Abstract: A dental polishing tool for use in dental procedures. The polishing tool comprises an elongate polishing strip having an abrading surface. The polishing strip has a leading end and a trailing end. Extending from the leading end of the polishing strip, is a thin, flexible tail which comprises a flexible portion and a rigid tip at the end of the tail. The tail is designed to be inserted into a gap between two adjacent teeth. This tail facilitates positioning of the polishing strip into a position between the teeth. The tail is pulled through to draw the polishing strip into a position between the teeth. The user could then apply the polishing strip against the tooth in a conventional manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental micro-applicator (1) for applying a liquid or paste in a cavity of a natural tooth, having a hollow sleeve-like application head (2) with a distal (2.2) and a proximal region (2.1) and with an application region (5.1) at the front face of the proximal region (2.1) of the application head (2), a punching spike (4), the tip of which is oriented toward distal, being arranged in the hollow sleeve-like application head (2) in the proximal region (2.1), and an opening (7) being formed at the front face of the proximal region (2.1) for passage of a liquid or paste to be applied, a micro-container (3) being inserted, in particular slid in or turned in, from distal into the hollow sleeve-like application head (2), the outer shape of which being formed in fit to the inner shape of the application head (2), and the micro-container (3) having an internal space (10) to receive the liquid or paste to be applied.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes computing device related, systems, and methods for IPR planning as described herein. One method includes identifying a first tooth and a second tooth in a digital dental model with an overlap in a target final position in a treatment plan and identifying a reference line on each of the first tooth and the second tooth; revising the treatment plan wherein a position of each of the first tooth and the second tooth is determined in which the reference line of each of the first tooth and the second tooth are aligned and the first tooth and second tooth are not overlapping; and prescribing IPR based on the determined position of each of the first tooth and the second tooth.

Abstract: A method for representing a change in a tooth position includes creating a volume data record of an initial position of teeth in a maxilla or mandible and ascertaining teeth boundaries therefrom. A surface data record is created following a real or virtual change in the tooth position. The surface data record includes surface data of the teeth and/or parts of the volume data record of the jaw in an altered tooth position. The surface data record is referenced with the volume data record via a reference structure. The change in the tooth position in the volume data record is transformed to align teeth boundaries with the surface data of corresponding teeth from the surface data record to move tooth structures contained in the volume data record and concealed under a surface. An altered volume record with the change in the tooth position is then outputted for representation purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for virtually modeling a dental arch (10), wherein a plurality of overlapping images of the dental arch (10) and of a reference body (30) is captured from different angles of view and a virtual, three-dimensional dental arch model is computed from the captured images. The invention is characterized in that a partial impression (32) of the dental arch (10) on an impression plate (22) of known dimensions is used as the reference body (30), which impression plate is provided with a pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a zirconia slurry for forming porous surfaces on an abutment and a crown of a ceramic implant, the method including: the zirconia pulverization step (step S10) of putting zirconia powder, carbon powder as a foaming agent, and an organic binder in a ball mill and agitating and pulverizing the zirconia, carbon powder, and organic binder to allow the mixed zirconia powder to have nanoparticles; the carbon powder oxidization step (step S20) of heating the zirconia powder mixed with the carbon powder to a temperature of 1200 to 1800° C. and oxidizing the carbon powder to a concentration of 10 to 40 wt % to allow the porous surfaces to be formed on every particle of the zirconia powder; and the degreasing step (step S30) of putting a dispersing agent and a solvent in the zirconia powder whose particles have the porous surfaces to make a zirconia solution and removing the organic binder from the zirconia powder.

Abstract: A dental prothesis configured to be placed in a gap between a first adjoining tooth and a second adjoining tooth so as to replace a missing tooth. The prothesis includes two partial abutments configured to sit within the gap between the two adjoining teeth. Secured to each partial abutment is a connector which is also secured to one of the adjoining teeth. Each connector is in a substantially C-shape configuration and adapted to fit along the surface of the associated adjoining tooth. The connectors have a plurality of connecting points that are adapted to fit within one of a plurality of retention grooves ground in the adjoining teeth to affix the connectors to the adjacent teeth with little grinding of the adjacent teeth. A crown is adapted to fit over and about the two partial abutments.

Abstract: A dental floss holder and flosser is provided. The flosser provides a reusable dental device for cleaning between the user's teeth. The flosser comprises a casing, a pair of tines, and a floss advancement reel. A bundle of floss resides within the casing. A length of dental floss from the bundle of floss is fed through the casing and into the floss advancement reel. The length of dental floss is wrapped around the floss advancement reel. The length of dental floss is then strung taut along the pair of tines, forming a fresh segment of dental floss. The remaining length is routed and wrapped back to the floss advancement reel. A user can then rotate the floss advancement reel such that the segment of dental floss is replaced and ready for the next use.

Abstract: A water flosser is provided that may include a body, a reservoir, a cap coupled to the body and a tip extending through an opening in the cap. The water flosser may include a latch assembly that selectively retains the tip to the body. In one embodiment, the cap, the tip and the latch assembly are all rotatable as a unit about a defined axis relative to the body. An ejector button may be provided to actuate the latch assembly. In one embodiment, the ejector button extends through an upper surface of the cap. Actuation of the latch assembly may include displacement of the ejector button in a direction that is parallel with a rotational axis of the tip. In some embodiments, the reservoir of a water flosser includes a tapering volumetric section that concentrates a volume of fluid about an inlet of a tube coupled with a pump.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dental device for delivering fluid continuously while activated in an endodontic application. The dental device includes a hollow needle having a tip end and a connector portion; and a handle. One end of the handle is configured to be affixed to the connector portion of the hollow needle. The opposite end of the handle is capable of being attached to an endodontic handpiece or a sonic agitator for the activation. The connector portion includes at least one tube connector that is an integral part of the connector portion of the hollow needle or a plurality of openings on the connector portion to accommodate the hollow needle to a connector. The connector is a modular fluid delivery connector which is removable from the needle such that it can be reused.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an easy-to-operate oral irrigator, which belongs to the field of oral cleaning and nursing. The oral irrigator comprises a water tank, a body, a power device, a control board, a nozzle, and a handle assembly, wherein the power device and the control board are disposed inside the body, the water tank and the handle assembly are disposed on the body, the body is further provided with a switch knob connected to the control board, the handle assembly is connected to the power device through a drain pipe, the nozzle is connected to the handle assembly, and the power device is used to deliver water in the water tank to the handle assembly through the drain pipe and spray it through the nozzle.

Abstract: A portable water flosser or dental cleaning device, which directs water from a faucet onto teeth without using an electrically operated pump, is made of a hose, a water jet tip member, and a tightening means. The hose at its small end is coupled with the water jet tip member and at its large end is loosely fit onto the neck of the faucet, leaving the faucet's nozzle completely inside the hose. The hose is fastened around the faucet's neck by the tightening means, which can be a piece of rope or a clip, so the faucet water is directed to the water jet tip member. The device fits with all types of faucets.

Abstract: A water flosser is provided that may include a base, a reservoir positioned above the base, a lid, and a handle in fluid communication with the reservoir such as by a hose. The reservoir of the water flosser may include a recess formed in a reservoir wall for receipt of a hose support structure. An input device (e.g., a power button) may be positioned adjacent an upper portion of the water flosser, such as in or adjacent the lid. Actuation of the input device may include application of a force downward toward the base. The water flosser may include a motor having a dual output shaft, with one end of the shaft being associated with a rotary encoder or other sensing device to determine an operational characteristic of the motor. The motor may be driven by a power source such as a rechargeable battery.

Abstract: In the invention, a method for using a dynamic virtual articulator for simulating occlusion during a change in the initial position of the lower jaw or fragments thereof, and for modeling the position of the teeth in relation to one another and the position and shape of false teeth is described, said method being carried out with a computer. The method includes the following steps: providing a virtual articulator comprising a virtual three-dimensional model of the upper jaw and dental arch and a virtual three-dimensional model of the lower jaw and dental arch, resembling the upper jaw and upper teeth and the lower jaw and lower teeth, respectively, of the patient; and providing simulated movements of the virtual upper jaw and the virtual lower jaw in relation to one another for simulating dynamic occlusion, during which penetrating and non-penetrating contact may occur between teeth in the virtual upper and virtual lower jaw.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to dental anesthetic delivery devices and associated methods for using the same. In certain embodiments, an anesthetic delivery device may comprise a pressure-driven needleless injector configured to deliver anesthetic deeply into the gingiva, allowing for a deep numbing and anesthetic effect and reducing pain from subsequent anesthetic injections and/or dental procedures. In some embodiments, the anesthetic delivery device may be T-shaped allowing for a shorter longitude axis length of the syringe body, improved clinician view of the oral cavity during use, single hand and/or ambidextrous use, and/or improved control during positioning.

Abstract: A surgical device for assisting in the placement of a prosthetic implant within a surgical pocket of a patient such that placement minimizes tissue stress along and inside the surgical pocket. The surgical device comprises a bag shaped as a conical frustum in which a proximal end of the conical frustum is sealed and a distal end of the conical frustum is open, with an elongated slit extending from the distal end towards the proximal end. An opening formed by the distal opening and the elongated slit is sufficiently large enough to accept the prosthetic implant into the bag. According to one embodiment, an adhesive is affixed along a portion of the elongated slit to seal the elongated slit such that the distal end remains open, thereby allowing for egress of the implant from the bag and placement into the surgical pocket.

Abstract: A dynamic biometric mesh (10) has a plurality of radial members (30) and a plurality of catenaries (20). Each catenary (20) extends between and is fixed to at least one pair of adjacent radial members (30). The plurality of catenaries (20) and radial members (30) form a low mass structural system arranged in an architecture configured to be structurally stable in tension and pliable for deployment and integration with biologic tissue.

Abstract: An implant material having an implant surface comprising a plurality of tissue-contacting members arranged in a regular or irregular two-dimensional array, each tissue-contacting member having a convex curved tissue-contacting surface. Methods of preparing and using such implant materials.

Abstract: An aortic protection device including a mesh lumen shaped and sized to extend along the aorta, from a heart-side of a brachiocephalic artery exit from the aorta to distal of a left subclavian artery exit from the aorta, wherein the mesh lumen is arranged to change a porosity of mesh pores in response to external control. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Abstract: A hybrid graft and method for implantation in a blood vessel of a patient is described. The hybrid graft may include a graft portion having proximal and distal ends and an expandable mesh secured to the distal end of the graft portion. The expandable mesh is configured to transition from an insertion to a deployed diameter. The hybrid graft may also include a tubular sleeve having a lumen configured to receive a part of the graft portion and the expandable mesh and a suture cuff positioned adjacent the expandable mesh. During deployment, the distal end of the hybrid graft is inserted through an opening in the blood vessel wall or an end of the vascular graft and expanded from the insertion to the deployed diameter to secure the hybrid graft within the blood vessel or vascular graft. The suture cuff is sutured to the blood vessel or vascular graft.

Abstract: An orthopedic attachment system includes a first bone anchor, a second bone anchor, and a flexible connector. The flexible connector is connected between the first bone anchor and the second bone anchor. The flexible connector includes a sliding loop, a tensioning end and a fixed end. The sliding loop is connected to a sling loop bone anchor, and the fixed end is connected to the fixed end bone anchor. The tensioning end is slidably connected and lockable to the fixed end. A flexible connector, a method for attaching a flexible connector between at least two bone anchors in a patient's body, and a method of making a flexible connector are also disclosed.

Abstract: Tissue engineering devices and methods employing scaffolds made of absorbable material for use in the human body for tissue genesis and regenerative and cellular medicine including breast reconstruction and cosmetic and aesthetic procedures and supplementing organ function in vivo.

Abstract: A prosthesis can include a shell and a needle guard coupled to a posterior portion of the shell. The shell can include a laminate having a base layer, a top layer, and a soft silicone gel intermediate layer disposed between the base layer and the top layer and of sufficient thickness for self-sealing of a needle hole therethrough. The needle guard can include a plurality of offset layers of offset, puncture-resistance structures that, in an expanded state, (i) collectively form a concave shape and (ii) provide a concave exterior surface along the posterior portion of the prosthesis for approximating a human anatomical feature. The needle guard can have a shape memory characteristic for urging the prosthesis toward the expanded state.

Abstract: Systems and methods employ bioresorbable corneal implants to treat corneal ectatic disorders and/or refractive errors. The corneal implants may be formed from a porous microstructure that can encourage the proliferation of endogenous keratocytes. As such, the corneal implants act as tissue scaffolds that promote tissue growth to increase the biomechanical stability and/or change the shape of the cornea. Over time, the corneal implants may resorb via hydrolysis or enzymatic breakdown, negating the risks of inflammation, scarring, or foreign body response. The corneal implants may also employ drug coating(s) to promote tissue growth.

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein include improved toric lenses and other ophthalmic apparatuses (including, for example, contact lens, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and the like) and associated method for their design and use. In an embodiment, an ophthalmic apparatus (e.g., a toric lens) includes one or more angularly-varying phase members comprising a diffractive or refractive structure, each varying the depths of focus of the apparatus so as to provide an extended tolerance to misalignment of the apparatus when implanted in an eye. That is, the ophthalmic apparatus establishes an extended band of operational meridian over the intended correction meridian.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a lens holder of an injector for an intraocular lens, wherein the lens holder is configured such that axial shifting of a plunger within the lens holder can be effectively prevented. A lens holder 4 of an injector 1 for an intraocular lens is provided with: a holder body 61 having a mount unit 62 on which an optical unit 91 of an intraocular lens 90 is placed, the holder body 61 having formed in the proximal-end side thereof an insertion hole 63 for a plunger 3 for pushing out the optical unit 91 positioned on the mount unit 62 toward the distal end of the holder body 61; and an axial-shift-preventing unit 110 provided within the holder body 61 between the mount unit 62 and the insertion hole 63 and in the movement path of the plunger 3, the axial-shift-preventing unit 110 being an elastic member that deforms in conformance with the shape of the plunger 3 when the plunger 3 moves toward the distal end.

Abstract: A prosthesis having a radially expanded configuration and a radially compressed configuration includes a frame with a plurality of infolding longitudinal segments. Each of the infolding longitudinal segments of the frame extend an entire length of the frame and is configured to deform radially inward when the prosthesis is in the radially compressed configuration such that a series of longitudinally aligned apices of each infolding longitudinal segment is disposed radially inward of the remainder of the prosthesis. In an embodiment, the frame also includes a plurality of outfolding longitudinal segments. Each of the outfolding longitudinal segments of the frame extend an entire length of the frame and is configured to deform radially outward when the prosthesis is in the radially compressed configuration such that a series of longitudinally aligned apices of each outfolding longitudinal segment is disposed radially outward of the remainder of the prosthesis.

Abstract: Valves constructed from low porosity leaflets are disclosed. The valves disclosed herein may be integrated into a variety of structures, such as valved conduits and transcatheter stents, and may be constructed of one or more layers. Embodiments herein are also directed to methods of using the same and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Valves constructed from low porosity leaflets are disclosed. The valves disclosed herein may be integrated into a variety of structures, such as valved conduits and transcatheter stents, and may be constructed of one or more layers. Embodiments herein are also directed to methods of using the same and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Examples of an apparatus, system and method for changing a geometry of a mitral valve of a heart are described herein. In one example embodiment, the apparatus comprises an anchor having a body for positioning and anchoring within a coronary sinus vein of the heart. The body has a first end and a second end that is spaced apart from the first end; a longitudinally extending axis; and a wall with an interior volume extending between the first and second ends, the interior volume being adapted for receiving a steerable catheter. The apparatus also includes a first link member having a proximal end nearest to the anchor and a distal end spaced apart from the proximal end. The proximal end of the first link member is coupled to the anchor by a joint configured to provide for movement of the first link member in one direction relative to the anchor.

Abstract: An implant for improving coaptation of an atrioventricular valve, the atrioventricular valve having a native first leaflet, a native second leaflet and an annulus and controlling blood flow from an upstream side to a downstream side of the valve, the implant comprising a support structure configured to be fixed to the annulus or to the native first leaflet, the implant further comprising a flexible artificial leaflet structure mounted to the support structure and comprising a rim section that is shaped to coapt with the native second leaflet, wherein said rim section comprises pockets that are open towards said downstream side and capable of being filled with blood from the downstream side each time the valve is closed.

Abstract: This document describes methods and devices for securing epicardial devices. For example, this document describes methods and devices for securing epicardial devices by passing a sheath into a pericardial space of a patient through a first percutaneous access site, passing a guidewire through the sheath into the pericardial space of the patient, passing the guidewire through a transverse sinus of the patient, passing a snare device into the pericardial space through a second percutaneous access site, and capturing a free end portion of the guidewire using the snare device.

Abstract: A method of modifying a shape of a patient's heart by placing a first anchor against a surface of a first wall of the heart; extending a tether proximally from the first anchor to a second wall of the heart; placing a second anchor against a surface of the second wall; rotating a nut about the tether to move the second anchor distally along the tether, thereby moving the second wall toward the first wall; and permitting the nut to remain in place after the rotating step. The invention also includes a device for practicing the method.

Abstract: A blood flow regulator for creating a shunt in the heart, comprising; a proximal element having a general disc-shape, defined by a braid of one or more wires extending about a central aperture of the proximal element; a distal element having a general disc-shape, defined by a braid of one or more wires extending about a central aperture of the distal element; and a third element defining a neck section intermediate the proximal and distal elements and forming a cavity having a diameter no greater than a diameter of each of the distal and proximal elements, wherein said distal element comprises at least one loop of a wire extending radially outwardly from a center of the distal element and returning towards said center of said distal element.

Abstract: A penis erection stimulation system comprises one or more infusion needles disposed within and implanted along with one or more housings adjacent the patient's left and right corpora cavernosa. A reservoir and a pump are also implanted inside the patient's body to supply the infusion needle with infusion liquid. A drive unit also adapted for implantation inside the patient's body is arranged for advancing and retracting the tip end of the infusion needle such that it penetrates the housing at least in two different penetration areas either simultaneously or in immediate time succession, thereby injecting drugs along with the infusion liquid into the patient's body for stimulating penis erection.

Abstract: A graft collar includes a body of cylindrical shape, including an upper surface and a spaced apart lower surface defining an outer wall and surface therebetween; an engagement section located on the upper surface of the body sized and shaped to engage a head of a bone fastener; an through hole extending axially through the body between the upper surface and the lower surface thereof, the through hole being sized to receive therethrough an elongate threaded shank extending from the head of the bone fastener, where the graft collar is formed from at least one of soft cadaveric allograft, hard cadaveric allograft, and synthetic bone void fillers.

Abstract: A SI joint fusion system including a wedging cage. The SI joint fusion system may further comprise a fixation screw and/or an axial screw. The wedging cage is adapted to be positioned between the sacrum and the lilac bone (e.g., the sacroiliac joint), and the wedging cage is effective to receive one or more fixation or axial screws to fasten the wedging cage and secure the wedging cage to the adjacent pelvic bones to provide a combination effect of fusion and/or fixation.

Abstract: An orthopaedic system includes an insert defining an anterior-posterior centerline and including: a medial half on one side of the centerline and defining a medial shape, the medial half having a medial articular surface defining a medial dwell region; and a lateral half on an opposite side of the centerline and defining a lateral shape that differs from the medial shape, the lateral half having a lateral articular surface. A femoral component includes a medial condylar portion bearing on the medial articular surface and a lateral condylar portion bearing on the lateral articular surface. The insert is configured to substantially limit medial anterior-posterior translation on the femoral component and define a pivot axis that extends through the medial dwell region. The insert is configured such that rotation of the lateral articular surface follows an arcuate path about the pivot axis.

Abstract: A total ankle prosthesis that includes a talar component that has a bone contacting side for contacting a talus and an articular side opposite the bone contacting side. The articular side has first and second condyles separated by an intercondylar notch. The first condyle defines a spheroidal convex surface. The prosthesis also includes a tibial component that has a bone contacting side for contacting a tibia and an articular side. The articular side has first and second condyles separated by an intercondylar spine. The first condyle of the tibial component defines a concave surface. The concave surface has a condylar edge that defines a perimeter thereof and a plurality of articular portions positioned between anterior and posterior extents of the condylar edge. A first articular portion of the articular portions is spheroidal and a second articular portion is defined by a cylindrical helix.

Abstract: An implant constituted of: a body exhibiting a longitudinal axis; proximal arms extending from the body, each of the proximal arms extending in a respective direction and exhibiting a respective acute angle with the longitudinal axis, the body positioned between the proximal arms; distal arms extending from the body, each of the distal arms extending in a respective direction and exhibiting a respective acute angle with the longitudinal axis, the respective directions of extension of the distal arms generally opposing the respective directions of extension of the proximal arms, the body positioned between the distal arms; and intermediate arm assemblies extending from the body, each of the intermediate arm assemblies extending in a respective direction rotated about the longitudinal axis from the respective extension directions of the proximal arms and exhibiting a respective acute angle with the longitudinal axis, the body positioned between the intermediate arm assemblies.

Abstract: Dural repair devices that are configured to effectively and reliably repair the damage of a dural tear due to incidental durotomies are provided, along with methods of use. The devices and methods enhance the ability of a surgeon to repair a patients dura mater, or dura, during surgery of the central nervous system. The dural repair device has a multi-layer structure configured to exert a pressure or tamponade effect to compress a patient's dura to its state prior to the spinal surgery. Thus, the dural repair devices and methods of use may reduce the patients risk morbidity, further surgery, spinal headaches, or other injuries and discomforts.

Abstract: An intervertebral implant with a support portion (1.1) and a proximal contact portion (1.3) adjoined thereto in the longitudinal direction, is better adapted, as an intervertebral implant, to the contours of the lower and upper sides of the vertebrae that are spaced apart by the implant. An upper side (1.6) and a lower side (1.7) of the implant are configured symmetrically relative to a horizontal center plane (L-Q). In particular a height of the support portion between the transition (U) thereof to the contact portion (1.3) and a distal end face (1.2) facing away from the contact portion (1.3) are greater than the height at the transition (U) and at the distal end face (1.2).

Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an intervertebral implant. The intervertebral implant may be configured to transition from a collapsed configuration having a first height and a first width to an expanded configuration having a second height and a second width.

Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.

Abstract: A system for repairing a glenoid defect of a specific patient can include a patient-specific punch and a patient-specific shaping block. The patient-specific punch can form a patient-specific glenoid implant from a bone puck. The patient-specific shaping block can shape the patient-specific glenoid implant to match and fill a glenoid defect of a specific patient.

Abstract: An assembly for attachment to a first implant component has a size and shape of a second implant component to be implanted together with the first implant component. The assembly includes a first body and a second body removably connected to the first body. In a temporary configuration, the first and second bodies are prevented from separating while the first and second bodies permit relative movement therebetween. A modular kit includes a plurality of the first bodies each having a different size or shape, and a plurality of the second bodies each having a different size or shape. A method of assembling the assembly includes removably connecting the first body to the second body, such that the first and second bodies are prevented from separating while permitting relative movement therebetween, and positioning the assembly on the first implant component.

Abstract: An assembly for attachment to a first implant component has a size and shape of a second implant component to be implanted together with the first implant component. The assembly includes a first body defining a protrusion and a second body including a recess into which the protrusion is insertable. When the protrusion is seated within the recess, the first and second bodies are removably connected such that the first and second bodies are prevented from separating. A modular kit includes a plurality of the first bodies each having a different size or shape, and a plurality of the second bodies each having a different size or shape. A method of assembling the assembly includes removably connecting the protrusion of the first body into the recess of the second body, such that the first and second bodies are prevented from separating, and positioning the assembly on the first implant component.

Abstract: An assembly for attachment to a first implant component has a size and shape of a second implant component to be implanted together with the first implant component. The assembly includes a first body including a plug having a projection, and a second body including a recess having an internal surface defining at least one indentation. In a temporary configuration, when the plug is disposed within the recess and the projection is disposed at least partially within one of the at least one indentations, the first and second bodies are removably connected such that the first and second bodies are prevented from separating. A method of assembling the assembly includes removably connecting the plug of the first body into the recess of the second body by locating the projection within an indentation, such that the bodies are prevented from separating, and positioning the assembly on the first implant component.

Abstract: A robotic assembly control system is disclosed. The robotic assembly control system includes an exoskeleton apparatus adapted to be worn by a user, at least one robotic assembly, the at least one robotic assembly controlled by the user by way of the exoskeleton, and at least one mobile platform, the at least one mobile platform controlled by the user and wherein the at least one robotic assembly is attached to the at least one mobile platform.

Abstract: A prosthesis for a lower extremity, the prosthesis including a first prosthesis component and a second prosthesis component, wherein the first prosthesis component can be locked relative to the second prosthesis component by way of at least one locking element, wherein the prosthesis comprises at least one holding device, by way of which the first prosthesis component is detachably held on the second prosthesis component.