Patents by Inventor Santiago P. Borja

Santiago P. Borja has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20170238946
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Santiago P. Borja
  • Patent number: 9572586
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Santiago P. Borja
  • Publication number: 20160213383
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Santiago P. Borja
  • Patent number: 9192392
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Santiago P. Borja
  • Publication number: 20150272478
    Abstract: Orthopedic systems and methods are provided for use in preparing joints for implants. Specifically, hip preparation systems and methods are disclosed which can include a surgical orientation device. The hip preparation systems and methods can be used, for example, to orient the hip during the procedure, determine the orientation of an anatomical plane or planes, and orient a prosthetic component or components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventor: Santiago P. Borja
  • Publication number: 20150100058
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles S. Shapiro, Santiago P. Borja
  • Patent number: 8998910
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Santiago P. Borja, Nicholas van der Walt
  • Patent number: 8974468
    Abstract: Orthopedic systems and methods are provided for use in preparing joints for implants. Specifically, hip preparation systems and methods are disclosed which can include a surgical orientation device. The hip preparation systems and methods can be used, for example, to orient the hip during the procedure, determine the orientation of an anatomical plane or planes, and orient a prosthetic component or components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventor: Santiago P. Borja
  • Patent number: 8911447
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles S. Shapiro, Santiago P. Borja
  • Publication number: 20120283599
    Abstract: Orthopedic systems and methods are provided for use in preparing joints for implants. Specifically, hip preparation systems and methods are disclosed which can include a surgical orientation device. The hip preparation systems and methods can be used, for example, to orient the hip during the procedure, determine the orientation of an anatomical plane or planes, and orient a prosthetic component or components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventor: Santiago P. Borja
  • Publication number: 20100137869
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: ORTHALIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Santiago P. Borja, Charles S. Shapiro, Nicholas Van Der Walt
  • Publication number: 20100137871
    Abstract: Orthopedic systems and methods are provided for use in preparing joints for implants. Specifically, hip preparation systems and methods are disclosed which can include a surgical orientation device. The hip preparation systems and methods can be used, for example, to orient the hip during the procedure, determine the orientation of an anatomical plane or planes, and orient a prosthetic component or components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventor: Santiago P. Borja
  • Publication number: 20100076505
    Abstract: Orthopedic systems and methods are provided for use in preparing joints for implants. Specifically, hip preparation systems and methods are disclosed which can include a surgical orientation device. The hip preparation systems and methods can be used, for example, to orient the hip during the procedure, determine the orientation of an anatomical plane or planes, and orient a prosthetic component or components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: ORTHALIGN, INC.
    Inventor: Santiago P. Borja
  • Publication number: 20100069911
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: ORTHALIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Santiago P. Borja, Nicholas van der Walt
  • Publication number: 20100063509
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: ORTHALIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Santiago P. Borja, Nicholas van der Walt
  • Publication number: 20100063508
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: ORTHALIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Santiago P. Borja, Nicholas van der Walt
  • Publication number: 20100064216
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: ORTHALIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Santiago P. Borja, Sean Nash, Nicholas van der Walt