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A resilient headband in a shape for being mounted on the head of the user. The headband is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member for holding a placard.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8180429 | Instrumentation and method for mounting a surgical navigation reference device to a patient Instrumentation and methods are provided for mounting a surgical navigation reference frame to a patient. In one embodiment, a trocar is positioned within a cannula to form an insertion device adapted for percutaneous introduction into the patient. A bone anchor hav... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177848 | Osteogenic fusion device An interbody osteogenic fusion device is provided that includes opposite end pieces with an integral central element. The end pieces are sized to maintain the height of an intervertebral disc space. The central element has a much smaller diameter so that the osteoge... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177846 | End cap for a vertebral implant An implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral members, comprising an implant body with at least one base section and an end cap. The end cap is adapted for selective positioning on a base section via rotational adjustment of the end cap. The end cap comprises ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177845 | Osteogenic packing device and method An osteogenic material packing device is used to pack osteogenic material onto a spinal fusion device. The packing device has a cavity defined therein, which is adapted to receive the spinal fusion device. The packing device further includes an access port, which in... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172880 | Intervertebral stabilising device The invention concerns a device comprising an implant (18) designed to be inserted at least partially between the vertebral bodies (4, 4′) of two neighboring vertebrae, said implant (18) being adapted to provide to said neighboring vertebral b... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172853 | Instrumentation for creating an intervertebral space for receiving an implant A surgical instrument set for use in spinal surgery for forming a substantially quadrilateral space in the spine for implanting a spinal implant at least in part into and at least in part across a disc space between adjacent vertebral bodies and methods of use are d... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167946 | Implant with openings adapted to receive bone screws A spinal fusion implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies has opposed upper and lower surfaces adapted to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies from within the disc space, a leading end for insertion between the adjacent vertebral bodies, and a... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167919 | System and method for securing a plate to the spinal column The present invention is directed to a drill guide and methods of using a drill guide with a plate having at least one slotted hole extending therethrough. The drill guide positions a bone engaging fastener away from the ends of the slot, allowing compression or dis... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167899 | Retractable stylet and cannula combination In one preferred aspect, a surgical instrument for insertion into human tissue is provided with a release mechanism that permits one or more components of the surgical instrument to be removably coupled to a handle. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163018 | Treatment of the vertebral column A method is provided for treating a spinal condition. The method includes introducing a biological treatment into an area of a vertebral column, and mechanically unloading the treated area by applying a load-bearing device to the anterior region, the anterior column... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162992 | Spinal fusion with osteogenic material and migration barrier Described are interbody spinal fusion methods, and kits useful therefor, in which a barrier material is interposed between an osteogenic material and an opening in the disc annulus providing access to the interbody space, wherein the barrier material is effective to... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8157863 | Devices, apparatus, and methods for bilateral approach to disc augmentation A method of augmenting a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc comprises forming a first opening in an annulus of the intervertebral disc and forming a second opening in the annulus of the intervertebral disc. The method further comprises providing a space crea... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153112 | Compositions and methods for treating cavity conditions Compositions, methods and kits to be used as a lubricant and for treatment of a cavity pathology including joint pathology are provided. The composition comprises therapeutically effective amounts of at least one bioactive agent, such as magnesium compound, at least... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8148329 | Osteogenic implants with combined implant materials and methods for same Described are osteogenic implants that include a first implant material covered at least in part by a second implant material carrying an osteogenic protein such as a bone morphogenic protein. The first implant material can comprise a mineral and provide an inner sc... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8148326 | Flowable carrier matrix and methods for delivering to a patient A carrier matrix may be delivered to a target position within a patient in a minimally invasive manner by first cutting a collagen sponge sheet into a plurality of relatively small pieces. These pieces are sized so that, when wet, they are capable of flowing through... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147862 | Highly mineralized osteogenic sponge compositions and uses thereof Osteogenic sponge compositions having enhanced osteoinductive properties for use in bone repair are described. The compositions include a quickly resorbable porous carrier, a more slowly resorbed mineral scaffold and an osteogenic factor, preferably a bone morphogen... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147549 | Orthopedic implant with sensor communications antenna and associated diagnostics measuring, monitoring, and response system A diagnostic system is provided that occupies a small area, provides sensing and transmitting of various diagnostic indicia, and with the aid of a healthcare professional, diagnoses and responds to such measurements. In the context of the spine, the diagnostic syste... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147547 | Spinal implant Embodiments for a spinal implant having elements that are accessible by a surgical approach and releasably engagable by a surgical tool for improved revision of the spinal implant about a patient's spine. ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147524 | Instrumentation and methods for reducing spinal deformities Instrumentation and methods for reduction of a spinal deformity, including a plurality of elongate alignment elements and first and second reduction elements engaged to the alignment elements. Each of the alignment elements extends generally along a longitudinal axi... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147523 | Offset vertebral rod connector The present application is directed to connectors for attaching a vertebral rod to an anchor. The connectors may include a body with a first channel to receive the vertebral rod and a second channel to receive the anchor. A cradle may be positioned in the body to co... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147519 | Variable angle rod connectors and the methods of use A spinal rod connector is disclosed that allows end-to-end connection of at least two spinal rods. The connector may allow for angular adjustment in the construct which is associated with the patient's anatomy. Percutaneous length adjustment of the spinal rods may b... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147517 | Systems and methods for adjusting properties of a spinal implant A method for controlling properties of a medical implant includes locating the medical implant in an interspinous area between two spinal processes of a person. The medical implant is coupled to a container via a conduit. A fluid is received in an interior of the co... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147495 | Methods and kits for treating fractures with a biological agent A method and kit for treating fractures in a subject entailing placing a temporary fixation device containing a wire in a percutaneous manner across a fracture line, drilling across the fracture line and delivering a biological agent. The biological device is delive... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142483 | Flexible spinal stabilization system and method Devices, methods and systems for stabilizing at least a portion of the spinal column are provided. Devices include anchors and coupling members for engaging an elongate member. Systems include an elongate member sized to span a distance between at least two vertebra... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142477 | Retaining system A retaining system for affixing a component to a vertebral body is disclosed. The system comprises a component and a retaining mechanism. The component comprises an inner surface configured to engage at least a portion of an endplate surface of the vertebral body, a... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142476 | Orthopedic distraction implants and techniques An implant for stabilizing a bony segment includes a flexible body sized and shaped to extend intravertebrally between at least first and second bony portions. In use the body is attachable intravertebrally to each of the first and second bony portions to distract e... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142440 | Transverse centering tool with pin placement guides A centering tool for transverse centering between an upper vertebra and a lower vertebra is disclosed. The centering tool comprises a support portion having a proximal end and a distal end, two handles, and two pin placement guides, each guide having a hollow cylind... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142438 | Methods and instruments for interbody surgical techniques This invention relates to methods and instruments for performing a surgical procedure in a disc space between adjacent vertebrae. The instruments include a distractor and a cutting instrument. In one embodiment the distractor includes a body portion and a pair of fl... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8138160 | Reagents, methods and systems to suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines The present invention relates to reagents, methods and systems to treat inflammation and pain in a subject using small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules targeted to either TNFα, IL1, IL6 and other pro-inflammatory cytokines. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137403 | Hemi-interbody spinal fusion implants manufactured from a major long bone ring An interbody spinal implant comprising cortical bone having a width less than one-half the width of the disc space into which it is adapted to be inserted. The implant has a leading end that is asymmetrical from side to side and/or includes a straight portion adapte... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137277 | Volumetric measurement and visual feedback of tissues Apparatus and methods for assessing tissue characteristics such as the dimensions and volume of an osteolytic lesion are disclosed. The apparatus may utilize ultrasound to provide visual and volumetric feedback related to a lesion or other tissue. Further the appara... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8136728 | Medical device tracking system with tag and method Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for tracking a medical device. Systems configured for such tracking may include the capability to either or both detect tampering with the medical device and to effectively expose the medical device to sterili... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133421 | Methods of making shaped load-bearing osteoimplant A load-bearing osteoimplant which comprises a shaped, coherent aggregate of bone particles. ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133279 | Methods for treating an annulus defect of an intervertebral disc A system for treating an annular defect of an intervertebral disc is provided. The system comprises a cannula for accessing a nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc, an expandable spacing device, and a material delivery instrument. The expandable spacing device... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133228 | Chisel system for osteochondral implants and a surgical procedure involving same A chisel system for harvesting an implantable graft from an area of a human having a cartilage overlying a condyle, according to which a module is provided that has one end connected to a handle. A cutting surface is formed at the other end of the module that cuts t... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128699 | Spinal implant and methods of implantation and treatment A spinal implant is provided that includes a first component for engaging a first vertebra, a second component for engaging a second vertebrae, and a damping member is positioned therebetween. The damping member has at least two chambers connected by an opening. A f... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128671 | Variable flank bone screw A bone screw comprising a threaded shank having a longitudinal axis and including a first helical threading extending along a first length of the threaded shank portion and a second helical threading extending from a location proximately adjacent the first helical t... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128665 | Orthopedic implant apparatus Apparatuses are disclosed for use in orthopedic surgery, for example for procedures in which a support member is connected to the spine. A connector member for connecting to an orthopedic implant and a support member is provided. A sleeve fits around the implant, an... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128591 | Multiple component mixing and delivery system A multiple component cartridge includes a barrel defining a chamber and a longitudinal axis. A first plunger is disposed within the chamber and in sealing engagement with the barrel. The first plunger includes at least one member and is movable relative to the barre... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8126736 | Methods and systems for diagnosing, treating, or tracking spinal disorders A method of patient assessment, treatment, and outcome modeling is disclosed. The method includes obtaining patient characteristic information from a current patient, defining a plurality of therapeutic factors based on the characteristic information of the current ... | 02/28/2012 |
