Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090299228 | IMPLANT SENSORS - Exemplary orthopedic implants are disclosed. The orthopedic implants may include one or more sensors. Exemplary sensors include sensors to monitor bone growth, changes to the implant over time, and proper placement of the implant. The orthopedic implants may include a woven material. Sensor arrangements to detect a state of an item are disclosed. Exemplary states include folded, unfolded, and inflated. Exemplary items include an orthopedic implant and a parachute. | 12-03-2009 |
20100030339 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING HEIGHT AND ANGLE FOR A RADIAL HEAD - A modular prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a radius. The prosthesis system includes a head component having a first connection portion that connects to a second connection portion and a collar component having the second connection portion and a third connection portion. The system also includes a stem component including a fourth connection portion that connects with the third connection portion, the stem component having a stem anchoring portion that connects to the radius. The collar component provides the modular geometry to the prosthesis without having to have an increased number of head components and stem components with variable lengths and angles. | 02-04-2010 |
20100262252 | MODULAR PROSTHESIS AND USE THEREOF FOR REPLACING A RADIAL HEAD - A modular prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius includes a monolithic stem component, a head component, and a locking mechanism formed by the stem and head components. The stem component defines a stem anchoring portion having a longitudinal axis and configured to couple to the proximal radius, and a dovetail-shaped first mounting portion on a first end face that extends in a first direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. The head component has a dovetail-shaped second mounting portion on a second end face opposite the first end face slidably engaged with the first mounting portion along the first direction. One of the first and second mounting portions intersects the longitudinal axis. The locking mechanism is formed at an interface between the stem and head components and is engaged through relative translational movement between the stem and head components. A related method is provided. | 10-14-2010 |
20110035013 | MODULAR CENTER PEGGED GLENOID - A glenoid component used for shoulder arthroplasty is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite to the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to engage with a humeral head. A plurality of removable fixed pegs each have a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extending from the medial surface. A central peg fixation mechanism is provided that is configured to couple an optional central fixation peg to the medial surface. | 02-10-2011 |
20110125276 | MODULAR PROSTHESIS AND USE THEREOF FOR REPLACING A RADIAL HEAD - A modular prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius includes a monolithic stem component, a head component, and a locking mechanism formed by the stem and head components. The stem component defines a stem anchoring portion having a longitudinal axis and configured to couple to the proximal radius, and a dovetail-shaped first mounting portion on a first end face that extends in a first direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. The head component has a dovetail-shaped second mounting portion on a second end face opposite the first end face slidably engaged with the first mounting portion along the first direction. One of the first and second mounting portions intersects the longitudinal axis. The locking mechanism is formed at an interface between the stem and head components and is engaged through relative translational movement between the stem and head components. A related method is provided. | 05-26-2011 |
20110144759 | MODULAR PROSTHESIS AND USE THEREOF FOR REPLACING A RADIAL HEAD - A modular prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius includes a monolithic stem component, a head component, and a locking mechanism formed by the stem and head components. The stem component defines a stem anchoring portion having a longitudinal axis and configured to couple to the proximal radius, and a dovetail-shaped first mounting portion on a first end face that extends in a first direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. The head component has a dovetail-shaped second mounting portion on a second end face opposite the first end face slidably engaged with the first mounting portion along the first direction. One of the first and second mounting portions intersects the longitudinal axis. The locking mechanism is formed at an interface between the stem and head components and is engaged through relative translational movement between the stem and head components. A related method is provided. | 06-16-2011 |
20120109323 | Modular Prosthesis And Use Thereof For Replacing A Radial Head - A tool provides for coupling a first prosthetic to a second prosthetic. The tool can include a first arm having a first concave bearing surface configured to apply a force in a first direction. The tool can also include a second arm having a hook shaped member. The hook shaped member can have a second concave bearing surface configured to apply a force in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first arm and the second arm can be generally parallel, and the first arm can be translatable with respect to the second arm. The tool can include a translation force mechanism, which can apply force to the first arm and the second arm so as to cause generally parallel translation of the first arm and second arm. | 05-03-2012 |
20130190881 | MODULAR CENTER PEGGED GLENOID - A glenoid prosthetic is provided and may include a first component having an articulating surface engaged by the head of a humeral component or a natural humerus and an engagement surface formed on an opposite side of the first component than the articulating surface. A second component may be attached to the first component proximate to the engagement surface and may be attached to a resected glenoid of a scapula. The second component may be formed from a different material than the first component and may include at least one coupling stem received within an aperture formed in the resected glenoid. | 07-25-2013 |
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20090036995 | JOINT SPACE INTERPOSITIONAL PROSTHETIC DEVICE WITH INTERNAL BEARING SURFACES - Joint space interpositional prosthetic devices for positioning between surfaces of a joint in a patient are disclosed. The prosthetic device may have exterior surfaces affixed to the joint surfaces and may have internal surfaces which provide bearing surfaces. In an exemplary embodiment, the bearing surfaces are encapsulated within the device. The exterior surfaces of the device may include bone securement features to facilitate attachment of the prosthetic device to the joint surfaces. | 02-05-2009 |
20090264937 | BONE SCREW FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC TENSION - A bone screw including a head portion, an intermediate portion, and a threaded portion. The intermediate portion further includes a wave-type spring formed therein. In one exemplary embodiment, the wave-type spring is formed to have a lattice structure. In one exemplary embodiment, the wave-type spring of the intermediate portion is formed by laser cutting. By providing a wave-type spring in the intermediate portion of the bone screw of the present invention, the bone screw provides dynamic tension to maintain a bone plate or other orthopedic device in its desired position substantially adjacent a bone. | 10-22-2009 |
20100094292 | MODULAR INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL - An intramedullary nail having at least a first segment and a second segment. An exterior surface of the first segment includes a plurality of open spaces therein to permit bone growth into the intramedullary nail. Such bone ingrowth may enhance the fixation between the intramedullary nail and the bone. The first and second segments are detachably secured to one another to accommodate a prosthetic implant. | 04-15-2010 |
20100151114 | IN-LINE TREATMENT OF YARN PRIOR TO CREATING A FABRIC - A woven orthopedic implant for cartilage replacement having layered functionality and a method of forming the same. The woven orthopedic implant may include bottom layer of fibers that promotes anchoring to bone, and intermediate layer of fibers that promotes soft tissue attachment, and a top layer of fibers that promotes lubrication. The method may involve treating the surfaces of fibers before weaving the fibers together. | 06-17-2010 |
20100331990 | GLENOID IMPLANT WITH SYNTHETIC LABRUM - A prosthetic glenoid component for replicating the behavior of a patient's natural glenoid includes a rim that replicates the patient's natural glenoid labrum. | 12-30-2010 |
20110213467 | ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT WITH WOVEN INGROWTH MATERIAL - Methods and apparatuses for attaching soft tissue and bone to orthopaedic implants. The orthopaedic implants are provided with a woven ingrowth material to facilitate attachment of soft tissue and bone thereto. In one embodiment, the woven ingrowth material is formed as a patch or region of woven material attached to the implant. In another embodiment, a sleeve formed of woven ingrowth material encompasses the majority of the implant. | 09-01-2011 |
20110307060 | IMPLANT SENSORS - Exemplary orthopedic implants are disclosed. The orthopedic implants may include one or more sensors. Exemplary sensors include sensors to monitor bone growth, changes to the implant over time, and proper placement of the implant. The orthopedic implants may include a woven material. Sensor arrangements to detect a state of an item are disclosed. Exemplary states include folded, unfolded, and inflated. Exemplary items include an orthopedic implant and a parachute. | 12-15-2011 |