Method for fixing an augmenter for vertebral body reconstruction

Abstract

A method for fixing an augmenter for vertebral body reconstruction includes following steps: incising a middle of a portion of a rear side of a person's body that faces a collapsed section of a vertebra; establishing a correct position for insertion of an augmenter and drilling a fixing hole on a pedicle of said collapsed vertebral section; putting filler such as harvested autogenous bone, artificial bone, and bone cement into said fixing hole; inserting an augmenter into said fixing hole, and filling said fixing hole with filler such as harvested autogenous bone, artificial bone, and bone cement.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a method for fixing an augmenter for vertebral body reconstruction, more particularly one, according to which an augmenter can be inserted in and firmly joined to a collapsed section of a vertebra so as to enlarge the collapsed vertebral section and restore the vertebra to its original position.[0003]2. Brief Description of the Prior Art[0004]Osteoporosis is a disease in which calcium content of bones gradually decreases, and in turns, bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress to make bones become subject to breakage. Breakage of bones related to osteoporosis usually occurs in the spine.[0005]Certain people are more likely to develop osteoporosis than others. Risk factors have been identified as followings, which will increase the likelihood of developing osteoporosis:[0006]1. Being Caucasian or Asian; average skeletal...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides an improved method for fixing an augmenter for vertebral body reconstruction that overcomes the problems of current methods. The method has the advantages of small incision, quick healing, less risk of complications, and preserving the freedom of movement of other healthy vertebras."

Problems solved by technology

If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress to make bones become subject to breakage.

1. Two vertebras above the fractured vertebra and two under the fractured vertebra have to be fixed if this method is used. Consequently, a big portion of the spine becomes stiff, flexibility of the spine is reduced to a large degree.

2. A vertebra, which has fractured due to osteoporosis, is likely to become unsteady and fracture again after restoration of position with steel nails.

3. A relatively large incision has to be formed on the patient's back, and it takes relatively much time to perform the surgery and for the incision to heal, and the incision is prone to become infected.

1. Surgical equipments will have to be passed through thoracic cavity or abdominal cavity of the patient in operation therefore nearby organs, e.g. lungs and blood vessels, could be at risk.

2. It takes relatively much time to perform the surgery. And, there is risk of infection because donated bones or ribs of the patient from front side of the vertebra will be used according to this method.

3. It also will cause reduction of the flexibility of the spine.

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