in half). The other contours may also be asymmetric.
[0820] Apparatus and methods provided herein may provide an access
hole H at site H'. An apparatus inserted at site H' through access
hole H, may travel a distance X.sub.H through intermedullary space
IS to reach a head portion of bone B. An apparatus inserted at site
I' through access hole I may travel a distance X.sub.I through
intermedullary space IS to reach a head portion of bone B. An
apparatus inserted at H' may require a "bend" to travel through
intermedullary space IS to reach a head portion of bone B. An
apparatus inserted at I' may not require a "bend" to reach a head
portion of bone B. Apparatus and methods provided herein may
displace cancellous bone B.sub.CA within a contour such as C.sub.1,
C.sub.2 or C.sub.3.
[0821] FIG. 151 shows illustrative intramedullary broach 15100.
Broach 15100 may include broach head 15102. Broach head 15102 may
include illustrative broaching member 15104.
[0822] Broaching member 15104 may be sufficiently rigid to displace
cancellous bone B.sub.CA. Broaching member 15104 may be
sufficiently flexible to be deformed by cortical bone B.sub.CO. In
some embodiments, broaching member 15104 may be expandable. Broach
head 15102 may be supported by and rotated by shaft assembly 15114.
Broach control 15106 may include drive handle 15108 for rotating
and translating broach head 15102. Broach control 15106 may include
expansion control hub 15110. Expansion control hub 15110 may be
displaceable along control shaft 15112 to expand or contract
broaching member 15104. Broach head 15102 may include distal end
15180. Expansion control hub 15110 is shown in the "contract"
position.
[0823] FIG. 152 shows illustrative broach 15100 deployed in bone B
through hole H. Broach 15100 may be deployed while broaching member
15104 is contracted.
[0824] Broach head 15102 may be advanced, through intramedullary
space IS, into metaphyseal region M of bone B. Broach head 15102
may be disposed in any portion of intramedullary space IS, such as
in the end-bone.
[0825] Access hole H may be sufficiently small that it reduces the
occurrence of stress risers at site H'. Expansion control hub 15110
is shown in the "expand" position and broaching member 15104 is
shown expanded in bone B. Broaching member 15104 may be expanded
during or after deployment.
[0826] A standard orthopaedic drill instrument (not shown) may be
used to open access hole H in cortical bone B.sub.CO (shown in FIG.
150A) at site H' on bone B. The drill instrument may be guided by
apparatus such as guide 100 (not shown). Axis hole H may be drilled
along broach axis L.sub.C. Broach axis L.sub.C may form an angle
.beta. with bone axis L.sub.B. Angle .beta. may be an acute angle.
Angle .beta. may be complementary with angle .alpha. (shown in FIG.
1).
[0827] FIG. 153 shows a view of a distal portion of illustrative
broach 15100 taken along lines 153-153 (shown in FIG. 151). Pin
15103 may be located near the distal end of bracket 15120. Pin
15103 may fix the position of the distal end of broaching member
15104. Pin 15103 may support cylindrical form 15105. Cylindrical
form 15105 may be coaxially mounted on pin 15103. Cylindrical form
15105 may support a spiral segment of broaching member 15104. One
or more distal portions of broaching member 15104 may be welded or
otherwise suitably fixed to cylindrical form 15105.
[0828] Cylindrical form 15105 may constrain or partially constrain
the orientation of distal portions of broaching member 15104.
Cylindrical form 15105 may be fixed relative to bracket 15120.
Cylindrical form 15105 may be rotatable relative to bracket
15120.
[0829] Broach head 15102 may include end cap 15101. Broaching
member 15104 may remove tissue that is generally proximal end cap
15101. In some embodiments, member 15104 may expand in such a
manner as to extend distally of end cap 15101. In such embodiments,
the broaching member may remove tissue that is distal of end cap
15101.
[0830] Reducing or minimizing the distance between the distal end
of broaching member 15104 and end cap 15101 may allow broaching
member 15104 to remove tissue that is more immediately proximal end
cap 15101. End cap 15101 may be positioned at the distal end of
bracket 15120. End cap 15101 may be configured to have a smooth,
atraumatic surface. Bracket 15120 may be attached to drive shaft
15130.
[0831] Shaft assembly 15114 may include drive shaft 15130. Drive
shaft 15130 may support bracket 15120 at union 15132. Drive shaft
15130 may be secured to bracket 15120 by pin 15134. Drive shaft
15130 may provide rotation to broach head 15102.
[0832] Proximal ends 15136 and 15138 of broaching member 15104 may
be fixed to slide 15140, which may be a tube. Proximal end 15138
may be threaded through or keyed into windows 15142 and 15144 in
slide 15140. Proximal end 15136 may be threaded through or keyed
into slots 15146 and 15148 in slide 15140. Slide 15140 may slide
relative to drive shaft 15130 to expand and contract broaching
member 15104. Slide 15140 is shown in the "contract" state, in
which broaching member 15104 is drawn close to bracket 15120. Slide
cover 15150 may slide with slide 15140. One or both of slide 15140
and slide cover 15150 may be translated along axis L.sub.C by
control hub 15110 (shown in FIG. 151) or any other suitable
position controller.
[0833] Slide cover 15150 may remain stationary relative to drive
shaft 15130 when slide 15140 slides relative to drive shaft 15130.
In embodiments in which slide cover 15150 remains stationary when
slide 15140 moves, distal end 15152 of slide cover 15150 may limit
the radial position of broaching member 15104 at a fixed distance
along drive shaft 15130 and thus affect the deformation of
broaching member 15104 in the expanded state.
[0834] Broaching member 15104 may undergo one or both of elastic
and plastic deformation.
[0835] FIG. 154 shows a view of a distal portion of illustrative
broach 15100 taken along lines 153-153 (shown in FIG. 151) when
broaching member 15104 is in an expanded state. Broaching member
15104 is shown as mainly circular. However, any desired shape may
be able to be imparted in the expanded state such as but not
limited to: square, triangular, oval, ellipsoid, teardrop,
football, or any other suitable shape.
[0836] Different shapes may be obtained using several methods, such
as utilizing a pre-set shape in a shape memory alloy, modifying the
geometry of the member cross-section (along the member length) such
that it preferentially bends in a desired manner, constraining
broaching member 15104 (e.g., in force, shear or moment) in a way
that forces the expansion to take desired shape, having the final
shape be that of the expanded geometry and the reduced or collapsed
geometry be that of a higher strain configuration, and/or any other
suitable method of forming a desired shape.
[0837] For example, largely or substantially preventing radial
movement of broaching member proximal ends 15136 and 15138, and
allowing movement of the distal end of broaching member 15104
generally about pin 15103 while elastically deforming broaching
member proximal ends 15136 and 15138, due to reducing the distance
between the distal end and proximal ends 15136 and 15138 of
broaching member 15104, may modify the geometry of broaching member
15104 from a generally straight configuration to a generally
eggbeater shape.
[0838] The deformation may relatively increase the distance between
(a) sections 15160 and 15162 and (b) bracket 15120. As this
distance is increased, the swept-out volume of broaching member
15104, as broaching member 15104 rotates generally about an axis
such as L.sub.C (shown in FIG. 152), is increased.
[0839] In some embodiments, a broach may include a broaching member
that includes one or more stiff tines (not shown) that is joined to
a drive shaft. The drive shaft may have a longitudinal axis. The
tine may be joined to the drive shaft radially close to the axis at
a proximal end of the tine. The tine may have a distal end that is
spaced radially apart from the axis. The distal end of the tine may
be distal of the distal end of the drive shaft. There may be
numerous tines on the drive shaft. Such embodiments may be
appropriate for rotation in intramedullary space IS of bone B
(shown in FIG. 150A) using high torque at low rotational
speeds.
[0840] FIG. 155 shows a view of illustrative broach 15100 along
lines 155-155 (shown in FIG. 153). Broach 15100 is in the
contracted state. Slide cover 15150 has been removed. Slots 15146,
15148 and 15502 in slide 15140 may be configured to coincide with
features on proximal end 15136 (shown in FIG. 21) of broaching
member 15104. When proximal end 15136 is engaged with slots 15146,
15148 and 15502, slots 15146, 15148 and 15502 may restrict movement
of proximal end 15136 in either direction generally along axis
L.sub.C. Slots 15146, 15148 and 15502 may have any suitable
geometry that allows for the engagement and axial translation of
proximal end 15136.
[0841] Slots 15146, 15148 and 15502 may be of sufficient depth
that, when proximal end 15136 is engaged in slots 15146, 15148 and
15502, slide cover 15150 (shown in FIG. 153) has adequate radial
clearance with respect to proximal end 15136 and slide 15140 to
slide over slide 15140 and slots 15146, 15148 and 15502. An inner
surface of slide cover 15150 may prevent movement of proximal end
15136 from moving in a direction generally away from axis
L.sub.C.
[0842] Slide 15140 may include slots (not shown) that correspond to
proximal end 15138 (shown in FIG. 153) and have one or more
features in common with, slots 15146, 15148 and 15502.
[0843] Broach head 15120 may include broaching member wrap section
15504. Pin 15103 may be integrated into wrap section 15504. Wrap
section 15504 may be separate from pin 15103. Wrap section 15504
may be configured to allow wrapping of broaching member 15104
generally around wrap section 15504. Broaching member 15104 may be
looped in wrap section 15504. Broaching member 15104 may be wrapped
(as shown in FIG. 155) at least one full turn in wrap section
15504. Wrapping about wrap section 15504 may bias segments 15160
and 15162 (shown in FIG. 154) away from axis L.sub.C.
[0844] FIG. 156 shows a cross section, viewed along lines 156-156
(shown in FIG. 152) of a portion of illustrative broach control
15106 (shown in FIG. 151). Expansion control hub 15110 is shown
with base 15602 at position pe. This may correspond to the expanded
state of broaching member 15104, as shown in FIG. 152. Base 15602
may be moved distally to position pc. This may correspond to the
contracted state of broaching member 15104, as shown in FIG. 151.
Expansion control hub 15110 may operate in connection with body
15608. Body 15608 may include control shaft 15112 and distal stop
15610. Control shaft 15112 may include threads 15618.
[0845] Expansion control hub 15110 may include outer member 15612
and inner member 15614. Outer member 15612 and inner member 15614
may be fixed to each other. Slide pin 15604 may be captured between
outer member 15612 and inner member 15614. Inner member 15614 may
include threads 15616 for engagement with threads 15618 on control
shaft 15112. Slide pin 15604 may travel in slots 15605 and 15607 in
body 15608.
[0846] Expansion control hub 15110 may be moved along axis L.sub.C
by applying force to expansion control hub 15110. In some
embodiments, expansion control hub 15110 may be advanced axial
generally along axis L.sub.C by applying rotational force generally
about axis L.sub.C to expansion control hub 15110 such that threads
15616 move advance or retreat through threads 15618.
[0847] Axial movement of expansion control hub 15110 relative to
body 15608 may be transferred to slide 15140 and slide cover 15150
while drive shaft 15130 remains axially fixed to body 15608 by pin
15606. Slide 15140 may include cut-outs 15630 and 15632. Slide
cover 15150 may include cut-outs 15634 and 15636. Cut-outs 15630,
15632, 15634 and 15636 may provide clearance of pin 15606 when
slide 15140 and slide cover 15150 travel axially.
[0848] When expansion control hub 15110 is moved axially, proximal
ends 15136 and 15138 (shown in FIG. 20) of broaching member 15104
thus move axially. Distal end 15180 (shown in FIG. 151) of
broaching member 15104 may be axially fixed to drive shaft 15130,
which may be fixed to body 15608. Thus, when expansion control hub
15110 moves distally, the distance between (a) proximal ends 15136
and 15138 and; (b) distal end 15180 decreases and broaching member
15104 expands. When expansion control hub 15110 moves proximally,
the distance between (a) proximal ends 15136 and 15138; and (b)
distal end 15180 increases and broaching member 15104
contracts.
[0849] Distal stop 15610 and proximal stop 15620 may limit axial
movement of expansion control hub 15110. Although proximal stop
15620 is shown as being part of handle 15108, proximal stop 15620
may be separate from handle 15108.
[0850] Handle 15108 may transfer rotational motion generally about
axis L.sub.C to control shaft 15112. Control shaft 15112 may
transfer the rotation to slide pin 15604 and drive shaft pin 15606.
Slide pin 15604 may transfer the rotation to slide 15140 and slide
cover 15150. Drive shaft pin 15606 may transfer the rotation to
drive shaft 15130, which may drive broaching member 15104 (shown in
FIG. 21).
[0851] Distal stop 15610 is shown as being integral with body
15608, but distal stop may be a separate element that is attached
to control shaft 15112 or a different part of body 15608.
[0852] Pin 15606 may extend into recess feature 15622. Recess
feature 15622 may be a through-hole. Pin 15606 may extend through
the through hole to a location external to body 15608.
[0853] Pin 15604 may extend into recess feature 15624. Recess
feature 15624 may be a through-hole. Pin 15604 may extend through
the through-hole to a location external to body outer member 15612.
Recess feature may extend circumferentially about axis L.sub.C. If
recess feature 15624 extends circumferentially about axis L.sub.C,
expansion control hub 15110 may rotate about axis L.sub.C
substantially without restricting, or being restricted by, pin
15604.
[0854] Body 15608 may include circumferential recess 15626. Recess
15626 may be sized to engage O-ring 15628. Recess 15626 may prevent
axial movement between body 15608 and O-ring 15628 generally along
axis L.sub.C. O-ring 15628 may be sized to provide an interference
fit with outer member 15612. The interference fit may produce
friction between O-ring 15628 and expansion control hub 15110. The
friction may allow expansion control hub 15110 to be lightly locked
at any rotational position relative to body 15608, generally about
axis L.sub.C.
[0855] FIG. 157 shows illustrative cavity preparation apparatus
15700. Apparatus 15700 may include broach 15750. Broach 15750 may
have one or more features in common with broach 950 (shown in PROV2
FIG. 9). Broach 15750 may include one or more of broach head 15725,
elevator ribbon 15752 and control body 15760. Apparatus 15700 may
include guide 15702. Guide 15702 may guide broach 15750 or any
other suitable apparatus through an access hole such as H or I
(shown in FIG. 2). Guide 15702 may retain soft tissue at a distance
from the access hole to prevent engagement of the soft tissue by an
instrument that is present in guide 15702.
[0856] FIG. 157A shows in partial cross section illustrative broach
head 15725 and illustrative elevator ribbon 15752.
[0857] Broach head 15725 may be driven about axis L.sub.E by
rotating drive shaft 15740. Broach head 15725 may include broaching
member 15724, which may have one or more features in common with
broaching member 15104 (shown in FIG. 151). Broach head 15725 may
include distal hub 15726 and proximal hub 15728. One or both of
distal hub 15726 and proximal hub 15728 may transfer rotation to
broaching member 15724. One or both of distal hub 15726 and
proximal hub 15728 may support broaching member 15724.
[0858] Drive shaft 15740 may extend within broach sheath 15727.
Drive shaft 15740 may be supported in rotation by bushing 15730 at
the end of broach sheath 15727.
[0859] Illustrative elevator ribbon 15752 may be anchored to broach
sheath 15727 at fixation 15732. When axial compressive force,
generally along axis L.sub.E, is applied to elevator ribbon 15752,
elevator ribbon 15752 may buckle along its length. For example,
elevator ribbon 15752 may buckle at or near section 15734. Section
15736 may be used to support broach sheath 15727 at an elevation
relative to cancellous bone B.sub.CA or cortical bone B.sub.CO in
bone B (shown in FIG. 150A).
[0860] Portions of elevator ribbon 15752 may extend inside broach
sheath 15727 and pass through slots 15742 and 15744 to section
15734. In some embodiments, there may be contact between drive
shaft 15740 and elevator ribbon 15752. In some embodiments, there
may be no contact between drive shaft 15740 and elevator ribbon
15752.
[0861] Elevator ribbon 15752, when compressed, may apply tension to
adjacent portion 15738 of broach sheath 15727 and compression to
opposite portion 15740 of broach sheath 15727. One or both of the
tension of adjacent portion 15738 and the compression of opposite
portion 15740 may cause broach sheath 15727 to curve generally
about an axis such as L.sub.F.
[0862] One or both of adjacent portion 15738 and opposite portion
15740 may include stress-relief features that allow bending under
tension and compression. The stress-relief features may include
slots or slot patterns. The stress-relief features may be provided
using laser-cutting. The stress-relief may provide an equilibrium
curvature such that broach sheath 15727 is curved at rest.
[0863] The stress-relief features may include sintered particles.
The particles may include metal, polymer, composite or any other
suitable material.
[0864] FIG. 158 shows illustrative broach 15800 inserted in bone B.
Broach 15800 may include broaching head 15802. Flexible rotating
drive shaft 15804 may drive broaching head 15802 in rotation in
directions .rho.' or -.rho.'. Drive shaft 15804 may be driven by a
rotation source such as handle 15806. In some embodiments, the
rotation source may include a surgical hand drill, a dremel motor
or any other suitable rotational power source.
[0865] Drive shaft 15804 may be sheathed in a flexible cannula
(apart from broach sheath 15810, which is described below).
[0866] Control body 15808 may be used to insert broaching head
15802 through a hole at site H'. During insertion, broaching head
15802 may be withdrawn into flexible broach sheath 15810. Proximal
end 15812 of flexible broach sheath 15810 may be fixed to distal
end 15814 of control body 15808. Actuator 15816 may engage drive
shaft 15804 and may slide relative to control body 15808. Actuator
15816 may thus translate drive shaft 15804 along axis LM within
guide sheath 15810.
[0867] In some embodiments, broaching head 15802 may be
compressible and expandable. Broaching head 15802 may be compressed
within guide sheath 15810. Broaching head 15802 may be expanded
outside of guide sheath 15810. In some embodiments, broaching head
15802 may self-expand in bone B after being pushed out of guide
sheath 15810 by drive shaft 15804. In some embodiments, broaching
head 15802 may be outside guide sheath 15810 when broaching head
15802 is delivered into bone B.
[0868] Broaching head 15802 may include one or more broaching
members 15818 that have sufficient rigidity to displace cancellous
bone, but sufficient resilience to deform when brought into contact
with cortical bone and thus leave the cortical bone substantially
in place.
[0869] Broaching members 15818 may be formed from loops. The loops
may be fixed to distal hub 15820. The loops may be fixed to
proximal hub 15822. One or both of distal hub 15820 and proximal
hub 15822 maybe axially fixed to drive shaft 15804. One or both of
distal hub 15820 and proximal hub 15822 maybe rotationally fixed to
drive shaft 15804. Broaching head 15802 may include any suitable
number of loops. Broaching members 15818 may have one or more
features in common with broaching member 15104 (shown in FIG. 151)
or any other broaching member described or shown herein.
[0870] FIG. 159 shows illustrative jig 15900 engaged with bone B.
Bone fragments may be provisionally reduced by k-wires 15901 and
15903. Jig 15900 may be held in place over an implant target
location by K-wire 15902 that may be placed under fluoroscopy. Base
arm 15904 pivots about K-wire 15902 and articulates with guide arm
15906 to place guide end 15906 at an access hole location
registered to the target location.
[0871] A practitioner places drill or k-wire 15908 in a guide slot
(hidden from view) at guide end 15906. The practitioner initiates a
hole with drill or k-wire 15908 approximately normal to the surface
of bone B. The practitioner then backs off drill or k-wire 15908 in
the direction of the arrow until drill or k-wire 15908 is angled at
k-wire 15902. The practitioner then completes and enlarges the hole
for insertion of a cavity preparation tool such as one of those
discussed or illustrated herein.
[0872] Thus, apparatus and methods for tissue cavity preparation
have been provided. Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that
the present invention can be practiced by other than the described
examples, which are presented for purposes of illustration rather
than of limitation. The present invention is limited only by the
claims that follow.
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