WO2005020824A2 - Bone anchor system - Google Patents
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- This invention relates in general to medical devices and, more particularly, to a bone anchor system.
- an anchor device in a bone for the installation and use of medical components.
- an anchor device may be inserted into a bone to aid in the use of fiducial marker components, such as navigation landmarks in frameless stereotactic neurosurgical procedures. Such procedures may include tumor resections, deep brain stimulations, neuro-endoscopy and other deep brain access procedures.
- fiducial marker components may be screwed into the anchor device.
- a separate device may be needed to hold the medical components in place.
- part of the device may extend beyond the surface of the bone.
- a bone anchor includes a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone.
- the screw portion includes a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion and a tip at a first end of the screw portion.
- the bone anchor includes a protrusion adjacent a second end of the screw portion. The second end is opposite the first end of the screw portion.
- the protrusion comprises a plurality of external sides forming a shape and a rounded interior surface enclosing a protrusion recess.
- the rounded interior surface includes a recess thread configured to retain a component at least partially in the protrusion recess.
- the protrusion has a maximum width that is less than a maximum diameter of the screw portion such that a shoulder is formed where the protrusion meets the second end of the screw portion.
- the screw portion may comprise a conical shape and at least one cutting flute extending at least part of the length of the screw portion through the retention thread.
- the shape may comprise a hexagonal shape, a cruciform shape or an approximate D-shape.
- the bone anchor may comprise a length of approximately 0.20 inch.
- the component may comprise a fiducial marker component.
- a system for inserting a bone anchor into a bone includes a bone anchor comprising a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone.
- the screw portion comprises a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion and a tip at a first end of the screw portion.
- the bone anchor comprises a protrusion adjacent a second end of the screw portion. The second end is opposite the first end of the screw portion.
- the protrusion comprises a plurality of external sides forming a shape and a rounded interior surface enclosing a protrusion recess.
- the rounded interior surface includes a recess thread configured to retain a component at least partially in the protrusion recess when inserted into the bone.
- the protrusion has a maximum width that is less than a maximum diameter of the screw portion such that a shoulder is formed where the protrusion meets the second end of the screw portion.
- the system also includes a driver comprising a tip portion having a first diameter.
- the tip portion comprises a driver edge, an external surface and a plurality of internal surfaces enclosing a driver recess. The plurality of internal surfaces form the shape.
- the driver also comprises a second portion adjacent the tip portion and having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter such that a rim is formed where the tip portion meets the second portion.
- the tip portion positions around the protrusion when the driver is used to insert the bone anchor into the bone.
- the driver edge contacts the shoulder during insertion.
- a distance between the driver edge and the rim of the driver is approximately equal to a distance between the shoulder and an end of the protrusion of the bone anchor such that when the rim contacts a surface of the bone during insertion the end of the protrusion will be approximately level with the surface of the bone.
- Technical advantages of particular embodiments of the present invention include a self-drilling, self-tapping bone anchor with a threaded protrusion recess to allow various surgical components to be secured within the anchor.
- the components may include fiducial marker components.
- Another technical advantage of particular embodiments of the present invention includes a bone anchor insertion system with a driver that is configured to insert the anchor into a bone.
- the driver and the bone anchor may be frictionally coupled together.
- the driver and bone anchor may be configured such that after the bone anchor is fully inserted into the bone using the driver and the driver is uncoupled from the anchor, the anchor is flush- mounted within the bone. Accordingly, no part of the bone anchor extends beyond the bone's surface when the anchor is fully installed.
- FIGURE 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a bone anchor, in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention
- FIGURE 2 is a side view of the bone anchor of FIGURE 1, taken along line 2-2 of FIGURE 1
- FIGURE 3 illustrates a driver used to insert the bone anchor of FIGURES 1 and 2 into a bone, in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention
- FIGURE 4 is a side view of the driver of FIGURE 3 taken along line 4-4 of FIGURE
- FIGURE 1 is a side view of a bone anchor having a protrusion with a square configuration, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGURE 6 is a side view of a bone anchor having a protrusion with a triangular configuration, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGURE 7 is a side view of a bone anchor having a protrusion with an approximate D-shaped configuration, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
- FIGURE 8 is a side view of a bone anchor having a protrusion with a cruciform configuration, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGURE 1 illustrates a bone anchor 10, in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention.
- Bone anchor 10 is used to anchor, in a skull or other type of bone, accessories used in medical procedures involving the bone.
- bone anchor 10 may anchor accessories designed to establish fiducial markers, such as navigation landmarks in frameless stereotactic neurosurgical procedures. Such procedures may include tumor resections, deep brain stimulations, neuro-endoscopy and other deep brain access procedures.
- the accessories may be positioned in a recess partially enclosed by bone anchor 10 when anchor 10 is anchored in the bone.
- Bone anchor 10 includes an internal thread for securing accessories or other components within a recess of the anchor after insertion.
- bone anchor 10 when inserted in a bone using a driver as discussed herein, bone anchor 10 may be flush-mounted in the bone such that its outermost end is approximately level with the bone's surface.
- bone anchor 10 includes a self-drilling, self-tapping screw region 12 and a head region 14. Because screw region 12 is self-drilling and self- tapping, it may be installed without the need to pre-drill an aperture to receive it and without the need to pre-tap threads in a hole fonned in the bone. These characteristics also provide increased surface contact between the bone and screw region retention thread thus improving the holding power of the screw region. Bone anchors that require pre-drilling and/or pre- tapping may be used within the teachings of the present invention.
- screw region 12 includes a conically-shaped portion with a tip 22 at one of its ends for penetrating the skull to initiate drilling.
- Other embodiments may include a screw region having other configurations, such as a cylindrically-shaped portion adjacent a conically-shaped portion with a tip.
- Screw region 12 includes a retention thread 18 that extends substantially through its length. One end of retention thread 18 is very near tip
- retention thread 18 may have a lead angle ⁇ between approximately 48° and 52° (for example 50°) and a trailing angle ⁇ between approximately 78° and 82° (for example 80°), each such angle as measured from a center line of bone anchor 10. In some embodiments, both the lead and trail angles and the pitch of retention thread 18 may change across the length of screw region 12.
- Bone anchor 10 has an included angle ⁇ proximate tip 22. As illustrated, included angle is defined by the angle between two imaginary lines 17a and 17b that each connect tangent points of an inside radii of retention thread 18. In this embodiment, included angle ⁇ is approximately 46°.
- Screw region 12 includes a cutting flute 20 extending over at least some portion of the length of screw region 12.
- Cutting flute 20 is a cutting surface which will engage the bone as the screw region is rotated in a clockwise direction into the bone.
- cutting flute 20 extends through screw region 12 to tip 22.
- Cutting flute 20 cuts and removes bone fragments from the skull or other bone in which bone anchor 10 is being inserted in order to permit threads to be formed therein.
- cutting flute 20 provides self-tapping characteristics to screw region 12.
- Cutting flute 20 may be formed by plunging a mill (not illustrated) proximate tip 22 and removing material towards a center line of screw region 12.
- the configuration of screw region 12 proximate tip 22, including included angle and retention thread 18 extending to tip 22, and the position of cutting flute 20 result in minimal amount of bone material being removed prior to thread engagement. This helps to maximize the amount of bone in contact with bone anchor 10 during insertion and when anchored.
- Particular embodiments may include more than one cutting flute. For example, some embodiments may include two cutting flutes 180° apart.
- the overall length of bone anchor 10 may be different in various embodiments; however, in particular embodiments such overall length may be approximately 0.12 to 0.24 inch, for example 0.20 inch.
- Bone anchor 10 may be composed of any suitable medical grade, biocompatible material.
- Head region 14 is proximate an end of screw region 12 opposite from tip 22. Head region 14 includes a protrusion 24 having a recess 26 extending therethrough and into screw region 12. In this embodiment, protrusion 24 has a hexagonal configuration as evident with respect to FIGURE 2 discussed below; however, head regions of bone anchors in accordance with other embodiments may include a protrusion having other configurations.
- protrusion 24 helps to maximize the torque that can be delivered to bone anchor 10 during insertion.
- Top edge 28 of protrusion 24 may have a rounded configuration for less obtrusiveness.
- Protrusion 24 includes rounded interior surface 30 surrounding recess 26.
- a chamfered interior surface 29 may exist at the entrance to recess 26.
- Interior surface 30 is threaded with thread 31 for receiving accessories or other components when bone anchor 10 is installed in a skull. Such accessories may include a fiducial marker component. Thread 31 of interior surface 30 may extend partially or substantially through the length of interior surface 30. Other embodiments may include more than one thread 31.
- FIGURE 2 is a side view of bone anchor 10 of Figure 1 taken along line 2-2 of Figure 1.
- protrusion 24 has a hexagonal configuration.
- FIGURES 3 and 4 illustrate a driver 40, used to insert bone anchor 10 into a bone, in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGURE 4 is a cross- sectional view of driver 40 of FIGURE 3 taken along line 4-4 of FIGURE 3.
- Driver 40 includes a tip portion 42 at its end that contacts the bone anchor during insertion.
- Tip portion 42 includes an edge 45 at such end of driver 40.
- Tip portion 42 includes inside edges 44 which, in this embodiment, form a hex socket as illustrated in Figure 4 to provide a close fit with a bone anchor having a protrusion with a similar hexagonal configuration (such as bone anchor 10 of FIGURES 1 and 2) for maximization of torque delivered to the anchor.
- Drivers of other embodiments may include a tip portion with inside edges forming a different configuration that may match a similar configuration of a bone anchor protrusion.
- Tip portion 42 has a diameter d slightly smaller than a diameter D of the portion of driver 40 adjacent tip portion 42. Such change in diameter forms a rim 48 encircling driver 40.
- insert 49 Disposed within driver 40 proximate end 45 is an insert 49 comprising a rubber-like material.
- insert 49 may comprise silicon.
- insert 49 When inserting bone anchor 10 into a skull or other bone using driver 40, bone anchor 10 is positioned such that its protrusion 24 is inside gap 50 formed between inside edges 44 and insert 49. Insert 49 is positioned at least partially within recess 26 of anchor 10. The rubber-like material of insert 49 helps to form a friction fit with thread 31 of interior surface 30 so that anchor 10 does not easily separate from driver 40 during insertion into a bone.
- edge 45 of tip portion 42 contacts shoulder 32 of bone anchor 10. Diameter d of tip portion 42 is approximately equal to diameter M of bone anchor 10 at shoulder 32.
- top edge 28 of protrusion 24 of bone anchor 10 is approximately level with the surface of the bone such that bone anchor 10 is flush mounted within the bone.
- the length of protrusion 24 from its edge 28 to shoulder 32 may be different in various embodiments; however, in particular embodiments such length may be approximately 0.05 inches.
- such length of protrusion 24 may be altered relative to the length of tip portion 42 of driver 40 such that bone anchor 10 may not be flush mounted within the skull when inserted. For example, if the length of protrusion 24 was greater than the length of tip portion 42 then protrusion 24 would extend partially out of the skull when inserted using the driver, because rim 48 would contact the surface of the skull before top edge 28 of protrusion 24 had reached the level of the skull surface. Likewise, if protrusion 24 had a length less than the length of tip portion 42 then when completely inserted using driver 40, bone anchor 10 would rest entirely below the surface of the skull.
- One or more detents 54 provide a manner to engage the rounded surfaces of handle portion 43 and to provide torque during use of driver 40.
- a grip handle may be cast over handle portion 43 for insertion of the bone anchor.
- the grip handle may include a plurality of grooves longitudinally disposed on the exterior of the handle to provide a surface for a surgeon to grip.
- Other gripping features may also be used in lieu of or in addition to the longitudinal grooves.
- driver 40 may be configured to cooperate with a power instrument to rotate the driver for insertion of the bone anchor.
- a power instrument may include a torque limiting device.
- a grip portion of the driver may be constructed of a number of surgical grade materials, such as metal, plastic, alloys or a combination thereof.
- FIGURES 5-8 illustrate cross-sections of bone anchors, in accordance with other embodiments of the present invention.
- a protrusion 82 of a bone anchor 80 has a square configuration.
- a protrusion 88 of a bone anchor 86 has a triangular configuration.
- a protrusion 92 of a bone anchor 90 has an approximate D-shaped configuration, hi FIGURE 8, a protrusion 98 of a bone anchor 96 has a cruciform configuration.
- protrusions of bone anchors in other embodiments may include other configurations or shapes.
- drivers used to insert such bone anchors may include inside edges at their tip regions that form configurations that match the configurations of the particular bone anchors being inserted by the drivers.
Abstract
A bone anchor (10) includes a screw portion (12) configured to penetrate a bone. The screw portion includes a retention thread (18) extending at least part of a length of the screw portion and a tip (22) at a first end of the screw portion. The bone anchor includes a protrusion (24) adjacent a second end of the screw portion. The second end is opposite the first end of the screw portion. The protrusion comprises a plurality of external sides forming a shape and a rounded interior surface (30) enclosing a protrusion recess (26). The rounded interior surface includes a recess thread (31) configured to retain a component at least partially in the protrusion recess. The protrusion has a maximum width that is less than a maximum diameter of the screw portion such that a shoulder is formed where the protrusion meets the second end of the screw portion.
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BONE ANCHOR SYSTEM
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to medical devices and, more particularly, to a bone anchor system.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In various surgical procedures, it is necessary to implant an anchor device in a bone for the installation and use of medical components. For example, an anchor device may be inserted into a bone to aid in the use of fiducial marker components, such as navigation landmarks in frameless stereotactic neurosurgical procedures. Such procedures may include tumor resections, deep brain stimulations, neuro-endoscopy and other deep brain access procedures. Some fiducial marker components may be screwed into the anchor device. In some cases, a separate device may be needed to hold the medical components in place. Moreover, when the anchor device is fully inserted into a bone using an installation tool, part of the device may extend beyond the surface of the bone.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a bone anchor system that substantially eliminates or reduces at least some of the disadvantages and problems associated with previous medical devices. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a bone anchor includes a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone. The screw portion includes a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion and a tip at a first end of the screw portion. The bone anchor includes a protrusion adjacent a second end of the screw portion. The second end is opposite the first end of the screw portion. The protrusion comprises a plurality of external sides forming a shape and a rounded interior surface enclosing a protrusion recess. The rounded interior surface includes a recess thread configured to retain a component at least partially in the protrusion recess. The protrusion has a maximum width that is less than a maximum diameter of the screw portion such that a shoulder is formed where the protrusion meets the second end of the screw portion.
The screw portion may comprise a conical shape and at least one cutting flute extending at least part of the length of the screw portion through the retention thread. The shape may comprise a hexagonal shape, a cruciform shape or an approximate D-shape. The bone anchor may comprise a length of approximately 0.20 inch. The component may comprise a fiducial marker component. In accordance with another embodiment, a system for inserting a bone anchor into a bone includes a bone anchor comprising a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone. The screw portion comprises a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion and a tip at a first end of the screw portion. The bone anchor comprises a protrusion adjacent a second end of the screw portion. The second end is opposite the first end of the screw portion. The protrusion comprises a plurality of external sides forming a shape and a rounded interior surface enclosing a protrusion recess. The rounded interior surface includes a recess thread configured to retain a component at least partially in the protrusion recess when inserted into the bone. The protrusion has a maximum width that is less than a maximum diameter of the screw portion such that a shoulder is formed where the protrusion meets the second end of the screw portion. The system also includes a driver comprising a tip portion having a first diameter. The tip portion comprises a driver edge, an external surface and a plurality of internal surfaces enclosing a driver recess. The plurality of internal surfaces form the shape. The driver also comprises a second portion adjacent the tip portion and having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter such that a rim is formed where the tip portion meets the second portion. The tip portion positions around the protrusion when the driver is used to insert the bone anchor into the bone. The driver edge contacts the shoulder during insertion. A distance between the driver edge and the rim of the driver is approximately equal to a distance between the shoulder and an end of the protrusion of the bone anchor such that when the rim contacts a surface of the bone during insertion the end of the protrusion will be approximately level with the surface of the bone. Technical advantages of particular embodiments of the present invention include a self-drilling, self-tapping bone anchor with a threaded protrusion recess to allow various surgical components to be secured within the anchor. The components may include fiducial marker components. Thus, the need for additional devices to hold the surgical components in place during operation is reduced. Another technical advantage of particular embodiments of the present invention includes a bone anchor insertion system with a driver that is configured to insert the anchor
into a bone. The driver and the bone anchor may be frictionally coupled together. The driver and bone anchor may be configured such that after the bone anchor is fully inserted into the bone using the driver and the driver is uncoupled from the anchor, the anchor is flush- mounted within the bone. Accordingly, no part of the bone anchor extends beyond the bone's surface when the anchor is fully installed. Other technical advantages will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following figures, descriptions and claims. Moreover, while specific advantages have been enumerated above, various embodiments may include all, some or none of the enumerated advantages.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For a more complete understanding of particular embodiments of the invention and their advantages, reference is now made to the following descriptions, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIGURE 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a bone anchor, in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention; FIGURE 2 is a side view of the bone anchor of FIGURE 1, taken along line 2-2 of FIGURE 1; FIGURE 3 illustrates a driver used to insert the bone anchor of FIGURES 1 and 2 into a bone, in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention; FIGURE 4 is a side view of the driver of FIGURE 3 taken along line 4-4 of FIGURE
3; FIGURE 5 is a side view of a bone anchor having a protrusion with a square configuration, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; FIGURE 6 is a side view of a bone anchor having a protrusion with a triangular configuration, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; FIGURE 7 is a side view of a bone anchor having a protrusion with an approximate D-shaped configuration, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; and FIGURE 8 is a side view of a bone anchor having a protrusion with a cruciform configuration, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION FIGURE 1 illustrates a bone anchor 10, in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention. Bone anchor 10 is used to anchor, in a skull or other type of bone, accessories used in medical procedures involving the bone. In particular embodiments, bone anchor 10 may anchor accessories designed to establish fiducial markers, such as navigation landmarks in frameless stereotactic neurosurgical procedures. Such procedures may include tumor resections, deep brain stimulations, neuro-endoscopy and other deep brain access procedures. The accessories may be positioned in a recess partially enclosed by bone anchor 10 when anchor 10 is anchored in the bone. Bone anchor 10 includes an internal thread for securing accessories or other components within a recess of the anchor after insertion. Moreover, when inserted in a bone using a driver as discussed herein, bone anchor 10 may be flush-mounted in the bone such that its outermost end is approximately level with the bone's surface. In the illustrated embodiment, bone anchor 10 includes a self-drilling, self-tapping screw region 12 and a head region 14. Because screw region 12 is self-drilling and self- tapping, it may be installed without the need to pre-drill an aperture to receive it and without the need to pre-tap threads in a hole fonned in the bone. These characteristics also provide increased surface contact between the bone and screw region retention thread thus improving the holding power of the screw region. Bone anchors that require pre-drilling and/or pre- tapping may be used within the teachings of the present invention. In this embodiment, screw region 12 includes a conically-shaped portion with a tip 22 at one of its ends for penetrating the skull to initiate drilling. Other embodiments may include a screw region having other configurations, such as a cylindrically-shaped portion adjacent a conically-shaped portion with a tip. Screw region 12 includes a retention thread 18 that extends substantially through its length. One end of retention thread 18 is very near tip
22 thus aiding in the self-tapping characteristics of screw region 12. Particular embodiments may include more than one retention thread. In some embodiments, retention thread 18 may have a lead angle β between approximately 48° and 52° (for example 50°) and a trailing angle γ between approximately 78° and 82° (for example 80°), each such angle as measured from a center line of bone anchor 10. In some embodiments, both the lead and trail angles and the pitch of retention thread 18 may change across the length of screw region 12.
Bone anchor 10 has an included angle α proximate tip 22. As illustrated, included angle is defined by the angle between two imaginary lines 17a and 17b that each connect tangent points of an inside radii of retention thread 18. In this embodiment, included angle α is approximately 46°. In particular embodiments this included angle α may vary from approximately 46° to 49° to provide a desirable combination of both penetrability and strength. Screw region 12 includes a cutting flute 20 extending over at least some portion of the length of screw region 12. Cutting flute 20 is a cutting surface which will engage the bone as the screw region is rotated in a clockwise direction into the bone. In this embodiment, cutting flute 20 extends through screw region 12 to tip 22. Cutting flute 20 cuts and removes bone fragments from the skull or other bone in which bone anchor 10 is being inserted in order to permit threads to be formed therein. Thus, cutting flute 20 provides self-tapping characteristics to screw region 12. Cutting flute 20 may be formed by plunging a mill (not illustrated) proximate tip 22 and removing material towards a center line of screw region 12. The configuration of screw region 12 proximate tip 22, including included angle and retention thread 18 extending to tip 22, and the position of cutting flute 20 result in minimal amount of bone material being removed prior to thread engagement. This helps to maximize the amount of bone in contact with bone anchor 10 during insertion and when anchored. Particular embodiments may include more than one cutting flute. For example, some embodiments may include two cutting flutes 180° apart. The overall length of bone anchor 10 may be different in various embodiments; however, in particular embodiments such overall length may be approximately 0.12 to 0.24 inch, for example 0.20 inch. Bone anchor 10 may be composed of any suitable medical grade, biocompatible material. Examples of such material may include titanium, a titanium alloy, cobalt chrome, a high strength resinous polymer, implantable grade stainless steel, bioresorbable polymer or other material. This choice of material helps to provide the strength required to withstand the drive torque bone anchor 10 will experience during insertion into the bone. Head region 14 is proximate an end of screw region 12 opposite from tip 22. Head region 14 includes a protrusion 24 having a recess 26 extending therethrough and into screw region 12. In this embodiment, protrusion 24 has a hexagonal configuration as evident with respect to FIGURE 2 discussed below; however, head regions of bone anchors in accordance
with other embodiments may include a protrusion having other configurations. The hexagonal configuration of protrusion 24 helps to maximize the torque that can be delivered to bone anchor 10 during insertion. Top edge 28 of protrusion 24 may have a rounded configuration for less obtrusiveness. Protrusion 24 includes rounded interior surface 30 surrounding recess 26. A chamfered interior surface 29 may exist at the entrance to recess 26. Interior surface 30 is threaded with thread 31 for receiving accessories or other components when bone anchor 10 is installed in a skull. Such accessories may include a fiducial marker component. Thread 31 of interior surface 30 may extend partially or substantially through the length of interior surface 30. Other embodiments may include more than one thread 31. Since a maximum width W of protrusion 24 is less than the diameter of the end of screw region 12 from which protrusion 24 extends, then a shoulder 32, having a diameter M, is formed at such end. h particular embodiments, width W may be approximately 0.077 inch. FIGURE 2 is a side view of bone anchor 10 of Figure 1 taken along line 2-2 of Figure 1. As discussed above, protrusion 24 has a hexagonal configuration. FIGURES 3 and 4 illustrate a driver 40, used to insert bone anchor 10 into a bone, in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention. FIGURE 4 is a cross- sectional view of driver 40 of FIGURE 3 taken along line 4-4 of FIGURE 3. Driver 40 includes a tip portion 42 at its end that contacts the bone anchor during insertion. Tip portion 42 includes an edge 45 at such end of driver 40. Tip portion 42 includes inside edges 44 which, in this embodiment, form a hex socket as illustrated in Figure 4 to provide a close fit with a bone anchor having a protrusion with a similar hexagonal configuration (such as bone anchor 10 of FIGURES 1 and 2) for maximization of torque delivered to the anchor. Drivers of other embodiments may include a tip portion with inside edges forming a different configuration that may match a similar configuration of a bone anchor protrusion. Tip portion 42 has a diameter d slightly smaller than a diameter D of the portion of driver 40 adjacent tip portion 42. Such change in diameter forms a rim 48 encircling driver 40. Disposed within driver 40 proximate end 45 is an insert 49 comprising a rubber-like material. In particular embodiments, insert 49 may comprise silicon. When inserting bone anchor 10 into a skull or other bone using driver 40, bone anchor 10 is positioned such that its protrusion 24 is inside gap 50 formed between inside edges 44 and insert 49. Insert 49 is positioned at least partially within recess 26 of anchor 10. The rubber-like material of insert
49 helps to form a friction fit with thread 31 of interior surface 30 so that anchor 10 does not easily separate from driver 40 during insertion into a bone. During insertion of the bone anchor, edge 45 of tip portion 42 contacts shoulder 32 of bone anchor 10. Diameter d of tip portion 42 is approximately equal to diameter M of bone anchor 10 at shoulder 32. Thus, when bone anchor 10 is inserted in a bone using driver 40, tip portion 42 of driver 40 enters the hole in the bone formed by screw region 12 until rim 48 (having a larger diameter D than diameter d of tip portion 42) contacts the surface of the bone. Driver 40 is then withdrawn from the bone as retention thread 18 secures bone anchor 10 in place within the bone. Thus, top edge 28 of protrusion 24 of bone anchor 10 is approximately level with the surface of the bone such that bone anchor 10 is flush mounted within the bone. The length of protrusion 24 from its edge 28 to shoulder 32 may be different in various embodiments; however, in particular embodiments such length may be approximately 0.05 inches. In some embodiments, such length of protrusion 24 may be altered relative to the length of tip portion 42 of driver 40 such that bone anchor 10 may not be flush mounted within the skull when inserted. For example, if the length of protrusion 24 was greater than the length of tip portion 42 then protrusion 24 would extend partially out of the skull when inserted using the driver, because rim 48 would contact the surface of the skull before top edge 28 of protrusion 24 had reached the level of the skull surface. Likewise, if protrusion 24 had a length less than the length of tip portion 42 then when completely inserted using driver 40, bone anchor 10 would rest entirely below the surface of the skull. One or more detents 54 provide a manner to engage the rounded surfaces of handle portion 43 and to provide torque during use of driver 40. In particular embodiments, a grip handle may be cast over handle portion 43 for insertion of the bone anchor. The grip handle may include a plurality of grooves longitudinally disposed on the exterior of the handle to provide a surface for a surgeon to grip. Other gripping features may also be used in lieu of or in addition to the longitudinal grooves. For example, knurled surfaces and/or other indentations may be provided. Moreover, driver 40 may be configured to cooperate with a power instrument to rotate the driver for insertion of the bone anchor. Such a power instrument may include a torque limiting device. Furthermore, a grip portion of the driver may be constructed of a number of surgical grade materials, such as metal, plastic, alloys or a combination thereof.
FIGURES 5-8 illustrate cross-sections of bone anchors, in accordance with other embodiments of the present invention. In FIGURE 5, a protrusion 82 of a bone anchor 80 has a square configuration. In FIGURE 6, a protrusion 88 of a bone anchor 86 has a triangular configuration. In FIGURE 7, a protrusion 92 of a bone anchor 90 has an approximate D-shaped configuration, hi FIGURE 8, a protrusion 98 of a bone anchor 96 has a cruciform configuration. As indicated above, protrusions of bone anchors in other embodiments may include other configurations or shapes. As is the case with driver 40 and bone anchor 10 discussed above, drivers used to insert such bone anchors may include inside edges at their tip regions that form configurations that match the configurations of the particular bone anchors being inserted by the drivers. Although the present invention has been described in detail, various changes and modifications may be suggested to one skilled in the art. It is intended that the present invention encompass such changes and modifications as falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS: 1. A bone anchor, comprising: a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone, the screw portion comprising: a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion; and a tip at a first end of the screw portion; a protrusion adjacent a second end of the screw portion, the second end opposite the first end of the screw portion, the protrusion comprising: a plurality of external sides forming a shape; and a rounded interior surface enclosing a protrusion recess, the rounded interior surface including a recess thread configured to retain a component at least partially in the protrusion recess; and the protrusion having a maximum width that is less than a maximum diameter of the screw portion such that a shoulder is formed where the protrusion meets the second end of the screw portion.
2. The bone anchor of Claim 1, wherein the screw portion comprises a conical shape.
3. The bone anchor of Claim 1, wherein the screw portion further comprises at least one cutting flute extending at least part of the length of the screw portion through the retention thread.
4. The bone anchor of Claim 1, wherein the screw portion further comprises first and second cutting flutes approximately 180° apart.
5. The bone anchor of Claim 1, wherein the shape comprises a hexagonal shape.
6. The bone anchor of Claim 1, wherein the shape comprises a cruciform shape.
7. The bone anchor of Claim 1, wherein the shape comprises an approximate D- shape.
8. The bone anchor of Claim 1, where the shape comprises an approximate square.
9. The bone anchor of Claim 1, wherein the shape comprises an approximate triangle.
10. The bone anchor of Claim 1, further comprising a length of approximately 0.20 inch.
11. The bone anchor of Claim 1, wherein the component comprises a fiducial marker component. Λ
12. A driver for inserting a bone anchor into a bone, comprising: a tip portion having a first diameter, the tip portion comprising: a driver edge; an external surface; and a plurality of internal surfaces enclosing a driver recess, wherein the plurality of internal surfaces form a shape; a second portion adjacent the tip portion, the second portion having a second diameter, the second diameter greater than the first diameter such that a rim is formed where the tip portion meets the second portion; and wherein the tip portion positions around a protrusion of a bone anchor when the driver is used to insert the bone anchor into a bone, the driver edge contacting a shoulder of the bone anchor during insertion.
13. The driver of Claim 12, wherein the driver recess is configured to retain an insert positioned at least partially within a threaded protrusion recess of the protrusion of the bone anchor to provide a friction fit between the driver and the bone anchor during insertion of the bone anchor.
14. The driver of Claim 13, wherein the insert comprises silicon.
15. The driver of Claim 12, wherein a distance between the driver edge and the rim is approximately equal to a distance between the shoulder of the bone anchor and an end of the protrusion such that when the rim contacts a surface of the bone during insertion the end of the protrusion will be approximately level with the surface of the bone.
16. The driver of Claim 12, wherein the shape comprises a hexagonal shape.
17. A system for inserting a bone anchor into a bone, comprising: a bone anchor comprising: a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone, the screw portion comprising: a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion; and a tip at a first end of the screw portion; a protrusion adjacent a second end of the screw portion, the second end opposite the first end of the screw portion, the protrusion comprising: a plurality of external sides forming a shape; and a rounded interior surface enclosing a protrusion recess, the rounded interior surface including a recess thread configured to retain a component at least partially in the protrusion recess when inserted into the bone; and the protrusion having a maximum width that is less than a maximum diameter of the screw portion such that a shoulder is formed where the protrusion meets the second end of the screw portion; and a driver comprising: a tip portion having a first diameter, the tip portion comprising: a driver edge; an external surface; and a plurality of internal surfaces enclosing a driver recess, wherein the plurality of internal surfaces form the shape; a second portion adjacent the tip portion, the second portion having a second diameter, the second diameter greater than the first diameter such that a rim is formed where the tip portion meets the second portion; wherein the tip portion positions around the protrusion when the driver is used to insert the bone anchor into the bone, the driver edge contacting the shoulder during insertion; and wherein a distance between the driver edge and the rim of the driver is approximately equal to a distance between the shoulder and an end of the protrusion of the bone anchor such that when the rim contacts a surface of the bone during insertion the end of the protrusion will be approximately level with the surface of the bone.
18. The system of Claim 17, wherein the driver recess is configured to retain an insert configured to position at least partially within the protrusion recess to provide a friction fit between the driver and the bone anchor during insertion of the bone anchor.
19. The system of Claim 18, wherein the insert comprises silicon.
20. The system of Claim 17, wherein the shape comprises a hexagonal shape.
21. The system of Claim 17, wherein the screw portion comprises a conical shape.
22. The system of Claim 17, wherein the screw portion further comprises at least one cutting flute extending at least part of the length of the screw portion through the retention thread.
23. The system of Claim 17, wherein the bone anchor comprises a length of approximately 0.20 inch.
24. The system of Claim 17, wherein the component comprises a fiducial marker component.
25. A method for inserting a bone anchor into a bone, comprising: coupling a driver to a bone anchor by positioning a tip portion of the driver around a protrusion of the bone anchor such that a driver edge of the driver contacts a shoulder of the bone anchor; wherein the bone anchor comprises: a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone, the screw portion comprising: a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion; and a tip at a first end of the screw portion; the protrusion adjacent a second end of the screw portion, the second end opposite the first end of the screw portion, the protrusion comprising: a plurality of external sides forming a shape; and a rounded interior surface enclosing a protrusion recess, the rounded interior surface including a recess thread configured to retain a component at least partially in the protrusion recess when inserted into the bone; and the protrusion having a maximum width that is less than a maximum diameter of the screw portion such that the shoulder is formed where the protrusion meets the second end of the screw portion; wherein the driver comprises: the tip portion having a first diameter, the tip portion comprising: the driver edge; an external surface; and a plurality of internal surfaces enclosing a driver recess, wherein the plurality of internal surfaces form the shape; and a second portion adjacent the tip portion, the second portion having a second diameter, the second diameter greater than the first diameter such that a rim is formed where the tip portion meets the second portion; rotating the driver such that the bone anchor penetrates and screws into the bone until the rim contacts a surface of the bone, wherein a distance between the driver edge and the rim of the driver is approximately equal to a distance between the shoulder and an end of the protrusion of the bone anchor such that when the rim contacts the surface of the bone the end of the protrusion will be approximately level with the surface of the bone; and decoupling the driver from the bone anchor.
26. The method of Claim 25, further comprising inserting the component into the protrusion recess, the component comprising a fiducial marker component.
27. The method of Claim 25, wherein the driver recess is configured to retain an insert positioned at least partially within the protrusion recess to provide a friction fit between the driver and the bone anchor during rotation of the bone anchor.
28. The method of Claim 25, wherein the shape comprises a hexagonal shape.
29. The method of Claim 25, wherein the screw portion further comprises at least one cutting flute extending at least part of the length of the screw portion through the retention thread.
30. A bone anchor, comprising: a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone, the screw portion comprising a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion; a protrusion adjacent the screw portion, the protrusion enclosing a threaded recess configured to retain a component at least partially in the threaded recess; and a shoulder where the screw portion meets the protrusion.
31. The bone anchor of Claim 30, wherein the component comprises a fiducial marker component.
32. The bone anchor of Claim 30, wherein the protrusion comprises a hexagonal shape.
33. A system for inserting a bone anchor into a bone, comprising: a bone anchor comprising: a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone, the screw portion comprising a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion; a protrusion adjacent the screw portion, the protrusion enclosing a threaded recess configured to retain a component at least partially in the threaded recess; and a shoulder where the protrusion meets the screw portion; and a driver configured to engage the protrusion for insertion of the bone anchor into a bone, the driver comprising: a driver edge contacting the shoulder during the insertion; and a rim positioned approximately level with an end of the protrusion when the driver is engaged with the protrusion such that when the rim contacts a surface of the bone during the insertion the end of the protrusion will be approximately level with the surface of the bone.
34. The system of Claim 33, wherein the component comprises a fiducial marker component.
35. The system of Claim 33, wherein the protrusion comprises a hexagonal shape.
36. A bone anchor, comprising: a self-drilling and self-tapping screw portion comprising: a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion; and a tip at a first end of the screw portion; and a component retaining portion adjacent the screw portion, the component retaining portion comprising a threaded interior surface enclosing a recess for retaining a surgical component at least partially within the recess.
37. The bone anchor of Claim 36, wherein the surgical component comprises a fiducial marker component.
38. The bone anchor of Claim 36, wherein the screw portion further comprises at least one cutting flute extending at least part of the length of the screw portion.
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