Abstract: A system for driving an ultrasonic device for bone cement removal and/or osteotomy operations comprises a control unit, a memory unit, and connection means for connecting together the control unit and a handset of the ultrasonic device. The control unit is configured to send a signal to the handset, receive from the handset a response to the signal sent, and check an operating condition of the ultrasonic device based on this response. Related device, method and computer program are also disclosed.

Abstract: A handset for an ultrasonic device for bone cement removal and/or osteotomy operations comprises a handset body which encloses ultrasound generating means including at least one piezoelectric transducer and a horn, connection means configured to connect the handset to a tool to which the ultrasounds generated by the ultrasound generating means are transmitted, a duct for circulation of a cooling medium, the duct extending at least partially on the outside of the handset, a triggering element whose activation causes the activation of the ultrasound generating means, and a control lever coupled to the handset body at a connection point, the control lever being configured to activate the triggering element by means of its movement about the connection point.

Abstract: An orthopaedic stapler (1) comprising orthopaedic pliers (3) and an orthopaedic staple (2) integrally formed at the distal ends of the pliers (3). The orthopaedic staple (2) comprises a beam portion (4) and two insertion brackets (5) at the two opposite ends (6) of the beam portion (4) and substantially transverse with respect to the beam portion (4). The orthopaedic pliers (3) comprise two lever arms (12) integrally connected to the orthopaedic staple (2) by means of connection portions (15) at the two opposite ends (6) of the beam portion (4). The connection portions (15) are breakable along breakage sections (24). The lever arms (12) comprise at least one first projecting element (19), at least one second projecting element (20), the first projecting element (19) on one lever arm (12) being directed towards the second projecting element (20) on the other lever arm (12). The first projecting element (19) and the second projecting element (20) are provided with a reciprocal engaging mechanism (21).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an external (1) fixator for orthopedic use, in particular for the treatment of calcaneus fractures, comprising: a rigid support (10) for a first clamp (11) for fixing bone screws (2); a second support (20) for a second clamp (21) that is hinged at an end (4) of the rigid support (10); a third support (30) for a third clamp (31) that is hinged at an end (4) of the rigid support (10); the rigid support (10) being configured as a guide (16, 17) with the first clamp (11) slidingly mounted thereon. The fixator according to the invention is made of radiolucent material with joint elements comprising partially radiolucent or radiopaque materials and configured to allow orienting the bone screws (2) held by the clamps (11, 21, 31) in directions that are tilted to each other.

Abstract: An external fixation strut includes an elongated body including first and second tubular shafts. Opposite connectors are respectively coupled to one of the shafts and include a ball and socket joint. One shaft has an internal diameter slightly larger than the external diameter of the other to host the other shaft in a slidably and telescopic manner. The shafts of the strut are a synthetic radiolucent plastic material. A clamp element is in proximity of overlapping ends of the shafts for fast gripping action stopping the sliding of one shaft inside the other. A fixation element is manually operated and acts on the clamp element. A sleeve is provided around the central portion of the strut where the shafts overlap. The clamp element is a clamp band around the sleeve and includes opposite and facing gripping portions. The gripping portions are connected by a threaded connector of the fixation element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved orthopaedic device for athrodesis, in particular for the arthrodesis or fusion of a joint, for example an ankle joint, of the type comprising of a nail having head and tip ends opposed to each other; at least a first portion of the nail having an axis of symmetry; a single circular first transverse hole made in the first portion near the head of the nail and extended according to its own axis perpendicularly to the axis of symmetry; a slotted second transverse hole still made in the first portion of the nail and extended perpendicular to both the first axis of symmetry; and to the axis of the first transverse hole; and the slotted second transverse hole being made at a greater distance with respect to the head of the nail than the distance from the head of the first transverse hole.

Abstract: A system for driving an ultrasonic device for bone cement removal and/or osteotomy operations comprises a control unit, a memory unit, and a connector for connecting together the control unit and a handset of the ultrasonic device. The control unit is configured to send a signal to the handset, receive from the handset a response to the signal sent, and check an operating condition of the ultrasonic device based on this response. Related device, method and computer program are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to external fixation struts and systems utilizing the external fixation struts. The struts include an elongated body comprising a first and a second hollow tubular shaft and include opposite connectors respectively coupled to an end portion of the first or the second shaft and each including a ball and socket joint. One shaft may have an internal diameter that is slightly larger than the external diameter than the other shaft to host internally the other shaft in a slidably and telescopic manner. A clamp element may provide a fast gripping action stopping the telescopic sliding of one shaft inside the other shaft. Each ball and socket joint connector may be structured to allow an angular movement of the corresponding connector with a spherical angle up to at least 90°.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bone plate internal fixator device (101; 501; 701) for epiphysiodesis, comprising a pair of holding elements (102, 103; 502, 503; 702, 703), each one of the holding elements (102, 103; 502,503; 702, 703) respectively comprising a through hole (104, 105; 504, 505; 704, 705) configured for receiving a respective fixing screw (301) to a bone; the bone plate internal fixator device (101; 501; 701) further comprises a central portion (106; 506; 706) which structurally connects and constrains the holding elements (102, 103; 502, 503; 702, 703) with each other; the central portion (106; 506; 706) is flexible so as to allow flexing of the bone plate (101; 501; 701); each said through hole (104, 105; 504, 505; 704, 705) comprises a threaded surface (108, 109; 508, 509; 708, 709) adapted to couple with a corresponding surface (304) of the respective fixing screw (301); the holding elements (102, 103; 502, 503; 702, 703) and the central portion (106; 506; 706) are provided as a composi

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable pulling device (1) for orthopedic bone transport, comprising: a main body (2); a worm gear mechanism (4) disposed in the main body (2), and a reel (8) set into rotation by the worm gear mechanism (4) and meant to wind up a cable which is secured to a transport bone segment.

Abstract: Component (1) for endosseous screw, provided with a main body (10) which supports electronics (2) comprising at least one signal emission circuit and at least one sensor for acquiring one or more biophysical parameters of a patient, said component (1) being associable with an endosseous screw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved orthopaedic device for athrodesis, in particular for the arthrodesis or fusion of a joint, for example an ankle joint, of the type comprising of a nail having head and tip ends opposed to each other; at least a first portion of the nail having an axis of symmetry; a single circular first transverse hole made in the first portion near the head of the nail and extended according to its own axis perpendicularly to the axis of symmetry; a slotted second transverse hole still made in the first portion of the nail and extended perpendicular to both the first axis of symmetry; and to the axis of the first transverse hole; and the slotted second transverse hole being made at a greater distance with respect to the head of the nail than the distance from the head of the first transverse hole.

Abstract: Telescopic nail (2) for the treatment of fractures or deformations of long bones, as for example in the case of osteogenesis imperfecta or pseudo-arthrosis. comprising: a hollow stem (2); a rod (10) telescopically inserted into said hollow stem (2); a first fastening element (20) coupled to an end of said hollow stem (2) for fixing to a first long bone end; a second fastening element (30) coupled to an end of said rod (10) for fixing to a second long bone end. Advantageously, one end of said hollow stem (2) is provided with coupling means (40) for coupling to an end of a tool which can be inserted into a cavity formed in the bone for insertion of the nail.

Abstract: An orthopedic spring hinge and associated external fixation systems for the treatment of anatomical joint dysfunctions, and more particularly, to a spring hinge comprising a first base member, a second base member, a flexible first spring having a first longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member, and a flexible second spring spaced apart from the first spring and having a second longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member. The spring hinge is configured to have a maximum bending resistance in a first plane extending between the first spring and the second spring and a minimum bending resistance in a second plane orthogonal to the first plane.

Abstract: Dynamization tabs and methods of use are provided. Dynamization tabs may be used with an external fixation ring or other fixator device as part of a therapeutic treatment of bone fractures or malformations. The device forms a connection between one or more fixation struts and an external fixation ring so as to introduce controllable amounts of movement or dynamization to the arrangement of the struts and the fixator. By introducing controlled amounts of dynamization, therapeutic benefits can be derived in the enhanced, accelerated bone formation, mineralization and remodeling of the underlying bone. Dynamization tabs may comprise a strut connector, a mechanical biasing or dynamizing device, and a ring connector. Many different forms for introducing controlled amounts of dynamization are disclosed.

Abstract: Clamp (1) for an external fixator, preferably of the quick attachment type, comprising: a plurality of attachments (2; 3) for blocking bars and/or bone screws; a connector (5), provided with an at least partially threaded stem (50), which passes through and connects in series said plurality of attachments (2; 3); at least one first attachment (2) comprising two arms (20; 21), connected by a C-shaped flexible bridge (22); said stem (50) passing through said first attachment (2) in an intermediate position between said flexible bridge (22) and the opposite free ends of said arms (20; 21); wherein, at the free ends, said arms (20; 21) define a screw housing seat (23) for a bone screw, said screw housing seat being selectively configurable, varying the deformation of the flexible bridge (22), to clamp bone screws having different diameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an internal fixator device (1) of the bone plate type to be used as synthesis means in anatomical regions or epiphyses/metaphyses with poor coating of soft tissue, of the type comprising a two-lobe or eight-shaped bone plate (2) comprising a pair of lobed portions (23, 24) which are linked by a central linking portion (15) and in each of which at least one through-hole (3, 4) is formed to receive a corresponding bone fixation screw (5). Advantageously, each of the pair of lobed portions (23, 24) of the bone plate (2) has an upper surface (7) inclined relative to a reference plane (X) coinciding with a second upper surface of the linking central portion (15) of the bone plate (2), and a lower surface (6) configured for contact with the bone and inclined relative to the same reference plane (X) with a smaller inclination.

Abstract: An orthopedic spring hinge and associated external fixation systems for the treatment of anatomical joint dysfunctions, and more particularly, to a spring hinge comprising a first base member, a second base member, a flexible first spring having a first longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member, and a flexible second spring spaced apart from the first spring and having a second longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member. The spring hinge is configured to have a maximum bending resistance in a first plane extending between the first spring and the second spring and a minimum bending resistance in a second plane orthogonal to the first plane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an internal fixator device (1) of the bone plate type to be used as synthesis means in anatomical regions or epiphyses/metaphyses with poor coating of soft tissue, of the type comprising a two-lobe or eight-shaped bone plate (2) comprising a pair of lobed portions (23, 24) which are linked by a central linking portion (15) and in each of which at least one through-hole (3, 4) is formed to receive a corresponding bone fixation screw (5). Advantageously, each of the pair of lobed portions (23, 24) of the bone plate (2) has an upper surface (7) inclined relative to a reference plane (X) coinciding with a second upper surface of the linking central portion (15) of the bone plate (2), and a lower surface (6) configured for contact with the bone and inclined relative to the same reference plane (X) with a smaller inclination.

Abstract: A clamp for an external fixator, preferably of the quick attachment type comprises at least one first attachment provided with at least one bar housing seat for a bar of the external fixator and/or with at least one screw housing seat for a bone screw; at least one second attachment provided with at least one bar housing seat; a connector which, in a tightened configuration, passes through said first attachment and said second attachment locking the bars and/or bone screws within the bar housing seats and/or the screw housing seats; and which, in an open configuration, frees the entrance to at least the bar housing seat of said second attachment; and auxiliary connection means between said first attachment and said second attachment which are active in said open configuration.