Abstract: A medical video processing system (MVPS) including a system housing and electronic circuity within the housing. The electronic circuitry is configured to (a) receive medical video imagery; (b) process the medical video imagery in order to superimpose a virtual medical object (VMO) on the medical video imagery; and (c) transmit the medical video imagery with the VMO in a format that may be received on a wireless display.

Abstract: A mount configured to attach to a mount lug, the mount comprising accessory mount clamp comprising mount arm extending from the accessory mount clamp; and a fastener to connect the accessory mount clamp to the mount lug.

Abstract: A washing appliance for efficient and through cleaning of medical devices and methods of using the appliance are disclosed. The appliance can clean exteriors of medical devices, and lumens of devices comprising a lumen such as cathlab devices.

Abstract: A dental stent for tooth restoration, comprising an acrylic outer shell and a set of metal matrix separator strips partially embedded into an inner silicon bed; a method of manufacturing a dental stent including 3D printing of a model wherein tooth forms of teeth to be restored are individually removable from a remainder of the model; a method of tooth restoration using a dental stent, and a kit of parts comprising a dental stent and a composite resin, and optionally a heater, a light cure unit, and a finishing tool kit.

Abstract: A method for distributing orthodontic aligners intended for an orthodontic treatment of a user's dental arch. The orthodontic treatment is defined by an initial orthodontic treatment plan. At a current instant during an “anterior” part of the orthodontic treatment, acquiring, on the part of the user and using a cellphone, a current representation of the dental arch. Then, updating the initial orthodontic treatment plan on the basis of the current representation, and defining, on the basis of the updated initial orthodontic treatment plan, a “posterior” part of the initial orthodontic treatment following the anterior part of the orthodontic treatment. Then, designing and manufacturing only the orthodontic aligners necessary for the “posterior” part, referred to as “posterior orthodontic aligners,” the number of posterior orthodontic aligners being more than or equal to 1 and fewer than 20. Presenting the one or more posterior orthodontic aligners to the user.

Abstract: Hand held low friction ligation orthodontic instrument including a handle (12) on one end and an elongated shaft (8) extending longitudinally on the other end. The shaft comprises a copper nickel titanium metal alloy with modified memory characteristics, capable of great elasticity and flexibility. The shaft ligated simultaneously with an orthodontic wire into the bracket slot using a wire ligature provides after its pull a low friction wire ligature (11).

Abstract: Methods for fabrication of intraoral appliances are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a digital representation of a patient's dentition; receiving a treatment plan for the patient's dentition; generating a digital model of an intraoral appliance configured to implement at least one treatment stage of the treatment plan, where the intraoral appliance includes a cellular structure including a network of interconnected unit cells; and providing instructions to fabricate the intraoral appliance based on the digital model, where the instructions are configured to cause fabrication of the intraoral appliance from a plurality of additively manufactured layers.

Abstract: An orthodontic bracket that firmly fixes the auxiliary tool and facilitates its attachment and removal is provided. The orthodontic bracket 1 comprises a bracket body 3, slot portions 7 and 9 fixed to the bracket body 3 for passing a wire 5, and an auxiliary tool attachment portion 13 fixed to the bracket body 3 for attaching an auxiliary tool, wherein the auxiliary tool attachment portion 13 comprises a ring-shaped body portion 15 and an opening and closing portion 17 for opening and closing the body portion 15.

Abstract: A dental implant assembly comprises a base member and an abutment member. The base member is adapted for placement into an opening in a jawbone and comprises elongated vertically parallel side walls coupled with opposing curved end walls which together define an eccentrically shaped external surface and an eccentrically shaped internal cavity. The base member also includes an eccentrically shaped curved lip which couples top edge perimeters of the external surface and the internal cavity to one another. The abutment member is adapted for placement into the eccentrically shaped internal cavity of the base member. Responsive to placement of the abutment member in the eccentrically shaped internal cavity of the base member, a trans-gingival emergence profile is formed between the eccentrically shaped curved lip and a region of the lower portion between the eccentrically shaped curved lip and the shoulder.

Abstract: An intraoral scanning system comprises an intraoral scanner and a computing device. The intraoral scanner is to configured to generate intraoral scan data of a bite of a patient. The computing device is configured to receive the intraoral scan data of the bite of the patient during scanning of the bite of the patient, wherein each datum of the intraoral scan data shows a portion of a lower dental arch and a portion of an upper dental arch of the patient. The computing device determines a difference in a relative position of the lower dental arch to the upper dental arch between at least a first datum of the intraoral scan data and a second datum of the intraoral scan data and performs a remedial action responsive to determining that the difference in the relative position of the lower dental arch to the upper dental arch exceeds a difference threshold.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing dental prostheses, having the steps of: A) producing a prosthetic base with at least one receptacle and one protruding pin or providing such a prosthetic base; B) producing or basally machining at least one dental molding with a basal cavity for receiving the pin and a lateral opening in the circumferential surface, such that the basal cavity is accessible via the lateral opening; C) subsequently applying an adhesive into the basal cavity and/or into the at least one receptacle; D) subsequently inserting the at least one dental molding into the at least one receptacle of the prosthetic base, such that the protruding pin is arranged inside the basal cavity; E) subsequently pushing the at least one dental molding into the at least one receptacle, and excess adhesive exiting through the lateral opening in the circumferential surface, wherein the lateral opening protrudes at least in places in the coronal direction beyond an adjoining gingival margin of the pros

Abstract: A portable sedation toothbrush with a brush head is proposed for surreptitiously administering low volumes of midazolam (or other similar sedative fluids) by entering into the oral cavity of non-cooperative patients just like any conventional toothbrush. The toothbrush is capable of drawing in any sedative fluid from a glass vial and piercing its rubber cap. The proposed toothbrush is capable of gradually dripping an effective volume of 2.5 ml (for example) sedative fluid through sublingual administration. The sedative fluid comes out of a nozzle situated at the top of brush head housing and is aimed at being deposited at the underside of the tongue. The toothbrush is capable of being operated by a single medical professional.

Abstract: A cardiovascular graft is provided with highly reduced thrombogenicity. The cardiovascular graft is an electrospun non-woven mesh produced from supramolecular polymers with large diameter fibers. The cardiovascular graft can be implemented as a vascular graft into the human body to allow vascular bypass/reconstruction, or repeated venous access for dialysis treatment, as well as other disorders of small-diameter blood vessels.

Abstract: An assembly includes a medical device having a stent and a prosthetic valve connected to the stent. The prosthetic valve includes valve leaflets. The assembly further includes a buffer piece having a leaflet cover and a removable attaching structure. The leaflet cover protects the valve leaflets and the removable attaching structure removably attaches the buffer piece to the medical device. The buffer piece prevents contact, imprinting, abrasion, and/or damage to the valve leaflets.

Abstract: A catheter device is disclosed comprising; an elongate sheath (503) with a lumen and a distal end for positioning at a heart valve (6), an embolic protection device (200) for temporarily positioning in the aortic arch for deflection of embolic debris from the ascending aorta to the descending aorta, said embolic protection device is connectable to a transluminal delivery unit (130) extending proximally from a connection point (131), and having: a frame with a periphery, a blood permeable unit within said periphery for preventing embolic particles from passing therethrough with a blood flow downstream an aortic valve into side vessels of said aortic arch to the brain of a patient, and at least one tissue apposition sustaining unit (300, 350) extending from said catheter, into said aortic arch, and being attached to said embolic protection device at a sustaining point (502), for application of a stabilization force offset to said connection point at said embolic protection device, such as at said periphery, and

Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.

Abstract: Allografts for soft tissue repair, including breast reconstruction and other plastic surgery procedures, are disclosed. In one embodiment, two allografts are produced from the same decellularized dermal tissue, each of which consists essentially of reticular dermis, and comprises a collagen matrix having substantially uniform density and porosity.

Abstract: A multifocal IOL including at least one diffractive surface including a plurality of discrete, adjacent, diffractive, concentric rings, having a radial phase profile cross-section with a near-symmetrical diffractive surface topography, and an odd number, greater than three, of diffractive orders and an asymmetrical distribution of energy flux over the diffractive orders.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises the IOL cartridge comprising a nozzle, a compartment comprising an IOL, and a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment, and the dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further comprises a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case. The system further comprises a packaging comprising a base, wherein the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; and a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, wherein the second removable cover is locked in place when the dial is in a non-rotated position.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel and safer mechanism of deployment using a self-positioning, self-centering, and self-anchoring method. To embody the present invention, a disk-based valve apparatus allowing the repositioning and retrieval of the implantable valve while working on a dysfunctional valve structure is disclosed. The disk-based valve apparatus may comprise one or more disks, either proximal or distal, a valve-housing component and a valve component. The one or more disks may be either proximal or distal, may be either connected to each other or disconnected from each other and may either be symmetrical or have different shapes and dimensions. The disk-based valve apparatus may be self anchoring, such as anchored by pressure from the one or more disk, or may be anchored using any anchoring.

Abstract: A medical device that is at least partially coated with an enhancement layer, and a method for inserting the medical device a patient. One non-limiting type of enhancement layer that can be used includes titanium oxynitride or titanium nitride oxide (TiNOx) and/or zirconium oxynitride (ZrNxOy).

Abstract: A transcatheter heart valve implant apparatus includes a frame extending along a frame axis and radially expandable between a first position and a second position. The frame includes a wire extending circumferentially around the frame axis to define a lumen. The wire includes a first peak portion including a first amplitude measured from a plane perpendicular to the frame axis, a second peak portion including a second amplitude measured from the plane, and a valley portion attaching the first peak portion and the second peak portion. The first amplitude is different than the second amplitude, and the first peak portion and the second peak portion are positioned on a first side of the plane and the valley portion is positioned on an opposing second side of the plane. A cover extends along the frame axis and covers an outer radial side of the wire opposite the lumen.

Abstract: Prosthetic heart valves and anchors for use with such valves are provided that allow for an improved implantation procedure. In various embodiments, an anchoring device is formed as a coiled or twisted anchor that includes one or more turns that twist or curve around a central axis. One or more arms attached to the frame of the valve guide the anchoring device into position at the native valve as it exits the delivery catheter, and the expandable prosthetic valve is held within the coil of the anchoring device. The anchoring device and the valve can be delivered together, simplifying the valve replacement procedure.

Abstract: A delivery system for delivering a medical device includes a delivery device. The delivery device may include an outer delivery sheath having a compartment at a distal end thereof, the compartment configured to receive the medical device. The delivery device may also include a nosecone catheter positioned radially within the outer delivery sheath, the nosecone catheter having an inner tube configured to receive a guidewire therethrough, and an outer tube, an inflation lumen defined between the inner tube and the outer tube. The delivery device may further include a nosecone that has a length that may be adjusted by pushing an inflation medium into the balloon nosecone or withdrawing the inflation medium from the balloon nosecone via the inflation lumen, the balloon nosecone being reversibly coupled to the nosecone catheter.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve delivery system having one or more features which facilitate access to a target annulus and improve maneuverability. The system may have a flexible access sheath having an inner lumen and a proximal handle attached to an elongated flexible catheter extending distally therefrom and having an outer diameter sized to fit through the access sheath. An expandable prosthetic heart valve is crimped and positioned in an inner lumen and near the distal end of the delivery catheter. A distal tapered nose cone attaches to the delivery catheter and facilitates passage through the patient's vasculature. An inner tube extends from the proximal handle through the delivery catheter inner lumen, through the prosthetic heart valve, and attaches to the nose cone. Finally, the system has a guidewire that extends through the proximal handle along the delivery catheter and projects distally from the nose cone. The system is especially useful for transfemoral atrioventricular valve replacements.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device that is configured to be implanted on the native leaflet of a heart valve to increase its length and/or thickness and thereby to improve the valve function and reduce regurgitation. The device may include a leaflet section. The leaflet section may include a central member. The central member may include a first portion, a second portion that opposes the first portion, and a base portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The first section may extend from the first portion and the second section may extend from the second portion. The device may include one or more engaging members extending from the central member at an angle with respect to the first section and the second section. The second section may be larger than the first section. The leaflet section may define a three-dimensional region or a bulge.

Abstract: A heart anchor tensioning device includes a main body and an elongated shaft. A tension member or tether through a lumen of the elongated shaft allows the shaft to advance over the tension member and within a body while the main body is positioned outside of the body. The device includes an anchor coupling mechanism that is configured to engage a heart anchor and move the heart anchor into engagement with a first wall of the heart. The anchor coupling mechanism is to lock the heart anchor to inhibit proximal movement of the heart anchor along the tension member. The device further includes a tension indicating mechanism that provides an indication of a force being applied to the heart anchor by the device.

Abstract: A bioactive filamentary structure includes a sheath coated with a mixture of synthetic bone graft particles and a polymer solution forming a scaffold structure. In forming such a structure, synthetic bone graft particles and a polymer solution are applied around a filamentary structure. A polymer is precipitated from the polymer solution such that the synthetic bone graft particles and the polymer coat the filamentary structure and the polymer is adhered to the synthetic bone graft particles to retain the graft particles.

Abstract: An implant for the repair of bone and cartilage that includes a cell conductive zone that contains biopolymeric fibers and an osteoconductive zone that contains biopolymeric fibers and calcium-containing silicate based glass. The biopolymeric fibers from one zone overlap with the fibers in the other zone forming a stable physical and mechanical integration of the two zones, thus conferring in vivo stability to the implant.

Abstract: An augmentation component for an articular or joint implant includes a first structure and a second structure. The first structure allows passage or penetration of a biocompatible material being curable on contact with water or an aqueous liquid and/or being adapted to allow in-growth of bone tissue. The second structure surrounds the first structure at least in sections, or is arranged at least in sections onto the first structure along a periphery of the first structure. A surgical kit or system can include the augmentation component and at least one further kit or system component.

Abstract: An acetabular shell component includes a solid substrate, a porous outer layer coupled to the solid substrate, a porous inner layer coupled to the solid substrate, and an inner bearing coupled to the porous inner layer. One or more adjuncts extend outward from the porous outer layer. Each adjunct includes an outer surface that defines a customized patient-specific negative contour shaped to conform to a positive contour of a patient's bone. A method for manufacturing the acetabular shell component using an additive manufacturing process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A medical device for treating hip joint osteoarthritis by providing a joint surface is provided. The medical device comprises at least two artificial hip joint surface parts, wherein said at least two artificial hip joint surface parts are adapted to be connected to each other to form an artificial hip joint surface during an operation. Furthermore a method of treating a hip joint of a human patient by providing said the medical device is provided. The hip joint comprising a caput femur and an acetabulum, the method comprises the steps of: cutting the skin of said human patient, dissecting an area of the pelvic bone on the opposite side from said acetabulum, creating a hole in said dissected area, said hole passing through said pelvic bone and into said hip joint of said human patient, and providing said medical device to said hip joint, through said hole in said pelvic bone of said human patient.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments herein, a system for turning a patient's dysplastic or deformed patellofemoral joint into a healthier patellofemoral joint is provided. The system comprises at least one processor arranged to: analyze the curvature of the patella in a patellofemoral joint; analyze the curvature of the femoral trochlea in said patellofemoral joint; and determine whether any of said analyzed curvatures indicate that the patellofemoral joint is dysplastic or deformed. If any of said analyzed curvatures indicate that the patellofemoral joint is dysplastic or deformed, the at least one processor is arranged to propose an improved curvature of the articulating surface of the patella and/or the femoral trochlea; and determine the shape and dimensions for a patellar implant that would create said improved curvature of the articulating surface of the patella, and/or a trochlear implant that would create said improved curvature of the articulating surface of the femoral trochlea.

Abstract: A knee-joint endoprosthesis includes a tibia component for proximal fixation to a tibia. The tibia component has a form-fitting section arranged on an upper face. The endoprosthesis also has a meniscus component configured to articulate with a femoral joint component. The meniscus component has a complementary form-fitting section arranged on a lower face. The tibia component and the meniscus component are joined together by a form-fitting connection formed between the form-fitting section and the complementary form-fitting section. At least one reinforcement element is inserted into the meniscus component and is configured to mechanically reinforce the form-fitting joint connection. The reinforcing element is arranged in the region of the complementary form-fitting section.

Abstract: A prosthesis assembly including a base member that has a helical structure and one or more pathways. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The pathway is accessible from the second end and is directed toward the first end through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure. The pathway extends in a space between successive portions of the helical structure. The prosthesis assembly includes a locking device that has a support member and an arm that projects away from the support member. The arm is configured to be disposed in the pathway when the support member is disposed adjacent to the second end of the base member. The arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the prosthesis assembly is implanted.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterized in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.

Abstract: An intervertebral implant for being implanted between adjacent vertebrae is provided. The implant includes a generally elongate implant body having a length extending between opposite longitudinal ends thereof, a superior face and an inferior face. The superior face and inferior face include cortical teeth adjacent to the implant body longitudinal ends. Additionally, the superior and inferior faces include longitudinally central teeth intermediate the cortical teeth and have bone engaging ends. The central teeth have a sharper configuration than that of the cortical teeth bone engaging ends for biting into the softer central bone material of the vertebrae. The cortical teeth are arranged in a first density per unit area and the central teeth are arranged in a second density per unit area that is less than the first density.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an implantable cervical cage having a flexible posterior plate allowing for posterior displacement or movement of the cage.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing correction of one or more maladies or conditions of the spinal column of a living being. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an implantable device configured to be selectively adjustable in one or more portions thereof so as to permit correction of asymmetries or irregularities of the spinal column via insertion into one or more affected intervertebral disc spaces. In one variant, the implantable device includes upper and lower host elements which are hinged or can pivot relative to one another, and an insertable distraction mechanism which is adjustable to enable one side or the other of the implantable device to alter height. In another variant, both sides of the implantable device can be adjusted for height via the host elements and one or more pivots or hinges. In one implementation, the distraction mechanism is adjustable from multiple approaches into the disc space.

Abstract: An intervertebral implant comprising a body formed as an open truss structure, the body having a generally annular shape with a superior surface, an inferior surface, and a perimeter surface extending around an outer periphery of the body. The body may have a central portion and a peripheral portion, the peripheral portion extending inward from the perimeter surface toward the central portion, the peripheral portion including a first set of trusses, and the central portion including a second set of trusses. The implant may further include a strut at least partially defining a boundary between the central portion and the peripheral portion, wherein the strut has an oblong cross-sectional shape oriented to facilitate flow of bone graft material in a substantially radial direction away from the central axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an expandable intervertebral cage (1) comprising a base (2) with a circumferential side wall (7) extending in a first direction (z) and a first bone interaction surface (5) and a stage (3) comprising a second bone interaction surface (6) arranged essentially opposite to the first bone interaction surface (5) with respect to the expandable intervertebral cage (1). An expansion mechanism (4) serves for adjusting the position of the second bone interaction surface (6) of the stage (3) with respect to the first bone interaction surface (5) of the base (2) at least in the first direction (z). The expansion mechanism (4) is thereby arranged at least partially within the circumferential side wall (7) of the base (2).

Abstract: A longilineal member, which may serve as a handle, and may be formed of a synthetic or other relatively soft material, is designed to engage the threaded hole of an acetabular cup, for the manipulation of the cup during surgery. A force distribution element, shaped to conform to the inner curved surface of the cup is trapped between the cup and the longilineal member so as to reduce the forces on the threaded portion of the longilineal member during such manipulations, so as to avert the risk of the thread stripping.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an adjustable cage template for determining a cage for use in a spinal surgery. The adjustable cage template may include top and bottom cage template, control supports. A configuration of the cage template may be modified and sensors may measure forces applied to the cage template during the modification of the cage template configuration. Modifications to the cage template include rotation of the top cage template relative to the bottom cage template, vertical translation of the top cage template relative to the bottom cage template, or both rotation and vertical translation of the top and bottom cage templates. Information associated with measurements from the sensors may be output to determine whether a current configuration of the cage template is optimal and a final cage template may be selected for the spinal surgery based at least in part on the output information.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for introducing a spinal disc implant into an intervertebral space of a subject. The subject is placed in a lateral position, and the anterior face of the spinal disc intervertebral space is accessed, between the L5 and S1 vertebrae, from an anterior and lateral retroperitoneal approach. An operative corridor to the anterior face of the spinal disc space is established by introducing a retractor instrument anterolaterally to the spinal disc space between the anterior superior iliac spine and the anterior inferior iliac spine. The damaged spinal disc contents are removed from the intervertebral space through the operative corridor, and the implant is advanced into the intervertebral space at an oblique angle and pivoted to position the implant substantially laterally within the intervertebral space. Elongated retractor and insertion instruments, as well as a modified disc implant, are also disclosed for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Smart surgical instrument patches, instruments, systems, and methods. The smart surgical instrument patch may include a flexible substrate with electronic components electronically connected to one another. The electronic components may include one or more sensors, a processor, a power source, and a wireless communication unit. The patch may be affixed to an instrument, such as an inserter for installing an expandable implant. During operation of the instrument, the smart surgical instrument patch may provide real time information to the user, such as amount of implant expansion and lordosis profile.

Abstract: Features for a prosthetic digit actuator. The various systems and methods allow for smaller volume actuators, which in turn allows for smaller digits and/or more space for other features of the digit. The actuator includes a motor that causes rotation of a worm gear along a fixed worm wheel. The worm gear is unibody with the output shaft. The worm gear climbs along the worm wheel to cause rotation of a digit or digit segment. The arrangement of the actuator parts allows for transmitting axial forces in first and second directions corresponding respectively to performing opening and closing rotations of the digits.

Abstract: A knee adapter for connecting an endoprosthesis to an exoprosthesis includes a ball joint. The ball joint comprises a partially spherical joint head and a joint socket shaped to be complementary to the joint head. The joint head is mounted in the joint socket and is configured to be arranged at one of the endoprosthesis and the exoprosthesis. The joint socket is configured to be arranged at the other of the endoprosthesis and the exoprosthesis. The joint head is affixed in the joint socket by at least one shear element.

Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a socket, fasteners, and a pylon. The socket defines a cavity configured to receive a residual limb of a user. The socket includes a base defining multiple blind-holes. Each of the fasteners are configured to be received within a corresponding one of the blind-holes. The fasteners each include internal threads. The pylon includes through-holes that are aligned with a corresponding one of the blind-holes. The pylon is configured to be directly coupled with the base of the socket through externally threaded fasteners that extend through the through-holes and threadingly couple with the internal threads of the plurality of fasteners.

Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a socket, fasteners, and a pylon. The socket defines a cavity configured to receive a residual limb of a user. The socket includes a base defining multiple blind-holes. Each of the fasteners are configured to be received within a corresponding one of the blind-holes. The fasteners each include internal threads. The pylon includes through-holes that are aligned with a corresponding one of the blind-holes. The pylon is configured to be directly coupled with the base of the socket through externally threaded fasteners that extend through the through-holes and threadingly couple with the internal threads of the plurality of fasteners.