Abstract: There is disclosed a bone fixation device that can include a cage having an optional mesh portion. The bone fixation device can be configured to couple a leg portion to a foot portion of a user's body. In at least one embodiment, the device includes at least one cage having a plurality of struts forming cells. There can be an optional mesh portion having a pre-set porosity that can be either constant or variable in density. In at least one embodiment there can be a cage portion which is substantially spherical shaped. Alternatively, the device can be substantially egg shaped. In at least one embodiment there can be a central post hole for receiving a post. In another embodiment at least one plate or shaft can connect to the cage.

Abstract: Patient specific instruments, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or resurfacing joint surfaces. A tibia alignment guide including a body with a first surface and a second surface, a base portion coupled to and extending away from the first surface of the body, and a tower portion coupled to and extending away from a top surface of the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of transmitting series of data between electronic circuits, and more specifically a method and a system for transmitting series of data, from a first electronic circuit to at least one second electronic circuit, via an electrical connection line between the first circuit and the second circuit, in reference to a ground line common to the circuits, of at least one series of data pulses. Each data pulse makes it possible to both electrically supply the second circuit and to transmit an item of data which can be interpreted by the second circuit. The supplying of the second circuit by the first circuit is cut between two successive pulses. For each data pulse and before the second circuit is switched off, because of failure in supply, the item of data transmitted by the pulse is stored on a non-volatile memory support of the second circuit.

Abstract: A trial insert having a first member having an engagement channel extending from a bottom surface towards a top surface and along a first direction that extends from a first end to a second end. The trial insert has a second member having an engagement member extending away from a top surface and along a second direction that extends from a first end to a second end, where the engagement member is received within the engagement channel, and where the first member is translatable relative to the second member along a longitudinal axis of the trial insert.

Abstract: Instruments, guides, systems and related methods for total ankle prostheses are disclosed. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods facilitate preparation of a tibia and/or talus of a patient for implantation of a total ankle prosthesis therein. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods also facilitate selection of a particular size of a tibial component, a talus component and/or a tibial insert of the total ankle prosthesis that suits the patient. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods include a tibial trial component, a talar trial component and tibial insert trial component that replicate one or more aspects of the tibial component, the talus component and the tibial insert, respectively, of the total ankle prosthesis. The talar trial component includes an articulation surface that articulates with the tibial insert trial component, and slots that facilitate chamfered resection of the patient's talus for the implantation of the talus component thereon.

Abstract: A solid vinegar powder and a method to generate the solid vinegar powder is described. The powder comprises an amount of acetic acid in a range of approximately 5% to approximately 50%, an amount of malted wholegrain seed or flour in a range of approximately 50% to approximately 95%, and at least 1% of nutritional components from the malted wholegrain seed or flour that includes fats, proteins, minerals and fibers. The solid vinegar powder is free from an addition of maltodextrin, dextrin, sodium diacetate, and/or modified starch.

Abstract: Instruments, guides, systems and related methods for total ankle prostheses are disclosed. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods facilitate preparation of a tibia and/or talus of a patient for implantation of a total ankle prosthesis therein. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods also facilitate selection of a particular size of a tibial component, a talus component and/or a tibial insert of the total ankle prosthesis that suits the patient. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods include a tibial trial component, a talar trial component and tibial insert trial component that replicate one or more aspects of the tibial component, the talus component and the tibial insert, respectively, of the total ankle prosthesis. The talar trial component includes an articulation surface that articulates with the tibial insert trial component, and slots that facilitate chamfered resection of the patient's talus for the implantation of the talus component thereon.

Abstract: Methods for total ankle replacement procedures are disclosed. A method includes making an initial incision, obtaining an alignment guide, performing an alignment, performing a tibia and talar resection, trialing the implant components, performing a talar chamfer resection, and implanting the components.

Abstract: Patient specific instruments, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or resurfacing joint surfaces. A tibia alignment guide including a body with a first surface and a second surface, a base portion coupled to and extending away from the first surface of the body, and a tower portion coupled to and extending away from a top surface of the body.

Abstract: Instruments, devices, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The system includes a first translation mechanism, a second translation mechanism coupled to the first translation mechanism, and a third translation mechanism coupled to the second translation mechanism, and a tower coupled to the third translation mechanism. Methods of assembling and using the alignment guides for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.

Abstract: Instruments, devices, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The system includes a first translation mechanism, a second translation mechanism coupled to the first translation mechanism, and a third translation mechanism coupled to the second translation mechanism. Methods of assembling and using the alignment guides for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.

Abstract: Alignment instruments may include joint-line referencing systems having an alignment arm having a body with first and second portions defining first and second sides. The first portion has at least one first pin tube through-hole extending from the first to the second side. The second portion has a first opening on the first side. A pin tube guide member is receivable in the first through-hole. The pin tube guide member has a passageway therethrough. An angelwing alignment member includes a portion receivable in the first opening of the alignment arm. An alignment foot is secured to the second portion, and the alignment foot has a handle and a shim. The shim is positionable in a joint between a first bone and a second bone, the alignment arm is alignable relative to a first bone, and the pin tube guide is operable for securing a pin into the first bone.

Abstract: Implant systems and related methods for joining bone and/or tissue portions is disclosed. The implant systems include a first flexible anchor tube comprising a first annular side wall defining a first internal cavity, a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, and a second flexible anchor tube comprising a second annular side wall defining a second internal cavity, a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end. The implant systems also comprise at least one suture that passes through the first and second side walls a plurality of times. The at least one suture extends along a pattern that prevents the second anchor tube from translating along the at least one suture and allows the first anchor tube to translate along the at least one suture toward the second anchor tube when first and second end portions of the at least one suture are tensioned.

Abstract: Implants, devices, systems, and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant comprises a cap member comprising an internally threaded opening extending from a first end thereof, an anchor portion comprising a first end that defines a tip of the implant and external threads, and a coupling portion extending between the cap member and the anchor portion. The coupling portion of the implant includes an externally threaded portion threadably coupled within the internally threaded opening of the cap member. The cap member of the implant is longitudinally moveable along the coupling portion. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.

Abstract: Bone fusion system, devices, guide, implant and methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guide and implant are disclosed. The fusion system includes an alignment guide and an implant. The alignment guide couples to the implant. The alignment guide includes a body, a fixation member engaging a first end of the body, and a tissue protector engaging a second end of the body. The implant includes a body portion, an extension portion extending away from a first end of the body portion, a curved portion extending away from a second end of the body portion, and a foot member extending away from the curved portion perpendicular to the body portion. Finally, methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guide and implant are disclosed.

Abstract: An inverter system and method for driving an alternating current induction motor connected to a fluid transfer pump, including PWM control of power switching devices and fast-acting shutdown circuitry to disable the power switching devices when unintended or unexpected conditions are detected. The inverter system further includes start/stop safety logic, fault current detection and a fast acting current limit circuit incorporating a programmable current limit, operational status and parameter monitoring and communication, visual signalization, locked rotor detection, and the ability to incorporate closed loop control and remote operation into systems while they are in service.

Abstract: A television mounting bracket for hanging a television on a wall that include a first body that is designed to be connected to the wall and a second body that is designed to be connected to the television. The first body has a vertical c-profile channel that has a top opening and a vertical slot. The bottom part of the c-profile channel is narrower than the rest of it. The first body has a horizontal springy pin that is connected to its back part with a spring and protrudes from it into the c-profile channel in a way that enable the springy pin to move backward and forward. The second body has a horizontal pin with a locking piece that includes a vertical channel. The locking piece corresponds with the vertical slot and the vertical channel corresponds with the horizontal springy pin.