Patent classifications
A61B17/7258
Methods for creating, inserting, and removing an intramedullary sleeve system for bone treatment and stabilization
An orthopedic intramedullary sleeve apparatus for internal bone fixation for bone fracture treatment of a patient. The apparatus may comprise a multilayer sleeve component comprising one or more access valves disposed on a surface of the sleeve. Each access valve may comprise one or more resealable ports for injecting polymers or monomers or resins or any curable types of cement. The sleeve component may be positioned inside the intramedullary cavity in a minimally invasive way and removed from the intramedullary cavity.
Method of creating biocompatible polymeric resin systems for bone repair and management
A photocurable device injection system for creating in situ polymerization via light or free-radical to enable fractured bone fixation. The system comprises a photosensitive polymeric resin sensitive to light, temperature, oxygen, enzymes, or a combination thereof. The photosensitive polymeric resin may be configured to cure at room temperature or physiological temperature with a light source. The photosensitive polymeric resin may be configured to depolymerize with ultrasonication, sonication, or a combination thereof. The system further comprises an implantable 3-dimensional biocompatible pouch comprising an optical light guide. The system further comprises one or more micro-sized ultrasonication probes configured to contact a three-dimensional pouch by one or more openings. The one or more probes may be configured to enable polymer outflow.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BONE REPAIR AND MANAGEMENT USING BIOCOMPATIBLE POLYMERIC RESIN
A photocurable device injection system for creating in situ polymerization via light or free-radical to enable fractured bone fixation. The system comprises a photosensitive polymeric resin sensitive to light, temperature, oxygen, enzymes, or a combination thereof. The photosensitive polymeric resin may be configured to cure at room temperature or physiological temperature with a light source. The photosensitive polymeric resin may be configured to depolymerize with ultrasonication, sonication, or a combination thereof. The system further comprises an implantable 3-dimensional biocompatible pouch comprising an optical light guide. The system further comprises one or more micro-sized ultrasonication probes configured to contact a three-dimensional pouch by one or more openings. The one or more probes may be configured to enable polymer outflow.
METHODS FOR CREATING, INSERTING, AND REMOVING AN INTRAMEDULLARY SLEEVE SYSTEM FOR BONE TREATMENT AND STABILIZATION
An orthopedic intramedullary sleeve apparatus for internal bone fixation for bone fracture treatment of a patient. The apparatus may comprise a multilayer sleeve component comprising one or more access valves disposed on a surface of the sleeve. Each access valve may comprise one or more resealable ports for injecting polymers or monomers or resins or any curable types of cement. The sleeve component may be positioned inside the intramedullary cavity in a minimally invasive way and removed from the intramedullary cavity.
Expandable osseointegration bone fixation apparatus for use in a variety of settings
The embodiments disclosed provide an expandable osseointegration bone fixation apparatus configured to be attached to an affected or fractured bone. The apparatus includes an elongated housing containing a cylindrically shaped intraosseous insert have an expansion mechanism. The insert further includes a set of inwardly angled tapers designed to be attached to a diaphyseal bone where a set of diametrically opposed congruent inserts are configured to incrementally expanded in opposite directions and cause an incremental force against the inside surface of the housing to increase compression to the affected bone.
Device to be implanted in human or animal tissue and method for implanting and assembling the device
An implant or endoprosthesis suitable to be implanted in human or animal tissue includes two (or more than two) parts to be joined in situ. Each one of the parts includes a joining location, the two joining locations facing each other when the device parts are positioned for being joined together, wherein one of the joining locations includes a material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration and the other one of the joining locations includes a material which is not liquefiable by mechanical vibration and a structure (e.g. undercut cavities or protrusions) suitable for forming a positive fit connection with the liquefiable material. The joining process is effected by pressing the two device parts against each other and by applying ultrasonic vibration to one of the device parts when the two parts are positioned relative to each other such that the two joining locations are in contact with each other.
Intramedullary implant and method of use
A bone implant includes a proximal end, a distal end, a first portion extending between the proximal and distal ends having a maximum and minimum portion height, and a second portion extending between the proximal and distal ends having a maximum and minimum portion height. The second portion is connected to the first portion at the proximal end and the distal end and at least one of the first portion and the second portion is moveable relative to the other of the first portion and the second portion so as to transition the bone implant between a relaxed state wherein the first and second portions are separated by a first distance and a contracted state wherein the first and second portions are separated by a second distance different from the first distance. At least one of the proximal end and the distal end have the minimum portion height.
Systems and methods for installing ankle replacement prostheses
An ankle implant for use in ankle arthroplasty in total ankle replacement is provided. The implant includes an upper prosthesis anchored to the tibia and a lower prosthesis anchored to the talus. The lower prosthesis is operable associated with the upper prosthesis. The implant also includes a stem which is rigidly removably connected to the second member. The stem includes a portion for attachment to the calcaneous. The stem is be adapted to be in a first position in the calcaneous when the stem is in a first relative position with respect to the lower prosthesis, and to provide for a second position in the calcaneous when the stem is in a second relative position with respect to the lower prosthesis.
Intramedullary implant and method of use
A bone implant includes a proximal end, a distal end, a first portion extending between the proximal and distal ends having a maximum and minimum portion height, and a second portion extending between the proximal and distal ends having a maximum and minimum portion height. The second portion is connected to the first portion at the proximal end and the distal end and at least one of the first portion and the second portion is moveable relative to the other of the first portion and the second portion so as to transition the bone implant between a relaxed state wherein the first and second portions are separated by a first distance and a contracted state wherein the first and second portions are separated by a second distance different from the first distance. At least one of the proximal end and the distal end have the minimum portion height.
METHODS FOR CREATING, INSERTING, AND REMOVING AN INTRAMEDULLARY SLEEVE SYSTEM FOR BONE TREATMENT AND STABILIZATION
An orthopedic intramedullary sleeve apparatus for internal bone fixation for bone fracture treatment of a patient. The apparatus may comprise a multilayer sleeve component comprising one or more access valves disposed on a surface of the sleeve. Each access valve may comprise one or more resealable ports for injecting polymers or monomers or resins or any curable types of cement. The sleeve component may be positioned inside the intramedullary cavity in a minimally invasive way and removed from the intramedullary cavity.