ZIMMER, GMBH Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160081729 | IMPLANTABLE INSERT SLEEVE - The present disclosure relates to an insert sleeve ( | 03-24-2016 |
20150297262 | Central Structures Spreader for the Lumbar Spine - A spinal device and associated method are provided for spreading of first and second vertebral elements, each of the first and second vertebral elements having a circumferential surface defining a vertebral body and a pedicle having a pedicle root portion adjacent the circumferential surface. The device includes a first end member having at least one surface adapted to conform to at least one of the circumferential surface and the pedicle root portion of the first vertebral element, and a second end member having at least one surface adapted to conform to at least one of the circumferential surface and the pedicle root portion of the second vertebral element. The device further includes a resilient member extending between the first and second end members and being adapted to exert a force against the first and second vertebral elements. | 10-22-2015 |
20140163622 | ORTHOPEDIC PLATE, ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE, METHOD OF COUPLING BONE SEGMENTS, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AN ORTHOPEDIC PLATE - An orthopedic plate comprising, a frame portion and a bearing rotatably coupled with the frame portion, wherein the bearing defines an opening configured to receive a fastener for fastening the orthopedic plate to a body, wherein the bearing includes an outer surface that is eccentric to the opening such that a position of the opening with respect to the frame portion is adjustable as the bearing rotates. | 06-12-2014 |
20140135770 | FEMORAL FRACTURE FIXATION DEVICE - A femur fixation device including an elongated nail configured for insertion into the medullary canal of the femur and a buttress element extending from the elongated nail. The buttress element is configured to reinforce the lesser trochanter region of the femur and assist in stabilizing the head portion of the femur. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135767 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL - The present invention provides an intramedullary nail having a body with a transverse bore extending through the body and having an area of enhanced stress distribution on at least the lateral side of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the intramedullary nail includes a cutout adjacent to the transverse bore, such as an oblique cutout, that enhances the stress distribution of the intramedullary nail in the region around the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the cutout includes a ramp portion or area that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In other exemplary embodiments, the cutout includes a runout or a substantially flat portion that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135415 | ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE ARTICLES AND METHODS OF FORMING ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE ARTICLES - The present invention generally provides implantable articles and methods of forming implantable articles from a crosslinked ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (“UHMWPE”) blend stabilized with Vitamin E. The crosslinked UHMWPE blend may be prepared by combining the UHMWPE material and vitamin E prior to irradiating the UHMWPE blend with electron beam radiation at a sufficient radiation dose rate to induce crosslinking. The crosslinked UHMWPE blend may be incorporated into a variety of implants, and in particular, into endoprosthetic joint replacements | 05-15-2014 |
20140107792 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - The present disclosure relates to a stemless shoulder prosthesis comprising a fixation device for fixing the prosthesis to a resected humerus bone, the fixation device comprising a base portion ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140018929 | KNEE PROSTHESIS WITH GUIDED EXTENSION AND FLEXION - An orthopaedic knee joint prosthesis ( | 01-16-2014 |
20140005795 | STRAIGHT STEM FOR THE IMPLANTATION INTO A PROXIMAL FEMUR | 01-02-2014 |
20130310948 | POROUS METAL STRUCTURES MADE FROM POLYMER PREFORMS - The present disclosure relates to porous orthopedic implants made from polymer preforms and a method of manufacturing the same. A polymer material may be formed into a preform, such as by an injection molding process or an additive manufacturing process. In an exemplary embodiment, the overall shape and the porous framework of the preform is predetermined to be substantially the same as the overall shape and the porous framework of the final orthopedic implant. Then, the preform may be pyrolyzed and coated with metal to form the final orthopedic implant. | 11-21-2013 |
20130226305 | FEMORAL PROSTHESIS WITH MEDIALIZED PATELLAR GROOVE - A prosthetic femoral component ( | 08-29-2013 |
20120296435 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - The present disclosure relates to a stemless shoulder prosthesis comprising a fixation device for fixing the prosthesis to a resected humerus bone, the fixation device comprising a base portion and anchoring means, the base portion having a distal side adapted to contact a resection plane of the bone and a proximal side for carrying a humeral head. The anchoring means are connected to the distal side of the base portion and adapted to fix the prosthesis to the bone. The anchoring means define a central axis perpendicular to the distal side of the base portion and a free central space around the central axis. | 11-22-2012 |
20120296379 | EXPANDABLE INTERSPINOUS PROCESS SPACER WITH LATERAL SUPPORT AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION - An interspinous process spacer and method of implanting same is provided for maintaining separation between adjacent spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. The spacer has two lateral portions and a medial portion therebetween, the medial portion adapted to reside between the adjacent superior and inferior spinous processes in the deployed configuration and the lateral portions each comprise a superior lateral portion and an inferior lateral portion adapted to reside on the lateral side of the respective superior and inferior spinous process in the deployed configuration to maintain positioning of the interspinous process spacer between the two adjacent vertebrae. The lateral portions each comprise an expandable lateral member. | 11-22-2012 |
20120289967 | INSTRUMENT FOR PREPARING AND/OR MACHINING A FEMORAL HEAD - In some examples, a method for at least one of preparation or machining of a femoral head formed on a neck of a femur includes selecting an instrument including probing forceps and a guide element including a centering axis. The guide element is coupled to the probing forceps at first and second coupling points disposed along the centering axis such that the centering axis is disposed in a central plane of the probing forceps independent of an opening angle of the probing forceps. The probing forceps are closed with probing jaws symmetrically contacting the neck of the femur at opposite sides with respect to an axis of the neck of the femur. The guide element self-adjusts with closing of the probing forceps so that the centering axis is automatically aligned in the middle with respect to the two oppositely disposed sides of the neck of the femur. | 11-15-2012 |
20120265315 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - The present disclosure relates to a stemless shoulder prosthesis comprising a fixation device for fixing the prosthesis to a resected humerous bone, the fixation device comprising a base portion and anchoring means the base portion having a distal side adapted to contact a resection plane of the bone and a proximal side for carrying a humeral head. The anchoring means are connected to the distal side of the base portion and adapted to fix the prosthesis to the bone. The anchoring means define a central axis perpendicular to the distal side of the base portion and a free central space around the central axis. | 10-18-2012 |
20120265202 | ORTHOPEDIC NAIL AND AN ORTHOPEDIC NAIL SYSTEM - An orthopedic nail ( | 10-18-2012 |
20120035664 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSERTION OF FLEXIBLE SPINAL STABILIZATION ELEMENT - Insertion of a spinal stabilization element into a patient generally includes positioning a cord within a sheath and inserting the sheath and cord through the patient's body along a path generally toward an anchor member. An advancement member may be mounted on the leading end of the cord to further facilitate this insertion. The sheath is then retracted to expose a first portion of the cord within the patient's body, and the first portion of the cord is moved into a desired position relative to the anchor member. After advancing a spacer over the sheath and cord, the sheath is retracted to expose a second portion of the cord. The second portion of the cord is then moved into a desired position relative to another anchor member such that the spacer is positioned between the two anchor members. | 02-09-2012 |
20110238185 | INTERVERTEBRAL DISK IMPLANT - The invention relates to an intervertebral disk implant having two implant plates contacting prepared vertebral body surfaces in the implanted state and an implant core which can be introduced between the implant plates. The invention further relates to a method for the manufacture of an intervertebral disk implant. | 09-29-2011 |
20110178554 | PEDICLE SCREW FOR INTERVERTEBRAL SUPPORT ELEMENTS - A pedicle screw for intervertebral support elements consists of a shaft and a head comprising at least two parts. The head is formed as a securing means for at least one support element. Each support element consists of a piece of a cable-like band and a cylindrical support body with an axial lumen containing the band. The band is securable outside end surfaces of the support body in the head. The head is formed with a contact surface via which a pressure stress can be exerted on the support body in the band direction, and indeed using the band and in cooperation with a further pedicle screw. A part of the head, which is firmly connected to the shaft at the one end of the latter, contains a base groove which is oriented transversally to the shaft and into which the part of the band to be secured or a connecting piece which contains the band can be introduced during the securing of the support element by means of a translatory movement in the direction of the shaft and fixed there. | 07-21-2011 |
20110166662 | HUMERAL COMPONENT - The invention relates to a humeral component of a shoulder joint prosthesis, comprising a bearing body ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110153026 | J-CURVE FOR A FEMORAL PROSTHESIS COMPONENT - One or both of the condyles in a femoral component for a partial or total knee prosthesis includes a J-curve with a plurality of distinct radii, such as 5 or more radii. The centers of the radii are arranged along an arcuate path extending anteroposteriorly so that successively larger radii are serially arranged along the arcuate path from the posterior side of the femoral component to the anterior side. The femoral component provides a high degree of stability throughout the range of motion of the knee prosthesis, and facilitates a close approximation to the motion of a natural knee. | 06-23-2011 |
20110146365 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT - The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing an orthopedic implant. The method includes providing a blank adapted to be formed into an orthopedic implant, forging the blank to form an intermediate component, and bending the forged component to form a pre-finished component. | 06-23-2011 |
20110137314 | PERIPROSTHETIC BONE PLATES - The present disclosure relates to bone plates that are configured for use with bones having periprosthetic fractures. For example, in the event that a proximal femur is fractured in an area that is adjacent to a prosthetic component, such as a femoral stem used in a hip replacement, the periprosthetic bone plates of the present invention may be used. In one exemplary embodiment, the periprosthetic bone plates include a periprosthetic zone having a plurality of central apertures and a plurality of outer apertures that are offset from the central apertures. The periprosthetic zone may further include a plurality of indentations, each indentation extending longitudinally between adjacent outer apertures to narrow a width of the bone plate. | 06-09-2011 |
20110136933 | Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Articles And Methods Of Forming Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Articles - The present invention generally provides implantable articles and methods of forming implantable articles from a crosslinked ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (“UHMWPE”) blend stabilized with Vitamin E. The crosslinked UHMWPE blend may be prepared by combining the UHMWPE material and vitamin E prior to irradiating the UHMWPE blend with electron beam radiation at a sufficient radiation dose rate to induce crosslinking. The crosslinked UHMWPE blend may be incorporated into a variety of implants, and in particular, into endoprosthetic joint replacements. | 06-09-2011 |
20110135917 | Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Articles And Methods Of Forming Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Articles - The present invention generally provides implantable articles and methods of forming implantable articles from a crosslinked ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (“UHMWPE”) blend stabilized with Vitamin E. The crosslinked UHMWPE blend may be prepared by combining the UHMWPE material and vitamin E prior to irradiating the UHMWPE blend with electron beam radiation at a sufficient radiation dose rate to induce crosslinking. The crosslinked UHMWPE blend may be incorporated into a variety of implants, and in particular, into endoprosthetic joint replacements | 06-09-2011 |
20110130792 | CORD FOR VERTEBRAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A spinal stabilization system including a cord extendable between first, second and third vertebral anchors. A first length of the cord includes a first set of intermingled filaments, and a second length of the cord includes a second set of intermingled filaments. The first set of intermingled filaments includes a first subset of filaments and a second subset of filaments, and the second set of intermingled filaments includes the first subset of filaments of the first set of intermingled filaments and a third subset of filaments different from the second subset of filaments of the first set of intermingled filaments. When secured to the first, second and third vertebral anchors, a first portion of the cord may be tensioned a first amount and a second portion of the cord may be tensioned a second amount different from the first amount. | 06-02-2011 |
20110098824 | TIBIAL COMPONENT WITH ENHANCED RADIAL CEMENT FIXATION - A cemented tibial prosthesis having a bone-contacting surface with a porous outer rim. With the bone-contacting surface seated against a resected proximal tibia, bone cement or another suitable adhesive will travel into the pores of the porous outer rim to enhance the connection between the tibial prosthesis and the tibia. | 04-28-2011 |
20110098823 | TIBIAL COMPONENT WITH FLEXIBLE RIM - A tibial prosthesis including an articulating component and a tray component with a rim that extends proximally to support the articulating component, the tray component enabling flexion of the rim relative to a bone-contacting surface of the tray component. | 04-28-2011 |
20110066152 | ANGULAR LAG IMPLANT FOR INTRAMEDULLARY NAILS - An orthopedic assembly for stabilizing a fractured bone. The orthopedic assembly includes a support structure and an anchor. The anchor includes a first portion and a second portion moveably coupled to the first portion to adjust an angular orientation of the anchor relative to the femur. | 03-17-2011 |
20110035014 | HUMERAL COMPONENT - The invention relates to a humeral component of a shoulder joint prosthesis, comprising a bearing body ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110029088 | GLENOID ALIGNMENT TOOL - An orthopaedic alignment guide component is provided for preparing a patient's bone socket, such as the glenoid of the patient's scapula, to receive a prosthetic glenoid component. The orthopaedic alignment guide component includes a guide body for inserting a guide pin into the patient's scapula and an inferior referencing arm for referencing an inferior surface of the patient's scapula. | 02-03-2011 |
20110028977 | ORTHOPAEDIC REAMER - An orthopaedic reamer is provided for preparing a bone socket, such as the glenoid of the scapula, to receive a prosthetic glenoid component. The orthopaedic reamer includes an elongate shaft and an oblong cutting head, such as a cutting head having an oval or elliptical shape. | 02-03-2011 |
20110009904 | INTERSPINOUS SPACER - A spacer for maintaining separation between adjacent spinous processes having a first and second end support, a connecting member, and a central member positioned between the first and second end supports. The spacer is adjustable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration such that when the connection member is pulled to bring the first and second end supports closer together, the central member expands into the expanded configuration to contact and support adjacent spinous processes. | 01-13-2011 |
20100331898 | BONE ANCHOR SYSTEM - A bone anchor system anchors a support member to a bone. The bone anchor system comprises a body having a shank adapted for insertion into a hole in the bone. A head is formed on the shank. The head has a support engagement portion adapted to secure the support member to the body. A passage extends from an entry point to an exit point formed in the body. An expandable member has a flexible wall at least partially enclosing an anchoring chamber. The expandable member has an expanded state configured to conform to a cavity in the bone. The anchoring chamber is in fluid communication with the exit point. The expandable member is adapted to expand when a filler material is provided into the anchoring chamber. A portion of the expandable member conforms to the cavity and the body and the support member are substantially anchored to the bone. | 12-30-2010 |
20100191246 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTING ACETABULAR CUP WITH EXTERNAL SCREW RETENTION FEATURES - A tool and method for implanting an acetabular cup having screw retention features. | 07-29-2010 |
20100179551 | REINFORCED INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL - An orthopedic implant assembly is disclosed for the treatment of fracture or other trauma to a long bone. The implant assembly includes an intramedullary nail and a lag screw that extends through a transverse bore of the intramedullary nail). The intramedullary nail includes an elongated body and one or more enlarged portions positioned adjacent to the transverse bore to reinforce the intramedullary nail. | 07-15-2010 |
20100179549 | IMPLANT FOR FRACTURE TREATMENT - An implant is described for fracture treatment, comprising an elongate and in particular substantially rotationally symmetrical base body ( | 07-15-2010 |
20100174284 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL - The present invention provides an intramedullary nail having a body with a transverse bore extending through the body and having an area of enhanced stress distribution on at least the lateral side of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the intramedullary nail includes a cutout adjacent to the transverse bore, such as an oblique cutout, that enhances the stress distribution of the intramedullary nail in the region around the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the cutout includes a ramp portion or area that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In other exemplary embodiments, the cutout includes a runout or a substantially flat portion that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore. | 07-08-2010 |
20100137912 | Cord for Vertebral Fixation Having Multiple Stiffness Phases - A dynamic stabilization system for stabilizing a vertebral segment of a spine. The system includes a first vertebral anchor, a second vertebral anchor and a cord. The system may also include a spacer positioned between the first and second vertebral anchor through which the cord extends. The first vertebral anchor is configured to be secured to a first vertebra and the second vertebral anchor is configured to be secured to a second vertebra. The cord is extendable from the first vertebral anchor to the second vertebral anchor. The cord has a variable stiffness through a range of displacement, wherein the stiffness of the cord increases as an applied tensile force on the cord is increased. | 06-03-2010 |
20100137481 | POLYETHYLENE MATERIALS - Certain embodiments described herein are directed to polymer compositions including a base material, a secondary material and an antioxidant. The composition also includes crystalline regions and amorphous regions with the crystalline regions comprising at least 62% by volume of the composition. In some embodiments, the base material is an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene material and the secondary material is a polyethylene material that is different than the base material. | 06-03-2010 |
20100121327 | ORTHOPEDIC SCREW - An orthopedic screw that may be used to align and stabilize a bone fracture and a method for using the same. | 05-13-2010 |
20100057217 | PLUG FOR COVERING SCREW HOLES IN PROSTHETIC IMPLANTS - A plug for covering an aperture in a prosthetic implant and a method for using the same. The aperture may include a screw hole designed to receive a bone screw for securing the implant to a patient's bone. When the aperture does not receive a bone screw, the plug is configured to fit within the aperture to prevent materials, such as bone debris and adhesive, from seeping through the aperture and onto a receiving surface of the implant. | 03-04-2010 |
20100030284 | COATED TEXTILES - A textile material ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100016980 | BASE COMPONENT FOR A TIBIAL IMPLANT - The invention relates to a base component for a tibial implant, comprising a lateral compartment ( | 01-21-2010 |
20090299481 | TIBIA PLATFORM IMPLANT - An implant ( | 12-03-2009 |
20090216274 | EXPANDABLE INTERSPINOUS PROCESS SPACER WITH LATERAL SUPPORT AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION - An interspinous process spacer and method of implanting same is provided for maintaining separation between adjacent spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. The spacer has two lateral portions and a medial portion therebetween, the medial portion adapted to reside between the adjacent superior and inferior spinous processes in the deployed configuration to maintain separation therebetween. The lateral portions each comprise a superior lateral portion and an inferior lateral portion adapted to reside on the lateral side of the respective superior and inferior spinous process in the deployed configuration to maintain positioning of the interspinous process spacer between the two adjacent vertebrae. The lateral portions each comprise an expandable lateral member that is expandable from an insertion configuration to the deployed configuration, and at least one of the lateral portions includes within it a lateral support member configured to be deformable for the insertion configuration and expanded in the deployed configuration. The method includes introducing the spacer through a tubular delivery device to the region between the spinous processes and positioning therein, followed by retraction of the delivery device and expansion of the expandable lateral members and lateral support members. | 08-27-2009 |
20090187252 | IMPLANT - The invention relates to an implant for relieving damaged areas of the surfaces of hip or shoulder joints from stress. Said implant can be introduced into the space between the joint surfaces of the condyle ( | 07-23-2009 |
20090131548 | PVA HYDROGEL - The present invention provides methods of making covalently crosslinked vinyl polymer hydrogels having advantageous physical properties, and covalently crosslinked vinyl polymer hydrogel compositions made by such methods, as well as articles of manufacture comprising such covalently crosslinked vinyl polymer hydrogel compositions. The physical properties of the produced hydrogels can be adjusted by varying controlled parameters such as the proportion of physical associations, the concentration of polymer and the amount of radiation applied. Such covalently crosslinked vinyl polymer hydrogels can be made translucent, preferably transparent, or opaque depending on the processing conditions. The stability of the physical properties of the produced vinyl polymer hydrogel can be enhanced by controlling the amount of covalent crosslinks. | 05-21-2009 |
20090105842 | IMPLANT SYSTEM - The invention relates to an implant system having at least one shaft of a prosthesis, in particular a hip joint prosthesis, which can be anchored without cement, and a set of instruments for the preparation of the bone in which the shaft is to be anchored, wherein the shaft has an arcuate base body with a trapezoidal or rectangular cross-section and the set of instruments includes a first instrument which is shaped in accordance with the arcuate shape of the shaft and with which a recess serving for the reception of the base body can be established in the bone; and wherein the shaft is provided with ribs in the proximal region and the set of instruments includes a guide body shaped in accordance with the arcuate shape of the shaft for a second instrument with which structures can be manufactured in the bone serving to fix a path for the shaft ribs when the guide body is located in the recess. | 04-23-2009 |
20090105772 | IMPLANT - An implant ( | 04-23-2009 |
20090099663 | TIBIA PLATFORM IMPLANT - An implant ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090099609 | BONE ANCHOR SYSTEM - A bone anchor system anchors a support member to a bone. The bone anchor system comprises a body having a shank adapted for insertion into a hole in the bone. A head is formed on the shank. The head has a support engagement portion adapted to secure the support member to the body. A passage extends from an entry point to an exit point formed in the body. An expandable member has a flexible wall at least partially enclosing an anchoring chamber. The expandable member has an expanded state configured to conform to a cavity in the bone. The anchoring chamber is in fluid communication with the exit point. The expandable member is adapted to expand when a filler material is provided into the anchoring chamber. A portion of the expandable member conforms to the cavity and the body and the support member are substantially anchored to the bone. | 04-16-2009 |
20090088850 | INTERVERTEBRAL ENDOPROSTHESIS - An intervertebral endoprosthesis for insertion into the intervertebral space between two adjacent vertebrae is provided that includes first and second base members, each having a first surface configured to engage one of the vertebrae and a second opposite surface and a resilient insert disposed between the base members. The insert includes an outer shell defining an interior chamber and is disposed in contacting engagement with the second surface of each of the base members. The resilient insert further includes a core disposed within the chamber and connected to the outer shell. The intervertebral endoprosthesis further includes first and second coupling members, each of the coupling members extending between the core of the resilient insert and one of the base members. The first and second coupling members independently couple the first and second base members to the resilient insert, wherein the first and second base members are movable independently of one another and the adjacent vertebrae are movable independently of one another when the intervertebral endoprosthesis is inserted into the disc space. | 04-02-2009 |
20090082815 | SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM WITH TRANSITION MEMBER - A spinal stabilization system generally comprises an anchor member configured to be secured to the patient's spine, a transition member received by the anchor member, and a flexible element coupled to the transition member. The transition member is positioned between a rigid member and a flexible member, which are each adjacent to the flexible element. | 03-26-2009 |
20090081076 | IMPLANT AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN IMPLANT PACKED IN A STERILE MANNER - An implant is set forth having at least one first element and a second element, wherein the first element is provided in a pre-determined relative location to the second element, in particular at least partly in a recess of the second element. The first element has a pre-positioning location having play with respect to the second element and allowing a fully area gas sterilization of both elements and can be displaced from this pre-positioning location into an end positioning location corresponding to a fixed | 03-26-2009 |
20090076619 | FEMORAL NECK PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to a shaft for a femoral neck prosthesis, which comprises an anchoring area ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090076515 | INSTRUMENT FOR DISIMPACTING A DAMAGED VERTEBRAL BODY - The invention relates to an instrument for disimpacting a damaged vertebral body, comprising a unit, whose effective length can be adjusted in a longitudinal direction and whose underside can be positioned on the skin above a damaged vertebral body. According to the invention, supports that can be displaced in relation to one another are located on the adjustable unit, the distance between the exteriors of the two supports that face away from one another in the longitudinal direction defining the effective length of the adjustable unit. The adjustment range of the effective length is dimensioned in such a way that the supports can be positioned between lever elements, which are provided for the distraction of the vertebral bodies lying cranially and caudally adjacent to the damaged vertebral body and the supports are designed to maintain the mutual distance between the lever elements. | 03-19-2009 |
20090062868 | PEDICLE SCREW - The invention relates to a pedicle screw comprising a head ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090062805 | RONGEUR - A rongeur ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090048679 | IMPLANT - The invention relates to an implant for the relief of damaged regions of the joint surfaces of hip or shoulder joints which may be introduced into the gap between the joint surfaces of the joint head and the joint socket in the natural joint, the implant being embodied as a shell or cap which is laid in the implanted state with a convex outer surface in the joint socket and a convex inner surface sitting on the joint head. The implant has a body section forming the shell or cap with an opening and a boundary section defining the opening and the implant is made from a flexible material which may be deformed for introduction of the implant into the gap between the joint surfaces. | 02-19-2009 |
20080294268 | Base Platform for an Artificial Joint - The invention relates to a base platform ( | 11-27-2008 |
20080262617 | INTERSPINOUS SPACER - A spacer for maintaining separation between adjacent spinous processes having a first and second end support, a connecting member, and a central member positioned between the first and second end supports. The spacer is adjustable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration such that when the connection member is pulled to bring the first and second end supports closer together, the central member expands into the expanded configuration to contact and support adjacent spinous processes. | 10-23-2008 |
20080234738 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSERTION OF FLEXIBLE SPINAL STABILIZATION ELEMENT - Insertion of a spinal stabilization element into a patient generally includes positioning a cord within a sheath and inserting the sheath and cord through the patient's body along a path generally toward an anchor member. An advancement member may be mounted on the leading end of the cord to further facilitate this insertion. The sheath is then retracted to expose a first portion of the cord within the patient's body, and the first portion of the cord is moved into a desired position relative to the anchor member. After advancing a spacer over the sheath and cord, the sheath is retracted to expose a second portion of the cord. The second portion of the cord is then moved into a desired position relative to another anchor member such that the spacer is positioned between the two anchor members. | 09-25-2008 |
20080228283 | FEMUR COMPONENT FOR A HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS - The specified implant for use as a femur component in a hip joint prosthesis comprises a shaft, being intended for the implantation in a cavity of a proximal femur, a head section, for fastening a femoral head prosthesis and a femoral neck section, being arranged between the shaft and the head section. The femoral neck section comprises a femoral head axis and a contour in a cross-section perpendicular to the femoral neck axis, tapering in a V-shape or wedge-shape to medial and at least an anterior straight section and at least a posterior straight section, wherein the straight sections define the tapering. | 09-18-2008 |
20080228281 | Insert and Shell of a Joint Ball Receptacle - An insert ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080221700 | Implant - The invention relates to a cap-shaped implant for implanting on a prepared stump of a femoral head. The implant is in the form of a ball section ( | 09-11-2008 |
20080215057 | Instrument for Preparing and/or Machining a Femoral Head - The invention relates to an instrument for preparing and/or machining a femoral head ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080211112 | Carbon Nanotube Bond Pad Structure and Method Therefor - A bond pad structure ( | 09-04-2008 |