Abstract:
A sizing caliper (1) for facilitating the selection of a femoral component of a knee prosthesis to be attached to a resected distal end of a femur, the femur having one or more posterior femoral condyles, the caliper having a longitudinal axis L and comprising a caliper body (2) configured for engaging the resected distal end of the femur; a stylus tower (4); a stylus (3) coupled to the stylus tower and having a tip: and two drill guide bodies (6b), each drill guide body provided with a drill guide hole (62a, 62b).
Abstract:
Orthopedic systems and methods are provided for use in preparing joints for implants. Specifically, hip preparation systems and methods are disclosed which can include a surgical orientation device. The hip preparation systems and methods can be used, for example, to orient the hip during the procedure, determine the orientation of an anatomical plane or planes, and orient a prosthetic component or components.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for measuring spacing between first and second bone screws engaged with first and second bone structures are provided. An apparatus comprises first and second arms operably engaged with a single pivot pin. The first arm includes a distal end adapted to engage the first bone screw, and a proximal end comprising a graduated scale. The second arm, operably engaged with the first arm via the single pivot pin, includes a distal end adapted to engage the second bone screw, and a proximal end comprising an indicator segment slidably engaged with the graduated scale. A position of the indicator segment relative to the graduated scale is therefore indicative of a spacing between the first and second bone screws.
Abstract:
A ligament balancer 10 for a knee is disclosed comprising a first guide portion 14 having a first guide hole 26 extending there through, and a second guide portion 16 having a second guide hole 28 extending there through, the first and second guide portions 14, 16 being moveable with respect to each other along a movement axis, the balancer 10 being adapted such that, in use, the movement axis is substantially parallel to the anterior/posterior axis of a distal femoral surface. Also disclosed is a kit of parts comprising the ligament balancer and a drill guide 40 for a knee, the drill guide 40 comprising first and second connected arms 42, 44, each arm comprising at least two guide openings 50, 52, 54, 56 extending there through, the guide openings being spaced longitudinally along each arm 42, 44, longitudinal axes 46, 48 of the first and second arms 42, 44 intersecting at a predetermined angle.
Abstract:
A spacing device is provided for adjusting or measuring the spacing between adjacent vertebral bodies. The spacing device has a distal end with at least one distraction member adapted for insertion into an intervertebral disc space and movable between a low profile first configuration and a higher profile second configuration. Also provided is an actuator for moving the distraction member between the first configuration (for delivery of the distal end of the spacing device to a target disc space) and the second configuration (for manipulation or measurement of the space between adjacent vertebral bodies).
Abstract:
A femoral sizing guide comprises a body (6), a superstructure (40) and a stylus (53). The body (6) is arranged to rest against a resected femoral surface and has first and second feet (12) arranged to extend underneath respective posterior condyles and rest against posterior condylar surfaces of the femur. The superstructure (40) is coupled to the body (6) and is arranged to slide parallel to the resected femoral surface towards and away from the feet (12). The stylus (53) is coupled to the superstructure (40) and arranged such that when the body (6) rests against the resected femoral surface a tip (60) of the stylus (53) extends over the femur such that sliding the superstructure (40) towards the feet (12) causes the stylus tip (60) to contact the anterior cortex of the femur. The superstructure (40) further comprises a first guide hole (52) defining a first alignment axis extending into the resected femoral surface at a predetermined distance from the level of the stylus tip (60) in the plane of the resected femoral surface. The body (6) defines a second guide hole (22) defining a second alignment axis extending into the resected femoral surface at a predetermined distance from the feet (12), the distance between the first and second guide holes (52, 22) varying as the superstructure (40) slides relative to the body (6).
Abstract:
A tool set for preparing a joint, inserting an implant or removing an implant from a joint in an open or less invasive procedure generally comprises a set of nested tools, pin guides, jigs, and/or immobilization elements. The nested tool set comprises at least one pin and at least one cannulated tool. In some embodiments, the cannula can comprise tangs that project from the distal end of the cannula. The tangs can be offset such that drilling would remove different amounts of bone relative to drilling through a centered drill guide. The cannulated tool kit generally can comprise at least one tool guide/cannula, drill bits/reamer, syringe, and/or inserter. With the pin positioned into the joint, at least one cannula is positioned over and around the pin. The channel of the cannula guides the other tools into the joint. A plurality of cannulae in a nested arrangement can be used to afford selectively sized channels for tools and/or implants based on selected cannulae configuration. Jigs can be used to facilitate the procedure. Multiple implants can be placed to immobilize the joint.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to devices and methods for implantation of an orthopedic device between skeletal segments using limited surgical dissection. The implanted devices are used to adjust and maintain the spatial relationship(s) of adjacent bones. Depending on the implant design, the motion between the skeletal segments may be increased, limited, modified, or completely immobilized.
Abstract:
Orthopedic systems and methods are provided for use in preparing joints for implants. Specifically, hip preparation systems and methods are disclosed which can include a surgical orientation device. The hip preparation systems and methods can be used, for example, to orient the hip during the procedure, determine the orientation of an anatomical plane or planes, and orient a prosthetic component or components.