Patent classifications
A61B17/74
ROTATION PREVENTION MEMBER OF LEG SCREW FOR FIXING BONE
The present disclosure relates to a rotation prevention member of a leg screw for fixing a bone that is configured to prevent rotation of a leg crew that is coupled to a nail in a medullary cavity such as a femur and fixes a fracture portion. The rotation prevention member of a leg screw for fixing a bone, in which a femoral nail is fitted in an end of a femoral marrow, a leg screw combined with a cap is laterally inserted in a transverse hole formed at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the nail, and the leg screw is fixed to be longitudinally movable without rotating in the transverse hole, includes: pin guide grooves formed symmetric to each other in a longitudinal direction of the leg screw; a superelastic member inserted in the pin guide grooves; and a cap thread-fastened to a rear surface of the leg screw to prevent separation of the superelastic member in order to prevent rotation between a threaded portion of the leg screw and a bone due to rotation after a fracture part is occupied.
PHOTODYNAMIC ARTICULAR JOINT IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USE
Photodynamic devices for replacement of an articular head of a bone are provided. In an embodiment, a photodynamic device includes a photodynamic support member and an articular member attachable, either fixedly or removably, to the photodynamic support member and having a bearing surface. In an embodiment, the articular member includes a recess designed to receive the photodynamic support member. In an embodiment, the photodynamic support member includes an opening into which a shaft of the articular member can be inserted to attach the articular member to the photodynamic support member.
PHOTODYNAMIC ARTICULAR JOINT IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USE
Photodynamic devices for replacement of an articular head of a bone are provided. In an embodiment, a photodynamic device includes a photodynamic support member and an articular member attachable, either fixedly or removably, to the photodynamic support member and having a bearing surface. In an embodiment, the articular member includes a recess designed to receive the photodynamic support member. In an embodiment, the photodynamic support member includes an opening into which a shaft of the articular member can be inserted to attach the articular member to the photodynamic support member.
Method for preparing implantable device for use
An apparatus including a sterilizable tray having a base and at least one fixture connected to the tray adapted for removably securing an implant insertion device to the tray. The tray can be free of a first wall portion for permitting the proximal end of an implantable device to axially align with the end of the implant insertion device for coupling to the implant insertion device and can be free of a second wall portion for permitting a tool to axially align with the end of the implant insertion device so as to threadedly couple the implant insertion device to the implantable device. Related methods and apparatus are provided.
SURGICAL AIMING DEVICE
The present disclosure relates to a surgical aiming device 1 that prevents a sleeve from being pushed backward or shaken when a drill or a leg screw is implanted after a guide sleeve is mounted on an aiming device. The surgical aiming device includes: a body 20 having an aiming arm 21 and a barrel 22; a guide sleeve 30 disposed at an end of the aiming arm 21 and guiding a nail 10 and a leg screw 12; and a knob 40 for detachably attaching the guide sleeve 30, in which the guide sleeve 30 can be detachably attached in a one-touch type by a guide sleeve attachment/detachment unit 100 installed at an end of the aiming arm. The guide sleeve attachment/detachment unit 100 includes: an operation unit 21a installed at an end of the aiming arm 21; a button 110 installed at the operation unit 21a and partially exposed to the outside; an operation lever 120 being rotated on a rotary shaft by operation of the button 110; and a threaded portion 30a controlled by the operation lever 120 and formed on the guide sleeve 30a.
Implant System for Bone Fixation
An implant system for use in orthopaedic surgery for fixation of bone includes an intramedullary nail and a coupling member. The intramedullary nail includes a proximal portion defining a longitudinal axis. The proximal portion includes an axial bore defining an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the proximal portion and a transverse bore configured to receive a bone fastener. The coupling member includes a through hole and is movably arranged within the axial bore of the proximal portion. Further, the coupling member includes a drive portion and a bone fastener engagement portion. The drive portion is in one variant non-rotatably coupled to the bone fastener engagement portion. The bone fastener engagement portion is configured to engage the bone fastener penetrating the transverse bore. In one variant the engagement is realized via an extended contact region.
LAG SCREW SYSTEMS AND NAIL SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCORPORATING THE SAME
A trochanteric fracture nail system includes: a trochanteric fracture nail and a lag screw system adapted and configured for fixation medially through the trochanteric fracture nail. The trochanteric fracture nail includes: a substantially cylindrical wall defining a longitudinal bore; at least one lateral bore intersecting the longitudinal bore; and a detent on an inner surface of at least one of the at least one lateral bore. The lag screw system includes a lag screw and an interference member. The lag screw includes: an annular body defining a substantially hollow central bore; and a keel located along the annular body. The keel is adapted and configured to substantially lie within an outer profile of the annular body when in a neutral position. The interference member is adapted and configured to displace the keel radially to resist motion of the annular body by engaging with the detent of the trochanteric fracture nail.
Hip or shoulder prosthesis and placement instruments
A hip/shoulder prosthesis includes: a head component; a metaphyseal component; a diaphyseal nail, and a locking device. The head component includes: a front face and rear face; with a bore, and first and second shaped recesses in the rear face. The metaphyseal component includes: a central transverse aperture at an angle to the metaphyseal component's axis; a first end configured for threaded engagement within the bore of the head component; and a longitudinal hole that begins at the second end, transects the transverse aperture and reaches the first end, to receive the locking device. The diaphyseal nail is inserted in the femoral or humeral canal, and includes: fastening apertures that receive corresponding screws for fastening the diaphyseal nail to the femur or humerus; a portion configured to he received within, and engage, the transverse aperture of the metaphyseal component, and a transverse hole configured to receive the locking device.
Expandable intramedullary systems and methods of using the same
Intramedullary systems, expandable intramedullary nails, expandable anchors, and methods of using the same. The intramedullary system may include an expandable intramedullary nail configured to extend into an intramedullary canal of a long bone and/or one or more expandable anchors configured to extend at an angle transverse to the intramedullary nail. The intramedullary nails and/or anchors may include one or more integrated expansion mechanisms that allow for insertion in a contracted configuration and expansion into a deployed configuration to lock the relative position and prevent axial rotation and translation of the system.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL IMPLANTATION
Intramedullary nails, systems, and methods. The intramedullary nail may include a generally elongate body extending from a first, distal end to a second, proximal end. The distal end may include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the distal end intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the distal end of the nail. The proximal end may also include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the proximal end of the intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the proximal end of the nail. In some embodiments, the proximal opening may contain one or more relief cuts.