Abstract: Methods and system for providing network connectivity are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for providing network connectivity involves receiving from a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) an access ID and an IP address at a SASE domain, wherein the access ID and the IP address correspond to a wireless device, generating an IP address-to-tenant mapping at the SASE domain by applying the access ID and the IP address to an access ID-to-tenant mapping, and forwarding traffic received at the SASE domain from the wireless device via the MNO according to the IP address-to-tenant mapping.

Abstract: Method and systems for transitioning a wireless device between client-less connectivity and client-based connectivity are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for transitioning a wireless device between client-less connectivity and client-based connectivity involves forwarding traffic from a wireless device through a SASE domain, receiving a request for information related to a SASE gateway in the SASE domain from the wireless device, transmitting information related to the SASE gateway from the SASE domain to the wireless device in response to the request, and transitioning the wireless device between client-less connectivity to the SASE gateway and client-based connectivity to the SASE gateway.

Abstract: Method and systems for transitioning a wireless device between client-less connectivity and client-based connectivity are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for transitioning a wireless device between client-less connectivity and client-based connectivity involves forwarding traffic from a wireless device through a SASE domain, receiving a request for information related to a SASE gateway in the SASE domain from the wireless device, transmitting information related to the SASE gateway from the SASE domain to the wireless device in response to the request, and transitioning the wireless device between client-less connectivity to the SASE gateway and client-based connectivity to the SASE gateway.

Abstract: Methods and system for providing network connectivity are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for providing network connectivity involves receiving from a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) an access ID and an IP address at a SASE domain, wherein the access ID and the IP address correspond to a wireless device, generating an IP address-to-tenant mapping at the SASE domain by applying the access ID and the IP address to an access ID-to-tenant mapping, and forwarding traffic received at the SASE domain from the wireless device via the MNO according to the IP address-to-tenant mapping.

Abstract: An example method is provided in one example embodiment and may include communicating a message for a group of one or more user equipment (UE) from a machine type communication-interworking function (MTC-IWF) to a packet data network gateway (PGW), wherein the message includes a group identity (ID) associated with the group of one or more UE; communicating the message from the PGW to one or more serving gateways (SGWs); and communicating the message from each of the one or more SGWs to each of the one or more UE of the group of the one via a tunnel for each of the one or more UE.

Abstract: A method of preplanning orthopedic surgery and computer program therefore. The method includes the steps of: importing an x-ray image into an electronic canvas; scaling the x-ray image to determine the pixel to distance ratio; creating on the canvas one or more moveable, rotatable trace overlays of bones or bone fragments visible in the x-ray; inserting onto the canvas one or more moveable, rotatable images of orthopedic implants; and rotating and moving the trace overlays and the images of orthopedic implants into positions depicting the planned surgical outcome.

Abstract: Embodiments of the technique disclosed include a computer-based system and method for creating schedules that matches total supply of clinicians with the projected demand in services as well as meet plurality of constraints that consists of scheduling rules and clinician availability/preferences of varying weighted values to ensure work-life balance and thereby avoid staff burnout. In some embodiments, the system predicts the demand in appointments and the capacity of clinicians based on past data, leading to greater accuracies for subsequent schedule creations.

Abstract: A medication impregnated bone cement (MIBC) coated intramedullary (IM) nail for fixation of a long bone fracture comprising an IM nail base and medication impregnated bone cement. The bone cement encapsulates at least a portion of the IM nail base and forms an interface between the adjacent surfaces of the IM nail base and the bone cement. The interface between the encapsulating bone cement and the encapsulated IM nail base being enhanced to increase the adhesion of the encapsulating bone cement to the encapsulated IM nail base. The increase in adhesion being sufficient to ensure that the encapsulating bone cement remains adhered to the encapsulated IM nail base when the medication impregnated bone cement coated intramedullary nail is removed from the long bone.

Abstract: An orthopaedic implant knee hinge and surgical method for minimally invasive insertion of the orthopaedic implant knee hinge. The apparatus and method stabilizes the knee in patients after ligament surgery, conventional fixation of supracondylar and intracondylar fractures of the femur and/or tibial plateau and proximal tibia fractures. The knee hinge is inserted subcutaneously (but supra-muscularly) on one of both of the medial or lateral side of the knee.

Abstract: An example method is provided in one example embodiment and may include configuring paging parameters for a group of one or more user equipment (UE) based, at least in part, on a group identifier (ID) for the group of one or more UE; communicating the paging parameters to each of the one or more UE of the group; and paging one or more idle mode UE of the group according to the paging parameters to transition the idle mode UE to a connected mode for receiving a group message. In some instances, configuring the paging parameters can include configuring a paging frame and paging occasion for the group of one or more UE based on the group ID; configuring extended paging cycle radio frames for the group of one or more UE; and/or configuring a paging group Radio Network Temporary Identifier for the group of one or more UE.

Abstract: The instant invention is a novel method and apparatus for minimally invasive treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries combined with fixation of acetabular cup assemblies for total hip arthroplasty. Fixation means and acetabular cup assemblies are affixed to the ilia and subcutaneous anteriorly bowed elongated rods/plate including possibly a subcutaneous posterior plate are connected between the fixation means.

Abstract: A surgical method and internal elbow hinge apparatus for minimally invasive treatment of an unstable elbow (with or without humeral/ulnar bone fractures). The method includes surgically installing the internal elbow hinge which includes a humeral plate, an ulnar plate, and a hinge arm pivotally connected to the humeral plate and fixedly connected to the ulnar plate.

Abstract: A surgical method and internal elbow hinge apparatus for minimally invasive treatment of an unstable elbow (with or without humeral/ulnar bone fractures). The method includes surgically installing the internal elbow hinge which includes a humeral plate, an ulnar plate, and a hinge arm pivotally connected to the humeral plate and fixedly connected to the ulnar plate.

Abstract: A blocking screw insertion guide useful for proper alignment of blocking screws used in intramedullary nail fixation of fractured long bones. The insertion guide including a intramedullary nail dummy head consisting of a short segment of the proximal portion of an intramedullary nail; a nail insertion handle of the type used to insert intramedullary nails; and a blocking screw guide portion. The invention also includes a method of intramedullary nail fixation of fractured long bones using the inventive blocking screw insertion guide.

Abstract: The instant invention is a novel method and construct for temporary or definitive minimally invasive treatment of a broken humerus. The method includes the steps of tunneling an elongated (or short) plate having a contoured distal end subcutaneously in the subcutaneous fat layer substantially parallel to the fractured humerus; and attaching the ends of the plate to the fractured humerus. The plate remains disposed in the subcutaneous fat layer and away from, but parallel to the humerus once attached to the humerus.

Abstract: The instant invention is a novel method for stabilization of the posterior pelvis (iliosacral) when treating an unstable pelvic ring fracture. Cannulated screws are inserted through the posterior of the ilium through the sacroiliac joint and into the sacrum. The screws are used to affix the iliosacral joint while it heals. The screws are used in conjunction with a bone plate (through which the screws pass) to provide the construct/fixation with added strength and stability compared to iliosacral fixation using screws alone.

Abstract: An example method is provided in one example embodiment and may include communicating a message for a group of one or more user equipment (UE) from a machine type communication-interworking function (MTC-IWF) to a packet data network gateway (PGW), wherein the message includes a group identity (ID) associated with the group of one or more UE; communicating the message from the PGW to one or more serving gateways (SGWs); and communicating the message from each of the one or more SGWs to each of the one or more UE of the group of the one via a tunnel for each of the one or more UE.

Abstract: An example method is provided in one example embodiment and may include configuring paging parameters for a group of one or more user equipment (UE) based, at least in part, on a group identifier (ID) for the group of one or more UE; communicating the paging parameters to each of the one or more UE of the group; and paging one or more idle mode UE of the group according to the paging parameters to transition the idle mode UE to a connected mode for receiving a group message. In some instances, configuring the paging parameters can include configuring a paging frame and paging occasion for the group of one or more UE based on the group ID; configuring extended paging cycle radio frames for the group of one or more UE; and/or configuring a paging group Radio Network Temporary Identifier for the group of one or more UE.

Abstract: The instant invention is a novel method and apparatus for minimally invasive treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries combined with fixation of acetabular cup assemblies for total hip arthroplasty. Fixation means and acetabular cup assemblies are affixed to the ilia and subcutaneous anteriorly bowed elongated rods/plate including possibly a subcutaneous posterior plate are connected between the fixation means.

Abstract: An orthopaedic implant knee brace and surgical method for minimally invasive insertion of the orthopaedic implant knee hinge. The apparatus and method stabilizes the knee in patients after conventional fixation of distal femur and/or proximal tibia fractures. The orthopaedic implant knee brace allows the body weight of the patient to be offloaded from the knee joint to allow for weight bearing on the leg within days, rather than months, from the surgery.