Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ergonomic platforms and components, and methods for making and using such devices. The present invention also relates generally to medical devices and methods for use in the operating room by a clinician. In particular, the present invention encompasses platform devices and attendant features for preventing and/or reducing repetitive use injuries by surgeons, and methods for making and using such technologies.

Abstract: An internal nasal implant (10) for opening nasal valves (12, 13) of a human nasal cavity (14) includes an elongate body (16) of biocompatible material having a length to span dorsal surface portions of first and second upper lateral cartilage of a human nose. The elongate body (16) has a first end portion (22) and a second end portion (26) connected by a base portion to form an overall V-shape. The first end portion (22) and the second end portion (26) are capable of biasing the first and second upper lateral cartilage apart to increase air flow through the nasal valves (12, 13).