Abstract:
An adjustable spacer modular device (1, 100) for the treatment of an articulation of the human body, comprising a fitting central body (2, 102) provided with an end having a substantially flat first surface (7, 107), a head (3, 103), adapted to be arranged within an articular cavity, wherein the head (3, 103) comprising a cap (9, 109) and a base (10, 110) opposite to said cap (9, 109), wherein the cap (9, 109) and the base (10, 110) are radiused to each other, a rod-like element (5, 105), adapted to be fixedly connected at a bone end, first means (4, 104) for connecting the head (3, 103) to the central body (2, 102), wherein the first connection means (4, 104) are adjustable and adapted to adjust the inclination of the head (3, 103) with respect to the central body (2, 102) along a longitudinal plane (50) and/or along a transverse plane (52) of the human body.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for hardware protection of a virtual machine monitor (VMM) runtime integrity watcher is described. A set of one or more hardware range registers that protect a contiguous memory space that is to store the VMM runtime integrity watcher. The set of hardware range registers are to protect the VMM runtime integrity watcher from being modified when loaded into the contiguous memory space. The VMM runtime integrity watcher, when executed, performs an integrity check on a VMM during runtime of the VMM.
Abstract:
Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. An implant component may be expandable to allow for adjustment and custom fitting during implantation. An expandable implant may have a first portion and a second portion separated by a slit. An expansion member can be disposed between the first and second portions and can be actuated to displace the two portions relative to each other, increasing the size of the implant. Any number of slits and expandable sections can be included in the implant to provided more flexibility in the expansion of the implant.
Abstract:
Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. A cup member that fits within an implantable shell and has mounting members that anchor an implant to a patient's bone or soft tissue may be provided. The cup member may fit within the shell and have an exterior surface configured to mate with a corresponding interior surface of the shell to couple the cup member to the shell. The mounting members may be integral with the cup member, or may be adjustable to provide flexibility to accommodate a specific implant or patient anatomy.
Abstract:
A prosthetic assembly A prosthetic assembly (10) comprising: a body portion (12); first and second flanges (14, 16) provided on a rim (18) of the body portion; the first and second flanges being provided with first and second openings (20, 22) respectively; and a bridging member (24) connectable to the first and second flanges such that the member spans between the first and second flanges, the member being provided with a third opening (26); wherein the first, second and third openings are suitable for receiving first, second and third bone attachment means (28, 30, 32) respectively.
Abstract:
A humeral prosthesis (10) for the articulation of a head of a humerus in a mating glenoid seating of a shoulder comprises a prosthetic cap (20) which is able to articulate in the glenoid seating and which, to cover the head of the humerus, has a cavity (27) into which the head of the humerus is able to be inserted, a rod (22) able to be positioned inside the humerus, to connect the prosthetic cap (20) to the head of the humerus. The rod (22) is a distinct component with respect to the prosthetic cap (20) and is able to be coupled with the prosthetic cap (20) inside the cavity (27).
Abstract:
The present invention provides integration between an implant system and therapeutic agent delivery system. The implant may include a prosthesis that restores biomechanical function while decreasing long-term disability and pain by replacing damaged or degenerate tissues, or a reconstructive implant such as a bone plate. The therapeutic agent delivery system may include one or more channels either permanently or reversibly attached to the implant. The channels may receive medication from an external pump via a percutaneous catheter. The channels deliver the medication to one or more medicating surfaces of the implant to treating proximate tissues.
Abstract:
A joint prosthesis may include a modular head member, a modular body member, and a stem member. The stem member may be so tapered as to be engageable by taper press-fit into the medullary cavity of a bone. The body member may be engageable in the stem member by friction-tight press-fit at a zone of diametrical interference.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an implant for use in fusing adjacent bony structures. The implant comprises a plurality of bone pieces formed into at least one load bearing layer.
Abstract:
Methods, systems and devices related to prosthetic implants, including a device for preventing prosthetic components from separating from each other, and more specifically to an assembly for adapting a prosthetic component to receive a device for preventing an implant stem head from dislocating from a prosthetic component. Methods, systems and devices according to this invention seek to provide improved orthopedic prosthetic components and more specifically, improved constrained components that may be utilized with existing implanted prosthetic components. Liner assemblies and systems according to various embodiments of this invention may include an adapter component designed to link current prosthetic cup geometry to a constrained liner, while providing optimal range of motion and sufficient lever out.