59 results about "Bone splinters" patented technology

The present disclosure relates to the field of medical image processing and, more in particular, to a method for determining an anatomical fracture reconstruction based on one or more medical images of a broken bone, and a system configured for the same. According to an aspect the method comprises the steps of: receiving medical image data associated with the broken bone, identifying the plurality of bone fragments in the medical image data, generating a plurality of 3D surface models that virtually represent the bone fragments; registering a plurality of landmarks matching the surface models; generating a reconstructed model representing a reconstructed form of the broken bone by selecting at least two landmarks; generating a template model representing an optimal alignment of the surface models; repositioning the surface models to align at the selected landmarks set using the template model as reference; iteratively refining the reconstructed model by selecting different landmarks; changing the position of the surface models to align at the different landmarks; evaluating a quality measure that quantifies how changing the position affects the quality of the reconstructed model until a stopping condition is satisfied; and determining an anatomical reconstruction of the broken bone by comparing the position of the identified bone fragments in the medical image data with the position of the corresponding surface models in the reconstructed model.

A device and system for inserting and impacting bone dowel allografts or bone chips into a bone tunnel. The surgical impacting system includes a surgical tamp having a proximal end and a distal end with an elongated shaft extending therebetween. The surgical tamp has an inner channel extending therethrough from the proximal end to the distal end. The distal end of the surgical tamp can have a distal tip. The surgical tamp may have a handle at the proximal end or a proximal tip at the proximal end. The surgical tamp may also have one or more slots extending through the exterior surface of the elongated shaft and into the inner channel. The surgical tamp can be configured for insertion into a delivery tube. The delivery tube serves the purpose of containing a bone dowel or bone chips therein for smooth insertion into the joint.

An orthopedic surgical guide for a surgical operation to fuse two bone fragments, wherein the guide includes:—a frame configured to be removably attached to at least one of the two bone fragments,—a cutting window

Device for the osteosynthetic treatment of bone fractures, in particular patella fractures, with a plate (1) which has a plurality of star-shaped cavities (4), each extending in the radial direction of the plate (1) from an open end (5) on the radially outer edge of the plate (1) to an opposite end which is closer to the center (6) of the plate (1) than the open end, and a plurality of arms (18, 19, 20, 21), each having two legs (22, 24, 25, 26, 27) arranged at an angle to one another, wherein the arms (18, 19, 20, 21) are radially continuously movable relative to the plate (1) after the one leg (22) has been received in the cavities (4) and can be releasably held in place in their respective position on the plate (1) by means of fastening means, characterized in that the arms (18, 19, 20, 21) are each individually detachably connectable to the plate (1) and independently movable relative to the plate (1), the arms (18, 19, 20,21) and the plate (1) each have at least one through-opening (13, 14, 16), and the fastening means have a plurality of screws (15, 17, 31) by means of which each arm (18, 19, 20, 21) can be detachably connected to the plate (1) and to at least one bone fragment, or the plate (1) can be detachably connected to at least one bone fragment.

A joint of an external retaining device for fragments of a bone (external fixator) with circular ribs and grooves having a V-shaped cross-section, the flanks of which form frustum-shaped friction surfaces, which enable a high friction force to prevent rotation of the joint, and thereby prevent inadvertent displacement of the retaining device, and enable adjustment of the retaining device using an adjustable friction force for aligning the fragments of the bone.

A method for controlled delivery of fluids to the exterior of bone and surrounding tissue of a patient includes providing a cannulated bone rod. The method further includes creating an aperture in the skin of a patient and fixating the rod along bones or bone fragments using a spinal fixation system through the aperture. A spinal fixation system includes a bone screw having a longitudinal access and a bone rod configured to connect the bone screw to at least one additional bone screw. The bone rod is lateral to the longitudinal axis. The method further includes the steps of providing a fluid source, coupling the fluid source to the bone rod, and delivering a fluid from the fluid source into the bone rod. An additional method includes using the fixation system as a point of drainage for the posterolateral fusion site.

To provide a device, a system, and a method for a preoperative plan and an intraoperative guidance for orthopedic surgery of a fractured joint suffering bone fragmentation.SOLUTION: A surgery system can be configured to acquire image data of a joint including at least a portion of humerus, segment the image data to determine a shape of a diaphysis of the humerus, determine a shape of the humerus before it becomes the estimated pathosis on the basis of the determined shape of the diaphysis, identify one or more bone chips in the image data on the basis of the estimated shape of the humerus, and generate an output on the basis of the bone chips identified in the image data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

A medical device can include a first anchor for attachment to a first bone fragment and a second anchor for attachment to a second bone fragment. The second anchor attachment can be coupled to the first anchor via a compression element between the first anchor and the second anchor. The medical device can include a resorbable element maintaining the first anchor and the second anchor at a first distance. The resorbable element can be configured to at least partially resorb after insertion into a patient. After the resorbable element is at least partially sorbed, the compression element forces the first anchor and / or the second anchor to translate such that the first anchor and the second anchor are at a second distance, thereby compressing the first bone fragment and the second bone fragment.

The utility model relates to a skull craniotomy operation negative pressure suction device, including the flexible cover made of transparent material, the flexible cover one end big, one end small arrangement and small scale end cover set in one end of milling cutter, the cutter head of milling cutter is located in the chamber of flexible cover, flushes the head and is along the cover mouth circumference direction interval arrangement many groups of flexible cover, flushes the head with the liquid guide export of flush equipment and passes through the pipeline intercommunication, one end of suction pipe stretches into the chamber of flexible cover, the other end of suction pipe and the suction mouth of negative pressure suction device are connected through the pipeline, adopts transparent flexible cover to form the physical barrier, will the milling cutter head completely wrap up in the chamber, breaks out the bone splinter to the surrounding environment, and the flush head of circumference even distribution sprays physiological saline to the center, forms the spiral water flow in the chamber, can ensure the light transmittance of flexible cover, can clearly milling cutter head and the contact state of bone window, cooperation suction operation of suction pipe, can suck out the bone splinter that splashes out of flexible cover, and further can effectively prevent the bone splinter splashing problem.

An osteosynthesis plate (P) for fixing bone fragments incudes an elongate main body (G) with a top side (G1) and an underside (G2) opposite the top side (G1). The underside (G2) is provided for placing the osteosynthesis plate (P) on the bone fragments. The osteosynthesis plate (P) includes multiple openings (A) for accommodating one screw (SK) each. An annular insert (R) formed in one piece is arranged in at least one of the openings (A). The insert (R) includes a first and a second portion (R1, R2). The first portion (R1) faces the top side (G1) and is arranged directly adjacent to the second portion (R2) in the axial direction. The first portion (R1) has a non-rotationally symmetrical outer contour (AD1) and the second portion (R2) has a rotationally symmetrical outer contour (AD2).

A bone reduction and fixation device (1, 70) comprises an elongated biplanar plate along most of its length having an L-shaped profile defined by a first plate surface (3A, 4A) and one or more second plates (3B, 4B), in which the first and second plates comprise a plurality of countersunk holes (8) configured for receipt of bone-fixing screws (10). The biplanar plate comprises two biplanar L-shaped end sections (3, 4) defined by end parts of the first plate and second end plates, and a monoplanar central section (2) defined by a central part of the first plate, in which the central part of the first plate has a thickness greater than the end parts. The L-shaped end sections help guide bone fragments into correct alignment and hold the alignment while the surgeon adjusts one of or both of the fragments laterally and medially to reduce the fragments. The L-shaped profile of the plate also provides for greater bending and torsional stiffness, allowing the plate to have a reduced thickness.

A hook plate guide and method of use to facilitate engagement of a hook plate to a fracture fixation plate and to at least one bone fragment in a fractured bone; the guide comprising a proximal end, a distal end having a head, and a substantially elongated rigid body with a slot adapted to receive a hook plate guide fastener and adapted to slidably secure the hook plate guide to the fracture fixation plate; the head extending outward and having at least one reference hole and at least one drill hole adapted to be positioned over the at least one bone fragment; each at least one drill hole adjacent to a respective at least one reference hole.

Devices and methods for generating distraction between two or more bones to alleviate pressure on nerves are disclosed. A screw for securing a first bone fragment to a second bone fragment, said screw comprising: a proximal threaded region designed to grip bone; a distal threaded region designed to grip bone, wherein said proximal threaded region has a thread pitch greater than said distal threaded region.

The present invention concerns a method for obtaining an implantable plate for healing a fractured joint of a patient, comprising the steps of: 1) providing a 3D representation of a bone structure in a zone around a joint fracture, the zone comprising essentially all fragments of broken or ruptured bones and at least the ends of unbroken bones which form part of the fractured joint; 2) identifying different bone fragments within said 3D representation; 3) simulating a reduction of said bone fragments into a full joint; 4) calculating optimal parameter values for an implantable plate; 5) obtaining the implantable plate taking into account the calculated parameter values, whereby in step 3, the reduction is simulated by automatedly fitting positions and orientations of said bone fragments to a 3D representation of a healthy joint of said patient.

An intramedullary pin (10) for fracture reduction of a fractured bone comprising a first bone fragment (100) and a second bone fragment (102). The intramedullary pin (10) comprising an elongate body (12) for insertion into a medullary canal (108) of the first bone fragment (100) and the second bone fragment (102) through an opening (112) in the first bone fragment (100). The elongate body (12) comprising a proximal end (14) and a distal end (16). The intramedullary pin (10) further comprises a blunt tip (18) at the distal end (16) for abutting against an end (114) of the medullary canal (108) within the second bone fragment (102), and an externally threaded section (20) along at least a portion of the elongate body (12) for engaging the first bone fragment (100).

To address such a problem that in a case of distal clavicle fractures requiring osteosynthesis, even when being fixed using a hook plate or tension band fixation, problems such as rotator cuff tears, restricted range of motion, acromial resorption, or insufficient fixation strength have been observed.SOLUTION: A distal end of a plate stem and a bent part allow for fixation of a distal bone fragment to a proximal bone fragment. When a locking screw is fixed within a bone marrow through a hole in the bent part, complications associated with hooks of conventional hook plates are eliminated and an effect similar to that of a hook plate is achieved. In addition, a tension band fixing method, etc. can be performed through the hole of the bent part. This solves problems such as the rotator cuff tears, restricted range of motion, acromial resorption, or insufficient fixation strength. It can also be applied to fractures other than acromioclavicular joint dislocation and distal clavicle fractures.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

A method for bone regeneration and surgical planning comprising the following steps: Providing a digital dataset of a 3D image of the bones using digital X-ray, orthopantomography (OPT), computed tomography (CT), digital volume tomography (DVT) and / or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); Identification of deviations from normal anatomy using 3D imaging; Creation of a real 3D model that corresponds to the 3D scan; Identifying deviations based on the real 3D model for planning a surgical intervention, whereby The real 3D model accurately reproduces the anatomy of the bones, including deviations within a tolerance range of ±0.05 mm. During the planning phase, the arrangement of bones and bone fragments is examined, as well as the accessibility of the bone fragments and whose removability is determined, Free-floating bone fragments that have no connection to the other bones are identified in the 3D scan before the actual 3D model is created, and In the 3D scan, appropriate spacers are incorporated between the free-floating bone fragments and the remaining bones. to hold the free-floating bone fragments.

The present invention provides a bone fixation plate for fixing bone fragments, and a method for manufacturing such a bone fixation plate. [Solution] A bone fixation plate (P) for fixing a bone fragment, comprising a long body (G) having an upper surface (G1) and a lower surface (G2) opposite to the upper surface (G1), the lower surface being provided for positioning the bone fixation plate on a bone fragment, the bone fixation plate having a plurality of openings for each receiving a screw, an integrally molded annular insert (R) being positioned in at least one of the openings, the insert comprising a first and a second portion, the first portion facing toward the upper surface and positioned directly adjacent to the second portion in the axial direction, the first portion having a non-rotationally symmetric outer contour, and the second portion having a rotationally symmetric outer contour.

A screw includes a screw head having a bevel and an elongate shaft attached to the screw head. The shaft has a central longitudinal axis. A tip is attached to the shaft, distal from the head. A method in implanting the screw into a bone or bone fragment is also disclosed.

The present application relates to the technical field of patient vertebral body image recognition, and particularly relates to a kind of osteoporotic fracture manual reduction auxiliary decision system based on vertebral body image.Threshold segmentation is used to obtain the region to be analyzed.Based on the edge shape and pixel distribution of the region, the boundary flatness is calculated, and the attribution degree of the vertebral body is evaluated by combining the flatness difference and number of adjacent regions, so as to screen the vertebral block region.The bone fragment probability is calculated by analyzing the area and distance from the vertebral block of the non-vertebral block region, and the bone fragment region is screened and classified to the corresponding vertebral body.The osteoporosis possibility is evaluated by comprehensively considering the boundary flatness, bone fragment number and gray distribution in the vertebral body region, and finally the osteoporosis degree of the patient is quantified according to the volume and region number of the vertebral block and fragment in the osteoporosis region, to provide decision support for the manual reduction of vertebral fracture.The present application can accurately identify osteoporotic fracture on the CT image of vertebral body, so that the analysis and judgment of relevant personnel for the patient are more accurate.

An assembly includes a first portion including an anchor pivotally attached to a first end of the first portion, the anchor to be inserted into an intramedullary canal of a first bone fragment; a second portion pivotally attached to a second end of the first portion and including a first skin-interfacing portion; a second skin-interfacing portion to interface with and secure the assembly to skin adjacent to the first bone fragment; and an actuation mechanism attached between the first portion and the second portion that actuates pivoting of the second portion to the first portion; wherein a lateral force is generated between the first skin-interfacing portion against a second bone fragment, adjacent to the first bone fragment, and a holding force is provided by the anchor when the actuation mechanism is actuated, so the first portion pivots with respect to second portion, while the anchor is in the intramedullary canal.

Disclosed herein are components, systems, and methods to secure an intramedullary implant to multiple fragments of a fractured bone and to secure an intramedullary implant to a fragment of a fractured bone using multiple modalities. The intramedullary implant includes a proximal body portion with transverse fixation holes positioned to receive bone fixators that secure a first bone fragment of the fractured bone to the intramedullary implant, a distal body portion with a deployable bone fixator that abuts an inner surface of a second bone fragment of the fractured bone, and a tapered intermediate body portion with a transverse fixation hole positioned to receive a bone fixator that secures the second bone fragment of the fractured bone to the intramedullary implant.

An entry point guide instrument for inserting an implant is disclosed The entry point 5 guide instrument provides accurate insertion of a trocar guide wire at the greater trochanter and the pyriformis fossa of the femur bone. The entry point guide instrument 100 comprises gripping means including a handle 102 and a hollow cylindrical sleeve 106. The tip of the cylindrical sleeve 106 may be narrow and beveled or serrated for providing access through the human tissue and preventing 10 slipping of the instrument on the anatomical structures. The cylindrical sleeve 106 comprises a longitudinal slit or opening 112 across at least a portion of its length for providing access for cleaning the cylindrical sleeve to remove any stuck blood, blood clots, human tissues or bone splinters, and also improve sterilization of the instrument.

The invention relates to a resorptive intramedullary implant between two bones or two bone fragments. The implant includes a single-piece body (1) having a generally elongate shape and having, at each end, areas for anchoring to the bone portions in question, characterized in that one of said areas (A1) has a cylindrical cross-section while the other area (A2) has a flat cross-section.

Osteosynthesis plate (P) for fixing bone fragments, wherein the osteosynthesis plate (P) has an elongated base body (G) with a top surface (G1) and an opposing bottom surface (G2), wherein the bottom surface (G2) is provided for resting the osteosynthesis plate (P) on the bone fragments, wherein the osteosynthesis plate (P) has several openings (A) for receiving a screw (SK) each, wherein a one-piece, ring-shaped insert (R) is arranged in at least one of the openings (A), wherein the insert (R) has a first and a second section (R1, R2), wherein the first section (R1) faces the top surface (G1) and is arranged axially immediately adjacent to the second section (R2), wherein the first section (R1) has a non-rotationally symmetric outer contour (AD1) and the second section (R2) has a rotationally symmetric outer contour (AD2).as well as methods for manufacturing such an osteosynthesis plate (P).,

The present invention provides an osteosynthesis plate for fixing bone fragments in the repair of bone, particularly the mandible. [Solution] The invention comprises a plate body P, the plate body having an upper surface OS and a lower surface for positioning the plate body on bone fragments K1 and K2, the plate body having a plurality of fixing parts BA1 and BA2, the bone fixation plate OP being fixed to the bone fragments at the lower surface of the plurality of fixing parts, each of the plurality of fixing parts being associated with at least one fixing point BP1 and BP2, at least one fixing point of the fixing parts being formed on an island part IA, the island part being connected to the relevant fixing part of the plate body only via spring segments FS1 and FS2 that allow elastically restorable relative displacement between each fixing part and each island part, and the spring segments asymmetrically surrounding the fixing point associated with the spring segments.

To provide a plate that can be quickly and reliably applied to the distal end of the radius. [Solution] The plate 10, for application to radial fractures, has a main body 20 and a head 50 integrally connected to the main body 20. The head 50 has a concave recess and a locking portion 56 for engaging with the distal end of the radius. When the main body 20 is placed against the radius, the recess accommodates the convex portion of the radius or bone fragments separated from the radius, and the locking portion 56 engages with the distal end.

An orthopedic fixation system including an orthopedic implant transitionable between a natural shape and an insertion shape. The orthopedic implant includes a bridge deformable to move the orthopedic implant between the natural shape and the insertion shape, a claw extending from the bridge at a first end thereof, and an anchor extending from the bridge at a second end thereof. The orthopedic implant when in the insertion shape affixes a bone fragment and a bone in that the anchor implants in the bone, the bridge extends over the bone and the bone fragment to position the claw at the bone fragment, and the claw captures the bone fragment. Moreover, upon an attempted transition of the orthopedic implant from the insertion shape to the natural shape, the orthopedic implant delivers energy stored therein to the bone fragment and the bone thereby affixing the bone fragment with the bone.

A bone anchor for the fixation of bone components and bone fragments, including a shaft, a neck area and a head located in proximal direction and a tip located in distal direction, wherein the bone anchor has a mainly cylindrically shaped hollow chamber extending along the central axis, wherein the hollow chamber is adjacent a transition zone located proximally from a central plane, the transition zone at least partially has an inner diameter and the hollow chamber at least partially has an opening diameter, and the opening diameter of the hollow chamber is greater than the inner diameter of the proximal transition zone.

An injectable bone, a preparation method and use thereof are provided. The injectable bone adhesive has the following components: (c1) an organic component comprising: a first polymer and a second polymer; and (c2) an inorganic component comprising calcium phosphate salts and derivatives thereof. The injectable bone adhesive exhibits outstanding bone adhesion strength and excellent mechanical properties, can closely adhere to complex-shaped bone fragments in comminuted fractures to ensure stable fixation during fracture repair. Additionally, it possesses osteogenic capacity to promote fracture healing.