Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
623210150 | Finger bone | 32 |
20080269908 | CARPOMETACARPAL (CMC) JOINT ARTHOPLASTY IMPLANTS AND RELATED JIGS, MEDICAL KITS AND METHODS - Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint implants include a trapezium implant defining an articulating surface and a cooperating first metacarpal implant with a base portion of the first metacarpal defining an articulating surface. The first metacarpal base articulating-surface is configured to articulate against the trapezium implant articulating surface. | 10-30-2008 |
20100010637 | TRAPEZO-METACARPAL IMPLANT - This present invention concerns a trapezian or trapezo-metacarpal implant ( | 01-14-2010 |
20100057213 | ARTHROPLASTIC IMPLANT WITH SHIELD FOR BASILAR JOINT AND RELATED METHODS - An arthroplastic implant for a basilar joint of a hand of a patient includes a body having a distal surface and a proximal surface opposite therefrom. The distal surface is to be positioned adjacent a first metacarpal bone at the basilar joint of the hand of the patient. The arthroplastic implant also includes a shield extending outwardly from the distal surface of the body to shield adjacent portions of the first metacarpal bone and a second metacarpal bone of the hand of the patient. | 03-04-2010 |
20100057214 | ARTHRODESIS IMPLANT FOR FINGER JOINTS AND RELATED METHODS - An arthrodesis implant is for a finger joint of a hand of a patient. The arthrodesis implant may include an extramedullary proximal anchor including a first member having a fastener-receiving passageway therethrough to receive a fastener to anchor the first member to an extramedullary portion of a proximal bone of the finger joint of the hand of the patient. The arthrodesis implant may also include an intramedullary distal anchor having a second member for being anchored within an intramedullary portion of a distal bone of the finger joint of the hand of the patient, and a coupling for securing the first and second members together. | 03-04-2010 |
20100057215 | ARTHROPLASTIC IMPLANT WITH ANCHOR PEG FOR BASILAR JOINT AND RELATED METHODS - An arthroplastic implant is for a basilar joint of a hand of a patient. The arthroplastic implant may include a body having a distal surface and a proximal surface opposite therefrom with the distal surface to be positioned adjacent a first metacarpal bone at the basilar joint of the hand of the patient. The arthroplastic implant may also include an anchor peg extending outwardly from the body to anchor the body within the basilar joint of the hand of the patient. | 03-04-2010 |
20100082112 | Finger Joint Prosthesis - A finger joint prosthesis is provided including a joint body having first and second joint elements, which are connected together pivotably about a rotary axis and from each of which extends an anchoring bar for fixing to a proximal and/or distal phalanx. The anchoring bars have eyes with openings for receiving fixing screws. To increase stability, it is proposed that the first joint element have an external hollow body with an insertion opening that the second joint element have an internal hollow body, and that the internal hollow body in the position of installation can be inserted by way of the insertion opening relatively movably into the external hollow body. A spindle can be inserted in the position of installation into the internal hollow body for rotationally movable connection to the external hollow body. | 04-01-2010 |
20100106254 | SURGICAL IMPLANTABLE STABILIZER SLING FOR BASAL JOINT ARTHROPLASTY - The concepts disclosed herein offer a new simple and reliable reconstructive option for the treatment of first carpal-metacarpal joint (basal joint) arthritis and consists of an intra-articular basal joint stabilizer sling combined with a surgical method of implantation. | 04-29-2010 |
20100137994 | PROSTHESIS FOR PART OF A JOINT, WITH AN ANTI-TWIST ELEMENT - The invention relates to a joint part prosthesis, particularly for a finger joint, consisting of either a proximal or a distal component, as well as a shaft that extends away from this component, to be mounted in a bone, which shaft is configured with a fin-like anti-twist device. According to the invention, it is provided that as an anti-twist device ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100161068 | PROSTHESIS FOR PART OF A JOINT, WITH AN EXPANDABLE SHAFT - The invention relates to a joint part prosthesis, particularly for a finger joint, consisting either of a proximal or a distal component as well as a shaft extending away from this component, to be mounted in a bone. The invention provides that the shaft ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100191343 | PROSTHETIC FINGER - The invention relates to a prosthetic finger ( | 07-29-2010 |
20110106269 | CARPOMETACARPAL (CMC) JOINT ARTHOPLASTY IMPLANTS AND RELATED JIGS, MEDICAL KITS AND METHODS - Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint implants include a trapezium implant defining an articulating surface and a cooperating first metacarpal implant with a base portion of the first metacarpal defining an articulating surface. The first metacarpal base articulating-surface is configured to articulate against the trapezium implant articulating surface. | 05-05-2011 |
20110172782 | THUMB METACARPAL IMPLANT - A hemi-arthroplasty implant ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110184527 | Modular Proximal Interphalangeal Joint - A modular proximal interphalangeal joint implant assembly including a first stem component, a second stem component, and an articulation assembly. The first stem component includes a first locking device and is operable to be implanted in a proximal phalanx bone. The second stem component includes a second locking device and is operable to be implanted in a middle phalanx bone. The articulation assembly includes a first articulation component operable to be removably attached to the first locking device and a second articulation component operable to be removably attached to the second locking device. The articulation assembly can include a semi-constrained articulation assembly or a constrained articulation assembly. | 07-28-2011 |
20110257755 | ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT FOR ARTHROPLASTY OF THE FINGERS - An orthopaedic implant ( | 10-20-2011 |
20120016484 | FINGER JOINT PROSTHESIS - In a finger joint prosthesis comprising a joint body | 01-19-2012 |
20120150309 | HINGE STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a hinge comprising a first rigid body, a second rigid body and a joint member connected to the first rigid body and the second rigid body allowing substantially two-dimensional rotation of the first rigid body and the second and rigid body relative to each other. The joint member comprises HPPE fibers which are bendable by the rotation. | 06-14-2012 |
20120179267 | TRAPEZIUM IMPLANT FOR THUMB AND METHOD - An implant for the trapezium of the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint comprising an integral elastomeric member configured to include a body portion having a tapered neck, having extending from one end thereof an elongated, longitudinally extending tapered portion adapted to be embedded into a reamed out-channel in the thumb metacarpal bone. After implantation, in the preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, a segment of a nearby tendon, for example, the APL or FCR tendons, may be wrapped around the tapered neck of the implant to secure it in position, thereby forming a reinforced structure to inhibit dislocation of the prosthesis. However, in other methods, various other securing elements, including, but not limited to acellular matrices, may be used to retain the implant in position. | 07-12-2012 |
20120323338 | MODULAR PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT - A method for replacing a proximal interphalangeal joint with a modular implant assembly is provided. During a first surgical procedure, a first stem component of the implant assembly having a first articulation component removably attached thereto is implanted in a proximal phalanx bone. A second stem component of the implant assembly having a second articulation component removably attached thereto is implanted in a middle phalanx bone. During a second surgical procedure performed after the first surgical procedure, the first articulation component is removed from the first stem component and the second articulation component is removed from the second stem component. A third articulation component is attached to the first stem component and a fourth articulation component is attached to the second stem component. The second surgical procedure is performed without removing the first stem component from the first bone and without removing the second stem component from the second bone. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330432 | FINGER PROSTHESIS - A finger prosthesis comprising a tip for simulating different functions of a finger and a ring for attaching the prosthesis to a stump. The finger prosthesis further includes a joint coupled between the tip and the ring, wherein the joint includes an interlocking mechanism configured to allow the joint to rotate at lockable intervals so as to lock the tip into different positions during a flexion period of the finger prosthesis. | 12-27-2012 |
20130218286 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT - An artificial joint comprising a first base element and a second base element that are pivotally connected to an intermediate body. A first protrusion extends from the first base element and is configured to be press-fitted into a screw device that is anchored to a first bone member, and a second protrusion extends from the second base element and is configured to be press-fitted into a screw device that is anchored to a second bone member. A related kit-of-parts is also described. | 08-22-2013 |
20130325138 | Interphalangeal Joint Implant Methods and Apparatus - A method and apparatus for correcting malformed joints, in particular the “hammer toe” contraction of the proximal interphalangeal joint. The disclosure comprises a two-component implant: a proximal phalanx component and a middle phalanx component. An endosseous stem on each component is inserted axially into the end of a respective host bone and, after insertion, the components are attached. The attached components are held together in various ways, for example a detent arm/aperture mechanism. Each component can be cannulated to allow for the passage of a kirschner wire, if necessary, to stabilize adjacent joints such as the proximal interphalangeal joint. The bones of the treated joint can be set to form a desired angle by adjusting the angle formed by the corresponding endosseous stems. | 12-05-2013 |
20140088723 | TRAPEZIUM IMPLANT FOR THUMB AND METHOD - An implant for the trapezium of the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint comprising an integral elastomeric member configured to include a body portion having a tapered neck, having extending from one end thereof an elongated, longitudinally extending tapered portion adapted to be embedded into a reamed out-channel in the thumb metacarpal bone. After implantation, in the preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, a segment of a nearby tendon, for example, the APL or FCR tendons, may be wrapped around the tapered neck of the implant to secure it in position, thereby forming a reinforced structure to inhibit dislocation of the prosthesis. However, in other methods, various other securing elements, including, but not limited to acellular matrices, may be used to retain the implant in position. | 03-27-2014 |
20140107797 | FLEXIBLE SURGICALLY IMPLANTABLE DEVICE, MADE OF COATED SILICONE, FOR JOINING PHALANXES, METACARPUS-PHALANX OR METATARSUS-PHALANX BONES IN ARTHROPLASTY SURGERY - A surgically implantable device ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140114428 | Metacarpal-phalangeal prosthesis - A surgically implantable metacarpal-phalangeal prosthetic replacement device having engaging male and female components. The male and female components each include a conically shaped shank adapted to be inserted into a medullary canal of a bone. The male head portion connected to the first conically shaped shank includes two spaced-apart lateral condyles having convex condylar surfaces and an intercondylar portion juxtaposed between the first and second convex condyles. The intercondylar portion extends outwardly relative to the convex condylar surfaces. The female component has a female head portion connected to the second conically shaped shank. The female head portion includes spaced-apart lateral side portions having concave recessed load-bearing surfaces that are complementary to and moveably engage the convex condylar surfaces of the male component. The lateral sides portions further define an intermediate concave condylar recess that moveably engages the outwardly extending intercondylar portion. The female head portion further includes dorsally positioned and substantially longitudinally aligned first and second protuberances which define a median channel portion for reception of the extensor tendons. | 04-24-2014 |
20140128984 | ARTIFICIAL IMPLANT FOR CARPOMETACARPAL JOINT - An artificial implant for a carpometacarpal (CMC) joint used for replacing a CMC joint surface of the first metacarpal bone is provided and includes: an insert portion having an inserting end for inserting into a bone marrow cavity exposed from an incision of the first metacarpal bone, and a front end; an articular replacement portion connected to the front end of the inserting portion and disposed outside the incision of the first metacarpal bone, and having an articular profile surface to replace the CMC joint surface of the first metacarpal bone; and an attached flange protruded from a peripheral of the articular replacement portion, attached to an outer bone surface of the first metacarpal bone adjacent to the incision, and having at least one suture hole, through which at least one suture passes for assisting to fix an abductor pollicis longus (APL) to the outer bone surface. | 05-08-2014 |
20140303741 | BIO-MECHANICAL PROSTHETIC IMPLANT - There is disclosed a finger prosthetic implant assembly. In an embodiment, the assembly includes a distal phalanges. The implant includes a medial phalanges having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The implant includes a proximal phalanges having an operable connection with the medial phalanges. The implant includes an adjustment mechanism configured to provide a desired length between the distal phalanges and the proximal phalanges. The implant may optionally include a flexor and extensor ligament component having an operable connection with at least one of the medial phalanges and the proximal phalanges, and the flexor and extensor ligament component configured for attachment to metacarpal bone in a hand. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
20150342745 | METACARPAL ROD ANCHOR FOR A TRAPEZOMETACARPAL PROSTHESIS - In one embodiment, the present invention is an anchoring rod that is elongated and tapered, the rod extends from a distal end toward a proximal end, the shape including a palmate side, a dorsal side and lateral sides, is the shape being flared on its palmate side without flaring on its dorsal side and flares on its lateral sides so as to form a flared proximal portion, said flared proximal portion having a substantially trapezoidal cross-section, with a dorsal face larger than the palmate face. | 12-03-2015 |
20150366672 | SURGICAL IMPLANTABLE STABILIZER SLING FOR BASAL JOINT ARTHROPLASTY - The concepts disclosed herein offer a new simple and reliable reconstructive option for the treatment of first carpal-metacarpal joint (basal joint) arthritis and consists of an intra-articular basal joint stabilizer sling combined with a surgical method of implantation. | 12-24-2015 |
623210160 | Ball and socket joint | 3 |
20110112652 | JOINT PROSTHESIS - The present invention relates to a joint prosthesis ( | 05-12-2011 |
20130079886 | IMPLANTABLE THUMB JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH SPHERICAL INTER-SUPPORT - A multi-component thumb joint assembly incorporated into reconditioned end surfaces established between upper metacarpal and opposing lower proximal phalanx bones. A first component is anchored into a reconditioned end surface of the metacarpal bone and exhibits a first exposed support surface. A second component is anchored into a reconditioned end surface of the proximal phalanx and exhibits a second exposed support surface. An intermediate and spherical shaped component is supported in at least one of eccentric or rotational fashion between the first and second anchored components. | 03-28-2013 |
20130197655 | PROSTHESIS FOR THE BASAL JOINT OF THE THUMB - A basal joint of the thumb prosthesis includes a socket element to be secured to the trapezoid and capitate, and a metacarpal component to be secured to the first metacarpal. A ball on the metacarpal component is received and substantially enclosed by the socket element. | 08-01-2013 |
623210170 | Including an intermediate bearing cup | 1 |
20130066436 | Implants and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Implants are disclosed. Methods of making and using implants are also disclosed. | 03-14-2013 |