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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152807 | Intramedullary device assembly and associated method An intramedullary device assembly is provided for repairing defects of a bone. The intramedullary device assembly includes a device that is configured to be inserted into the medullary canal of the bone. The assembly also includes a guide adapter that attaches to th... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8142433 | Intramedullary nail and targeting instrument An intramedullary nail and targeting and/or nailing instrument are provided, whereby a connection end of the targeting and/or nailing instrument has an axially parallel protrusion and a connection end of the nail has an axially parallel recess in order to couple the... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8137348 | Apparatus for treating a fractured bone Apparatus for treating a fracture of a bone of a subject including an intramedullary (IM) nail insertable into a medullary canal of the bone of the subject. The IM nail has a proximal head that defines at least one hole therethrough. A sleeve, which includes a locki... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133225 | Implant for long bones and treatment method The present application relates to an implant for tubular bones and to a method for treating fractures of tubular bones. The implant is used to connect two parts of a tubular bone that has broken with a substantially smooth break. The implant is formed by a shaped p... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128627 | Segmented intramedullary system and apparatus An implantable segmented intramedullary structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a bone configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone t... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128626 | System and method for delivery conformation and removal of intramedullary bone fixation devices A bone fixation system and method for stabilizing a fractured bone by implantation into the intramedullary canal of an implant that is expanded by an implant deformation apparatus, or deformer. The deformer can use mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic expansion. Some... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8109930 | Surgical nail An intramedullary nail comprising a central axis and a transverse borehole, provided with an insert which can be introduced into the transverse borehole, said insert also containing a longitudinal slit. ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8052685 | Intramedullary device and method of use An intramedullary rod and system for introducing it into a longitudinally extending bore in the bone of a patient is disclosed. The system includes a guide tube, a cutter assembly and the intramedullary rod. The guide tube has a central passageway and a plurality of... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8034056 | Guide assembly for intramedullary fixation and method of using the same An intramedullary fixation assembly usable with different long bone types and a guide assembly for guiding deployment of the intramedullary fixation assembly. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes a fixation member that has ends and a curved body extending b... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8012155 | Apparatus and method for prophylactic hip fixation A method and apparatus configured to strengthen and support a portion of a bone, such as the femoral head of the proximal femur, for example. The apparatus may include a housing or base member and a movable support member connected to the housing and configured to m... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7972336 | Methods for treating fractures of the femur and femoral fracture devices The present invention relates to methods and devices for treating femoral fractures, wherein a polyaxial cross member is employed to accommodate a wide range of angles and anteversions/retroversions in the femur, and different securing mechanisms can also be employe... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963966 | Bone fixation system and method of use An apparatus includes: a member configured to be received within an intramedullary canal, the member having an opening therethrough; a flexible elongate element sized to extend through the opening; a section having a first bone-engaging surface and a coupling struct... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7947042 | Biologic intramedullary fixation device and methods of use A biologic intramedullary fixation device for treating a bone fracture includes an internal tubular wall formed of a bioabsorbable synthetic material; and an outer wall coupled with and surrounding the internal tubular wall with an annular space therebetween. The ou... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7914532 | Orthopedic rod with locking aperture System, including methods and apparatus, for treating orthopedic conditions using a rod member structured for placement in a medullary canal of a bone and including at least one locking aperture with an internal thread structure. In some embodiments, the internal th... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7896907 | System and method for attaching soft tissue to bone A system and method for attaching soft tissue to bone is provided. In general, the apparatus includes an expandable body that is configured to expand into bone, and an expander pin that is adapted to be driven into the expandable body. The device can also include a ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7879036 | Bone anchoring element A bone anchoring element is provided which has a shaft for anchoring in a bone. The shaft includes a tubular body having two open ends. At least one barb element is connected to the shaft. The barb element is cut into the tubular body. The barb element includes a fr... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7846162 | Minimally invasive actuable bone fixation devices Apparatus for bone reinforcement, fixation and treatment of diseased or fractured bones including a supporting structure optionally coated with therapeutic agent is provided. The supporting structure or device may be collapsible upon deployment at the surgical site,... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7837689 | Plate holder assembly having bone plate seating confirmation arrangement An assembly includes a plate holder having a body. The assembly further includes a stop structure movable in relation to the body between a first location and a second location. In addition, the assembly includes a bone plate assembly including (i) a bone plate havi... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7819874 | Clavicle repair device and orthopedic intramedullary fixation system A bone segment positioning device including a base shaft, wherein the base shaft includes a base mating structure and an anchoring thread for securing the base shaft to a distal portion of a broken bone. Additionally, a collar shaft is provided, wherein the collar s... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7811284 | Systems and methods for internal bone fixation Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end,... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7799030 | Orthopaedic plate and screw assembly Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures and other bone maladies. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of a stabilizing structure, such as an implant, bone plate, or other device and a fastening assembly, such as a lag sc... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7785325 | Multi-articulated fracture fixation device with adjustable modulus of rigidity A multi-articular intramedullary fracture fixation device having a adjustable modulus of rigidity. The implant apparatus includes modular tensioning elements that can be disposed in a ball-and-socket linear array along a length of connecting wire within a medullary ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7780664 | Endosteal nail The system includes an elongate intramedullary nail which is rigidly fixed under compression to the endosteal surface of a bone with unicortical locking machine screws inserted through the bone and into a plurality of longitudinally displaced threaded holes in the n... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7771428 | Intramedullary rod with spiraling flutes This invention relates generally to devices, systems and methods for the internal fixation of bone fractures, and particularly, to intramedullary fracture fixation devices such as those used in, for example, the treatment of long bone fractures. An IM rod preferably... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7766916 | Plate holder and bone plate arrangement An assembly includes a plate holder having (i) a body, and (ii) a coupling component rotatably supported by the body. The assembly also includes a bone plate defining (i) a plurality of fastener openings, and (ii) a recess. The coupling component has a set of extern... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7722611 | Method of treating a clavicle fracture A method of clavicle fracture fixation includes using a K-wire to create a pilot hole extending longitudinally through the medullary canal of the lateral and medial fragments of the fractured clavicle while the fragments are reduced, enlarging a medial portion of th... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7686808 | Fracture fixation device and implantation jig therefor A fracture fixation device includes a plate portion and an intramedullary nail portion which is offset relative to the plate portion by a neck portion. The plate portion includes longitudinally displaced peg holes which orient pegs along an imaginary surface paralle... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7637908 | System and method for intramedullary subchondral support fixation of radial head fractures A system for intramedullary subchondral support fixation of radial head fractures is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the system includes an insertion plate having a head segment, a neck segment extending from the head segment, at least one shaft segment ext... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7621913 | Interlocking intramedullary nails with outer screw A new method for locking Intramedullary Nails (IM Nails) using a headless screw for performing interlocking with the nail. A subsequent, canulated outer screw is placed in such a way that it encapsulates this headless screw. The outer screw locks to the IM Nail and ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7488320 | Orthopaedic implant fixation using an in-situ formed anchor An orthopaedic implant fixation using a surgically created bone cavity as a mold for forming an anchor from an in-situ hardenable material. An in-situ formed anchor of the present invention is especially useful for attaching an implant to osteoporotic cancellous bon... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7476225 | Percutaneous fixator method of insertion The present invention provides a technique for percutaneous intramedullary fixation. A protective outer sheath is provided for internal fixation of the proximal tibia. Additionally, a unique intramedullary plate is provided that is adapted for percutaneous insertion... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7455673 | Intramedullary nail system and method for fixation of a fractured bone Apparatus for treating a fracture of a bone of a subject includes an intramedullary (IM) nail, adapted to be inserted in a medullary canal of the bone of the subject, and having a proximal head that defines at least one hole therethrough. The apparatus also includes... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7425213 | Method of endosteal nailing The system includes an elongate intramedullary nail which is rigidly fixed under compression to the endosteal surface of a bone with unicortical locking machine screws inserted through the bone and into a plurality of longitudinally displaced threaded holes in the n... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7410488 | Hindfoot nail The present invention relates to a nail and fastener assembly for use in providing a stable construct for optimal fixation of the hindfoot and to methods for implanting the nail and fastener assembly. One embodiment of the nail and fastener assembly provides additio... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7364581 | Variable angle cutting block A variable angle cutting block and method for resection a bone are disclosed. The variable angle cutting block comprises a first portion, a second portion, and an angle adjustment system for positioning the first and second portions at a relative angular position up... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357803 | Rotating ring ligament fixation The present invention provides a graft retaining implant for retaining a graft in a bone tunnel formed in a bone. Instruments and methods are also provided for use with the graft retaining implant. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354441 | Bone plate A bone plate includes an upper surface, a bone contacting surface, and at least one hole extending through the upper and bone contacting surfaces for receiving a bone screw. The at least one hole includes a first portion and a second portion that overlap one another... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347861 | Bone fixture apparatus and jig A bone fixture apparatus has an elongate fixture device intended to be inserted in a metaphysical region of a long bone. The device is inserted generally transversely of the direction of the medullary cavity in the bone. The fixture device includes an aperture exten... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341588 | Method and apparatus for treating supracondylar fractures of the femur Methods and apparatus for treating fractures of the distal femur are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an intramedullary nail and blade. The intramedullary nail has a passage through a distal end for accepting a locking screw and a blade passage ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341589 | Bone plating system The present invention relates to a bone plating system and method for fracture fixation of bone. The bone plating system includes a bone plate, at least one locking screw, and at least one non-locking screw. The bone plate has locking holes with threads and non-lock... | 03/11/2008 |
