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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8016835 | Rigidly guided implant placement with control assist A system for guiding an implant to an optimal placement within a patient includes a trajectory guide for guiding instruments along a selected trajectory and a trajectory fixation device for fixing the trajectory guide in a selected position. The trajectory guide def... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7887545 | Coplanar X-ray guided aiming arm for intramedullary nails A novel coplanar X-ray guided method and device for insertion of distal locking screws in intramedullary bone nails. The device has coplanar holes, which allow insertion of protective sleeves. A drill and bone screws can be inserted through the protective sleeves. R... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7481815 | Coplanar X-ray guided aiming arm for locking of intramedullary nails A novel coplanar X-ray guided method and aiming arm device for insertion of distal locking screws in intramedullary bone nails. Radiopaque target markers in the aiming arm enable the easy positioning of an X-ray source such that an X-ray beam is coplanar with the ai... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7406775 | Implantable orthopedic device component selection instrument and methods The present invention provides tools and methods designed to aid in the placement of artificial facet joints at virtually all spinal levels. One aspect of the present invention is a measurement tool for installing an artificial cephalad facet joint including a fixat... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7329262 | Stereoguide for clamping neurosurgical instruments The present invention relates to apparatus for use in neurosurgery, and to a method of positioning neurosurgical apparatus. The stereoguide comprises first and second guide elements through which instruments are passed along an axis of insertion towards a target and... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7288089 | Method and device for performing cooling- or cryo-therapies for, e.g., angioplasty with reduced restenosis or pulmonary vein cell necrosis to inhibit atrial fibrillation employing tissue protection An enhanced method and device are provided to treat atrial fibrillation or inhibit or reduce restenosis following angioplasty or stent placement. A balloon-tipped catheter is disposed in the area treated or opened through balloon angioplasty immediately following an... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7237556 | Image-guided fracture reduction Embodiments of the present invention include products and methods for reducing fractures with the aid of image guidance. In one embodiment, products and methods are directed to reduction for the placement of an intramedullary nail. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7175633 | Orthopedic implant insertion instruments Orthopedic implant insertion instruments for precision guiding of a fracture fixation implant into fractured bone to promote healing are disclosed. The implant insertion instruments comprise an insertion handle for implantation of a first fixation implant, an aiming... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175631 | Radiolucent aiming guide The present invention is directed to a radiolucent aiming guide for locating and drilling through the holes in the distal end of an implanted intramedullary nail. The aiming guide comprises an elongate handle constructed substantially of a radiolucent material, whic... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7144399 | Instrumentation guide for orthopedic surgery An instrumentation guide for orthopedic surgery having guide body includes at least one alignment guide. An attachment member is securable to the guide body and provides for the attachment of an orthopedic device such as an intramedullary nail. A transfer member whi... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7115129 | Bone compression devices and systems and methods of contouring and using same The invention relates to bone compression devices and bone compression systems, and in particular, to bone compression devices and systems for use in connection with vertebrae. The bone compression devices and bone compression systems are disposed, or installed, alo... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7074225 | Medical drilling machine To facilitate positioning of a drill bit and alleviate burden to a user, a medical drill machine including a drive shaft gripping a drill bit, a casing constituted of X-ray transparent material and capable of housing the drive shaft, and a force transferring mechani... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6951538 | Retractor and method for spinal pedicle screw placement To avoid traditional muscle dissection required in the placement of a screw for a pedicle screw fixation, a retractor is provided having a guide of an appropriate length to provide access from the skin surface to the dorsal aspect of the vertebra over the pedicle. T... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6917827 | Enhanced graphic features for computer assisted surgery system A computer assisted surgery system with is enhanced graphics features is described for assisting a surgeon in orthopaedic procedures. A system is described for use in inserting multiple guide pins in hip fracture surgery using a single bore drill guide that has a gr... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6916325 | Femoral sizing guide A sizing guide for facilitating the sizing of prosthetic devices that are implanted. The sizing guide is designed for consistent mounting at a fixed anatomical reference point to facilitate accurate and repeatable sizing estimations for a variety of bone types and s... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6869434 | Alignment system for bone fixation An alignment guide for setting the position and depth of a guide pin to be inserted into a bone. The alignment guide includes a mechanical assembly for deploying a calibrated guide rod along a selected external surface of the bone and for adjusting the guide rod so ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6695841 | Percutaneous scaphoid fixation method and guide wire alignment device A method and associated apparatus for percutaneous internal fixing of a fractured limb bone comprising, placing the limb in a stabilizing clamp that is transparent to x-ray radiation, demonstrating the fractured bone to be fixed, resolving the course thro... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6656189 | Radiolucent aiming guide The present invention is directed to a radiolucent aiming guide for locating and drilling through the holes in the distal end of an implanted intramedullary nail. The aiming guide comprises an elongate handle constructed substantially of a radiolucent mat... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6520969 | Guide-pin placement device A hand instrument and method for use by a surgeon to target the appropriate entry point and trajectory on bony tissue through which an instrument, such as a nail, pin, screw, rod, wire, drill bit, or other implant is passed. Imbedded within the instrument... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6371959 | Radiolucent position locating device and drill guide A method and apparatus for establishing and maintaining coaxial alignment with a transverse hole in an osteosynthesis aid in a bone. The method comprises placing a guide sleeve next to the bone, where one end of the sleeve is shaped to indent the bone. Th... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6348058 | Image guided spinal surgery guide, system, and method for use thereof A guide is disclosed for use in performing spinal surgery to prepare across a spinal disc and adjacent vertebrae an implantation space. The guide is associated with a computer controlled surgical navigation system employing an energy-detecting array to tr... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6214013 | Method of using a guide-pin placement device A hand instrument and method for use by a surgeon to target the appropriate entry point and trajectory on bony tissue through which an instrument, such as a nail, pin, screw, rod, wire, drill bit, or other implant is passed. Imbedded within the instrument... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6036696 | Guide-pin placement device and method of use A hand instrument and method for use by a surgeon to target the appropriate entry point and trajectory on bony tissue through which an instrument, such as a nail, pin, screw, rod, wire, drill bit, or other implant is passed. Imbedded within the instrument... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5971998 | Support device and method for controlling breast thickness during stereotactic guided needle biopsy A support device for controlling breast thickness during stereotactic guided needle biopsy is provided. The support device includes a compressible support having an inner surface which extends adjacent to a substantial portion of a peripheral surface of a... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5748767 | Computer-aided surgery apparatus To aid a medical practitioner in positioning a surgical instrument or implant when performing surgery on or examining portions of a patient, patient data is developed which identifies the position and orientation of the portion to which surgical procedure... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5728128 | Femoral neck anteversion guide A femoral neck anteversion guide for use with a femur having a prepared intramedullary canal. The guide includes a radiolucent stem having a distal end for inserting into the prepared intramedullary canal; and a radiopaque angle locator wire embedded with... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5478341 | Ratchet lock for an intramedullary nail locking bolt This invention includes a ratchet wheel carried by the locking bolt and engaged by a pin carried by the targeting guide. The pin and ratchet wheel permit the locking bolt to rotate in a tightening direction and prevent the bolt from rotating in a directio... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5478343 | Targeting device for bone nails A targeting device for making holes in cortical bone for bone nails has a right angle drill which interconnects to a telescopic guide member. The guide member attaches to the drill at the side thereof opposite the chuck. The free end of the telescopic gui... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5403321 | Radiolucent drill guide A radiolucent drill guide for connection to the proximal end portion of an intramedullary nail for aligning a drill with bores of an intramedullary nail when the nail is surgically positioned within a intramedullary canal of a patient includes a handle me... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5178621 | Two-piece radio-transparent proximal targeting device for a locking intramedullary nail The targeting device of this invention includes a radio-transparent handle and a metal snap fit barrel. The radio-transparent handle reduces obstructions in the radio-graphic image to provide a clearer image to the surgeon for proper placement of the lock... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5178164 | Method for implanting a fiducial implant into a patient The present invention pertains to a fiducial implant for the human body that is detectable by an imaging system. The invention is comprised of a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to be detected by an imaging system when p... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5041119 | Angular attachment for drill An angle frame for surgical use is made of materials permeable by X-radiation.... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5030222 | Radiolucent orthopedic chuck A radiolucent orthopedic chuck includes a housing having a driver stem protruding from the top surface and a drill bit protruding from the underside in radially spaced relation from the driver stem so as to displace a drill secured to the driver stem from... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5013317 | Medical drill assembly transparent to X-rays and targeting drill bit A medical drill or pin adapter which is X-ray transparent for aligning a drill bit or pin with an internal line of sight during a surgical procedure utilizes gears mounted within a housing. A drive source engages with the drill adapter rod which in turn r... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4969889 | Instrument for locating a hole An instrument for locating a hole of an intramedullary nail includes an end with a sleeve to carry a pin. The sleeve is substantially translucent when subjected to x-ray visualization and the pin is opaque so that the pin can be aligned with the hole of t... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4964861 | Instrumentation for implanting prosthetic devices Instrumentation is described for facilitating implantation of prosthetic devices in metacarpal bones, for example. Various embodiments are disclosed which include (a) means for determining the proper orientation of the prosthetic devices, and (b) means fo... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4917111 | Instrument for aiming and hole forming for implantation of locking nails of the like Surgical instrument for aiming and hole-forming purposes for use for example in the implantation of locking nails or the like in bones, the instrument includes an elongated shank and having a gripping portion at one end thereof and an aiming portion at th... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4901711 | Drill guide The present invention is in a drill guide (20) that is for use with and for mounting to a "K" wire (13) that has been fitted through an anterior or posterior cruciate ligament tunnel. The drill guide (20) includes identical parallel rails (21) that are mo... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4850344 | Aiming apparatus An aiming apparatus for making transverse bores in a patient's bone in register with the holes or bores of an osteosynthesis aid in the bone, especially an interlocking nail, comprises an elongated holder for the accommodation of an aiming member adapted ... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4803976 | Sighting instrument A sighting instrument, particularly for surgical purposes, comprising a handle, a tool socket and a direction finder which may be held between a radiation source and a radiation receiver, the position of which can be represented visibly by means of an ima... | 02/14/1989 |
