SPINAL DISTRACTION SYSTEM
    42.
    发明申请
    SPINAL DISTRACTION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    脊柱分泌系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100094305A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-15

    申请号:US12250459

    申请日:2008-10-13

    Abstract: A spinal distraction system, according to one embodiment, includes an adjustable spinal distraction rod comprising first and second members, the adjustable spinal distraction rod configured for non-invasive elongation of the first and second members. The system includes an anchor rod configured for mounting to a bone of a subject, the anchor rod comprising a threaded portion and a ball disposed at one end thereof and a nut disposed on the threaded portion of the anchor rod the nut having a first contact surface. The system further includes a locking joint having a cup portion configured to receive an end of the first member, the cup portion comprising a second contact surface, wherein tightening of the nut binds the first and second contact surfaces to thereby lock the joint and prevent articulation and wherein the second member is configured for mounting to a second bone of a subject.

    Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例,脊柱牵引系统包括可调脊柱牵引杆,其包括第一和第二构件,所述可调脊柱牵引杆构造成用于第一和第二构件的非侵入性伸长。 该系统包括构造成用于安装到受试者的骨头的锚杆,所述锚杆包括螺纹部分和设置在其一端的球,以及设置在所述锚杆的螺纹部分上的螺母,所述螺母具有第一接触表面 。 所述系统还包括锁定接头,其具有构造成容纳所述第一构件的端部的杯部分,所述杯部包括第二接触表面,其中所述螺母的紧固结合所述第一和第二接触表面,从而锁定所述接头并防止接合 并且其中所述第二构件被构造成用于安装到受试者的第二骨。

    SKELETAL MANIPULATION METHOD
    43.
    发明申请
    SKELETAL MANIPULATION METHOD 有权
    骨骼手术方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090112207A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-30

    申请号:US12121499

    申请日:2008-05-15

    Abstract: A method of treating scoliosis in a subject includes securing a scoliosis treatment device to first and second locations on the subject's skeletal system, the scoliosis treatment device including a first portion, a second portion moveably mounted relative to the first portion, and an adjustment device disposed on the device and configured to change a distraction force between the first location and the second location, the adjustment device including a rotationally mounted magnetic element configured to move the second portion relative to the first portion in response to rotation of the magnetic element. An external adjustment device is provided external to the subject and is able to adjust the distraction force between the first location and second location.

    Abstract translation: 一种治疗受试者脊柱侧凸的方法包括将脊柱侧弯治疗装置固定在受试者的骨骼系统上的第一和第二位置,所述脊柱侧凸治疗装置包括第一部分,相对于第一部分可移动地安装的第二部分,以及设置 在所述装置上并且被配置为改变所述第一位置和所述第二位置之间的牵引力,所述调节装置包括旋转地安装的磁性元件,所述旋转安装的磁性元件被配置为响应于所述磁性元件的旋转而相对于所述第一部分移动所述第二部分。 外部调节装置设置在对象外部,并且能够调节第一位置和第二位置之间的牵引力。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING A GASTROINTESTINAL RESTRICTION DEVICE
    44.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING A GASTROINTESTINAL RESTRICTION DEVICE 有权
    调节气体限制装置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080097487A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-24

    申请号:US11760482

    申请日:2007-06-08

    Abstract: A gastrointestinal implant system includes an adjustable restriction device having a contact surface configured for at least partially engaging a surface of a gastrointestinal tract of a mammal. The implant system further includes an implantable interface including a first driving element, the first driving element being moveable and operatively coupled to the adjustable restriction device by an actuator configured to change the dimension or configuration of the contact surface in response to movement of the first driving element. The system also includes an external adjustment device having a second driving element configured to non-invasively engage the first driving element of the implantable interface from a location external to the mammal. In the system, actuation of the second driving element of the external adjustment device produces movement in the first driving element of the implantable interface and results in a change in the dimension or configuration of the contact surface.

    Abstract translation: 消化道植入系统包括可调节限制装置,其具有构造成用于至少部分地接合哺乳动物的胃肠道表面的接触表面。 所述植入系统还包括可植入界面,其包括第一驱动元件,所述第一驱动元件可移动并通过构造成响应于所述第一驱动件的移动来改变所述接触表面的尺寸或构造而被可操作地联接到所述可调节限制装置 元件。 该系统还包括具有第二驱动元件的外部调整装置,该第二驱动元件构造成从哺乳动物外部的位置非侵入地接合可植入界面的第一驱动元件。 在该系统中,外部调节装置的第二驱动元件的致动在可植入界面的第一驱动元件中产生运动并且导致接触表面的尺寸或构型的变化。

    External sensing system for gastric restriction devices
    45.
    发明申请
    External sensing system for gastric restriction devices 审中-公开
    胃限制装置外部感应系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080097249A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-24

    申请号:US11732431

    申请日:2007-04-02

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus useful for monitoring fluid flow past a gastric restriction device using noninvasive means are described. Some methods involve the use of acoustic energy, e.g., Doppler ultrasound, to monitor the passage of fluid past the restriction device, and apparatus to detect the acoustic energy. In some embodiments the method detects a sound-producing fluid using a microphone, stethoscope, or ultrasound probe and detector combination. In some embodiments, there are described methods of using Doppler ultrasound to monitor the flow of a fluid through a stomal opening, allowing a flow condition, e.g., a flow rate, to be determined, so that a physician can accurately adjust the gastric restriction device.

    Abstract translation: 描述了使用非侵入性手段监测通过胃限制装置的流体流动的方法和装置。 一些方法涉及使用诸如多普勒超声的声能来监测流经限制装置的流体,以及用于检测声能的装置。 在一些实施例中,该方法使用麦克风,听诊器或超声波探头和检测器组合来检测产生声音的流体。 在一些实施例中,描述了使用多普勒超声波来监测通过造口开口的流体的流动的方法,允许确定流量条件,例如流速,使得医师可以精确地调整胃限制装置 。

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