Samy M Abdou

US Patent:

7862588, Jan 4, 2011

Filed:

Feb 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/360038

Inventors:

Samy Abdou - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/58
A61B 17/70
A61B 17/86

US Classification:

606246, 606279, 606300, 606301, 606305, 606260, 606264, 606272

Abstract:

The disclosed screw assemblies include a screw that attaches onto the bone, a housing member that connects and inter-locks the bone screw to the rod, and one or more locking members that permit immobilization of various components of the assembly relative to one another while still permitting some relative movement. The bone screws and bone screw assemblies described herein permit flexible stabilization of the spine.

US Patent:

7909871, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Oct 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/543012

Inventors:

Samy Abdou - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44
A61B 17/70
A61B 17/88

US Classification:

623 1711, 623 1712, 623 1713, 623 1714, 623 1715, 623 1716, 606 60, 606246, 606257, 606264, 606265, 606279

Abstract:

Disclosed are devices and methods for the placement of a bone fusion implant between vertebral bodies in a human or animal subject. In an exemplary method a pathway is formed in the first sacral vertebrae along a trajectory that has a starting point between the inferior aspect of the facet joint and the first posterior sacral foramen and transverses at least one pedicle, at least a portion of the first sacral vertebra and the disc space immediately superior to the sacrum. A fusion implant is placed into the formed pathway. Additional bone fasteners and inter-connecting rods are added to the fusion implant in order to further strengthen the construct. Embodiments that can be used to fuse an additional level are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7951153, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Oct 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/245466

Inventors:

Samy Abdou - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/88

US Classification:

606 99, 606 86 A

Abstract:

Disclosed are methods and devices for implanting an orthopedic device between skeletal segments, such as vertebrae, using limited surgical dissection. The implanted devices are used to adjust and maintain the spatial relationships of adjacent bones. The implanted device can be, for example, an artificial disc, a fusion cage or any other appropriate device for implantation between skeletal segments.

US Patent:

8002802, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Dec 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/613146

Inventors:

Samy Abdou - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606248, 606 57, 606 90

Abstract:

A spinal implant device includes a spacer region and an attachment region. The spacer region is adapted to be positioned between first and second spinous processes of first and second vertebral bodies to limit movement of the first spinous process and the second spinous process toward one another. The attachment region attaches to the first spinous process via a fastener that extends substantially along a long axis of the spinous process.

US Patent:

8273005, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Feb 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/670927

Inventors:

Samy Abdou - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61N 5/00

US Classification:

600 3, 604500

Abstract:

A catheter-based radiation delivery system is adapted to treat pain, nervous system injury, and select neoplasms. A source of pain is identified within soft tissues of an individual or an animal. A needle or catheter is then used to deliver radiation to the source of pain.

US Patent:

8303630, Nov 6, 2012

Filed:

Jul 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/881584

Inventors:

Samy Abdou - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606249, 606 86 A, 606 99, 606105, 606279

Abstract:

Multiple implants and methods for the minimally invasive treatment of spinal stenosis are disclosed. A spinal implant device includes a spacer region and an attachment region. The spacer region is adapted to be positioned between first and second spinous processes of first and second vertebral bodies to limit movement of the first spinous process and the second spinous process toward one another. The attachment region attaches to the first spinous process via a fastener that extends substantially along a long axis of the spinous process.

US Patent:

8303660, Nov 6, 2012

Filed:

Apr 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/739053

Inventors:

Samy Abdou - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623 1714, 623 1715

Abstract:

A prosthesis is adapted for implantation into the spine. The prosthesis has a first member and a second member. The first member and the second member have a permitted range of rotational motion with respect to one another. The amount of permitted rotation of the first member relative to the second member is dependant on the extent of flexion and extension of the spine.

US Patent:

8308776, Nov 13, 2012

Filed:

May 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/790713

Inventors:

Samy Abdou - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/88

US Classification:

606279

Abstract:

The disclosed screw assemblies include a screw that attaches onto the bone, a housing member that connects and inter-locks the bone screw to the rod, and one or more locking members that permit immobilization of various components of the assembly relative to one another while still permitting some relative movement. The bone screws and bone screw assemblies described herein permit flexible stabilization of the spine.