Abstract: A computer-implemented method for producing a treatment plan to control manipulation of a fixation apparatus including a first element and a second ring and struts to correct an anatomical structure deformity of first and second anatomical structure segments, including: receiving, using one or more graphical user interfaces of a computing system, configuration information associated with the fixation apparatus, the configuration information comprising one or more geometric characteristics of one or more elements of the fixation apparatus and ring deformation information; receiving, by the computing system, images of the fixation apparatus and the first and the second anatomical structure segments attached thereto; determining, by the computing system, based on the configuration information and the received images, positions and orientations of the first and the second anatomical structure segments in three-dimensional space relative to the fixation apparatus; determining the hole locations of the first elemen

Abstract: An occlusive device can include a tubular braid including an open end and a pinched end. The tubular braid can define a longitudinal axis. In a predetermined shape, the tubular braid can include an outer sack and an inner sack. The open end can include a plurality of braided wires that are deflected towards the longitudinal axis in the predetermined shape.

Abstract: An embolic implantation system configured to deliver an embolic implant intravascularly to a treatment site includes an elongated delivery tube to which the embolic implant is detachably attached by a flexible loop extending through a retaining ring or opening on the embolic implant and an elongated detachment member or pull wire extending through the delivery tube and flexible loop. The pull wire has a bump near its distal end that inhibits the pull wire from moving further distally when the bump presses distally against the flexible loop and/or retaining ring. The flexible loop and retaining ring thereby serve as a distal obstruction obstructing distal movement of the bump and thereby distal movement of the pull wire into the implant.

Abstract: A vascular flow diverter includes a tubular mesh framework which includes a mesh cover and an opening. The tubular mesh framework is collapsible and configured to expand from a collapsed shape to a tubular shape when the vascular flow diverter is deployed. The mesh cover conforms to the shape of the tubular mesh, is surrounded by the tubular mesh framework, and is less porous than the tubular mesh framework. The opening is located within the mesh cover. A delivery wire passes through the opening in order to guide the flow diverter into place over an aneurysm.

Abstract: A method of delivering a fusion cage to an intervertebral disc space bounded by adjacent vertebral endplates, comprising the step of delivering the fusion cage into the disc space without contacting its teeth to the vertebral endplates during delivery, wherein a sheath is interposed between a cage surface and the endplates to prevent contact therebetween during delivery.

Abstract: Various exemplary gas spring surgical impacting tools and methods of using gas spring surgical impacting tools are provided. In general, a surgical impacting tool includes a gas spring assembly. The gas spring assembly includes a sealed chamber configured to contained compressed gas therein. The surgical impacting tool also includes a motor configured to cause compression of the gas in the sealed chamber. The compression and decompression of the gas is configured to drive movement of a surgical implement attached to the surgical impacting tool and configured to impact bone.

Abstract: An apparatus for the approximation of two bones with a first anchor having a proximal end and a distal end configured for insertion into a first hole in a first bone. A second anchor has a proximal end and a distal end configured for insertion into a second hole in a second bone. A flexible link extends between the first and second anchors limiting a spacing from the first anchor to the second anchor when in a deployed configuration. The first hole comprises a first diameter, the second hole comprises a second diameter and the first diameter is smaller than the second diameter. The second diameter is uniform across the entire length of the second hole.

Abstract: A shoulder arthroplasty kit includes a humeral head component, a combination sizer and guide device substantially identical to the humeral component but including a including a guide bore, and a guide pin configured to be inserted into the resected surface of the humerus and configured to be guided by the guide bore to a center of the resected surface of the humerus which is covered by the at least one combination sizer and guide device.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for forming a hole in bone and implanting a suture anchor in the bone hole. The devices and methods disclosed herein allow a suture coupled to tissue to be passed through a shaft that is also configured to receive a drill bit. Exemplary guide devices are provided having a shaft with a cross-sectional shape that allows the suture to be seated in a secondary region that is offset from a primary region that receives the drill bit therethrough. A drill bit can be passed through the shaft without causing any damage to the suture extending through the shaft, and subsequently an anchor can be advanced along the suture through the shaft and guided into the bone hole.

Abstract: Methods and devices for fixation of soft tissue to bone are provided. In one embodiment, a suture anchor is provided having an elongate cylindrical body with proximal and distal ends and an inner lumen extending therethrough. The elongate body can be configured so that upon partial insertion into a bone hole, it is securely anchored within the bone hole and a suture extending through the inner lumen is freely slidable. It can also configured so that, upon further insertion into the bone hole, at least a portion of the elongate body compresses to lock the suture within the inner lumen such that the suture is prevented from sliding. In another embodiment, a suture anchor is provided having arms that have an open position for receiving a suture therebetween, and a closed position in which the suture is retained but allowed to slide freely.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments with luminance and chrominance emitted from a controlled light source.

Abstract: A delivery system for deploying an implantable medical device to a target location of a body vessel can include a tubular body with a lumen extending therethrough, a pull wire extending through the lumen, and a proximal support tube disposed within the lumen and engaged to the pull wire such that proximal translation of the support tube causes proximal translation of the pull wire. The proximal support tube can include a marked distal section that is not visible to an operator of the delivery system prior to the release of the implant and that becomes visible when the proximal support tube is pulled proximally a sufficient distance to cause the delivery system to release the implant.

Abstract: A modular system for treating a bone includes a main body including a channel extending therethrough. A distal end includes a driving feature sized and shaped to engage a corresponding driving structure of one of first and second bone screws. The system also includes an inner shaft sized and shaped to be inserted into the channel and including a distal end including a retaining feature for engaging a corresponding retaining structure extending within a recess at a proximal end of the first screw. Furthermore, the system includes an outer shaft extending longitudinally and including a channel extending therethrough. The channel of the outer shaft is sized and shaped to slidably receive the main body therein and including a retaining feature extending along a distal end thereof. The retaining feature of the outer shaft engages a retaining structure extending along an exterior surface of the second screw.

Abstract: An adjustable spinal fusion intervertebral implant including upper and lower body portions each having proximal and distal surfaces at proximal and distal ends thereof. The implant can include a proximal wedge member disposed at the proximal ends of the respective ones of the upper and lower body portions, and a distal wedge member disposed at the distal ends of the respective ones of the upper and lower body portions. First and second linkages can connect the upper and lower body portions. Rotation of an actuator shaft can cause the distal and proximal wedge members to be drawn together such that longitudinal movement of the distal wedge member against the distal surfaces and the longitudinal movement of the proximal wedge member against the proximal surfaces causes separation of the upper and lower body portions.

Abstract: The disclosed technology generally relates to braided implants for aneurysm therapy. The disclosed technology can include a system having a tubular braid comprising an open end, a pinched end, and a predetermined shape. In the predetermined shape, the tubular braid can include a first segment extending from the open end to a first inversion, a second segment extending from the first inversion to a second inversion and forming a bag comprising a semi-frustoconically-shaped portion proximate the first inversion such that the semi-frustoconically-shaped portion defines an inner channel forming an opening to the bag, and a third segment surrounded by the second segment and extending from the second inversion to the pinched end. The system can include a catheter having a lumen therethrough, a distal end, and an outer diameter at the distal end being sized to be inserted into the bag through the opening of the bag.

Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an orthopedic implant and a compression insert transitionable between a natural shape and an insertion shape. The orthopedic implant includes first and second plates with insert slots configured to receive therein a portion of the compression insert. The first and second plates secure with a bone in an opposed relationship while being separated by an expansion whereby the insert slots of the first and second plates align across the expansion. The compression insert, in the insertion shape, inserts into the insert slots of the first and second plates such that the compression insert spans the expansion. The compression insert, due to an attempted transition thereof from the insertion shape to the natural shape, delivers energy stored therein to the first plate and the second plate whereby the orthopedic implant affixes the bone.

Abstract: An intramedullary bone fixation device that includes a shaft with a flexible region. The flexible region may be configured to flex from a first shape to a second shape as the shaft moves along a curved medullary canal. For example, the bone fixation device may include a distal bone screw that is configured to move along the curved medullary canal of first and second segments of a fractured bone (e.g., two segments of a broken rib) and fasten to the segment bone segment. The bone fixation device may include a locking member (e.g., a proximal bone screw) that is configured to lock the shaft to the first bone segment. For example, the shaft may be fixed to the distal bone screw and ratchetably coupled to the shaft such that the first and second bone segments can be compressed together by urging together the distal bone screw and the locking member.

Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.

Abstract: An imaging sensor that optimizes a pixel array area on a substrate using a stacking scheme for placement of related circuitry with minimal vertical interconnects between stacked substrates and associated features are disclosed. Embodiments of maximized pixel array size/die size (area optimization) are disclosed, and an optimized imaging sensor providing improved image quality, improved functionality, and improved form factors for specific applications common to the industry of digital imaging are also disclosed. Embodiments of the above may include systems, methods and processes for staggering ADC or column circuit bumps in a column or sub-column hybrid image sensor using vertical interconnects are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bone plate includes a first through hole extending through the plate along a first longitudinal axis from a proximal surface of the plate to a bone-facing distal surface thereof which, when the plate is placed on a target portion of bone in a desired orientation, faces the bone. An outer wall of the first through hole includes three wall sections provided with projections for receiving a screw head of a bone screw. The three wall sections are straight or convex.