摘要:
A method for performing an open wedge, high tibial osteotomy, the method comprising: identifying a cutting plane through the tibia and a boundary line for terminating a cut made along the cutting plane, wherein the boundary line is located within the tibia, parallel to the anterior-posterior slope of the tibia and parallel to the sagittal plane of the patient; positioning a hollow cylinder adjacent to an exterior surface of the tibia and co-axial with the boundary line; positioning a fluoroscope so that its field of view is parallel to the anterior-posterior slope of the tibia, parallel to the sagittal plane of the patient, and co-axial with the hollow cylinder; imaging with the fluoroscope and observing the profile of the hollow cylinder so as to confirm that the hollow cylinder is aligned co-axial with the boundary line; advancing an apex pin through the hollow cylinder and into the tibia along the boundary line so as to provide a positive stop at the boundary line for limiting cutting along the cutting plane; cutting the tibia along the cutting plane, with the cut terminating at the boundary line; moving the tibia on either side of the cut apart so as to form a wedge-like opening in the tibia; and stabilizing the tibia. A method for performing an open wedge, high tibial osteotomy, the method comprising: identifying a cutting plane through the tibia and a boundary line for terminating a cut made along the cutting plane, wherein the boundary line is located within the tibia, parallel to the anterior-posterior slope of the tibia and parallel to the sagittal plane of the patient; positioning a hollow apex pin adjacent to an exterior surface of the tibia and co-axial with the boundary line; positioning a fluoroscope so that its field of view is parallel to the anterior-posterior slope of the tibia, parallel to the sagittal plane of the patient, and co-axial with the hollow apex pin; imaging with the fluoroscope and observing the profile of the hollow apex pin so as to confirm that the hollow apex pin is aligned co-axial with the boundary line; advancing the hollow apex pin into the tibia along the boundary line so as to provide a positive stop at the boundary line for limiting cutting along the cutting plane; cutting the tibia along the cutting plane, with the cut terminating at the boundary line; moving the tibia on either side of the cut apart so as to form a wedge-like opening in the tibia; and stabilizing the tibia.
摘要:
An apparatus and method for performing an open wedge osteotomy. The apparatus includes devices for forming an open wedge osteotomy in bone, including a keyed-wedge implant. The method includes the steps of forming a cut in a bone, forming a keyhole in the bone surface at the proximal end of the cut, and positioning a keyed wedge-shaped implant into the cut formed into the bone.
摘要:
An osteotomy implant for supporting an open wedge osteotomy and method of use are described. In one form, the implant is configured to contain a graft material within the osteotomy. In another form, the implant is composed of multiple parts capable of being assembled either before or after insertion into the osteotomy.
摘要:
Apparatus for performing an open wedge, high tibial osteotomy, the apparatus comprising: cutting apparatus for forming an osteotomy cut in the tibia, the cutting apparatus comprising: targeting apparatus for identifying a cutting plane through the tibia and a boundary line for terminating a cut made along the cutting plane, wherein the boundary line is located within the tibia, parallel to the anterior-posterior slope of the tibia and parallel to the sagittal plane of the patient. A method for performing an open wedge, high tibial osteotomy, the method comprising: positioning targeting apparatus for identifying a cutting plane through the tibia and a boundary line for terminating a cut made along the cutting plane, wherein the boundary line is located within the tibia, parallel to the anterior-posterior slope of the tibia and parallel to the sagittal plane of the patient; cutting the bone along the cutting plane, with the cut terminating at the boundary line; moving the bone on either-side of the cut apart so as to form the wedge-like opening in the bone; and stabilizing the bone.
摘要:
Apparatus for performing an open wedge, high tibial osteotomy, the apparatus comprising: cutting apparatus for forming an osteotomy cut in the tibia, the cutting apparatus comprising: targeting apparatus for identifying a cutting plane through the tibia and a boundary line for terminating a cut made along the cutting plane, wherein the boundary line is located within the tibia, parallel to the anterior-posterior slope of the tibia and parallel to the sagittal plane of the patient. A method for performing an open wedge, high tibial osteotomy, the method comprising: positioning targeting apparatus for identifying a cutting plane through the tibia and a boundary line for terminating a cut made along the cutting plane, wherein the boundary line is located within the tibia, parallel to the anterior-posterior slope of the tibia and parallel to the sagittal plane of the patient; cutting the bone along the cutting plane, with the cut terminating at the boundary line; moving the bone on either side of the cut apart so as to form the wedge-like opening in the bone; and stabilizing the bone.
摘要:
The present application provides an apparatus for forming and method of creating a wedge-like opening in a bone for an open wedge osteotomy by identifying a cutting plane through the bone; and inserting an apex pin along the cutting plane to limit cutting and minimize stress risers in the bone.
摘要:
An osteotomy implant for disposition in a wedge-shaped osteotomy opening in a bone, the implant comprising a body for disposition within the wedge-shaped osteotomy opening in the bone and supporting the bone while healing occurs; at least one key formed integral with the body for stabilizing the body relative to the adjacent bone while healing occurs; and at least one fenestration extending through the body for permitting bone growth through the implant.
摘要:
An osteotomy implant for disposition in a wedge-shaped osteotomy opening in a bone, the implant comprising: a body for disposition within the wedge-shaped osteotomy opening in the bone and supporting the bone while healing occurs; at least one key formed integral with the body for stabilizing the body relative to the adjacent bone while healing occurs; and at least one fenestration extending through the body for permitting bone growth through the implant. An osteotomy implant for disposition in a wedge-shaped osteotomy opening in a bone, the implant comprising: a body for disposition within the wedge-shaped osteotomy opening in the bone and supporting the bone while healing occurs; and at least one key formed integral with the body for stabilizing the body relative to the adjacent bone while healing occurs; wherein at least a portion of the body and the at least one key are formed out of a relatively strong, load-bearing material whereby to stabilize the bone during healing; and further wherein at least a portion of the body is formed out of a bone growth-promoting material whereby to enhance bone healing across the osteotomy opening in the bone.
摘要:
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 tissue attachment apparatus that can be used to secure tissue to the device, thereby providing a method for attaching tissue to bone.
摘要:
Apparatus for performing an open wedge, high tibial osteotomy, the apparatus comprising a two-piece bearing implant comprising an upper bearing member and a lower bearing member, wherein the upper bearing member comprises a screw hole for securing the upper bearing member to an upper portion of bone, and the lower bearing member comprises a screw hole for securing the lower bearing member to a lower portion of bone, and further wherein the upper bearing member comprises an upper dovetail track and the lower bearing member comprises a lower dovetail track; and a wedge comprising an upper dovetail rail which is complementary to the upper dovetail track and a lower dovetail rail which is complementary to the lower dovetail track, in order that the wedge can be introduced between the upper and lower bearing members, so as to open a wedge-like opening between the upper and lower bearing members.