Patent classifications
A61F2/2875
LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE
Provided is a functional, low-profile intercranial device (LID). The LID includes a base portion; at least one cavity associated with the base portion and configured to accept at least one functional component; and at least one conduit having a first end in communication with the at least one cavity. The at least one functional component includes a medicinal, electronic, or optic therapeutic. The at least one conduit is configured to accept the medicinal therapeutic and a second end configured to dispense the therapeutic.
AUTOMATED PRE-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF IMPLANT PLACEMENT IN HUMAN BONE
A computer-assisted and automatic identification of possible cranial positions for any kind of implant is presented. In this method, skull data of the individual patient's skull are used as well as statistical skull data which include so-called skull avoidance zones. Further, a digital template of the implant is used to find these possible positions. The implant may be e.g. an IPG and/or the screws of a fixation frame, but these are only embodiments of implants and other implants may be used with the present invention as well. The computer-implemented medical method of the present invention removes the uncertainty whether a given patient can safely receive an implant, like for example a cranial IPG, which was previously only possible on the basis of human judgement. Furthermore, the present invention removes the uncertainty whether a given patient can be safely fixated in a stereotactic frame or a Mayfield head clamp. The present invention supports the localization of optimal implant location as well as neuro-navigation guided execution of surgery. This enhances safety and speed of the entire medical procedure, as will be explained in more detail hereinafter. The advantages described hereinbefore are in the same way realized by the computer program, the medical system and the navigation system for computer-assisted surgery of the present invention.
Bone implant for the reconstruction of an osseous defect and for guiding a marking and/or processing tool for transferring required osteotomy situations
The invention relates to a bone implant for attaching to on a surface of a bone, including a base body whose lower side and/or upper side correspond(s) substantially to a deformation-free bone outer contour, wherein the outer dimensions of the base body are chosen such that the base body covers a specifically introduced deformation region for obtaining autologous bone material completely, wherein in the base body at least one slot is provided which is dimensioned such that it guides a bone marking and/or bone processing tool inserted in the slot in use.
LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE
Provided is a functional, low-profile intercranial device (LID). The LID includes a base portion; at least one cavity associated with the base portion and configured to accept at least one functional component; and at least one conduit having a first end in communication with the at least one cavity. The at least one functional component includes a medicinal, electronic, or optic therapeutic. The at least one conduit is configured to accept the medicinal therapeutic and a second end configured to dispense the therapeutic.
LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE
Provided is a functional, low-profile intercranial device (LID). The LID includes a base portion; at least one cavity associated with the base portion and configured to accept at least one functional component; and at least one conduit having a first end in communication with the at least one cavity. The at least one functional component includes a medicinal, electronic, or optic therapeutic. The at least one conduit is configured to accept the medicinal therapeutic and a second end configured to dispense the therapeutic.
Electrified composite membrane with extracellular matrix electrical topology characteristics, and preparation method thereof
The invention involves a kind of electrified composite membrane with extracellular matrix electrical topology characteristics and its preparation method, which resolves the technical problems of poor matching of electric characteristics and natural extracellular matrix characteristics in the existing materials and limited restoration effect of materials. The invention provides a kind of electrified composite membrane with extracellular matrix electrical topology characteristics mainly composed of ferroelectric polymer matrix and piezoelectric active fiber fillings. By regulating the draw ratio, content and of piezoelectric active fiber and thickness of composite film, the invention can realized the flexibility of film material and electrical topological features of bionic extracellular matrix, with proper tissue adhesion and good electric adaptability and high clinical operability.
Implants and methods of use thereof
An implant to fill a hole in tissue, such as bone tissue, comprising a first portion that is insertable through the hole when in a first compressed position, wherein the first portion cannot pass through the hole when in a first deployed position; and a second portion that cannot pass through the hole when in the second deployed position. The first and second portions of the implant can be deployed independently. Therefore, in operation, it is possible to insert the first portion of the implant through the hole when in the first compressed position, deploying the first portion to transition it to the first deployed position while the second portion remains in the second compressed position, and then deploying the second portion to transition it to the second deployed position. The devices and methods may be used, for example, in transsphenoidal or other orthopedic surgeries involving bone tissue.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE AND THE LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE MANUFACTURED THEREBY
A low-profile intercranial device including a low-profile static cranial implant and a functional neurosurgical implant. The low-profile static cranial implant and the functional neurosurgical implant are virtually designed and interdigitated prior to physical assembly of the low-profile intercranial device.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE AND THE LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE MANUFACTURED THEREBY
A low-profile intercranial device including a low-profile static cranial implant and a functional neurosurgical implant. The low-profile static cranial implant and the functional neurosurgical implant are virtually designed and interdigitated prior to physical assembly of the low-profile intercranial device.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE AND THE LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE MANUFACTURED THEREBY
A low-profile intercranial device including a low-profile static cranial implant and a functional neurosurgical implant. The low-profile static cranial implant and the functional neurosurgical implant are virtually designed and interdigitated prior to physical assembly of the low-profile intercranial device.