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196 results about "Vertebral column" patented technology

The vertebral column, also known as the backbone or spine, is part of the axial skeleton. The vertebral column is the defining characteristic of a vertebrate in which the notochord (a flexible rod of uniform composition) found in all chordates has been replaced by a segmented series of bone: vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs. The vertebral column houses the spinal canal, a cavity that encloses and protects the spinal cord.

Clinical vertebra image segmentation method and apparatus for assisting pedicle screw placement surgery

A clinical vertebra image segmentation method for assisting pedicle screw placement surgery, said method comprising: constructing a VerseDiff-UNet end-to-end framework, the framework being integrated with a denoising diffusion probabilistic model (DDPM); combining a noise-added image with a marked mask by using the VerseDiff-UNet framework, and guiding a diffusion direction toward a target region; and introducing a shape priors module on the basis of the DDPM, and extracting structural semantic information from an input spine image. In order to capture specific anatomical prior information in a medical image, the shape priors module is combined and the module effectively extracts the structural semantic information from the input spine image, thereby enabling more accurate anatomical structure segmentation, and facilitating accurate diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders.
Owner:SHENZHEN INST OF ADVANCED TECH CHINESE ACAD OF SCI

Spine image recognition method and related equipment

The embodiment of the invention provides a spine image recognition method and related equipment. The spine image recognition comprises the following steps: acquiring a spine image to be detected, and preprocessing the spine image to be detected to obtain a target spine image; the target spine image is input into a key point recognition model, position information output by the key point recognition model for each section of vertebral body in the target spine image is obtained, and the position information is marked on the target spine image and at least comprises positioning frame information, a vertebral body name and angular point coordinates; the key point identification model comprises a CBAM module; correcting and adjusting the position information to obtain corrected position information; and performing intervertebral disc positioning and vertebra identification according to the corrected position information. According to the technical scheme, the improved key point recognition model is adopted, the positioning frame, the cone name and the angular point coordinates are directly output without depending on a segmentation model, the process is simplified, and the detection speed and robustness are improved.
Owner:BEIJING WANDONG MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Method for realizing real-time dynamic capture of three-dimensional space of human spine by applying IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)

The invention relates to the technical field of motion capture and data processing, in particular to a method for realizing real-time dynamic capture of a three-dimensional space of a human spine by applying an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). According to the method, a personalized three-dimensional dynamic spine model is constructed based on CT image data of a user, and a mathematical model of the spine is established by fusing a physiological anatomical structure of the spine and a robot mechanism motion theory so as to accurately describe motion characteristics of the spine. An IMU (inertial measurement unit) sensor is adhered to a key part of the back of a user, an individualized spine model is driven by acquiring and processing IMU data in real time, real-time reconstruction of dynamic movement of the spine is realized, and space angles among vertebral sections of the spine are accurately calculated. The dynamic change of the spine in the movement process can be accurately captured, the movement posture of the spine can be deeply analyzed, and the movement effect of the spine can be accurately and visually tracked and quantified in real time.
Owner:BEIJING UNIV OF TECH +1

Spine touch sensing system and method based on multi-mode sensor

The invention discloses a spine tactile sensing system and method based on a multi-modal sensor, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining an original tactile signal, carrying out the preprocessing of the original tactile signal, carrying out the feature extraction based on the preprocessed original tactile signal, and obtaining a spatial distribution feature and a time dynamic feature; on the basis of tail end coordinates collected by forward kinematics of the tail end of the mechanical arm, space mapping of the tactile signals and the spine anatomical structure is constructed, and anatomical position features are obtained on the basis of the preprocessed original tactile signals and the space mapping; constructing task-oriented feature vectors based on the spatial distribution features, the anatomical position features and the time dynamic features, wherein the task-oriented feature vectors comprise a sliding state recognition feature vector and a spine ordinal number positioning feature vector; and constructing a multi-stage adaptive evolution hidden Markov model, and realizing spine ordinal number positioning in combination with the task-oriented feature vector. According to the method, through multi-dimensional feature fusion and dynamic model adjustment, anatomical prior knowledge and real-time tactile signals are combined, and spine segments are accurately recognized.
Owner:ZHONGYUAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Systems and methods for providing and deploying interbody implants

PCT designated stageWO2025171142A1Internal osteosythesisSpinal implantsPhysical medicine and rehabilitationCranial surface
Systems and methods for providing an interbody implant are disclosed. According to some implementations, the implant includes an implant body having a cranial face and a caudal face disposed opposite the cranial face. In some implementations, the implant includes one or more primary fixation mechanisms, which in turn can include one or more anchor cavities defined by the implant body. In some cases, one or more anchors are configured to be housed at least partially within the anchor cavities in an undeployed position, and the anchors are configured to be translationally deployed to a deployed position in order to couple the implant to a bony endplate of a spinal vertebra. In some implementations, the implant includes one or more actuators configured to effectuate selective deployment of the anchors.
Owner:NEXUS SPINE LLC

Systems and methods for providing and deploying interbody implants

Systems and methods for providing an interbody implant are disclosed. According to some implementations, the implant includes an implant body having a cranial face and a caudal face disposed opposite the cranial face. In some implementations, the implant includes one or more primary fixation mechanisms, which in turn can include one or more anchor cavities defined by the implant body. In some cases, one or more anchors are configured to be housed at least partially within the anchor cavities in an undeployed position, and the anchors are configured to be translationally deployed to a deployed position in order to couple the implant to a bony endplate of a spinal vertebra. In some implementations, the implant includes one or more actuators configured to effectuate selective deployment of the anchors.
Owner:NEXUS SPINE LLC

Neural network semi-supervised learning-based spinal fracture segmentation and training method and system, and related equipment

The invention relates to a spinal fracture segmentation and training method and system based on neural network semi-supervised learning and related equipment. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring a spine CT image of a target patient, and performing vertebra segmentation on the spine CT image based on a 3D U-Net model to obtain a vertebra CT image; classifying the vertebra CT image by using a 2.5 D vertebra fracture classification model to obtain a vertebra fracture image and a fracture-free vertebra image; constructing an artificial vertebra fracture area segmentation mask based on the fracture CT image of the specific part and the fracture-free vertebra image, and generating a vertebra fracture area segmentation mask according to the vertebra fracture image; and performing semi-supervised learning training on the 3D U-Net model by taking the artificial vertebral fracture region segmentation mask and the vertebral fracture region segmentation mask as training data to obtain a vertebral fracture segmentation model. According to the method, training of the spinal fracture segmentation model is realized under the condition of limited real patient spinal fracture image data, the accuracy and efficiency of fracture classification are improved, and the spinal fracture segmentation precision is improved.
Owner:SINO-EUROPEA MICROROBOTICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

Application of recognition site mutation of OCT4 in breeding of pig spine number and rib number

The invention relates to application of recognition site mutation of OCT4 in breeding of pig spine number and rib number. The recognition site of the OCT4 gene is at the 98095075bp position of the No.7 chromosome of a pig genome, the basic group is mutated from T to C, and the version number of the genome is Sscrofa11.1; during breeding, the number of spines and the number of ribs of offspring pigs are increased by reserving individuals with the genotype of the recognition site being CC and eliminating individuals with the genotype being TC or TT, the production performance of the bred pigs can be effectively improved, the pig strain with the character of the high number of spines and the number of ribs is obtained, and therefore the production performance of the pigs of the strain is improved, and the breeding cost is reduced. The genetic improvement progress and the breeding progress of the breeding pigs are accelerated.
Owner:KUNMING INST OF ZOOLOGY CHINESE ACAD OF SCI +1

Application of FOS gene in pig breeding for increasing pig spine number and rib number

The invention relates to an application of an FOS gene in pig breeding for increasing pig spine number and rib number. The pig capable of increasing the number of spines and the number of ribs is an FOS gene knockout gene editing pig, the number of the FOS gene in an enmbl genome database is ENSSSCG00000002383, the preparation method of the gene editing pig comprises the steps that FOS gene knockout pig fibroblasts are prepared through a CRISPR-Cas9 technology, then the FOS gene knockout pig is produced through a somatic cell cloning technology, and the FOS gene knockout pig is obtained. And finally, selecting pigs with increased spine number and rib number from the FOS gene knockout pigs through phenotype identification. According to the method, the individual proportion of cloned pig fetuses with increased thoracolumbar vertebra number obtained by knocking out the FOS gene is 60%, it is proved that the FOS gene is a key gene influencing the thoracolumbar vertebra number on pig genetic breeding, and a gene edited pig with increased spine number and rib number can be obtained by knocking out the FOS gene, especially knocking out a second exon of the FOS gene.
Owner:KUNMING INST OF ZOOLOGY CHINESE ACAD OF SCI +1

Spinal unloader (balanced spine)

1. The name of the design product: Spinal release device (balanced spine). 2. The use of the design product: Massage, physiotherapy for the spine. 3. The design points of the design product: In shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: Perspective drawing.
Owner:ANHUI ZHANGJISHAOHUA HEALTH MANAGEMENT CO LTD

Spine correction physical therapy device

The utility model discloses a spine correction physiotherapy instrument, including bottom plate, fixed block, spring and caster, the top of bottom plate is provided with the chute, the bottom of fixed block is equipped with the slider, the slider is connected with the chute in a sliding way, the bottom of bottom plate at the chute side is welded with the fixed plate, the fixed plate is welded with the spring, and the caster is connected with the fixed plate. Two springs are symmetrically installed on the side, opposite to the fixing block, of the fixing plate, a supporting frame is welded to the side, away from the fixing plate, of the top of the bottom plate, a screw hole is formed in the top of the supporting frame, and a screw rod is in threaded connection with the inner wall of the screw hole. The fixing block slides in the sliding groove in the top of the bottom plate through the sliding block at the bottom, the upper body of a patient stretches and treats the spine along with movement of the fixing block, after the upper body moves to a proper position, the patient pulls the fixing block back through core force, the two springs pull the fixing block through self elastic force, and the effect of relieving pressure on the core and the back of the patient is achieved.
Owner:FENGYIHE MEDICAL TECH (GUANGDONG) CO LTD

Controllable expanding and reposition device for spinal fracture

The invention relates to the technical field of spinal fracture treatment, in particular to a spinal fracture controllable expansion reset device which comprises a first insertion screw rod, a first locking bolt is arranged in the first insertion screw rod, and a middle connecting piece is arranged at the top of the first insertion screw rod. According to the spinal fracture controllable expanding and resetting device, by arranging the adjusting and locking assembly, a first insertion screw rod is screwed into the spine, then a second insertion screw rod can be pushed to rotate around a rotating shaft rod, and the angle of the second insertion screw rod needs to be adjusted according to a pointer and a scale ring plate when the second insertion screw rod is arranged at the initial position; the second insertion screw rod is inserted into the vertebral column, it is ensured that the second insertion screw rod is aligned with the bent vertebral column when placed into the vertebral column, after the second insertion screw rod is adjusted to the vertical direction, a locking screw rod and a nut need to be used for locking, and therefore the angle of the second insertion screw rod is locked, centrum reduction treatment is completed, spine fracture distraction reduction can be achieved in a posterior operation, the reduction effect is excellent, and practicability is high.
Owner:FIRST HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO GENERAL HOSPITAL OF PLA

A two-step method for processing spinal X-ray films based on single vertebral body segmentation

The present invention belongs to the technical field of medical image processing. The present invention discloses a two-step spinal X-ray image processing method based on single vertebral body segmentation, including step S1: using the YOLOv8 object detection model to identify the position of each single spinal vertebral body in the X-ray image and generate a single vertebral body target box; step S2: performing detailed segmentation within each detected single vertebral body target box to accurately outline the spinal contour; step S3: performing feature point recognition within the single vertebral body target box, using the YOLOv8POSE model to identify the key feature points of the vertebrae, further improving the accuracy of feature point recognition. The two-step spinal X-ray image processing method based on single vertebral body segmentation disclosed by the present invention imports the target box obtained by the YOLOv8POSE model into the U-Net network for segmentation, combines object detection and semantic segmentation, and improves the accuracy of spinal segmentation and the accuracy of recognition.
Owner:DECANS MEDICAL DEVICES CO LTD

Multifunctional combined mattress

The utility model relates to the technical field of furniture, and discloses a multifunctional combined mattress which comprises a non-slip mat, a first mattress, a second mattress, a third mattress and a fourth mattress are sequentially installed on the top of the non-slip mat from front to back, shells are installed between the second mattress and the first mattress and between the second mattress and the third mattress, elastic fabric is fixedly connected to the tops of the shells, and the elastic fabric is arranged on the top of the non-slip mat. A fixing block is fixedly connected to the middle of the shell, a two-way threaded rod is rotationally connected to the middle of the fixing block, one end of the two-way threaded rod penetrates through the shell and is fixedly connected with a rotary knob, and a threaded block is in threaded connection to the periphery of the two-way threaded rod. According to the utility model, firstly, the knob is rotated to drive the bidirectional threaded rod to rotate, so that the two threaded blocks move at the same time, and the spring layer and the filling layer are jacked up through the inclined strut, so that the filling layer can support the cervical vertebra and the lumbar vertebra of people, and the spine of the filling layer keeps a correct physiological curve when people lie flat; the pressure on the spine in daily life is relieved.
Owner:GUANGDONG SUIFENG TECH IND CO LTD

Rod rocker reducer instruments and methods

Example rocker reducer instruments securely engage a receiver that is implanted in a vertebra of the spine and move a spinal fixation element, such as a rod, into a channel formed in the receiver. Example instruments pivot around their contact point with the receiver and a cross-pin or foot feature on the instrument makes contact with the spinal rod and applies a downward force to reduce the rod into the receiver. Further, example instruments can contain a stopping mechanism to limit the amount of compressing force applied to the receiver while maintaining the instrument in a rigid, closed position.
Owner:MEDOS INT SARL

Systems and methods for surgical training model

Disclosed are a method for creating a surgical training model, a surgical training model apparatus, a bone model, an article that emulates tissue of an animal musculoskeletal system, an article that emulates animal fat tissue, and an article that emulates animal skin tissue. One version of the method comprises placing a spinal vertebrae model in a cavity model that emulates an animal body cavity; forming a first layer on top of the vertebrae model, wherein the first layer emulates an animal muscle tissue; placing a second layer over the first layer, wherein the second layer emulates an animal fat tissue; and placing a third layer over the second layer, wherein the third layer emulates an animal skin tissue. The spinal vertebrae model can be 3D printed from a thermoplastic polymer and infiltrated with a foam into an interior space of the 3D printed spinal vertebrae model.
Owner:MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH

Magnetic therapy mattress convex structure for cervical and lumbar spine region

The application discloses a magnetic therapy mattress convex structure for cervical and lumbar vertebra regions and relates to the technical field of magnetic therapy mattresses. The magnetic therapy mattress convex structure comprises an outer frame and a mattress convex assembly assembled on the inner side of the outer frame. The mattress convex assembly comprises two groups of eccentric transmission wheel structures arranged oppositely, the eccentric transmission wheel structures generate wave arc motion with continuous undulation, and a plurality of spring magnet composite units are arranged on the eccentric transmission wheel structures. Each group of the spring magnet composite units is further provided with a convex module simulating a spinal process. The wave arc motion with continuous undulation generated by the eccentric transmission wheel structure can match the physiological curvature of the cervical and lumbar vertebrae of the human body, and can effectively prevent or improve the degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar vertebrae. Meanwhile, the spring magnet composite units are designed in an integrated mode, can integrate the dynamic magnetic therapy and the positioning physiotherapy function of the bionic convex module, and have a positive effect on improving the rehabilitation auxiliary treatment of the cervical and lumbar vertebra diseases.
Owner:QINHUANGDAO KANG ZI BAI DE GAOXINJISHU DEV CO LTD

Vertebral stabilization device

The invention relates to a vertebral stabilization device comprising at least two screws, each having a first portion engaged in a vertebra and a second portion separated from the first by a flange. The device further comprises at least a first connection rod for connecting the screws, and at least a first securing assembly and a second securing assembly for securing the rod to the screws. Each securing assembly comprises at least one clip, which is able to be engaged on the second portion of one of the screws, said clip being arranged to clamp one end of the rod, and it comprises a nut designed to be screwed onto the second portion and clamp the clip directly or indirectly against the flange of the screw. Each securing assembly is designed to create at least one ball-and-socket joint connection between the clip and the second portion of the screw.
Owner:FAYADA PAUL

Massage waist pillow and massage method thereof

The invention relates to a massage waist pillow and a massage method thereof.The massage waist pillow comprises a waist pillow body, a first massage module and a second massage module, an opening is formed in the surface of the waist pillow body, and the first massage module comprises a left massage component and a right massage component; the left massage component and the right massage component are arranged in the waist pillow body and face the opening, a gap is formed between the left massage component and the right massage component, and the gap forms a spine avoiding area, so that when a human body leans against the waist pillow body, the spine of the human body is located in the spine avoiding area, and the spine of the human body is located in the spine avoiding area. The left massage component is used for massaging para-spinal muscle groups on the left side of the spine of the human body, the right massage component is used for massaging para-spinal muscle groups on the right side of the spine of the human body, synchronous massage is carried out on the para-spinal muscle groups, the massage coverage range and depth are increased, and the waist relaxing effect is more remarkable.
Owner:FOSHAN SITZONE FURNITURE CO LTD

A spinal data model construction method and a computer readable storage medium

The present application relates to the technical field of measurement, and provides a spine data model construction method, which comprises the following steps: acquiring posture information and vertebra scan data of a detected person, obtaining reference information, obtaining a median plane of a vertebra based on the vertebra scan data, and then obtaining a reference vector of the vertebra, so that a spine data model of the detected person can be obtained based on the reference vectors of multiple vertebrae and the arrangement order of the vertebrae. Through the vertebra scan data and the posture information, a digital spine data model composed of the reference vectors of the vertebrae is finally obtained, which is convenient for medical staff or technicians to intuitively judge the spine state of the detected person, provides a basis for treatment or research, and solves the technical problems of low efficiency and high error rate in judging the spine state.
Owner:HUIYING MEDICAL TECH (BEIJING) CO LTD

Vertebral body reduction device for orthopedic spinal surgery

The invention discloses a centrum reduction device for an orthopedic spinal operation, and relates to the centrum reduction technology, the centrum reduction device comprises a bearing base erected on one side of an operating bed, and moving guide wheels are arranged at four corners of the bottom surface of the bearing base; a positioning mechanism is arranged in the bearing base, and the positioning mechanism comprises a positioning sliding groove; wherein positioning raised lines are arranged on the top surface of the positioning touch plate at equal intervals, and the positioning touch plate drives the positioning raised lines to be attached to the bottom surface of the operating bed; a reset mechanism is arranged above the bearing base and comprises a longitudinal sliding frame and a transverse sliding frame. According to the centrum reduction device for the orthopedic spinal surgery, the bearing base drives the reduction mechanism to be erected on one side of the surgical bed, the situation that the rest surgical operations are affected by centrum reduction operation is avoided, meanwhile, the bearing base locked between the bearing base and the surgical bed improves the stability of the reduction operation, and the centrum reduction device is adaptive to different spine positions through transverse and longitudinal adjustment; and secondary nerve injury caused by centrum reduction is avoided.
Owner:THE NAVAL MEDICAL UNIV OF PLA

External fixing tool for spine thoracolumbar spine whole vertebral body osteotomy

The invention discloses an external fixing tool for vertebral column thoracolumbar vertebra total vertebral body osteotomy, and belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, the external fixing tool comprises an extension sleeve, one end, close to the vertebra, of the extension sleeve is connected with a temporary fixing rod through a fixing rod holding device, and the other end of the extension sleeve is provided with an upper opening connector and a side opening connector; the upper opening connector and the side opening connector are connected in series with the connecting rod; the fixing tool is fixed through the fixing rod, the stability of the relative position of adjacent vertebral bodies in the vertebral body excision process is guaranteed, nerve injury is avoided, the fixing effect is good, various forms of combinations can be conducted according to the spine malformation degree of a patient, and application is wide; the spinal column thoracolumbar vertebra whole vertebral body osteotomy fixing device can be used for fixing spinal column thoracolumbar vertebra whole vertebral body osteotomy and can assist in spinal column multi-plane orthopedic operation after vertebral body excision.
Owner:SHANDONG WEIGAO ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE COMPANY

A quadruped vertebrate bionics teaching aid

This invention relates to the field of biomimetic teaching aids, and proposes a quadrupedal vertebrate biomimetic teaching aid, comprising a spine unit, a tail component, and a head component. The spine unit includes a connecting plate, a rotating plate, rotating rods, and connecting shafts. The two ends of the rotating rods are rotatably connected to the connecting plate and the rotating plate, respectively. Three rotating rods located on the same side of the connecting plate are of equal length and arranged in a triangular parallel configuration. The two connecting shafts can drive the tail component and the head component to shake. By setting up the connecting plate, rotating plate, rotating rods, and connecting shafts, and utilizing their mutual cooperation, this invention not only allows for adjustment of the axial distance between the two connecting shafts according to actual needs to meet the positional requirements of the biomimetic animal, but also allows the other connecting shaft to rotate synchronously when one is rotated, thereby shaking the head component and tail component separately. This enriches the morphological variations of the biomimetic teaching aid and enhances its teaching and demonstration effects.
Owner:WUHAN UNIV OF TECH

Spinal curvature corrector (eqjz001)

1. Name of the product in this design: Spinal curvature corrector (eqjz001). 2. Purpose of this design: For the correction of curvature of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The picture or photo that best illustrates the key design points: Design 1 3D diagram 1. 5. Design 1 is designated as the basic design.
Owner:SHENZHEN ERQUAN CORRECTIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES CO LTD

An implantable fixation device and method for spinal administration in mice

The present application relates to a kind of implantable fixation device and method for mouse spinal cord administration, the device includes: catheter assembly, which includes sleeve, injection inner tube and locking nut, the catheter assembly is used to carry out fixed-point infusion in spinal cord parenchyma by the bone hole opened on vertebral vertebra;Vertebra fixation assembly, which includes two V-shaped supports for clamping and fixing on the two sides of the outer periphery of vertebra;And bonding reinforcement system, which includes the initial solid seal layer formed by adhesive to realize the sealing between bone hole and catheter assembly and the structural holding adhesive resin layer formed by resin to realize the fixation between vertebra fixation subassembly and vertebra.The present application designs special vertebra fixation assembly: V-shaped support, and is combined with "biological glue preliminary adhesion" and "dental cement overall wrapping", and constructs a multi-level, rigid-flexible combined "sandwich fixation" composite fixation system.
Owner:SHENZHEN MATERNITY & CHILD HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL

A method for constructing a key point positioning model of a spine and application thereof

The application discloses a kind of construction methods and applications of spinal key point positioning model, belong to image processing technical field;The application constructs a kind of model from coarse to fine according to the order from root node to vertebral center point to corner point, the whole model uses the average key point information collected in advance to ensure the topological structure of spinal key point positioning result, while the key point positioning process is guided by point, first align a root node can let the center of whole spine align, so that the approximate center point area of the spinal scoliosis image of various conditions can be aligned first, then further corner positioning is carried out, so as to reduce the positioning error generated by the average center point position deviation from the position area of spinal vertebra in some scoliosis conditions;At the same time, each positioning module includes a positioning unit, and the interpolation of the feature map is differentiable, so that end-to-end training of the whole model becomes possible, and the spinal key points can be accurately positioned.
Owner:HUAZHONG UNIV OF SCI & TECH +1

Spreading device for maintaining a predetermined distance between adjacent spinous processes of a vertebral body

The invention relates to a spreading device (1) for maintaining a predetermined distance between adjacent spinous processes (21, 22) of a vertebral body, comprising a threaded section (3) having a first end element (310) arranged on a first end section (31) for interlocking contact with a first spinous process (21) of a vertebral body, a second end element (320) arranged on a second end section (32) opposite the first end section (31) for interlocking contact with a second spinous process (22) of a vertebral body, and a screw (4) for adjusting a distance between the first and second end elements (310, 320), in order to brace the first and second end element (310, 320) against the first and second spinous process (21, 22) such that the contacting end elements (310), 320) are clamped.
Owner:SRH WALD-KLINIKUM GERA GMBH

Methods of detecting and treating back pain

Described herein are various implementations of systems and methods for accessing and modulating tissue (for example, systems and methods for accessing and ablating nerves or other tissue within or surrounding a vertebral body to treat chronic lower back pain). Assessment of vertebral endplate degeneration or defects (e.g., pre-Modic changes) to facilitate identification of treatment sites and protocols are also provided in several embodiments. Several embodiments comprise the use of biomarkers to confirm or otherwise assess ablation, pain relief, efficacy of treatment, etc. Some embodiments include robotic elements for, as an example, facilitating robotically-controlled access, navigation, imaging, and / or treatment.
Owner:RELIEVANT MEDSYSTEMS INC

Medical instrument for vertebral manipulation

The present disclosure relates to a medical instrument (2) for positioning a pedicle screw (100) for vertebral manipulation, comprising a housing (4) and a coupling unit (6) received on the housing (4), which is movable in a distal-proximal direction of the instrument (2) relative to the housing (4) and has a proximal base (8) and two opposing coupling arms (10) extending distally away from the base (8), each of which has a latching structure (12) for releasably engaging a counter-latching structure of the pedicle screw (100), wherein the instrument has a ramp structure (14, 30) along which the coupling arms (10) are displaced in a medial-lateral direction of the instrument (2) upon distal movement of the coupling unit (4) to release the latching engagement.
Owner:AESCULAP AG

Positioning equipment for spinal surgery

The invention discloses positioning equipment for spinal surgery, which comprises a fixing plate, a spinal groove is formed in the fixing plate, the spinal groove is movably connected with a positioning assembly, and two sides of the spinal groove are connected with retention assemblies. The positioning equipment for spinal surgery has the advantages of being simple in structure, convenient to operate, accurate in positioning, high in comfort degree and the like, is suitable for various spinal surgery scenes and has important application value.
Owner:LIAOCHENG PEOPLES HOSPITAL