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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5171279 | Method for subcutaneous suprafascial pedicular internal fixation A method for internal fixation of vertebra of the spine to facilitate graft fusion includes steps for excising the nucleus of an affected disc, preparing a bone graft, instrumenting the vertebrae for fixation, and introducing the bone graft into the resec... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5147402 | Implant for ingrowth of osseous tissue An implant for ingrowth of osseous tissue is constructed of a hollow skeletal three-dimensional support member having a plurality of openings for the ingrowth of osseous tissue into an interior cavity. The surfaces of the beams defining the openings may a... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5133754 | Multi hardness silicone implants Silicone rubber implants having at least two integral and inseparable sections separated by a line of demarcation where the hardness of the different sections is different so that the implant more closely mimics the human body part it simulates. A chin im... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5108437 | Modular prosthesis A modular prosthesis features at least one male-female fitting, with the female portion being located on one end of one segment of that prosthesis and the mating male portion being located on one end of a second prosthesis segment, with at least the proxi... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5060635 | Internal fixation kit A device which includes an elongated rod made of a metal having a generally silver color and having a threaded end and a component having an internal thread which engages the end of the rod. The threaded end portion has a borderline where a region coated ... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5030235 | Prosthetic first rib Applicant's invention is a prosthetic rib for attachment between a patient's scapula and clavicle. The prosthetic rib serves to provide a generally anterior/posteriorly oriented platform to which other prostheses otherwise attachable a natural rib near th... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4961740 | V-thread fusion cage and method of fusing a bone joint A fusion cage 10 includes a cage body defining an internal cavity with an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface defines a helical thread 12 comprised of a plurality of turns which define valleys 14 therebetween. Located in the valleys 14 a... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4944753 | Method for producing retro-sternal space A method and device for producing an artificial retro-sternal tunnel or space at the conclusion of a sternotomy, for precluding cutting the heart when the sternum is severed during a subsequent or re-do sternotomy involving the same patient. During closur... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4936851 | Analytic bone implant A analytic bone implant includes a cylindrical housing with an inner chamber designed for collecting sample of bone tissues. The outer surface of the housing is provided with a plurality of threads for securing the implant into bone tissue. The housing is... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4919666 | Implant having recesses for therapeutically effective substances The implant is provided with recesses in which therapeutically effective substances are embedded. Each recess is closed by a porous cover which is of a porosity to permit permeation of the therapeutic substance out of the recess while preventing ingrowth ... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4904257 | Fibrous bone filler and process of producing the same A fibrous bone filler having an excellent biocompatibility. The bone filler comprises fibers containing hydroxyl apatite. The hydroxyl apatite is "intact", that is, the hydroxyl apatite substantially retains its hydroxyl groups.... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4820305 | Place holder, in particular for a vertebra body A prosthesis in the form of a hollow, cylindrical jacket for insertion in the gap between adjacent bone ends, the jacket being provided with reticulated sides and with toothed ends for engagement with the bone ends.... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4753657 | Fixation of implants in bone A bone implant assembly having an implant element whereof a stem portion is for insertion into a bone cavity, and wedge means for wedging between a proximal region of the cavity wall and the stem. The stem is tapered so that deeper insertion urges the wed... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4743260 | Method for a flexible stabilization system for a vertebral column A method for a flexible stabilization system for a vertebral column is disclosed. The device includes a strong, non-metallic stabilization element or elements (18) for providing flexibility. The stabilization elements (18) are secured to the vertebrae (11... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4684370 | Stents for bone augmentation by surgical implant Stents are disclosed for use in surgical augmentation of tissue at body sites such as the alveolar ridge, by the use of an implant material, i.e., hydroxylapatite (HA) for example. The stents are used for surgical positioning and shaping of the implant ma... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4678471 | Method and apparatus for preventing rotational failure of orthopedic endoprostheses An apparatus and method for making one or more grooves in the medullary canal surface of a bone to secure and reduce the risk of rotational failure of implanted orthopedic endoprostheses. The apparatus includes a head and, attached thereto, a body adapted... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4658808 | Arrangement for preparing an anatomically measured endoprosthesis An arrangement for preparing an anatomically measured endoprosthesis with a stem to be anchored in the widening end of a hollow bone, in particular a hip joint stem prosthesis to be anchored in the femur, uses radiographs true to scale, a set of a limited... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4655203 | Bone fracture surgical device Surgical device for immobilization of bone fracture, which device comprises at least one, essentially stiff osteosynthesis plate (7) which is located perpendicularly over or through the fracture (6). Additionally the osteosynthesis device comprises at lea... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4547912 | Amputation apparatus Amputation apparatus for use with an internal prosthesis attachable to the end of a stump having an outwardly extending bone. The amputation apparatus includes a cap having an internal cavity for insertion over the bone and an opposed outwardly extending ... | 10/22/1985 |
| 4516276 | Bone substitute and a method of production thereof A bone substitute comprised of collagen material in the form of fleece or a spatial meshwork having apatite, the mineral component of bone material, admixed therewith. The structure of the collagen material may be strengthened by carbohydrate or starch or... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4338926 | Bone fracture prosthesis with controlled stiffness A novel bone prosthesis for use in healing a bone fracture is disclosed comprising a strong, rigid non-absorbable structural member and a biologically absorbable element held in use under compression against the structural member. Use of the novel prosthe... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4272855 | Anchoring surface for a bone implant The anchoring surface of the bone implant is provided with villi (depressions or projections) devoid of corners and edges. The villi are of generally conical shape with transition surfaces merging into the base level of the anchoring surface. The villi al... | 06/16/1981 |
