Abstract: A joint prosthesis for mounting in a first bone and presenting a prosthetic joint surface for engaging an opposing joint surface of a second bone, the joint prosthesis comprising a sleeve which is adapted for partial disposition in an opening formed in the first bone; a center adapter which is adapted for disposition within the sleeve and a prosthetic joint surface mounted to the center? adapter; wherein the disposition of the center adapter is adjustable, both longitudinally and rotationally, relative to the sleeve, so that the disposition of the 15 prosthetic joint surface is adjustable, both longitudinally and rotationally, relative to the opposing joint surface of the second bone.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 7, 2014
Date of Patent:
October 25, 2016
Assignee:
Simplicity Orthopedics, Inc.
Inventors:
Barry T. Bickley, Richard E. Zovich, Aldo M. Zovich
Abstract: A joint prosthesis for mounting in a first bone and presenting a prosthetic joint surface for engaging an opposing joint surface of a second bone, the joint prosthesis comprising: a sleeve which is adapted for partial disposition in an opening formed in the first bone; a center adapter which is adapted for disposition within the sleeve; and a prosthetic joint surface mounted to the center adapter; wherein the disposition of the center adapter is adjustable, both longitudinally and rotationally, relative to the sleeve, so that the disposition of the prosthetic joint surface is adjustable, both longitudinally and rotationally, relative to the opposing joint surface of the second bone.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 7, 2014
Publication date:
October 30, 2014
Applicant:
Simplicity Orthopedics, Inc.
Inventors:
Barry T. Bickley, Richard E. Zovich, Aldo M. Zovich
Abstract: A joint prosthesis for mounting in a first bone and presenting a prosthetic joint surface for engaging an opposing joint surface of a second bone, the joint prosthesis comprising: a sleeve which is adapted for partial disposition in an opening formed in the first bone; a center adapter which is adapted for disposition within the sleeve; and a prosthetic joint surface mounted to the center adapter; wherein the disposition of the center adapter is adjustable, both longitudinally and rotationally, relative to the sleeve, so that the disposition of the prosthetic joint surface is adjustable, both longitudinally and rotationally, relative to the opposing joint surface of the second bone.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 12, 2010
Date of Patent:
January 7, 2014
Assignee:
Simplicity Orthopedics, Inc.
Inventors:
Barry T. Bickley, Richard E. Zovich, Aldo M. Zovich
Abstract: A surgical system for stabilizing a first bone segment to a second bone segment, the system comprising a plate having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to be secured to the first bone segment and the second end is configured to be secured to the second bone segment, and further wherein the plate has a structural integrity sufficient to stabilize the first bone segment to the second bone segment. Further embodiments comprise a supplemental plate for stabilizing a third bone segment to the second bone segment.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 2008
Date of Patent:
August 13, 2013
Assignee:
Simplicity Orthopedics, Inc.
Inventors:
Barry T. Bickley, Aldo M. Zovich, Richard E. Zovich, Paul Glazer
Abstract: A fixation augmentation device (FAD) comprising a generally tubular body having a first end and a second end, said body having an opening adapted to receive a screw therein; a collar attached to the first end of said body, said collar having a non-circular shape and having an opening which is aligned with the opening in said body; and at least one flange disposed at the second end of said body, wherein said at least one flange is extendable from said body in response to a screw being inserted into the hole of said body.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 2004
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2013
Assignee:
Simplicity Orthopedics, Inc.
Inventors:
Barry T. Bickley, Aldo M. Zovich, Richard E. Zovich