Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110087296 | Systems and methods for the fixation of fusion of bone using compressive implants - First and second bone segments separated by a fracture line or joint can be fixated or fused by creating an insertion path through the first bone segment, through the fracture line or joint, and into the second bone segment. An anchor body is introduced through the insertion path. The distal end of the anchor body is anchored in the interior region of the second bone segment. An elongated implant structure is passed over the anchor body to span the fracture line or joint between the bone segments. The proximal end of the anchor body is anchored to an exterior region of the first bone segment to place, in concert with the anchored distal end, the anchor body in compression, to thereby compress and fixate the bone segments relative to the fracture line or joint. A bony in-growth or through-growth region on the implant structure accelerates the fixation or fusion of the first and second bone segments held in compression and fixated by the anchor body. | 04-14-2011 |
20130184769 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE FIXATION OR FUSION OF BONE USING COMPRESSIVE IMPLANTS - First and second bone segments separated by a fracture line or joint can be fixated or fused by creating an insertion path through the first bone segment, through the fracture line or joint, and into the second bone segment. An anchor body is introduced through the insertion path. The distal end of the anchor body is anchored in the interior region of the second bone segment. An elongated implant structure is passed over the anchor body to span the fracture line or joint between the bone segments. The proximal end of the anchor body is anchored to an exterior region of the first bone segment to place, in concert with the anchored distal end, the anchor body in compression, to thereby compress and fixate the bone segments relative to the fracture line or joint. | 07-18-2013 |
20130237988 | REVISION TOOL AND METHOD - A revision tool may include a revision rod, crank and osteotome. The osteotome may include a shearing portion and a shank, and may be coupled to the revision rod via advancing device threads. The revision rod may be driven into an implant and engage the implant using an implant pin and implant threads. The osteotome may then be driven by the crank and positioned by the shank to sheer bone surrounding the implant. A slap hammer may then be used to remove the implant attached to the revision rod. | 09-12-2013 |
20130238093 | INTEGRATED IMPLANT - An implant having an integrated cutting broach and/or cutting burr. The integrated implant may be inserted without requiring separate steps for drilling and broaching bone. The integrated implant assembly may include an integrated implant, a flexible sheath, a delivery rod, and a delivery pin. The implant may have a core which may have any of a variety of cross-sectional geometries. A method for fusing bone may involve inserting the implant laterally through the ilium, through the sacral-iliac joint, and into the sacrum. | 09-12-2013 |
20130245763 | THREADED IMPLANT - A threaded implant includes a body, exterior surface, interior surface, fenestrations, and threads. The body may be a hollow tubular structure. Alternatively, the body may be solid and cannulated. The surface of the threaded implant may have mesh configuration, beaded configuration, trabecular configuration, holes or any surface conducive to bony in-growth, on-growth and/or through-growth. The threads may be barbed and may allow for easy insertion through the bone. The threaded implant may be tapped into place. A method for fusing bone may involve inserting the implant laterally through the ilium, through the sacral-iliac joint, and into the sacrum. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245764 | ARTIFICIAL SI JOINT - An artificial SI-Joint includes a sacrum component and an ilium component. The sacrum component may include a ridge, foundation, perimeter surface and a fitting member. The ilium component may include a polybearing, edge, foundation, perimeter surface, and a ridge or sockets. The fitting member of the sacrum component may engage the polybearing of the ilium component to restore normal movement of the SI-Joint. The artificial SI-Joint may be implanted as a single unit or as separate pieces that are coupled together. | 09-19-2013 |
20130267836 | GUIDE PIN - This application relates generally to guide pins and wires. More specifically, this application relates to guide pins and wires used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. One embodiment of the guide pin includes a distal end with a ball end cutter. Other embodiments of the guide pin include expandable prongs that can impede further advancement of the guide pin. | 10-10-2013 |
20130267961 | IMPACTOR - This application relates generally to impactors. More specifically, this application relates to impactors used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. In some embodiments, the impactors include features that prevent or reduce the likelihood of over-insertion of an implant within a bone cavity. | 10-10-2013 |
20130267989 | TISSUE DILATOR AND PROTECTOR - The present invention relates generally to tissue dilators and protectors. More specifically, this application relates to tissue dilators and protectors used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. One embodiment of a soft tissue protector includes a port for coating an implant with a biologic aid. One embodiment of an expandable dilator includes a plurality of slidably connected longitudinal wall segments. One embodiment of a delivery sleeve includes a flexible tapered portion configured to expand. | 10-10-2013 |
20130296953 | FENESTRATED IMPLANT - The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion. | 11-07-2013 |
20140249589 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE FIXATION OR FUSION OF BONE USING COMPRESSIVE IMPLANTS - First and second bone segments separated by a fracture line or joint can be fixated or fused by creating an insertion path through the first bone segment, through the fracture line or joint, and into the second bone segment. An anchor body is introduced through the insertion path. The distal end of the anchor body is anchored in the interior region of the second bone segment. An elongated implant structure is passed over the anchor body to span the fracture line or joint between the bone segments. The proximal end of the anchor body is anchored to an exterior region of the first bone segment to place, in concert with the anchored distal end, the anchor body in compression, to thereby compress and fixate the bone segments relative to the fracture line or joint. | 09-04-2014 |
20140276846 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING BONE GRAFT AND IMPLANT - This application relates generally to broaches. More specifically, this application relates to broaches used to shape bores in bone. The broaches can shape the bores to receive an implant and also cut additional tubes or channels for receiving bone graft material and/or biologic aids. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276851 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING AN IMPLANT - A system for removing an implant from bone can include a guidepin that can be attached to the implant; an osteotome having a flat, elongate body and a sharp, blade portion for cutting bone; an osteotome guide having a elongate body having a plurality of planar faces and a rectilinear cross-section that corresponds in shape to the rectilinear cross-section of the implant, a lumen extending through the elongate body of the osteotome for receiving the guidepin, and a plurality of channels for receiving the osteotome, wherein one of the plurality of channels is disposed along each one of the plurality of planar faces. | 09-18-2014 |
20140330382 | ARTIFICIAL SI JOINT - An artificial SI-Joint includes a sacrum component and an ilium component. The sacrum component may include a ridge, foundation, perimeter surface and a fitting member. The ilium component may include a polybearing, edge, foundation, perimeter surface, and a ridge or sockets. The fitting member of the sacrum component may engage the polybearing of the ilium component to restore normal movement of the SI-Joint. The artificial SI-Joint may be implanted as a single unit or as separate pieces that are coupled together. | 11-06-2014 |