Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
623220120 | Combined with surgical tool | 27 |
20100185296 | MODULAR ORTHOPAEDIC COMPONENT CASE - A case for modular neck components for hip implants. The case may include indicators based on independent variables associated with physical characteristics of the implant, including leg length, offset, and anteversion. During surgery, the surgeon may be confronted with a need to change a preoperatively-chosen modular neck. For example, the surgeon may desire a change in at least one of the variables, e.g., leg length, offset, and/or anteversion. The case allows the surgeon to quickly and easily select a different modular neck based on an evaluation of one of the variables without requiring reevaluation of the other variables. A method described herein may include preoperative planning in which a template including a grid coordinate system is used, which advantageously provides an intuitive system for the surgeon both preoperatively and during surgery. | 07-22-2010 |
20120245702 | PROSTHETIC ASSEMBLY - A prosthetic assembly A prosthetic assembly ( | 09-27-2012 |
20130190887 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALIGNING A PROSTHESIS DURING SURGERY - Presented are methods and systems for determining, monitoring, and displaying the relative positioning of two rigid bodies during surgery. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for positioning a prosthesis relative to a bone during a surgery as well as to systems and methods for verifying resulting relative positioning of adjacent bones. | 07-25-2013 |
20130245779 | NECK SPARING TOTAL HIP IMPLANT METHODS - A femoral prosthesis. The femoral prosthesis includes an implant body having a proximal end and a distal end and a shoulder at the proximal end, the shoulder being structured and dimensioned for a tight press fit into the neck of a femur. The implant body includes a trunk at the distal end, the trunk having a wedge formed by a tapered portion extending in the direction of the distal end of the implant body. The implant body also includes a medial column extending from the shoulder toward the distal end and a lateral column extending from the shoulder toward the distal end. The wedge, the medial column, and the lateral column to provide multi-planar stability for the implant body and surface area for fixation of the implant body. | 09-19-2013 |
20140074248 | Instrument for Engaging an Engaging Means on an Implant - The instrument has a collet ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140094925 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF POSITIONING AN ACETABULAR PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument and method for positioning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically-prepared acetabulum is disclosed. The orthopaedic surgical instrument has a base configured to engage the patient's pelvis, a first linkage pivotally coupled to the base, a locking mechanism operable to lock the first linkage in position relative to the base, and a second linkage removably coupled to the first linkage. The second linkage has an alignment axis corresponding to a desired abduction angle and a desired anteversion angle of the acetabular axis of the acetabular prosthetic component. | 04-03-2014 |
20140128987 | Methods and Devices for a Surgical Hip Replacement Procedure - Devices and methods for use in a hip replacement surgical procedure. One aspect includes methods and devices for reaming selective regions of the femoral canal. This may include reaming distal and proximal sections of the femoral canal prior to reaming a middle region of the canal. Another aspect includes a dummy implant and methods of use. The dummy implant is inserted into the femoral canal and may be used for one or more of retraction of the femur, gauging a space with the acetabulum, and further revising the femoral cut. The aspects may be used together in a single surgical procedure or separately in different surgical procedures. | 05-08-2014 |
20140156018 | ACETABULAR CUP ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE BEARING MATERIALS - A modular acetabular cup assembly ( | 06-05-2014 |
20140156019 | PROSTHESIS AND IMPLEMENTATION SYSTEM - A method of positioning a femoral prosthesis relative to a femur. The method includes forming a first curved surface on a first condyle of the femur, and securing the femoral prosthesis to the femur such that a first curved bone-engaging surface of the femoral prosthesis mates with the first curved surface formed on the femur. | 06-05-2014 |
20140188240 | METHODS AND DEVICES RELATED TO PATIENT-ADAPTED HIP JOINT IMPLANTS - This application relates to hip replacement systems and methods. Disclosed include patient-adapted (patient-specific or patient-engineered) hip replacement systems including patient-adapted implants and patient-adapted surgical instrumentation. Related methods of making and using the systems are also disclosed. | 07-03-2014 |
20140236310 | SACROILIAC JOINT IMMOBILIZATION - Improved tools and procedures relate to the immobilization of the sacroiliac joint for the treatment of pain associated with the joint. Kits comprise, for example, a guide element and an immobilization element of a biocompatible material with a size and shape suitable for placement within the sacroiliac joint. Suitable immobilization elements include, for example, pins, nails, screws, darts, wedges, shims and hardening material. A bioactive agent can be delivered into the joint to compliment the immobilization and promote healing. Suitable procedures can be done in a less invasive procedure through a cannula or the like. | 08-21-2014 |
20140277555 | METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A HIP PROSTHESIS AND RELATED SYSTEM - A method of implanting a hip joint prosthesis into a patient can include obtaining image data of hip joint anatomy of the patient. Physical activities that the patient desires to participate in subsequent to implanting the hip prosthesis can be determined. A size and an initial placement of the hip joint prosthesis based on the image data can be determined. A desired range of motion of the hip joint prosthesis based on the determined physical activities can be determined. A plan can be created comprising a desired implanted location of the hip joint prosthesis and based on the desired range of motion. The plan can be incorporated onto a guide. The plan can be executed with the guide thereby implanting the hip joint prosthesis into the patient at the desired implanted position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277556 | Method And Apparatus For Protecting Modular Implant Connection - Apparatus and methods of protecting modular implant connection portions are provided. A guard includes an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall defining a cavity that covers a modular implant connection portion. The modular implant connection covered with the guard can facilitate test-fitting of other modular implant components and allows reaming of the tissue around the guard. | 09-18-2014 |
20140316531 | Method and System for Modular Hip Resurfacing - A scalable modular hip resurfacing arthroplasty system includes (1) an alignment guide for precise guide pin insertion, (2) a modular cannulated cylindrical reamer assembly for accurate femoral head cylindrical reaming and central bone channel drilling, (3) a saw guide for an accurate femoral head osteotomy, (4) a soft tissue protector with a stepped design to shield and retract tissues, (5) a hip retractor that seats onto a prepared femur, (6) an outer hole drill guide aiding drilling of peripheral holes, and (7) a femoral resurfacing implant with a cap portion and central stem adapted for multiple modular attachments including plates. A method for preparing the proximal femur for hip resurfacing with novel stepped cylindrical femoral head osteotomy and central bone channel drilling, leaving an intact collar of cortical bone above the femoral head articular rim. | 10-23-2014 |
20140324181 | Patient-Matched Acetabular Component Alignment Device and Method - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a prosthetic hip system that includes acetabular alignment structures and methods. Acetabular alignment structures and methods may include use of patient-matched components configured to reduce tissue disruption during implantation. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324182 | CONTROL SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR POSITIONING AN ENDOPROSTHESIS - A computer-aided control system, a computer-based method and a computer program or a computer program product control an implant positioning of an endoprosthesis. Planning data are generated on the basis of a preoperatively acquired first image data set. The endoprosthesis is provisionally positioned intraoperatively. A second image data set representing the current ACTUAL position of the endoprosthesis is thereupon acquired. Control data are thereupon generated, the control data serve for the fine positioning of the endoprosthesis and being based on a comparison between DESIRED and ACTUAL states. | 10-30-2014 |
20140350689 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ARTHROSCOPIC ASSISTED ARTHROPLASTY OF THE HIP JOINT - Devices, systems and methods for performing arthroscopic evaluations and procedures in and near the hip joint are provided. An arthroscopic assisted arthroplasty system is useful in the treatment of arthritic hip conditions, conserving healthy tissue, and limiting iatrogenic injury associated with traditional surgical exposures. A guide wire system employing retrograde and antegrade reamers along the femoral neck is useful in anatomic placement of instrumentation without formal hip dislocation. Fluoroscopy and computer assisted navigation enhance the system, methods, and apparatus. Acetabular and femoral collapsible prosthetic forms are useful in arthroscopic assisted placement. The devices, systems, and methods are effective to assist an operating surgeon in the addressing mild to moderate arthritic conditions of the femoral head and acetabulum where tissue conservation and surgical exposure morbidities should be limited. | 11-27-2014 |
20150127113 | Orthopedic Instrument, System and Method for Implanting an Acetabular Cup - An orthopedic instrument for installing a new reverse hip prosthesis, particularly the acetabular cup thereof, wherein the cup can be affixed to the pelvis with or without screws. The acetabular cup is releasably attached to the instrument and the instrument is used to position the cup in the pelvis. Optional screw guides are provided in the instrument in case the surgeon wishes to use screws to affix the cup to the pelvis. | 05-07-2015 |
20150289913 | Method and Apparatus for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Unstable Pelvic Ring Injuries Combined with Hip Arthroplasty - The instant invention is a novel method and apparatus for minimally invasive treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries combined with fixation of acetabular cup assemblies for total hip arthroplasty. Fixation means and acetabular cup assemblies are affixed to the ilia and subcutaneous anteriorly bowed elongated rods/plate including possibly a subcutaneous posterior plate are connected between the fixation means. | 10-15-2015 |
20150313724 | ACETABULAR COMPONENT ANTEVERSION AND ABDUCTION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An acetabular component anteversion and abduction measurement system, comprising: an acetabular component; one or more radiopaque guide lines disposed on or adjacent to a posterior surface of the acetabular component; and one or more radiopaque guide lines disposed on or adjacent to an anterior surface of the acetabular component; wherein predetermined alignment of selected of the one or more anterior guide lines with selected of the one or more posterior guide lines under intra-operative fluoroscopy or radiography indicates proper surgical alignment of the acetabular component within the anatomy of a patient. Proper surgical alignment means that the acetabular component is not retroverted or overly anteverted or abducted within the anatomy of the patient. | 11-05-2015 |
20150351933 | Methods and Devices for a Surgical Hip Replacement Procedure - Devices and methods for use in a hip replacement surgical procedure. One aspect includes methods and devices for reaming selective regions of the femoral canal. This may include reaming distal and proximal sections of the femoral canal prior to reaming a middle region of the canal. Another aspect includes a dummy implant and methods of use. The dummy implant is inserted into the femoral canal and may be used for one or more of retraction of the femur, gauging a space with the acetabulum, and further revising the femoral cut. The aspects may be used together in a single surgical procedure or separately in different surgical procedures. | 12-10-2015 |
20160000580 | TRIAL ACETABULAR CUP AND KIT - A trial acetabular cup having a signal generating device located thereon. | 01-07-2016 |
20160128706 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC GUIDE FOR PARTIAL ACETABULAR SOCKET REPLACEMENT - A device for partial acetabular replacement includes a patient-specific acetabular guide. The acetabular guide has a first surface configured to nestingly mate in only one position to the patient's acetabulum. The acetabular guide includes a patient-specific guiding formation configured to guide a cutting tool to remove damaged tissue from a defect of the patient's acetabulum and prepare a patient-specific implantation slot corresponding to the defect after removal of the damaged tissue. A patient-specific partial acetabular implant can be configured to nestingly mate with the patient-specific implantation slot. | 05-12-2016 |
20160143743 | FEMORAL NECK SUPPORT STRUCTURE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE - A method of reinforcing a femoral neck comprises creating a bore proximate to at least one of a Ward's triangle and a greater trochanter, creating at least one cavity in a cancellous bone region of the femoral neck, inserting a substantially collapsed support structure through the bore and into the at least one cavity, expanding the support structure, and allowing at least a portion of the load from the femoral neck. bone to he transferred to the support structure. The support structure compresses at least a portion of the cancellous bone upon expansion. A cavity created by the expansion is adapted to receive a filler material such as, but not limited to, bone cement. | 05-26-2016 |
20160175109 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND IMPLANTATION SET | 06-23-2016 |
20180021141 | SACROILIAC JOINT IMMOBILIZATION | 01-25-2018 |
20190142608 | Tool and Method for Separating a Femoral Cup or a Femoral Ball from a Femoral Implant | 05-16-2019 |