Patent classifications
A61B2017/1602
Systems for shoulder prostheses
A modular reverse shoulder prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a stem having a proximal taper and a primary stem axis, the proximal taper extending from the stem about a metaphyseal axis, the metaphyseal axis at an angle with respect to the primary stem axis, a metaphysis having a proximal end, a distal end, a first aperture in the distal end configured to be placed over the proximal taper, and a second aperture in the proximal end having an insert axis that is eccentrically offset from the metaphyseal axis, the metaphysis configured for attachment to the stem at any rotational position of the metaphysis about the metaphyseal axis, and a reverse insert, the reverse insert having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a concave cup formed about a cup axis and configured to receive a glenosphere, and wherein the distal end comprises a locking protrusion, wherein the locking protrusion has an outer surface with a cross-sectional shape that is rotationally symmetrical about the insert axis with respect to a corresponding inner surface of the second aperture, wherein the rotational symmetry has an order of six, seven, eight, nine, or ten.
Surgical rotary cutting tool including articulable head
An articulating rotary cutting tool configured to articulate a distal cutting tip upon a trigger being operated. The trigger can be locked into various articulating positions. The velocity of rotation of a cutting bit is substantially constant in both articulating and non-articulating positions. An articulation joint is one of a hex ball joint or a flexible spring joint. A button is included to release a locking pressure holding the trigger in a locked position. The trigger may employ articulating sliding surfaces that provide constraint to a flexed head in both directions of articulation.
Multi-shield spinal access system
An access device for accessing an intervertebral disc having an outer shield comprising an access shield with a larger diameter (˜16-30 mm) that reaches from the skin down to the facet line, with an inner shield having a second smaller diameter (˜5-12 mm) extending past the access shield and reaches down to the disc level. This combines the benefits of the direct visual microsurgical/mini open approaches and the percutaneous, “ultra-MIS” techniques.
Method and apparatus for reconstructing a hip joint, including the provision and use of a novel arthroscopic debridement template for assisting in the treatment of cam-type femoroacetabular impingement
Apparatus for use in debriding a bone, said apparatus comprising: an arthroscopic debridement template comprising a body reconfigurable between (i) a first configuration having a first profile and comprising an arc matching the desired curvature of the bone after debridement, and (ii) a second configuration having a second profile, wherein said second profile is smaller than said first profile.
MULTIOPTIONAL ACCESS DEVICE
Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for robotic surgical systems including a robotic arm, the systems comprising an end effector attached to the robotic arm and retaining an access guide, and an initial access tool detachably connected to the access guide, wherein the initial access tool comprises a housing, a shaft extending from the housing coaxially through the access guide, and a distal tip attached to the shaft and protruding from a portion of the access guide distal to the end effector, wherein the housing is adapted to prevent rotation with respect to the access guide. In some embodiments, the access guide is adapted to retain an initial access tool and one or more of a burring tool, a drilling tool, or a tapping tool. In some embodiments, the initial access tool further comprises a step spaced from a distal end of the shaft, a rigid sleeve for placing over the shaft below the step, a spring for placing over the shaft below the step, and at least one detachable tip for engaging the distal end of the shaft, wherein the housing is adapted to prevent rotation with respect to the access guide.
MEDICAL DEVICE FOR CUTTING BONE
A system for cutting a bone of a patient may include a motor; a rotating shaft drivingly coupled to the motor; a support tube positioned around the rotating shaft and supporting the rotating shaft at a plurality of locations; a plurality of steering wires coupled to the support tube; and a bone cutter at a distal end of the rotating shaft.
BONE SURGERY GRINDING EXPERIMENTAL DEVICE CAPABLE OF COOLING AND ELECTROSTATIC ATOMIZATION FILM FORMATION
A bone surgery grinding experimental device capable of cooling and electrostatic atomization film formation, including a linear three-axis platform capable of moving front, back, left, right, up and down, an electric spindle and a workpiece fixing device, wherein linear three-axis platform includes an X axis structure capable of carrying out left and right movement, Y axis structure capable of carrying out front and back movement and Z axis structure capable of carrying out up and down movement, the workpiece fixing device is fixed on the Y axis structure, and electric spindle is fixed on the Z axis structure and is installed at workpiece fixing device's upper end; a grinding head is installed at the electric spindle's lower end, a grinding cooling device is arranged inside a grinding head handle or on the grinding head's surrounding, and an electrostatic atomization film formation device is arranged on the grinding head's surrounding.
Automatic Craniotomy and Bonework Via Milling, Force Sensing, and Impedance Sensing
Disclosed is a craniotomy milling system, which includes a computer numerical milling machine having a spindle configured to be positioned relative to a craniotomy location of a cranium of a patient and an end mill. The craniotomy milling system includes a controller for controlling the feed rate of the end mill. The craniotomy milling system includes an impedance measurement system and an axial force sensor. The craniotomy milling system includes a processor electrically coupled with a controller, the impedance measurement system, and the axial force sensor. The processor is configured to send a signal to the controller to change the feed rate of the end mill in response to a change in impedance or a change in axial force.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A REAMER
Method for producing a reamer such as a milling cutter intended to mill the acetabular cavity of a patient, the reamer including a rigid base with an interface for coupling to a tool holder, and including a cutter body which has a thin wall and is perforated and toothed. The rigid base is produced separately from the cutter body, by cutting out and drawing a first flat metal blank in a press.
Method for placing implant using robotic system
A method for placing an implant on a patient in a robotic surgical procedure using a robotic system. During the robotic surgical procedure, a navigation system tracks the patient. The navigation system also provides information to the robotic system to guide movement of a cutting tool to remove material from the patient such that a cut surface is created to receive the implant. The implant is then robotically placed on the cut surface.