Abstract:
The present invention provides a compression and distraction shaft assembly used to apply compression and distraction to bones including vertebrae. Shaft A assembly (20) and shaft B assembly (22) are attached together via a polyaxial fulcrum (38). The polyaxial fulcrum (38) allows all rotational degrees of freedom between shaft A assembly (20) and shaft B assembly (22) - Such fulcrum, during compression and distraction, does not impart ancillary stresses or motion to vertebrae. A hour glass shaped bore (54) for engaging pliers is formed in approximately middle of both the shaft A assembly (20) and the shaft B assembly (22). A distraction pliers (60) having cylindrical tips (70, 90) is used to apply distraction to vertebrae. Once handles (62, 64) are pressed to impart appropriate amount of distraction to the vertebrae they are locked in this position. A compression pliers (110) having cylindrical tips (120, 150) is used to apply compression to vertebrae. Once handles (112, 114) are pressed to impart appropriate amount of compression to the vertebrae they are locked in this position.
Abstract:
Pedicle screws are designed to provide polyaxial coupling to pedicles of a vertebra. Intermediate pieces (80) are attached to the pedicles screws (140, 142, 148) and receive extender shafts (180A, 182A, 188A). Extenders (180A, 182A, 188A) are inserted in the intermediate pieces (80). The extenders (180A, 182A, 188A) project the anatomic points located in the cages (152) outside the patient's body to facilitate proper contouring of a rod. An alignment linkage (310) is used to ensure that the extenders (180A, 182A, 188A) are parallel to each other. The alignment linkage (310) includes a linkage frame (312), an articulating linkage (314) and a locking member (316). The articulating linkage (314) has all rotational degrees of freedom and thereby adapts to any varying trajectories of the extenders and distance between the extenders. The alignment linkage (310) includes a locking member (316) with a pop-up indicator. The pop-up indicator notifies the users when the locking member (316) is tightened with two of the extenders in non-parallel configuration.
Abstract:
Total ankle arthoplasty with a tibial plate (100), a talar plate (300) and a middle or core component (200). The ankle arthroplasty may allow for varus or valgus accommodation through the use of a core component with various medial and lateral heights in varus and valgus orientations. In addition the resurfacing of the talus is accomplished with a talar plate with a curved orientation that is congruent to one surface of the core component to allow for appropriate ankle manipulation.
Abstract:
An implantable fixation system for fusing a joint between a first bone and a second bone. The system may include an anchor, standoff, bolt, and cortical washer. The system may be implanted across the joint along a single trajectory, the length of the system adjustable to provide compressive force between the anchor and the cortical washer. The system may be implanted across a tibiotalar joint with the anchor positioned in the sinus tarsi. A spacing member may be inserted between the two bones and the fixation system implanted to extend through an opening in the spacing member. The spacing member may be anatomically shaped and/or provide deformity correction. An ankle arthroplasty system may include a tibial plate, a talar plate, and a bearing insert. The plates may be anchored to the tibia and talus along a single trajectory. The ankle arthroplasty system may be revisable to a fusion system.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for approximating tissue using suture are described. The systems include at least one suture with a locking portion that is integral to the suture. The locking portion may be an expanded portion of the suture body. The locking portion may receive a plurality of snares that work to carry the at least one end of the suture through the locking portion. The systems may also include suture anchors and external locking mechanisms such as a tubular sheath. The systems may be used to approximate two soft tissue portions together, or a soft tissue and a bone portion together.
Abstract:
The instant disclosure is directed to methods and devices for passing suture bi-directionally using a hybrid approach. Embodiments of a method described herein include steps of advancing a suture at least partially through tissue; and retrieving the suture; wherein one of the steps of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating the suture directly, and wherein the other step of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating a suture trap to which the suture is coupled. Embodiments of a device that may be used to practice the method embodiments include a bi- directional suture passer having a proximal portion for holding a portion of a suture therein; a distal tip coupled to the proximal portion and defining a tissue receiving gap there-between; a reciprocally moveable suture passing member housed within the proximal portion for translating the suture portion between the proximal portion and the distal tip; and a suture trap operable to be detachably coupled to the distal tip for capturing the suture passed by the suture passing member.