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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8016884 | Tensioned meniscus prosthetic devices and associated methods A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores shock absorption, stability, and function to the knee joint after removal of the damaged natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the prosthetic device is pre-tensioned ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7991599 | Meniscus prosthetic device selection and implantation methods Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a dir... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7803193 | Knee prosthesis having a deformable articulation surface Knee prostheses are provided. In some embodiments, the knee prostheses include a body formed of a resilient polyurethane having contact surface area that changes during use according to physical loading factors. In some embodiments, the knee prostheses include a fem... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7780740 | Methods, systems, and apparatus for implanting prosthetic devices into cartilage A method of implanting a prosthetic acetabular cup into a patient is disclosed. The method comprises gaining access to an acetabulum of the patient, where the acetabulum includes an inner portion formed of bone and an outer portion formed of articular cartilage. The... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7758653 | Implants An implantable prosthesis including at least one element defining a bone-engaging surface, the bone-engaging surface including an anchoring mechanism operative for enhancing anchoring and adhesion of the joint defining element to the bone and thus improving the stab... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7611653 | Manufacturing and material processing for prosthetic devices Methods of manufacturing prosthetic devices for use as an artificial meniscus are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include injection molding a resilient core material, tensioning reinforcing fibers around the injection molded core, and injection molding a... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7497868 | Method and apparatus for computerized surgery An implant for use in spinal surgery comprises a resilient element having an inflatable cavity. It is formed of a biologically compatible material and is arranged for placement between end plates of adjacent vertebra. The implant may also include a wound disc replac... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7491219 | Method and apparatus for computerized surgery An implant for use in spinal surgery comprises a resilient element having an inflatable cavity. It is formed of a biologically compatible material and is arranged for placement between end plates of adjacent vertebra. The implant may also include a wound disc replac... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7338526 | Method and apparatus for computerized surgery An implant for use in spinal surgery comprises a resilient element having an inflatable cavity. It is formed of a biologically compatible material and is arranged for placement between end plates of adjacent vertebra. The implant may also include a wound disc replac... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7255712 | Bone growth promoting implant A stem-like bone implant includes longitudinal structural members and tension cables that provide curvature control and support, and rigidity against bending and buckling. The longitudinal structural members and tension cables may become an integral part of a compos... | 08/14/2007 |
