Patent classifications
A61F2002/30621
Expandable Trials
An expandable implant is made via a central strut having a pivotable arm on each end. The implant can be inserted into a disc space either horizontally or vertically with the arms in a closed position and then (if inserted horizontally) optionally rotated up into place. The arms are then pivoted out, thereby increasing the foot print of a horizontally inserted implant. The expanded implant can be locked in place through the use of an additional insert or ratchet that fits between the arms and locks the arms in place.
REPLICA GUIDED MOTION KNEE
A total knee replacement, comprising a femoral and a tibial component in articulating contact that can restore normal joint function. The articulation between the two components is controlled by four guide surfaces.
Medial stabilized orthopaedic tibial insert
An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial insert and a femoral component configured to articulate on the tibial insert. The tibial insert includes a lateral articular surface and medial articular surface that is asymmetrically shaped relative to the lateral articular surface. The medial articular surface is shaped to reduce anterior translation of a medial condyle of the femoral component, while the lateral articular surface is shaped to allow a lateral condyle of the femoral component to pivot, relative to the medial articular surface, along an arcuate articular path. Additionally, one or both condyles of the femoral component may include a femoral articular surface having a curved femoral surface section defined by a continuously decreasing radius of curvature.
MEDIAL STABILIZED ORTHOPAEDIC TIBIAL INSERT
An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial insert and a femoral component configured to articulate on the tibial insert. The tibial insert includes a lateral articular surface and medial articular surface that is asymmetrically shaped relative to the lateral articular surface. The medial articular surface is shaped to reduce anterior translation of a medial condyle of the femoral component, while the lateral articular surface is shaped to allow a lateral condyle of the femoral component to pivot, relative to the medial articular surface, along an arcuate articular path. Additionally, one or both condyles of the femoral component may include a femoral articular surface having a curved femoral surface section defined by a continuously decreasing radius of curvature.
APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING A PATH OF MOTION
A prosthetic joint (200) for assisting a path of motion that includes a first component (118) including a first magnet (130a, 130b, 130c); a second component (124) engaging with the first component, the second component including a second magnet (126), and wherein the second magnet is located with respect to the first magnet so as to be in magnetic attraction when the first component and/or the second component is moved along the path of motion.
Multiaxial modular tibia stems
Provided are tibia stem components of ankle replacement prosthesis that are designed to engage dense tibia bone to reduce implant migration over long term.
MULTIAXIAL MODULAR TIBIA STEMS
Provided are tibia stem components of ankle replacement prosthesis that are designed to engage dense tibia bone to reduce implant migration over long term.
Expandable Spacer with Internal Expansion Actuator
The description relates to an expandable intervertebral spacer configured to engage an intervertebral disk. An example expandable spacer includes a main body, a first endplate, a second endplate, a driving member, a plurality of pins, and an actuation member. The expandable spacer is configured to transition from a first configuration to a second configuration by various structures (e.g., steps, faceted surfaces, curved surfaces, multi-faceted portions) defined on the first endplate, the second endplate, and the driving member.