Ring Frame Patents (Class 606/56)
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Patent number: 10398487Abstract: A three-dimensional repositor for claviclar fracture includes two supporting rods, which independently comprise a straight part and a curved part separately, and are rotatably connected each other through a rotation shaft at the two ends of the curved parts; the two supporting rods are each provided with opposite locating holes correspondingly and perpendicularly downwards, which have a diameter matching with a diameter of either a locating screw or a Kirschner wire; and at least one first reduction device, each of which includes two pillars perpendicular to the straight part of the two supporting rods respectively; and a cross bar moveably disposed on top ends of the two pillars at both ends respectively, and comprising a plurality of reduction holes having a diameter matching with a diameter of the Kirschner wire.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Inventor: Yingze Zhang
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Patent number: 10390859Abstract: A bone correcting system which includes a first pin which can be connected to a bone at a first location; at least a second pin which can be connected to the bone at a second location at a distance from the first location; a telescopic fixation member which is coupled rigidly to the first and second pins for the purpose of fixing the mutual distance between the pins during the hardening phase, and which is coupled flexibly to the first and the second pins during a correction phase; and at least a first annular fixation member which is removably connected to the first pin and at least a second annular fixation member which is removably connected to the second pin for the purpose of adjusting the bone during the correction phase. This system provides an efficient, user-friendly and simple system for correcting bones, particularly in respect to bone hardening.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: UMC UTRECHT HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Ralph Johan Bernhard Sakkers, Aleida Johanna Van Der Wal, Joris Emanuel Nicolaas Jaspers, Peter Timo Dijkstra
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Patent number: 10327815Abstract: The present technology relates generally to ring fixators and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a ring fixator assembly comprises a ring configured to surround a fractured bone, a retention device disposed at a first position on the ring, and a tensioner clamp disposed at a second position on the ring. A wire extends between the retention device and the tensioner clamp. The tensioner clamp includes a first screw configured to secure the wire in position with respect to the tensioner clamp and a second screw configured to apply additional tension to the wire.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventor: David Machamer
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Patent number: 10285733Abstract: A device for external orthopedic fixations, which has one or more frames which have a substantially and/or partially annular shape and are suitable for being arranged around a limb to surround it at least partially, wherein one or more rods are fixed to a frame by means of a locking mechanism is provided. The device has two jaws which, when closed, tighten the locking mechanism to a portion of the frame by exerting a prevalently axial force, wherein the jaws are closed by means of a cam mechanism suitable for being actuated by rotating a lever pivoted to a first jaw and provided with one or more cam surfaces cooperating with a surface of the second jaw.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignees: AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI S.P.A., ISTITUTO ORTOPEDICO RIZZOLI, AZIENDA OSPEDALIERO-UNIVERSITARIA DI BOLOGNA POLICLINICO S. ORSOLA-MALPIGHIInventors: Luciano De Oto, Marco De Luca, Mauro Girolami, Stefano Boriani, Maria Concetta Nucci
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Patent number: 10172653Abstract: An osteotomy instrument for compression and/or distraction spinal procedures includes a first leg and a second leg pivotally attached to the first leg. The first leg and the second leg each include a proximal portion, a distal portion with a distal end and a pocket extending within the distal end towards the proximal portion. The distal portion of each leg is configured to rotatably engage a bearing attached to a spine of a patient. The pocket may be generally hemispherical with an inner surface configured to engage the bearing and form a ball-in-socket joint with the bearing.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Ibrahim Obeid, Warren Scott Gareiss, Alexandra Pinkie
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Patent number: 10010346Abstract: An external fixation system includes first and second fixation members having first and second pluralities of mounting holes, respectively. The first and second plurality of holes are configured to receive first and second ends of a plurality of struts, each strut having a default or initial mounting position. A simulation of the correction may be performed with the struts in the default positions, but it may be determined that the correction is not achievable. Additional simulations of the correction may be performed with the ends of the struts in different mounting positions to determine if other mounting positions of the struts allow the correction to be completed. During the correction, if one of the struts reaches a maximum length, it may be disconnected and reconnected to a different mounting hole so that, after being reconnected, the strut may be further increased in length to continue the correction.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Adam John Edelhauser, Ashish Gangwar, Sridhar Anjanappa, Subash K. Mannanal, Patrick Valli
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Patent number: 9924968Abstract: A support structure for use with an external fixator assembly including, but not limited to, a fixator assembly for the ankle area of the body which may further include an ankle stabilization portion. The support structure is similar in function but distinguishable in structure from a “halo-ring” and comprises a base having a substantially annular configuration and being operatively disposed in at least partially surrounding relation to a leg area corresponding to the stabilized ankle area. An extension structure includes at least one but preferably a plurality of two elongated extension members extending outwardly from the base and in spaced relation to and substantially aligned with the ankle stabilization portion. The base and the two extension members are structured for connection to a plurality of struts which may be variably and selectively disposed in interconnecting relation to the ankle stabilization area and/or other portions of the external fixator assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: MDPO LLCInventor: Luis E. Marin
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Patent number: 9827011Abstract: A polyaxial pivot housing for an external fixation system, comprising a collet body having a threaded portion; a spherical member configured to be partially received by a cavity that is formed in the collet body, the spherical member having a threaded post that is configured to attach to a support member of an external fixation frame; and a threaded locking collar that is configured to orientationally lock the threaded post with respect to the external fixation frame by compressing the spherical member into the cavity as the threaded locking collar is mated with the threaded portion of the collet body.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Jeffery T. Cresina, Kevin T Stone, Daniel Norton
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Patent number: 9820776Abstract: A ratcheting strut comprising: (a) a ratchet box including a through passage; (b) a first tube sized to extend at least partially through the passage, the first tube including teeth that engage corresponding teeth of the ratchet box; (c) a second tube mounted to the ratchet box in parallel with the first tube, the second tube operatively coupled to a second fixation adapter; and, (d) a threaded rod operatively coupled to a nut and a first fixation adapter, the threaded rod repositionably mounted to the first tube, where the nut is operatively coupled and repositionable with respect to the first tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Jeffery T. Cresina, Mark Lester
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Patent number: 9808288Abstract: A device includes a plurality of rings. Each ring has a first face, a second face, and at least one slot defined by first and second interior edges of the ring on opposing sides of the slot. The at least one slot penetrates from the first face to the second face. The first face of each ring has a first recess adjacent the slot on the first edge and a second recess adjacent the slot on the second edge. A plurality of posts join each one of the plurality of rings to an adjacent one of the plurality of rings.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming Wong, Jason Edie
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Patent number: 9795411Abstract: The present technology relates generally to ring fixators and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a ring fixator assembly comprises a ring configured to surround a fractured bone, a retention device disposed at a first position on the ring, and a tensioner clamp disposed at a second position on the ring. A wire extends between the retention device and the tensioner clamp. The tensioner clamp includes a first screw configured to secure the wire in position with respect to the tensioner clamp and a second screw configured to apply additional tension to the wire.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventor: David Machamer
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Patent number: 9763694Abstract: A telescopic strut for use with an external fixator comprising an axially extending rod; an axially extending tube moveably recurring the rod for varying the length of the rod and tube combination along a longitudinal axis; the tube having first and second ends, the second end having a pin extending therethrough; a locking system mounted on the tube first end for adjusting the position of the rod in the tube and fixing the length of the rod and tube combination; a coupling element having a tubular sleeve with a threaded outer surface mounted on an outer surface of the second end of the tube, the sleeve having two diametrically opposed slots receiving the pin and an adjustment element threadably mounted on the sleeve outer surface for axial movement along the axis, the adjustment element having a surface contacting the pin to limit the movement of the pin in the slots.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Philippe Lehmann, Joël Bouquet
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Patent number: 9757153Abstract: An external fixator for mounting to a patient's leg or other anatomy to stabilize bones in the patient's leg or other anatomy includes a first ring including a first plurality a slots therein and a second ring including a second plurality of slots therein. A foot-plate has a generally U-shape and a third plurality of slots therein. A first strut is mounted between the first ring and the second ring. The first strut includes an upper tube, a lower tube, a first telescoping element securing the upper tube to the lower tube and first and second end fittings secured to ends of the upper and lower tubes, respectively. The first end fitting secures the first strut to the first ring and the second end fitting secures the first strut to the second ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Richard Jay, Joseph J. Smith, Norman G. Storer, III, James C. Barnitz, Michael J. Rello
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Patent number: 9724129Abstract: The present disclosure relates to software used in planning the correction of bone deformities preoperatively or postoperatively, and in particular relates to virtually manipulating rings and struts of an external fixation frame in order to plan the steps for making a desired correction to two or more bone portions of a patient. The software can be used prior to surgery, allowing a user to virtually define a bone deformity, and virtually add and manipulate fixation rings and struts to the bone deformity. Based on the virtual manipulations, a correction plan can be generated that describes length adjustments that should be made to the plurality of model struts over a period of time to correct the bone deformity. The software can also be used after surgical fixation of the fixation frame and struts to the deformed bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Adam John Edelhauser, Ashish Gangwar, Sandeep Menon
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Patent number: 9717527Abstract: An external fixator system comprising at least two fixation plates which are arranged at a distance to each another, at least one adjustable length strut having a first end region and a second end region which are in connection with the fixation plates and at least one actuation unit to adjust the length of the strut in order to adjust the distance and/or orientation between the fixation plates. The actuation unit is in a fixed connection with at least one of the fixation plates as well as with at least one of the end regions of the respective strut in order to connect the strut with the fixation plate. The actuation unit comprises a feedback unit which provides the user with a feedback concerning the degree of the actuation.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Manoj Kumar Singh, Yves Stephane Crozet, Vinzenz Andreas Burgherr, Mark Thomas Dahl
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Patent number: 9717528Abstract: An external fixation system includes top and bottom fixation plates that may be connected to fragments of a bone. At least one y-shaped strut attaches the two fixation plates. Each y-shaped strut has first, second and third telescopic struts coupled at a connector joint. The first strut member is coupled to the top fixation plate and the second and third strut members are coupled to the bottom fixation plate. Each strut member may include a joint and may also include an actuation unit connecting the particular strut member to the top or bottom fixation plate. Rotation of a head portion of the actuation unit causes rotation of a threaded rod, causing adjustment in the length of the respective strut member. As the lengths of the strut members change, the joints may reposition, leading to the top fixation plate becoming repositioned with respect to the bottom fixation plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventor: Manoj Kumar Singh
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Patent number: 9700353Abstract: A pediatric mandibular distractor comprising a housing member elongating along a longitudinal axis, the housing member having at least one elongated slot elongating along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis and opening laterally through at least a side portion of the housing member; at least one fixed footplate attached to the housing member; a drive rod; and at least one moveable footplate engageable with the drive rod through the elongated slot by a connector. Wherein, when the fixed and moveable footplates are attached to the respective first and second bone surfaces, a bottom portion of the housing member is proximate to the first and second bone surfaces, and the side portion is further from the bone surfaces than the bottom portion in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. Methods of assembling and installing the exemplary pediatric mandibular distractor summarized above are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Stephen Vaughan Harris, Ediuska V. Laurens, Nathan Gorentz
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Patent number: 9579122Abstract: A collapsible fixator system comprising a first frame member and a second frame member and at least one strut. Each frame member comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. Each of the at least one struts comprises first and second strut connectors, such that the first and the second strut connectors are operable to releasably connect the strut to the first frame member and the second frame member. When the first and second strut connectors are in a first, collapsed position, the strut is releasably positioned substantially parallel to the upper and lower surfaces of the first and second frame members. When the first and second strut connectors are in a second, erect position, the strut may be fixedly positioned such that the first and second frame members are spaced apart from one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENInventors: John David Ross, Mikhail L. Samchukov, Alexander M. Cherkashin, John G. Birch
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Patent number: 9308025Abstract: In general, various embodiments of the present invention comprise an external fixation device, an internal fixation device, and a lower extremity stabilizer. The external fixation device is connected to the lower extremity stabilizer and the external fixation device is adjustably connected to the internal fixation device. The internal fixation device is capable of being attached to at least one bone in a patient's foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Thomas Zgonis, Heather Hanson, George Lamberson, Jeffrey Harris
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Patent number: 9220533Abstract: An external fixation frame for correcting a bone deformity includes a first fixation ring and a second fixation ring. A posterior adjustable length strut couples a posterior portion of the first fixation ring to a posterior portion of the second fixation ring and has universal joint. Medial and lateral adjustable length struts couples medial and lateral portions of the first fixation ring to medial and lateral portions of the second fixation ring respectively, each of the medial and lateral adjustable length struts including a constrained hinge joint. The fixation frame also includes a half ring hingedly coupled to the second fixation ring, and an anterior adjustable length strut coupling an anterior portion of the first fixation ring to the half ring.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Stryker Trauma SAInventors: Manoj Kumar Singh, Yves Stephane Crozet, Vinzenz Andreas Burgherr
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Patent number: 9204937Abstract: The present disclosure relates to software used in planning the correction of bone deformities preoperatively or postoperatively, and in particular relates to virtually manipulating rings and struts of an external fixation frame in order to plan the steps for making a desired correction to two or more bone portions of a patient. The software can be used prior to surgery, allowing a user to virtually define a bone deformity, and virtually add and manipulate fixation rings and struts to the bone deformity. Based on the virtual manipulations, a correction plan can be generated that describes length adjustments that should be made to the plurality of model struts over a period of time to correct the bone deformity. The software can also be used after surgical fixation of the fixation frame and struts to the deformed bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Stryker Trauma GmbHInventors: Adam John Edelhauser, Ashish Gangwar, Sandeep Menon
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Patent number: 9161790Abstract: An adjustable length orthopedic device and system. According to one embodiment, the adjustable length orthopedic device or system comprises an elongated shaft with a longitudinal axis, and an adjustable portion extending from a proximal end of the elongated shaft along the longitudinal axis. The adjustable length orthopedic device further comprises at least one hole in a distal end portion of the device, where the hole is adapted for insertion of a pin through the device and into the bone in order to anchor the device to the bone. According to another embodiment is a lag screw extending from a proximal end of the elongated shaft at an angle oblique to the longitudinal axis, the lag screw comprising a lag screw shaft segment, and an adjustable segment that extends from the proximal end of the shaft segment. According to another embodiment is an adjustable length locking screw.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Clarkson UniversityInventors: Laurel Kuxhaus, Alexander Martin Clark
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Patent number: 9101398Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for manipulating the orientation of a plurality of bone fragments with respect to one another. A bone transport frame including first and second rings, a plurality of elongate struts, and a plurality of ring transport assemblies for orienting a first bone segment with respect to a second bone segment is disclosed. A third ring may be included in the bone transport frame for orienting a third bone segment with respect to the first and second bone segments. Manipulation of an adjustable member of the bone transport frame can transport a ring in either a proximal or distal direction with respect to other rings of the frame. Manipulation of another adjustable member of the bone transport frame can translate a central axis of one of the rings either toward or away from the central axes of the plurality of elongate struts.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Stryker Trauma SAInventors: Manoj Kumar Singh, Yves Stephane Crozet
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Patent number: 9078700Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of an external fixation connection rod having articulatable joints that can be attached to external supports, such as rings. In some embodiments, the fixation connection rod includes a telescopic rod and connecting mechanisms for coupling the joints of the connection rod to the external supports. and the connecting mechanisms are operable to substantially lock the orientation of the joints. In some other embodiments, the connection rod includes a housing having parallel axial bores defined therethrough and sleeves slidably disposed in the axial bores. Also included in the present disclosure are methods of maintaining the orientation of first and second fixator rings for immobilizing bone segments.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENInventors: John David Ross, Mikhail L. Samchukov, Alexander M. Cherkashin, John G. Birch
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Patent number: 9044271Abstract: An external fixation system comprising: first and second planar at least part-circular ring elements, the first ring element having a circumferential track extending along the part-circular circumference thereof; a plurality of struts each having a first and second end, the first end of each strut coupled to the first ring by a first connector and the second end of each strut coupled to a second ring by a second connector, the first connector including a spherical joint; the second connector non-rotatably coupled to the second ring, the strut second end being coupled to the second connector by a U-joint; shuttles mounted on the track of the first ring for movement there along with one shuttle coupled to each strut; and means for controlling the angular position of each strut second end and means for controlling the position of each shuttle along the circumferential track on the first ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Stryker Trauma SAInventors: Adam John Edelhauser, Richard J. Tomasheski
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Patent number: 9023045Abstract: A system for fixing a wire to a surface of an external fixator having a wire adapted to extend through bony structure fastened with respect to the surface. A bolt having a shaft which comprises a threaded section, a head section and at least one clamping element is provided wherein the bolt is adapted to extend through an opening in the external fixation element with a nut, and clamps the wire to the surface. A counter torque tool is used to provide a counter torque while fastening the wire with the bolt and the nut. The bolt comprises a counter torque opening and wherein the counter torque tool comprises a section which is adapted to engage into the counter torque opening of the bolt to apply the counter torque.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Stryker Trauma SAInventors: Philippe Lehmann, Joël Bouquet, Esther Wobmann, Markus Behrens
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Publication number: 20150112339Abstract: The invention concerns an anatomically personalized and mobilizing external support configured to be arranged to support a physical joint between a first and a second bone group, which support comprises at least one first external auxiliary frame, which is configured to be attached to the first bone group using invasive attachment means, at least one second external auxiliary frame, which is configured to be attached to the second bone group using invasive attachment means, and at least one external auxiliary joint, which is fitted between the first and the second auxiliary frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: AALTO UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONInventors: Jan Erik Lindahl, Jari Salo, Jukka Tuomi, Roy Björkstrand
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Patent number: 9011438Abstract: An orthopedic fixation plate comprises a plurality of cylindrical holes for attaching connectors of a external fixation system, wherein the fixation plate comprises two supporting elements around each orifice of a cylindrical hole wherein the supporting elements are connected with a sleeve and said supporting elements are also connected with a longitudinally oriented ring element arranged in a radial distance of said sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Stryker Trauma SAInventors: Christian Steiner, Philippe Lehmann, Beat Knuchel, Vinzenz Burgherr
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Publication number: 20150094721Abstract: An external fixation frame for correcting a bone deformity includes a first fixation ring and a second fixation ring. A posterior adjustable length strut couples a posterior portion of the first fixation ring to a posterior portion of the second fixation ring and has universal joint. Medial and lateral adjustable length struts couples medial and lateral portions of the first fixation ring to medial and lateral portions of the second fixation ring respectively, each of the medial and lateral adjustable length struts including a constrained hinge joint. The fixation frame also includes a half ring hingedly coupled to the second fixation ring, and an anterior adjustable length strut coupling an anterior portion of the first fixation ring to the half ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Manoj Kumar Singh, Yves Stephane Crozet, Vinzenz Andreas Burgherr
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Patent number: 8951252Abstract: An orthopedic fixation ring for an external fixator has a ring or a ring-segment extending around a center axis. The ring comprises a first surface running perpendicular to the center axis, a second surface which is parallel to the first surface, and a plurality of spaced apart through openings running parallel to the center axis and extending through the fixation plate. The fixation plate has at least a third surface which is parallel to the first surface spaced outwardly thereof with respect to the center axis. A further set of through openings extends from the first surface to the third surface. A fourth surface may be provided which is axially displaced from the second surface with respect to the center axis. The ring preferably is circular or part-circular and is molded from carbon fiber reinforced PEEK.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Stryker Trauma SAInventors: Christian Steiner, Vinzenz Burgherr, Meinrad Fiechter
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Publication number: 20150011998Abstract: A fixation device comprises a first clamping member having an adjustable clamping collar and a first curved support portion attached to the adjustable clamping collar. The first clamping member is adapted to receive a digit. The first curved support portion is adapted to support an inferior surface of a proximal phalanx of the digit. A distal member is adjustably attachable to the first clamping member. The distal member has a second curved support surface adapted to support an inferior surface of a distal phalanx of the digit and a curved distal end adapted to apply a compressive force in a proximal direction to a distal end of the distal phalanx.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Daniel F. McCormick, Vinay Patel, Scott A. Armacost, Timothy M. O'Kane, Wesley Reed
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Publication number: 20140378972Abstract: An external fixation system and method for realigning, compressing or distracting broken bones has a planar ring element with an adjustable device having a body releasably mounted on the ring element. The adjustable device includes a first member for movement in a direction generally perpendicular to the ring element. A second member is mounted on the first member for movement in a direction parallel to the first member and with respect to a circumference of the planar ring element. The method includes inserting a k-wire through a first piece of bone and affixing the k-wire to the ring element. Then inserting a second k-wire through a second piece of bone and affixing the k-wire to the adjustable device second member. The pieces of bone are realigned, compressed or distracted by adjusting at least one of a first and second adjustable members forming the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Yves Stephane Crozet, Gurvinderjit Singh Walia, Manoj Kumar Singh
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Patent number: 8864750Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method for adjusting the orientation of a first external fixator support member relative to a second external fixator support member, wherein a plurality of adjustable struts connect the first and second external fixator support members. The method include providing a programmable tool, and storing, in a memory unit of the tool, instructions for adjusting the length of each of the plurality of adjustable struts to a desired length. The method further includes receiving identification information corresponding to a first adjustable strut and retrieving, from the memory unit, the instructions for adjusting the length of the first adjustable strut. The method also includes activating an actuator of the tool to adjust the length of the first adjustable strut according to the retrieved instructions. Various embodiments of the programmable tools are also included in the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for ChildrenInventors: John D. Ross, Mikhail L. Samchukov, Alexander M. Cherkashin, John G. Birch
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Patent number: 8864763Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments related to an external bone fixation device configured to correct bone deformities or repair bone injuries. The device can include a plurality of bases configured to be attached to portions of a bone and a plurality of struts configured to be adjustable in length to change the position and orientation of the plurality of bases and the attached bone portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Nicole Murray, Michael Wahl, Jean-Noel Bordeaux, Thomas Joseph Maughan
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Patent number: 8845654Abstract: A scaled head frame positioner and tabletop adapter are provided. The positioner may be employed for any neurosurgical procedure that requires fixed positioning of the stereotactic head frame or ring onto a patient's skull. The positioner employs a generally triangular shaped member with Velcro tapes fixed at each corner. The tapes have measurement markings, such as measurement tapes. The positioner supports the head frame with the tapes engaging means on the frame and fastened back to themselves, with markings indicating distances to adjust the position of the frame about the patient's head. Furthermore, the tabletop adapter clamps the patient with a stereotactic head frame onto a CT or treatment table. The tabletop adapter includes a generally U-shaped bracket secured to a support to be placed on the tabletop. The bracket is attachable to the head frame of the patient to hold his head in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Montefiore Medical CenterInventor: Linda X. Hong
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Publication number: 20140288558Abstract: Flexible Rail Bar Bone Fixation System is a type of intermaxillary fixation (IMF) system consisting of an inner rail bar which fixes to the jaw through the use of bone anchorage screws. These screws have an elongated internal threaded nut head with the function of receiving a second screw to secure the rail bar. The elongated head allows for the separation of oral tissue from the rail bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Javier Montejo
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Publication number: 20140276817Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments related to an external bone fixation device configured to correct bone deformities or repair bone injuries. The device can include a plurality of bases configured to be attached to portions of a bone and a plurality of struts configured to be adjustable in length to change the position and orientation of the plurality of bases and the attached bone portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Nicole Murray, Michael Wahl, Jean-Noel Bordeaux, Thomas Joseph Maughan
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Publication number: 20140276818Abstract: The present invention discloses an orthopedic external fixation device, an orthopedic external fixation system, and method of assembling the orthopedic external fixation device. The orthopedic external fixation device may include first and second jaws each including respective arms, a floating circular jaw disposed between the first and second jaws and defining first and second channels with the first and second jaws respectively, a plurality of pins and biasing members configured to distance the circular jaw from the first and second jaws, and a locking assembly. The first and second channels may each be configured to receive one of an embedding member or a bar of the external fixation system. The locking assembly may be at least partially received within apertures defined by the first, second, and circular jaws and may be configured to lock the first, second, and circular jaws.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kiang-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20140276819Abstract: A polyaxial pivot housing for an external fixation system, comprising a collet body having a threaded portion; a spherical member configured to be partially received by a cavity that is formed in the collet body, the spherical member having a threaded post that is configured to attach to a support member of an external fixation frame; and a threaded locking collar that is configured to orientationally lock the threaded post with respect to the external fixation frame by compressing the spherical member into the cavity as the threaded locking collar is mated with the threaded portion of the collet body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey T. Cresina, Kevin T. Stone, Daniel Norton
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Publication number: 20140276820Abstract: An external fixation system for reducing bone fragments, comprising: a substantially rigid frame member at least partially surrounding a fractured bone; a clamping assembly associated with the substantially rigid frame member, the clamping assembly having at least one opening for receiving a bone fixation member that is configured to penetrate the fractured bone; and a polyaxially adjustable pivot housing associated with the substantially rigid frame member, the polyaxially adjustable pivot housing being configured to cause the alignment of the bone fragments to be adjusted in response to a force exerted on the substantially rigid frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Jeffery T. Cresina, Paul Slagle, Gary D. Barnett, Mark Lester, Mark R. Brinker
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Patent number: 8834467Abstract: An external fixator system comprising at least two fixation plates which are arranged at a distance to each another, at least one adjustable length having a first end region and a second end region which are in connection with the fixation plates and at least one actuation unit to adjust the length of the strut in order to adjust the distance and/or orientation between the fixation plates. The actuation unit is in a fixed connection with at least one of the fixation plates as well as with at least one of the end regions of the respective strut in order to connect the strut with the fixation plate. The actuation unit comprises a feedback unit which provides the user with a feedback concerning the degree of the actuation.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Stryker Trauma SAInventors: Manoj Kumar Singh, Yves Stephane Crozet, Vinzenz Andreas Burgherr
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Publication number: 20140257286Abstract: The present invention relates to an anatomically personalized and mobilizing external support, a method for manufacturing is, as well as the use of a component of an invasively attached external support in determining the path of the joint being supported. In the method according to the invention, the kinetic dynamics of the joint are measured with the aid of a component of an external support invasively attached to two bone groups, on the basis of which an external support is arranged between the bone groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: AALTO UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONInventors: Jan Erik Lindahl, Jari Salo, Jukka Tuomi, Roy Björkstrand, Markku Paloheimo
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Publication number: 20140236153Abstract: The present disclosure relates to software used in planning the correction of bone deformities preoperatively or postoperatively, and in particular relates to virtually manipulating rings and struts of an external fixation frame in order to plan the steps for making a desired correction to two or more bone portions of a patient. The software can be used prior to surgery, allowing a user to virtually define a bone deformity, and virtually add and manipulate fixation rings and struts to the bone deformity. Based on the virtual manipulations, a correction plan can be generated that describes length adjustments that should be made to the plurality of model struts over a period of time to correct the bone deformity. The software can also be used after surgical fixation of the fixation frame and struts to the deformed bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: STRYKER TRAUMA GMBHInventor: Adam John Edelhauser
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Patent number: 8777946Abstract: The present invention relates to an anatomically personalized and mobilizing external support, a method for manufacturing is, as well as the use of a component of an invasively attached external support in determining the path of the joint being supported. In the method according to the invention, the kinetic dynamics of the joint are measured with the aid of a component of an external support invasively attached to two bone groups, on the basis of which an external support is arranged between the bone groups.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Aalto University FoundationInventors: Jan Erik Lindahl, Jari Salo, Jukka Tuomi, Roy Björkstrand, Kaija-Stlina Paloheimo
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Publication number: 20140114310Abstract: The current request reports an external fixation device to stabilize bone fractures with adaptable configuration during different stages of surgery or during treatment, through the generation of six degrees of freedom among the bone fragments. The device comprises numerous press-connector means, numerous cylindrical bars, numerous osteosynthesis screws and optionally from one to several rigid rings and one or more extension elements that permit generating diverse stable configurations to treat bone fractures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2010Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLEInventors: Arlex Leyton Virgen, Andres Machado Caicedo, Jaime Jose Garcia Alvarez
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Publication number: 20140058389Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for manipulating the orientation of a plurality of bone fragments with respect to one another. A bone transport frame including first and second rings, a plurality of elongate struts, and a plurality of ring transport assemblies for orienting a first bone segment with respect to a second bone segment is disclosed. A third ring may be included in the bone transport frame for orienting a third bone segment with respect to the first and second bone segments. Manipulation of an adjustable member of the bone transport frame can transport a ring in either a proximal or distal direction with respect to other rings of the frame. Manipulation of another adjustable member of the bone transport frame can translate a central axis of one of the rings either toward or away from the central axes of the plurality of elongate struts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: STRYKER TRAUMA SAInventors: Manoj Kumar Singh, Yves Stephane Crozet
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Publication number: 20140046326Abstract: A telescopically adjustable strut for use with orthopedic external fixators has a first end and a second end and includes a universal-hinged connector provided at each of the first and second ends for connecting the strut to orthopedic external fixator base members. The universal-hinged connector is configured and adapted for pivoting the strut relative to the base members and to lock the universal-hinged connector at a desired angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Kian-Ming Kevin Wong
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Publication number: 20130253512Abstract: An external fixation system has a planar ring with an adjustable device having a body releasably mounted on the ring. The adjustable device includes a first member for movement in a direction generally perpendicular to the ring. A second member is mounted on the first member for movement in a direction parallel to a side wall of the planar ring. A method for treating a broken bone includes providing an external fixation system and inserting a first k-wire or half pin through a first piece of the bone and affixing the first k-wire or half pin to the ring, then inserting a second k-wire or half pin through a second piece of bone and affixing the second k-wire or half pin to the adjustable device. The pieces of bone are realigned, compressed, or distracted by adjusting at least one of the first and second adjustable members.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Stryker Trauma SAInventors: Yves Stephane Crozet, Gurvinderjit Singh Walia, Manoj Kumar Singh
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Publication number: 20130253514Abstract: The present invention includes a system, kit and apparatus to aid in the realignment of one or more bones of a patient. The present invention provides a substantially rigid orthopedic stabilization scaffold for attachment of one or more external fixators for the realignment of one or more bones of a patient. The orthopedic stabilization scaffold includes a first anchorable frame and a second anchorable frame that are removably attachable to an operating table and connected adjustably by one or more crossbars.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventor: Adam Starr
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Publication number: 20130253511Abstract: An external bone fixing member includes an external reconstruction plate to replace the conventional large external support frame to reduce the volume of the external fixing member and the external bone fixing member is cooperated with a screw which is angle adjustable so as to meet requirements of fixation of the fractured bones (limb bones) at different positions or comminuted fractures. The use of the screw is further cooperated with the reconstruction plate to reinforce the stability of the connection between the reconstruction plate and the screw to prevent the screw from withdrawing, moving, angle changing or movement of the reconstruction plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Cheng-Kung Cheng, Chan-Tsung Yang, Yu-Shu Lai, Jou-Wen Chen