Patent classifications
A61F2002/3069
Periprosthetic shoulder fracture repair
A periprosthetic fracture repair solution that provides a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip, knee, or especially a total shoulder arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into humeral components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic or other components including additional fixation components. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of periprosthetic fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions. Such targeting devices are required in specific circumstances as the prosthetics may prevent x-ray imaging and consequently free hand alignment.
Joint osteotomy system and method
A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
GLENOID IMPLANT
A glenoid implant includes a base element, a coupling element, and an augment. The base element has a central aperture, a second aperture, and a wedge element. The coupling element has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first plurality of apertures and the second portion has a central aperture aligned with the central aperture of the base element. The augment is received within a receiving space of the coupling element. The augment has a second plurality of apertures, each of which is aligned with each of the first plurality of apertures to receive respective second fastening elements. The coupling element and the augment are configured to rotate about an axis of the base element such that the coupling element and the augment are movable relative to the base element.
Revision Glenoid Device and Method
A glenoid component in one embodiment includes a base component with a planar upper circular rim defining a first plane, a receptacle opening to the first plane, and a lower planar circular surface defining a second plane parallel to the first plane. An articulating component of the glenoid component includes an upper articulating surface, a lower cylindrical coupling portion configured to be inserted into the receptacle, and an overhang portion located above the lower cylindrical coupling portion and beneath the upper articulating surface. The overhang portion includes a planar lower surface extending outwardly from the lower cylindrical coupling portion and configured to abut the planar upper circular rim of the base component when the articulating component is coupled to the base component.
REVISION KNEE ARTHROPLASTY METHODS AND INSTRUMENTS
According to one example, a for revision knee arthroplasty is disclosed. According to this example, the method can include shaping a bone of a patient to create one or more recesses therein, selecting a stem provisional, disposing the stem provisional within the one or more recesses, and assembling in vivo the stem provisional with both a first provisional component configured to simulate a shape of one of a tibial tray implant or a femoral implant and a second provisional component configured to simulate a shape of at least one of a sleeve component, a cone component or a keel component of an implant.
Void filling joint prosthesis and associated instruments
A method of forming a bone void for receipt of a prosthesis, comprising the steps of: inserting a stem of a reaming guide assembly into an intramedullary canal of a bone, the reaming guide assembly having first and second reamer guides disposed adjacent to each other, the first and second reamer guides being connected to an end of the stem; reaming the bone through the aperture of the first reamer guide to form a first bone void; inserting the lobe trial into the first bone void; and reaming the bone through the aperture of the second reamer guide to form a second bone void.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING SPINAL SURGERY
A revision instrument for positioning and securing an intervertebral implant in an intervertebral space between vertebrae is provided. The revision instrument includes a shaft having a body extending from a first end to a second end. A first port and a second port extend through the body of the shaft and a connection tool having a first end and second end is positioned within the first port. The connection tool extends through the first end of the shaft through the second end of the shaft. The first end of the connection tool includes a mating feature configured to couple with an expandable implant and the second end of the connection tool includes a rotation feature configured to rotate the connection tool to engage or disengage the connection tool with the expandable implant. The second port is configured to receive an expansion driver for expanding or compressing the expandable implant.
A REVISION KNEE SYSTEM
A revision knee system has a unique polymeric tibial bearing monobloc defining both a superior condylar articular bearing surface and an inferior tibial bearing face. The inferior tibial bearing face bears directly on tibial cut surface so as to withstand compressive loading force applied to the superior condylar articular bearing surface thereof. The bearing component comprises a polymeric keel extending from the inferior bearing face which engages a higher strength metallic stem inferiorly with respect to the inferior bearing face and which may be configured to engage the stem in a structurally resilient manner despite the lower material strength of polymer as compared to metal.
Intramedullary cutting device for revision hip arthroplasty
A cutting device is provided that includes an expandable tube having a base and a hollow interior for receiving the implant therein. The expandable tube includes cutting segments extending from the base and terminating to form a distal end of the expandable tube. At least one of the cutting segments has a cutting end with cutting teeth at the distal end of the expandable tube. Spring shaped sections are provided that extend the cutting segments. A method for removing an implant from a target bone is also provided based on the cutting device. A system for removing material directly surrounding an outer surface of an implant in an intramedullary canal of a target bone is also provided based on the cutting device and a sheath. A retractable opening is formed of leaflets at a distal end of the sheath, and a proximal end opposite the distal end.
Revision prosthesis shaft for a revision joint endoprosthesis
The invention relates to a revision prosthesis shaft of a revision joint endoprosthesis for anchoring in an elongate bone (9), in particular femur. The surface is designed for adhesive agent-free fastening in the proximal epimetaphysis (91) and the diaphysis (92) of the bone. According to the invention, a distal epimetaphyseal extension (2) is provided at the far end of the shaft (12), the tip of which extension reaches into the distal epimetaphysis (93) of the bone. The extension (2) is designed for fastening in the distal epimetaphysis (93) by means of an adhesive agent (3), in particular bone cement. The invention combines the advantages of cement-free fastening, namely of the shaft in itself in the diaphysis (92), with the advantages of cemented fastening, namely of the extension in the distal epimetaphysis (93). Even in difficult cases in which sufficient hold previously could not be achieved for lack of fastening distance in the diaphysis, stable anchoring can thus be achieved. This increases the safety and longevity of the revision. The invention further relates to a corresponding implantation method.