{
    "abstract": "This study analyzes patents associated with minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) found on the Lens open online platform.\nThe goal of this research was to provide an overview of the most referenced patents in the field of MISS and to uncover patterns in the evolution and categorization of these patents.\nMISS has rapidly progressed, with a core focus on minimizing surgical damage, preserving the natural anatomy, and enabling swift recovery, all while achieving outcomes that rival traditional open surgery. While prior studies have primarily concentrated on MISS outcomes, the analysis of MISS patents has been limited.\nTo conduct this study, we used the Lens platform to search for patents that included the terms \"minimally invasive\" and \"spine\" in their titles, abstracts, or claims. We then categorized these patents and identified the top 100 with the most forward citations. We further classified these patents into 4 categories: Spinal Stabilization Systems, Joint Implants or Procedures, Screw Delivery System or Method, and Access and Surgical Pathway Formation.\nFive hundred two MISS patents were identified initially, and 276 were retained following a screening process. Among the top 100 patents, the majority had active legal status. The largest category within the top 100 patents was Access and Surgical Pathway Formation, closely followed by Spinal Stabilization Systems and Joint Implants or Procedures. The smallest category was Screw Delivery System or Method. Notably, the majority of the top 100 patents had priority years falling between 2000 and 2009, indicating a moderate positive correlation between patent rank and priority year.\nThus far, patents related to Access and Surgical Pathway Formation have laid the foundation for subsequent innovations in Spinal Stabilization Systems and Screw Technology. This study serves as a valuable resource for guiding future innovations in this rapidly evolving field.",
    "authors": [
        {
            "affiliation": "Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.",
            "firstname": "Bashar",
            "initials": "B",
            "lastname": "Zaidat"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.",
            "firstname": "Wasil",
            "initials": "W",
            "lastname": "Ahmed"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopedics, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY.",
            "firstname": "Junho",
            "initials": "J",
            "lastname": "Song"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopedics, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY.",
            "firstname": "Noor",
            "initials": "N",
            "lastname": "Maza"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL.",
            "firstname": "Nancy",
            "initials": "N",
            "lastname": "Shrestha"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.",
            "firstname": "Rami",
            "initials": "R",
            "lastname": "Rajjoub"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.",
            "firstname": "Suhas",
            "initials": "S",
            "lastname": "Etigunta"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopedics, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY.",
            "firstname": "Jun S",
            "initials": "JS",
            "lastname": "Kim"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopedics, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY.",
            "firstname": "Samuel K",
            "initials": "SK",
            "lastname": "Cho"
        }
    ],
    "conclusions": null,
    "copyrights": "Copyright \u00a9 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.",
    "doi": "10.1097/BSD.0000000000001661",
    "journal": "Clinical spine surgery",
    "keywords": [],
    "methods": null,
    "publication_date": "2024-08-02",
    "pubmed_id": "39092883",
    "results": "Five hundred two MISS patents were identified initially, and 276 were retained following a screening process. Among the top 100 patents, the majority had active legal status. The largest category within the top 100 patents was Access and Surgical Pathway Formation, closely followed by Spinal Stabilization Systems and Joint Implants or Procedures. The smallest category was Screw Delivery System or Method. Notably, the majority of the top 100 patents had priority years falling between 2000 and 2009, indicating a moderate positive correlation between patent rank and priority year.",
    "title": "Bibliometric Patent Review of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.",
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}