Abstract: A geared-motor assembly for use in a spatial frame is disclosed. Each of the geared-motor assemblies being selectively attachable and detachable from a manually adjustable strut in a spatial frame. In use, with the geared-motor assemblies detached, the struts can be manually adjusted (e.g., rotated) to, for example, facilitate initial construction of the spatial frame in the operating room, to allow patients to manually adjust the struts if desired, etc. Thereafter, with the geared-motor assemblies coupled to the struts, motorized and/or automated adjustment of the struts according to a treatment plan can be achieved. In use, each of the geared-motor assemblies is configured as a stand-alone device including all of the needed intelligence (e.g., microprocessor, printed-circuit board, etc.) and power supply to control and power the geared-motor assembly so that no external wires or centralized controller is required.

Abstract: A spatial frame apparatus for positioning on a patient to treat an injury. The apparatus includes a frame having one or more motorized struts. One or more motorized struts include one or more motors configured to cause movement of one or more motorized struts in one or more directions in accordance with one or more treatment plans. The apparatus includes one or more processing 2024/102351 components communicatively coupled to one or more motorized struts and/or one or more motors. One or more processing components determine one or more loading parameters on the one or more motorized struts. The loading parameters define loading on the one or more motorized struts resulting from the frame being positioned and/or adjusted on the patient. The processing components execute at least one adjustment of one or more motorized struts based on the determined loading parameters.

Abstract: Logic may interact with a user to determine a pattern of micromotions to associate with an adjustment schedule. Logic may interact with the user via a user interface element to determine a rate of micromotions to associate with the adjustment schedule. Logic may associate the set of instructions with the adjustment schedule. Logic may cause the transmission of the set of instructions to a patient device for execution during treatment in conjunction with the adjustment schedule. And logic may cause transmission of communications to one or more motor controller circuits of the bone alignment device to perform the micromotions based on execution of the instructions to apply micromotions to the portion of the adjustment schedule via an automated bone alignment device.

Abstract: Logic may provide a deformity analysis to create a treatment plan for external fixators. Logic may further perform additional refinements to the treatment plan to improve the patient experience. Logic may further include pre-operative osteotomy to select an osteotomy and to provide real-time updates to a post-operative image based on changes to an osteotomy line, orientation, and/or rotation point. Logic may facilitate movement of one or two portions of a medical image to determine an alignment of bone segments in the portions of the medical image. Logic may generate deformity parameters based on a combination of translations and/or rotations of the movement to align the portions. Logic may create a treatment plan including a prescription for an external fixator based on deformity parameters.

Abstract: A detachable programmer arranged and configured to be selectively coupled to a motorized strut in an automated and/or motorized spatial frame is disclosed. In some examples, a plurality of detachable programmers are provided, one for each of the plurality of motorized struts in the spatial frame. Thus arranged, each of the plurality of detachable programmers can be configured to supply power and/or control the motorized strut to which it is connected to actuate the motorized strut according to a treatment plan negating, or at least minimizing, the need for any complex, sensitive circuitry housed within the motorized strut. In some examples, the detachable programmer is configured to magnetically couple to the motorized strut via a magnetic or bayonet-style connector.

Abstract: Logic may provide a deformity analysis to create a treatment plan for external fixators. Logic may further perform additional refinements to the treatment plan to improve the patient experience. Logic may further include pre-operative osteotomy to select an osteotomy and to provide real-time updates to a post-operative image based on changes to an osteotomy line, orientation, and/or rotation point. Logic may facilitate movement of one or two portions of a medical image to determine an alignment of bone segments in the portions of the medical image. Logic may generate deformity parameters based on a combination of translations and/or rotations of the movement to align the portions. Logic may create a treatment plan including a prescription for an external fixator based on deformity parameters.

Abstract: A kit and corresponding methods of use are disclosed. In use, the kit includes a plurality of articulating clamps for coupling to one of the rings of an external fixation system. In use, the clamps include a body portion having a stem arranged and configured to be received within an opening formed in one of the rings. The clamp further including a clamp assembly for engaging a rod spanning the first and second rings. Thus arranged, the clamp may be directly coupled to one of the rings and the rod, the clamp enabling the position of the ring to be adjusted relative to the rod. As such, the clamps may enable, inter alia, a hexapod external fixation system to be converted into a static frame, a static frame to be constructed in a more efficient manner, and/or creation of an enlarged visualization or working window.

Abstract: An adjustment compliance device and systems and methods for use with an external fixator are disclosed. The adjustment compliance device can be attached to a strut of an external fixator and may include at least one indicator element to indicate adjustment parameters for an active step of an adjustment process for the external fixator. The adjustment parameters may include an active strut and/or a direction of adjustment for the strut. The adjustment compliance device may receive the adjustment parameters from a user device. The at least one indicator element may include a light element operative to emit light in a color corresponding to the active strut. The at least one indicator element may include a light element configured to indicate a direction of rotation of the active strut. As a result, a patient can more effectively comply with an adjustment prescription, thereby improving the likelihood of successful bone alignment.

Abstract: A geared-motor assembly for use in a spatial frame is disclosed. Each of the geared-motor assemblies being selectively attachable and detachable from a manually adjustable strut in a spatial frame. In use, with the geared-motor assemblies detached, the struts can be manually adjusted (e.g., rotated) to, for example, facilitate initial construction of the spatial frame in the operating room, to allow patients to manually adjust the struts if desired, etc. Thereafter, with the geared-motor assemblies coupled to the struts, motorized and/or automated adjustment of the struts according to a treatment plan can be achieved. In use, each of the geared-motor assemblies is configured as a stand-alone device including all of the needed intelligence (e.g., microprocessor, printed-circuit board, etc.) and power supply to control and power the geared-motor assembly so that no external wires or centralized controller is required.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an external fixation system that includes at least one external fixation strut that is both acutely adjustable and precisely adjustable and related methods of adjustment. Acute adjustment may be accomplished using one or more mobile jaws that may be engaged with or disengage from a threaded rod of each external fixation strut. Precise adjustment of each external fixation strut may be accomplished after releasing a lock biased toward a locked position. When each external fixation strut's lock is released, a portion of each of the precise adjustment mechanism of each external fixation strut may be activated to increase and decrease the length of each of the at least one external fixation struts.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an external fixation system that includes at least one external fixation strut that is both acutely adjustable and precisely adjustable and related methods of adjustment. Acute adjustment may be accomplished using one or more mobile jaws that may be engaged with or disengage from a threaded rod of each external fixation strut. Precise adjustment of each external fixation strut may be accomplished after releasing a lock biased toward a locked position. When each external fixation strut's lock is released, a portion of each of the precise adjustment mechanism of each external fixation strut may be activated to increase and decrease the length of each of the at least one external fixation struts.

Abstract: A strut measurement and feedback device and corresponding systems and methods for use with an external fixator are disclosed. The strut measurement and feedback device can be attached to a strut of an external fixator. The strut measurement and feedback device can confirm that the strut measurement and feedback device is attached to a proper strut to be adjusted. The strut measurement and feedback device can provide real-time feedback to an individual as the length of the strut is being adjusted to ensure the length adjustment complies with a prescription for the length of the strut. As a result, a patient can more effectively comply with the prescription as adjustments to the strut are made over time, thereby improving the likelihood of successful bone alignment.

Abstract: Example implementations includes a method of partitioning a non-transitory memory device by detecting a boot state of a processing device including a non-transitory memory device, identifying a startup state of the processing device based on the boot state, and partitioning the memory device into at least one secure address region, in accordance with a determination that the startup state satisfies an operating state condition. Example implementations also include a method of generating a secure partition associated with a non-transitory memory device by identifying a target processing instruction restricted to execution at a secure subsystem of a processing device, assigning to the target processing instruction a secure address, associating the secure address with a secure address region of a non-transitory memory device of the processing device, and generating a secure partition table including the secure address.

Abstract: An adjustment compliance device and systems and methods for use with an external fixator are disclosed. The adjustment compliance device can be attached to a strut of an external fixator and may include at least one indicator element to indicate adjustment parameters for an active step of an adjustment process for the external fixator. The adjustment parameters may include an active strut and/or a direction of adjustment for the strut. The adjustment compliance device may receive the adjustment parameters from a user device. The at least one indicator element may include a light element operative to emit light in a color corresponding to the active strut. The at least one indicator element may include a light element configured to indicate a direction of rotation of the active strut. As a result, a patient can more effectively comply with an adjustment prescription, thereby improving the likelihood of successful bone alignment.

Abstract: A kit and corresponding methods of use are disclosed. In use, the kit includes a plurality of articulating clamps for coupling to one of the rings of an external fixation system. In use, the clamps include a body portion having a stem arranged and configured to be received within an opening formed in one of the rings. The clamp further including a clamp assembly for engaging a rod spanning the first and second rings. Thus arranged, the clamp may be directly coupled to one of the rings and the rod, the clamp enabling the position of the ring to be adjusted relative to the rod. As such, the clamps may enable, inter alia, a hexapod external fixation system to be converted into a static frame, a static frame to be constructed in a more efficient manner, and/or creation of an enlarged visualization or working window.

Abstract: Logic may provide a deformity analysis to create a treatment plan for external fixators. Logic may further perform additional refinements to the treatment plan to improve the patient experience. Logic may further include pre-operative osteotomy to select an osteotomy and to provide real-time updates to a post-operative image based on changes to an osteotomy line, orientation, and/or rotation point. Logic may facilitate movement of one or two portions of a medical image to determine an alignment of bone segments in the portions of the medical image. Logic may generate deformity parameters based on a combination of translations and/or rotations of the movement to align the portions. Logic may create a treatment plan including a prescription for an external fixator based on deformity parameters.

Abstract: Logic may determine how to reduce bone segments. Logic may communicate one or more images to display with at least two bone segments. Logic may identify a first reduction point and a third point on a first bone segment and identify a second reduction point and a fourth point on the second bone segment. Logic may identify a fifth point on the first bone segment and a sixth point on the second bone segment. Logic may also divide the one or more images along a line or plane between the bone segments, bring the second reduction point and the associated image segment to the first reduction point, align the line or plane of the second bone segment with a line or plane of the first bone segment. Furthermore, logic may adjust alignment and record the movement of the image segments or compare original and final positions, to determine deformity parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an external fixation system that includes at least one external fixation strut that is both acutely adjustable and precisely adjustable and related methods of adjustment. Acute adjustment may be accomplished using one or more mobile jaws that may be engaged with or disengage from a threaded rod of each external fixation strut. Precise adjustment of each external fixation strut may be accomplished after releasing a lock biased toward a locked position. When each external fixation strut's lock is released, a portion of each of the precise adjustment mechanism of each external fixation strut may be activated to increase and decrease the length of each of the at least one external fixation struts.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an external fixation system that includes at least one external fixation strut that is both acutely adjustable and precisely adjustable and related methods of adjustment. Acute adjustment may be accomplished using one or more mobile jaws that may be engaged with or disengage from a threaded rod of each external fixation strut. Precise adjustment of each external fixation strut may be accomplished after releasing a lock biased toward a locked position. When each external fixation struts lock is released, a portion of each of the precise adjustment mechanism of each external fixation strut may be activated to increase and decrease the length of each of the at least one external fixation struts.

Abstract: A reconfigurable bone adjustment device (1, 101, 201) includes a first member (10,110, 210, 1010) configured for attachment to a first bone fragment, a second member (20, 130, 230, 1030) configured for attachment to a second bone fragment and a reconfiguration assembly (2, 102, 401, 501, 601, 701, 801, 901, 1020) configured to move the second member relative to the first member. The reconfiguration assembly includes a drive mechanism (50, 150, 250, 440, 540, 640, 740, 840, 940, 1050) and a threaded rod (70, 170, 245, 470, 570, 670, 770, 870, 970, 1070, 1170) operatively coupled to the drive mechanism so that rotation of the drive mechanism rotates the threaded rod. The reconfiguration assembly operates to reduces stresses, forces, bending moments and/or eccentric moments on a junction and/or by configuring the junction in a manner whereby one of more of the forces, is isolated away from the junction.