Patents Assigned to Bone Runner Technologies, LLC
  • Method of repairing a bone joint
    Publication number: 20060287723
    Abstract: A method of repairing a bone joint by using a simple and flexible artificial ligament which easily conforms to a patient's anatomy and can be used independently or in combination with an intervertebral graft, implant or prosthesis to return stability to the spine subsequent to a surgical spine procedure, is disclosed. The method includes anchoring the artificial ligament to at least two vertebrae to aid in restoring stability to the compromised joint. The artificial ligament is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicants: BONE RUNNER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Nabil Muhanna, Lance Middleton
  • Method of repairing a bone joint
    Patent number: 7115142
    Abstract: A method of repairing a bone joint by using a simple and flexible artificial ligament which easily conforms to a patient's anatomy and can be used independently or in combination with an intervertebral graft, implant or prosthesis to return stability to the spine subsequent to a surgical spine procedure, is disclosed. The method includes anchoring the artificial ligament to at least two vertebrae to aid in restoring stability to the compromised joint. The artificial ligament is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignees: Bone Runner Technologies, LLC, Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Nabil L. Muhanna, Lance Middleton