Ring hole planning for external fixation frames

    公开(公告)号:US11083495B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-10

    申请号:US15948055

    申请日:2018-04-09

    Abstract: An external fixation system includes first and second fixation members having first and second pluralities of mounting holes, respectively. The first and second plurality of holes are configured to receive first and second ends of a plurality of struts, each strut having a default or initial mounting position. A simulation of the correction may be performed with the struts in the default positions, but it may be determined that the correction is not achievable. Additional simulations of the correction may be performed with the ends of the struts in different mounting positions to determine if other mounting positions of the struts allow the correction to be completed. During the correction, if one of the struts reaches a maximum length, it may be disconnected and reconnected to a different mounting hole so that, after being reconnected, the strut may be further increased in length to continue the correction.

    Bone Plates and Associated Screws
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190269445A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-05

    申请号:US16289826

    申请日:2019-03-01

    Abstract: A bone plate includes a bone-contacting surface, an upper surface opposite the bone-contacting surface, and a hole having a circumference and extending from the upper surface to the bone-contacting surface. The hole includes a first portion having a plurality of substantially parallel lips, each lip extends around the circumference of the hole and defines a diameter of the hole. The diameters of the hole, as defined by the lips, decrease in a direction from the upper surface to a center of the hole and increase in a direction from the center of the hole toward the bone-contacting surface.

    RING HOLE PLANNING FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION FRAMES

    公开(公告)号:US20180221056A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-09

    申请号:US15948055

    申请日:2018-04-09

    Abstract: An external fixation system includes first and second fixation members having first and second pluralities of mounting holes, respectively. The first and second plurality of holes are configured to receive first and second ends of a plurality of struts, each strut having a default or initial mounting position. A simulation of the correction may be performed with the struts in the default positions, but it may be determined that the correction is not achievable. Additional simulations of the correction may be performed with the ends of the struts in different mounting positions to determine if other mounting positions of the struts allow the correction to be completed. During the correction, if one of the struts reaches a maximum length, it may be disconnected and reconnected to a different mounting hole so that, after being reconnected, the strut may be further increased in length to continue the correction.

    Gear mechanisms for fixation frame struts

    公开(公告)号:US10010350B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-03

    申请号:US15181614

    申请日:2016-06-14

    CPC classification number: A61B17/66 A61B17/62

    Abstract: An adjustable length strut includes two joints, a threaded rod extending between the joints, and a tube adapted to receive the threaded rod. An actuation mechanism with gear teeth extending radially outward of the strut axis is rotatably fixed to the threaded rod. A protrusion may be coupled to an end of the threaded rod by a rotatable collar, with the protrusion extending through a slot in the tube to mark the length of the strut. A modular attachment member may be adapted to be couple to the first joint and include a worm gear adapted to engage gear teeth of the actuation mechanism. The modular attachment member may include a radiofrequency identity tag mechanism adapted to be read by a tag reader of a tool, the tool adapted to couple to the attachment member to rotate the worm gear to increase or decrease the effective length of the strut.

    ADJUSTMENT INSTRUMENT WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK
    5.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTMENT INSTRUMENT WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK 审中-公开
    调整仪器与触觉反馈

    公开(公告)号:US20170042580A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-16

    申请号:US15180530

    申请日:2016-06-13

    Abstract: An external fixation frame system may include a first ring, a second ring, and at least three struts configured to couple the first ring to the second ring, each strut having a rotatable head portion and a counter torque portion. The system may also include an adjustment tool that includes a driver portion having an inner engagement portion for engaging the head portion of the strut, an outer engagement portion for engaging the counter torque portion of the strut, and a feedback mechanism rotatably coupled to the inner and outer engagement portions. The tool may further include a plunger having an inner portion positioned at least partially within the inner engagement portion, and an outer portion positioned at least partially between the inner engagement portion and the outer engagement portions, the plunger being axially translatable with respect to the inner and outer engagement portions.

    Abstract translation: 外部固定框架系统可以包括第一环,第二环和至少三个支柱,其构造成将第一环耦合到第二环,每个支柱具有可旋转的头部部分和反扭矩部分。 该系统还可以包括调整工具,其包括具有用于接合支柱的头部的内部接合部分的驱动器部分,用于接合支柱的反扭矩部分的外部接合部分和可旋转地联接到内部的反馈机构 和外接合部。 工具还可以包括具有至少部分地定位在内部接合部分内部的内部部分的柱塞和至少部分地定位在内部接合部分和外部接合部分之间的外部部分,柱塞可相对于内部接合部分轴向平移 和外接合部。

    Adjustment instrument with tactile feedback

    公开(公告)号:US10368913B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-06

    申请号:US15180530

    申请日:2016-06-13

    Abstract: An external fixation frame system may include a first ring, a second ring, and at least three struts configured to couple the first ring to the second ring, each strut having a rotatable head portion and a counter torque portion. The system may also include an adjustment tool that includes a driver portion having an inner engagement portion for engaging the head portion of the strut, an outer engagement portion for engaging the counter torque portion of the strut, and a feedback mechanism rotatably coupled to the inner and outer engagement portions. The tool may further include a plunger having an inner portion positioned at least partially within the inner engagement portion, and an outer portion positioned at least partially between the inner engagement portion and the outer engagement portions, the plunger being axially translatable with respect to the inner and outer engagement portions.

    GEAR MECHANISMS FOR FIXATION FRAME STRUTS
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180228514A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-16

    申请号:US15948219

    申请日:2018-04-09

    CPC classification number: A61B17/66 A61B17/62

    Abstract: An adjustable length strut includes two joints, a threaded rod extending between the joints, and a tube adapted to receive the threaded rod. An actuation mechanism with gear teeth extending radially outward of the strut axis is rotatably fixed to the threaded rod. A protrusion may be coupled to an end of the threaded rod by a rotatable collar, with the protrusion extending through a slot in the tube to mark the length of the strut. A modular attachment member may be adapted to be couple to the first joint and include a worm gear adapted to engage gear teeth of the actuation mechanism. The modular attachment member may include a radiofrequency identity tag mechanism adapted to be read by a tag reader of a tool, the tool adapted to couple to the attachment member to rotate the worm gear to increase or decrease the effective length of the strut.

    DISTRACTION TUBE WITH WIRE CLAMP
    8.
    发明申请
    DISTRACTION TUBE WITH WIRE CLAMP 审中-公开
    带线夹的分配管

    公开(公告)号:US20170042579A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-16

    申请号:US14997038

    申请日:2016-01-15

    Abstract: Described herein are external fixation systems for correcting bone deformities in adjacent bones or fragments thereof. The systems herein include first and second elongate tubes that translate with respect to one another via rotation of an actuation member at an end of one of the rods. At least one housing member is coupled along a length of one of the tubes. The housing member includes at least clamping portion for clamping a portion of a fixation pin therein. When the housing member is in an unlocked state, the clamping portions can move in a variety of directions. When in a locked state, the housing member cannot move with respect to the tube that it is coupled to. The position and orientation of the fixation pin is also set. The locked and unlocked state of the housing member is determined by the positioning of a locking pin coupled to the housing member.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于校正相邻骨骼或其碎片中的骨畸形的外部固定系统。 这里的系统包括第一和第二细长管,其通过在一个杆的端部处的致动构件的旋转而相对于彼此平移。 至少一个壳体构件沿着一个管的长度联接。 壳体构件至少包括用于将固定销的一部分夹紧在其中的夹紧部分。 当壳体构件处于解锁状态时,夹紧部分可以沿各种方向移动。 当处于锁定状态时,壳体构件不能相对于其联接到的管子移动。 固定销的位置和方向也被设置。 壳体构件的锁定和解锁状态由联接到壳体构件的锁定销的定位来确定。

    Distraction tube with wire clamp
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10531896B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-14

    申请号:US14997038

    申请日:2016-01-15

    Abstract: Described herein are external fixation systems for correcting bone deformities in adjacent bones or fragments thereof. The systems herein include first and second elongate tubes that translate with respect to one another via rotation of an actuation member at an end of one of the rods. At least one housing member is coupled along a length of one of the tubes. The housing member includes at least clamping portion for clamping a portion of a fixation pin therein. When the housing member is in an unlocked state, the clamping portions can move in a variety of directions. When in a locked state, the housing member cannot move with respect to the tube that it is coupled to. The position and orientation of the fixation pin is also set. The locked and unlocked state of the housing member is determined by the positioning of a locking pin coupled to the housing member.

    Ring hole planning for external fixation frames

    公开(公告)号:US09895167B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-20

    申请号:US15629957

    申请日:2017-06-22

    Abstract: An external fixation system includes first and second fixation members having first and second pluralities of mounting holes, respectively. The first and second plurality of holes are configured to receive first and second ends of a plurality of struts, each strut having a default or initial mounting position. A simulation of the correction may be performed with the struts in the default positions, but it may be determined that the correction is not achievable. Additional simulations of the correction may be performed with the ends of the struts in different mounting positions to determine if other mounting positions of the struts allow the correction to be completed. During the correction, if one of the struts reaches a maximum length, it may be disconnected and reconnected to a different mounting hole so that, after being reconnected, the strut may be further increased in length to continue the correction.

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