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1145 results about "Fractured bone" patented technology

Intelligent fracture diagnosis system based on image recognition

The invention relates to the technical field of image processing, in particular to an intelligent fracture diagnosis system based on image recognition, which comprises an image analysis module, a mode recognition module, a form analysis module, a risk assessment module and an auxiliary decision module. According to the method, skeleton gray level distribution and boundary consistency are analyzed through continuous frames of X-ray images, fracture feature extraction precision and time sequence coherence are improved, key point space distribution, symmetry standards and form proportions are fused, fracture area structured quantitative evaluation is achieved, the form change trend and abnormal offset point screening are combined, and the accuracy of fracture feature extraction is improved. The method enhances abnormal trajectory recognition precision, associates bone mineral density and form offset, calibrates high-risk time periods, improves risk assessment perspectiveness and individual adaptability, dynamically corrects output content according to an inter-frame suggestion change trend and extended feedback, enhances timeliness of diagnosis suggestions and closed-loop feedback quality, and improves risk assessment accuracy. Image evolution, structural geometry and physiological data are integrally fused, and multi-dimensional intelligent judgment of fracture recognition and evaluation is achieved.
Owner:WUHAN RIFANGZHONG TECH CO LTD

Interconnected implants and methods

An apparatus, system, and method may be used to replace a natural or artificial articular surface of a joint, and to repair a bone that is associated with the joint. In some embodiments, the apparatus, system, and method may include a joint replacement prosthesis with a prosthetic articular surface, a support structure securable to the bone, and a first attachment interface. The system may also include a bone plate with a bone engagement surface securable to the bone on either side of a fracture formed in the bone, or a damaged area of the bone. The bone plate may include a second attachment interface that is attachable to the first attachment interface of the joint replacement prosthesis in order to couple the bone plate to the joint replacement prosthesis.
Owner:REVISION TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Ultrasonic auxiliary system for automatic recognition and diagnosis of emergency fracture

The invention discloses an ultrasonic auxiliary system for automatic recognition and diagnosis of emergency fracture, and relates to the technical field of acoustic fracture detection. The auxiliary system comprises an ultrasonic image acquisition module used for acquiring ultrasonic image data of a fracture position of a patient; the processing module is used for processing the ultrasonic image data and outputting identification data; and the diagnosis decision module is used for outputting diagnosis data based on the identification data of the processing module. Through the arrangement of the region focusing analysis unit, resource allocation is optimized and calculated by gradually reducing the analysis range, the primary detection layer quickly eliminates intact regions and outputs primary fracture region marks, the intermediate classification layer performs soft tissue reaction quantitative analysis on the primary fracture regions and generates marked regions, and the advanced positioning layer processes the marked regions. The resource consumption is reduced in combination with sub-pixel-level analysis, and the architecture enables system resources to be quickly concentrated in a fracture area, so that the processing time efficiency of fracture recognition is reduced.
Owner:CHENGDU MILITARY GENERAL HOSPITAL OF PLA

Titanium alloy silk woven belt, processing technology and application of titanium alloy silk woven belt

The invention discloses a titanium alloy wire woven belt, a processing technology and application of the titanium alloy wire woven belt, the titanium alloy wire woven belt comprises a plurality of mutually woven titanium alloy wires, the titanium alloy wires are woven to form a circular woven belt with a quasi-circular cross section, or the titanium alloy wires are woven to form a flat woven belt with a flat cross section, and the titanium alloy wires are woven to form the titanium alloy wire woven belt. And the diameter of the titanium alloy wire is controlled between 0.05 mm and 0.20 mm. The invention has the following advantages and effects: the scheme utilizes a new mechanical structure, and has the effects that the circular woven belt or the flat woven belt can be selected according to the actual fracture site, and the woven belt has higher mechanical property and is not easy to break.
Owner:ZHEJIANG GUANGCI MEDICAL DEVICE CO LTD

Method and system for overlaypresentation of skeletal imagebased on augmented reality

The present disclosure provides a method and system for overlay presentation of a skeletal image based on augmented reality, relating to the technical field of smart medical systems. The method includes obtaining fracture imaging data for a fracture region of a patient, the fracture imaging data including a CT image, an X-ray image, and a light-field image; parsing a ray model corresponding to the light-field image, the ray model providing spatial propagation information of a light in the fracture region of the patient; determining a multimodal fusion feature corresponding to the fracture imaging data based on the ray model and a feature fusion network; reconstructing a three-dimensional model of a fracture part based on the multimodal fusion feature; and aligning and calibrating the reconstructed three-dimensional model of the fracture part with the fracture region of the patient in an actual surgical scene.
Owner:THE FOURTH MEDICAL CENT OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY GENERAL HOSPITAL

Three-section thighbone retrograde intramedullary nail

The invention discloses a three-section thighbone retrograde intramedullary nail, relates to the field of medical instruments, and provides a detachable and assembled three-section thighbone retrograde intramedullary nail aiming at the problems that an existing thighbone medial condyle retrograde intramedullary nail is poor in adaptability and insufficient in fixing strength. A main nail body of the intramedullary nail is composed of a head section, a middle section and a tail section, original spiral nested structures are adopted at the joints of the sections, and the three sections are tightly connected to form the complete and high-strength intramedullary nail by matching with the hollow interior design and penetrating a titanium cable into a medullary cavity for tightening and automatically rotating and matching the head section and the middle section of the main nail body. And medullary cavity structures and fracture types of different patients can be accurately matched. Compared with a traditional intramedullary nail, the intramedullary nail has the advantages that mounting convenience and structural stability are remarkably improved, intraoperative adjustment time can be shortened, the risk of injury to a medullary cavity of a patient is reduced, and an innovative solution is provided for personalized treatment of distal femur fractures.
Owner:李长洲

Implant for percutaneous minimally invasive thoracolumbar vertebral fracture

PendingCN120814892AInternal osteosythesisLumbar vertebral bodyLumbar spine
The invention relates to the technical field of bone implants for minimally invasive surgery, and particularly discloses an implant for percutaneous minimally invasive thoracolumbar vertebral fracture, which comprises a vertebral body forming body, the vertebral body forming body comprises a vertebral body forming body head and a plurality of blade parts arranged at the rear end of the vertebral body forming body head in a surrounding manner, the vertebral body forming body head is provided with a needle guide hole penetrating along the axial direction, and the needle guide hole is communicated with the blade parts; a containing cavity is defined by the blade parts; the front end of the threaded guide rod and the head of the cone forming body are integrally formed, the needle guide hole penetrates through the threaded guide rod in the axial direction, and the rear end of the threaded guide rod extends out of the containing cavity; the pedicle screw is provided with a threaded hole penetrating in the axial direction, the threaded hole is in threaded connection with the threaded guide rod, the pedicle screw comprises a screw head and a threaded part arranged at the rear end of the screw head, and the screw head is arranged in the containing cavity and expands the blade part. According to the implant for the percutaneous minimally invasive thoracolumbar vertebral fracture, surgical wounds are reduced, the vertebral restoration effect is good, the stability of a vertebral formed body is guaranteed, and the surgical time can be saved.
Owner:FOSHAN NANHAI DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL (FOSHAN NANHAI DISTRICT GUICHENG HOSPITAL)

Tooth and fracture line recognition treatment method based on combination of AI technology and CBCT image

The invention relates to the technical field of medical image diagnosis, and discloses a tooth and fracture line recognition treatment method based on the combination of an AI technology and a CBCT image, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining and preprocessing the CBCT image, and carrying out the multi-scale analysis and recognition of a tooth structure, a microcrack and a fracture line through a first AI model. And the second AI model combines the identification result and the patient characteristics, and generates a personalized treatment scheme through multi-objective optimization. Clinical feedback is used for continuously iteratively optimizing double models, and the diagnosis and treatment precision and effect are improved. The system comprises an image data acquisition unit, an image data preprocessing unit, a tooth and fracture line identification unit, a personalized treatment scheme generation unit and a feedback and optimization unit. Through AI and CBCT image fusion, accurate identification of teeth and fracture lines is realized, a personalized treatment scheme is recommended in combination with individual features of a patient and a multi-objective optimization algorithm, rapid response is realized, a closed-loop feedback mechanism continuous optimization model is established, and diagnosis and treatment precision, efficiency and individualization level are remarkably improved.
Owner:FOURTH MILITARY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Pediatric orthopedic repair demonstration box

The invention relates to the field of demonstration teaching aids, in particular to a pediatric orthopedic repair demonstration box which comprises a box body, a front chamber is formed in the middle of the front side of the box body, silos are rotationally connected to the upper portion and the lower portion in the front chamber, and mounting discs are mounted on the inner sides of the ends, close to each other, of the silos. The ends, close to each other, of the mounting discs are fixedly connected with a plurality of simulation blood vessels, electric heating wires are arranged in the simulation blood vessels, the ends, away from the simulation blood vessels, of the mounting discs are fixedly connected with power connection bins, and the power connection bins are used for supplying power to the electric heating wires in the simulation blood vessels; according to the device, how to avoid the main blood vessel of the leg when a surgical incision is formed in a fracture point can be trained, the actual surgical condition is simulated, the surgical scene is highly restored, the practical training pertinence is improved, and the practical training efficiency is improved. And the operation opening proficiency of people is trained.
Owner:FUJIAN PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL

Fracture reduction mechanism for pelvic fracture minimally invasive surgery

A fracture reduction mechanism for minimally invasive pelvic fracture surgery, comprising a support assembly, a drive assembly, a self-rotating clamping assembly, and a healthy side fixation assembly, wherein the drive assembly comprises a synchronous rotation module (21), a first ball screw module (22), a second ball screw module (23), a third ball screw module (24), and an arc guide rail module (33); the mechanism forms a frame-like closed structure through connection with an operating table (1) via bedside rails (2) on both sides of the operating table (1), the support assembly and healthy side fixation assembly are slidably connected with the bedside rails (2). By manually adjusting the linear movement distances and fixed-axis rotation angles of the above mechanism, six degrees of freedom translation and rotation of the pelvic fracture block can be achieved. The mechanism features high rigidity and load-bearing capacity, good portability, simple assembly and operation, high motion precision, and its motion center is a virtual point in space, the position of which can be adjusted according to patient position and fracture type, providing convenience for surgery.
Owner:THE FIRST MEDICAL CENT CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL +1

Portable electric vibration micro fracture device

The invention relates to the technical field of medical apparatuses and instruments, and provides a portable electric vibration micro fracture device which comprises a holding part, one end of the connecting rod assembly is connected with the holding part; the first end of the bent connector is detachably connected with the end, away from the holding part, of the connecting rod assembly, the second end of the bent connector is provided with an execution piece used for bone tissue punching, the interior of the bent connector is detachably connected with an axial vibration driving piece, and the axial vibration driving piece acts on the execution piece and is used for driving the execution piece to reciprocate in the axial direction of the axial vibration driving piece; the power supply assembly is embedded in the holding part and is electrically connected with the vibration driving assembly; the elbow connector and the connecting rod assembly are detachably connected, elbow connectors with different bending angles can be rapidly and conveniently replaced, and the operation requirements of different crowds are met; the axial vibration driving part can drive the executing part to do reciprocating motion in the axial direction, progressive punching is achieved through stable axial vibration, the risk caused by out-of-control operation force can be greatly reduced, and the operation safety is improved.
Owner:3201 HOSPITAL

Method and system for predicting fracture risk of osteoporosis patient

The invention discloses a prediction method and a prediction system for fracture risk of an osteoporosis patient. The method comprises the following steps: firstly, collecting a plurality of parameters such as age, bone mineral density, vitamin D level and the like of the patient; constructing a bone time-varying factor and dynamic prediction model, and determining the influence weight of each parameter on the bone condition at different time nodes; then, a three-dimensional mechanical model is constructed through mechanical simulation of the skeleton microstructure, stress distribution, strain states and structural stability of the skeleton under different loads are simulated, and the model is corrected by fusing parameters to influence weights; then the fracture probability in a future preset time period is calculated; and finally, a result is presented through a nomogram visualization model. The system realizes the above method, can predict the fracture risk more accurately, and provides powerful support for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Owner:XIEHE HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI & TECH UNIV

Orthopedic nursing traction support

The utility model discloses an orthopedic nursing traction support, which relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and comprises a bracket, an adjusting pad is arranged on one side of the bracket in a sliding and penetrating manner, the other side of the bracket is fixedly connected with a stand column, the bottom of the bracket is fixedly connected with an assembly block, and the lower end of the assembly block is provided with a first hydraulic oil cylinder. By means of the assembling block and the connecting shaft, the angle of the extension rods on the two sides is adjusted, the fixing device is suitable for patients of different body types, after the feet of the patients are fixed to the fixing base, the stability of the position of the fracture broken end can be maintained, shortening and displacement of the fracture broken end are overcome, fracture reduction is more accurate, and during follow-up rehabilitation training, the rehabilitation training efficiency is improved. The position of the sliding seat on the extension rod can be adjusted, the knee joint is driven to be bent in cooperation with rotation of the extension rod, and the provided traction force assists in functional exercise of limbs, promotes blood circulation, prevents amyotrophy and joint stiffness and accelerates recovery of limb functions.
Owner:王文艳

Fracture treatment fixation device

To provide a fracture treatment fixation device for femoral fractures, enabling further reliable treatment of fractures of proximal femur.SOLUTION: A fracture treatment fixation device for treating femoral fractures includes: an intramedullary nail to be inserted into a femoral cavity; a lag screw disposed to penetrate the intramedullary nail diagonally upward and entering a femoral head and a femoral neck; an anterior wall plate to be applied to an anterior wall of a femoral trochanter; and an anterior wall plate fixation pin disposed to penetrate the intramedullary nail and secure the anterior wall plate to the anterior wall of the femoral trochanter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:ACTYPOWER CO LTD

Neural network semi-supervised learning-based spinal fracture segmentation and training method and system, and related equipment

The invention relates to a spinal fracture segmentation and training method and system based on neural network semi-supervised learning and related equipment. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring a spine CT image of a target patient, and performing vertebra segmentation on the spine CT image based on a 3D U-Net model to obtain a vertebra CT image; classifying the vertebra CT image by using a 2.5 D vertebra fracture classification model to obtain a vertebra fracture image and a fracture-free vertebra image; constructing an artificial vertebra fracture area segmentation mask based on the fracture CT image of the specific part and the fracture-free vertebra image, and generating a vertebra fracture area segmentation mask according to the vertebra fracture image; and performing semi-supervised learning training on the 3D U-Net model by taking the artificial vertebral fracture region segmentation mask and the vertebral fracture region segmentation mask as training data to obtain a vertebral fracture segmentation model. According to the method, training of the spinal fracture segmentation model is realized under the condition of limited real patient spinal fracture image data, the accuracy and efficiency of fracture classification are improved, and the spinal fracture segmentation precision is improved.
Owner:SINO-EUROPEA MICROROBOTICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

Variable stiffness external fixation device for accelerating healing of lower limb fracture

PendingCN121570232AExternal osteosynthesisLower extremity fractureBiology
The invention discloses a variable stiffness external fixing device for accelerating lower limb fracture healing, which comprises two oppositely arranged fixing rings, a plurality of support arms connected between the two fixing rings, and kirschner wires arranged inwards along the radial direction on the fixing rings, and is characterized in that the fixing rings are also provided with kirschner wire applied stiffness adjusting mechanisms. The rigidity change of the fixing end of the external bone fixing device can be adjusted, the structure is simple, adjustment is convenient and fast, and the rigidity adjusting requirements of different stages in the bone rehabilitation process can be better met.
Owner:CHONGQING UNIV OF TECH

Device for treating a fracture

The invention relates to a device (1) for treating a fracture, in particular a fracture of a proximal femur such as, for example, a femoral neck fracture, having a plate (3) for attaching to a thigh bone, one or more intraosseous screws (10) by means of which the plate (3), through intraosseous screw openings (14), can be fixed to a thigh shaft (4), a coupling device, in particular a bone screw (5), which is arranged proximally to the at least one intraosseous screw (10) and by means of which the plate (3) can be connected at a coupling device opening (6) through the thigh shaft (4) and a thigh neck (2) to a thigh head (7), wherein the coupling device is connected to the plate (3) with play (21) such that the coupling device can be moved in the lateral direction (8) relative to the plate (3). In order to achieve a particularly precise and simultaneous adjustability of the play (21), according to the invention an adjusting device is provided which is connected to the plate (3), which can be positioned at different positions relative to the plate (3) and by means of which the play (21) can be adjusted.
Owner:I T S

Intramedullary fixation system for management of pelvic and acetabular fractures

Devices for treating a bone and methods of inserting such devices into a bone are disclosed. A device for treating a bone may include a flexible tube, a stiffening mechanism and an actuator. The flexible tube has a distal end and a proximal end. The stiffening mechanism within the flexible tube is configured to cause the flexible tube to become rigid. The actuator is configured to cause the stiffening mechanism to cause the flexible tube to become rigid in response to the actuator being actuated.
Owner:THE UNIV OF BRITISH COLUMBIA +1

Resetting and fixing orthopedic equipment for orthopedics department

InactiveCN120616878ARoller massageFractureOrthopedic departmentLocalized swelling
The invention belongs to the technical field of orthopaedic orthopaedics, and particularly discloses a reduction and fixation orthopaedic orthopaedic device for orthopaedics, the upper side and the lower side of a positioning part are slidably connected with sliding rods, the side, close to the sliding rods, of the positioning part is fixedly connected with an adjusting part, and the positioning part comprises two positioning frames. According to the reduction and fixation orthopedic equipment for the orthopedics department, the positioning component is arranged, and a cooling mechanism is arranged in the middle of the inner side of the positioning frame, so that ice compress detumescence can be directly carried out on a bruise position, local swelling and pain caused by fracture or correction operation of a patient are relieved in time, local blood circulation is promoted, and favorable conditions are created for bone healing; when the positioning frame is worn for a long time, the contact mechanism can massage and relieve the corresponding part of the patient, muscle stiffness and discomfort caused by long-time fixation are relieved, the wearing comfort of the patient is improved, and the patient can better cooperate with treatment.
Owner:NO 2 PEOPLES HOSPITAL HUAIAN CITY

Osteoporosis fracture risk prediction method and system based on multi-modal radiomics

PendingCN120912529AMedical simulationImage enhancementPattern recognitionOsteoporotic bone
The invention provides an osteoporosis fracture risk prediction method and system based on multi-modal imageomics. The method comprises the following steps: S1, acquiring multi-modal image data of the lumbar vertebra of a user; s2, performing feature correction according to the acquired multi-modal image data to obtain a time-space aligned multi-modal feature tensor; s3, according to the obtained multi-modal feature tensor, the integrity of the bone microstructure at each position is evolved based on the trained bone microstructure evolution model, and a bone microstructure integrity evolution result is obtained; and S4, according to the obtained bone microstructure integrity evolution result, extracting a fracture risk characteristic part, and further performing fracture risk prediction on the fracture risk characteristic part to obtain a fracture risk prediction result. According to the invention, the accuracy and reliability of osteoporotic fracture risk prediction can be improved.
Owner:SHENZHEN PINGLE ORTHOPEDICS&TRAUMATOLOGY HOSPITAL

Main rod connecting device of external bone fixing frame

The invention discloses a main rod connecting device of an external bone fixing frame, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments. Comprising fixing rods, steel needles are installed in the fixing rods, universal joints are installed at the opposite ends of the two fixing rods, a shell is arranged between the two universal joints, a grading rotating mechanism is installed in the shell, an adjusting assembly is installed at the lower end of the front side of the shell, and the grading rotating mechanism comprises a baffle. A rotating rod is rotatably connected to the upper end of the barrier plate, a resistance assembly is installed in a second gear, normal joint movement is simulated, the problem that joints of a patient are stiff in all recovery stages is solved, the patient is helped to rebuild motion perception so as to improve the recovery effect, resistance during limb rotation of the patient can be increased step by step, and the recovery effect is improved. Exercise and adaptability to the limbs of the patient are enhanced, the recovery effect of the fracture area of the patient is improved, and growth of callus is promoted.
Owner:XIAN CHANGAN ZIWU ZHONGNAN ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL

COMP cleavage peptide and its use in diagnosis of osteoarthritis

There is provided a method of diagnosis comprising providing a sample previously isolated from a subject and analysing the sample for presence of a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence N- terminal-KSSTG (SEQ ID NO 1). The diagnosis may be for example diagnosis of a disease is selected from: osteoarthritis, early stage osteoarthritis, moderate osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis associated with risk for chip fractures of the joint or risk for avulsion fractures, severe osteoarthritis, microfractures of the joints, avulsion fractures and chip fractures of the joint.
Owner:SGPTH LIFE SCI AB

Intramedullary nail, kit, and method

PendingUS20250387147A1Internal osteosythesisFastenersDistal portionFibular fracture
Disclosed is an intramedullary nail useful in the repair of fibular fractures. The nail has a proximal portion with a threaded outer surface and a threaded distal portion. The distal portion may have a tapered or partially tapered configuration or a staggered configuration. The nail may be used with a placement jig that has holes aligned with transverse holes in the nail to enable placement of securement screws and other devices. An associated kit and method are also disclosed.
Owner:MEDLINE INDUSTRIES

Orthopedic orthosis for reduction and fixation in orthopedics department

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical apparatus and instruments, and discloses an orthopaedic reduction and fixation orthopedic orthosis which comprises a base, a first rectangular groove is formed in the outer surface of the base, sliding mechanisms are slidably mounted on the two sides of the inner side of the first rectangular groove, and supporting rods are fixedly mounted at the tops of the sliding mechanisms; the inner side of the supporting rod is fixedly provided with a reset shape righting plate. Compared with a traditional device, after a leg needing to be corrected is put into a patient, all parts can be driven to move and contract towards the inner side cooperatively by rotating a rotating block, positioning and clamping of the leg are achieved, a clamping plate tightly abuts against the leg and is firmly fixed in the leg guard, meanwhile, a first lead screw and a moving block are in threaded connection and can be reversely locked, the device is prevented from loosening, and the device is convenient to use. The fixing plate is prevented from being loosened accidentally to affect normal use, the applicability is improved, the fixing plate can better adapt to leg conditions of different patients, stable support is provided for the legs, and recovery of fractured or orthopedic parts is assisted.
Owner:AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SHAANXI UNIV OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Titanium-magnesium hollow screw system capable of promoting fracture healing

The invention discloses a titanium-magnesium hollow screw system capable of promoting fracture healing and a manufacturing method. The titanium-magnesium hollow screw system comprises a titanium-based supporting structure and a magnesium filling layer. The titanium-based supporting structure comprises a main body part, the surface of the main body part is provided with an imitated bone trabecula part, and a plurality of bone gaps are formed in the imitated bone trabecula part; wherein bone gaps are filled with the magnesium filling layer, and the magnesium filling layer is combined with the titanium-based supporting structure in a physical embedding mode; the titanium-based supporting structure bears and maintains initial fixation and long-term bearing, so that the strength and the stability of the screw are ensured; the surface imitated bone trabecula and the communicated bone gaps increase the surface area and provide a physical channel for vascularization and bone tissue ingrowth, so that synostosis is promoted; the magnesium filling layer releases magnesium ions after being locally controllably degraded, so that osteogenesis and angiogenesis are favorably stimulated, the local biological environment is improved, instant mechanical support after an operation is ensured, bone healing is promoted through local biological activity release and structural orientation, the healing time is favorably shortened, and the healing quality is favorably improved.
Owner:BEIJING LUHE HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIV

Surgical instrument for reducing fractures

Surgical instrument (100) for reducing fractures, comprising: a support piece (1) with a guide structure (10) defining a longitudinal axis (A1), at least one hook (2A, 2B) detachably fastened to the support piece (1), a spindle (3) movably guided in the guide structure (10) of the support piece (1) along the longitudinal axis (A1), said spindle having an external thread (30) and a working end (31); a spindle counterpart (4) movably mounted on the support piece (1) with an engagement structure (40) which is designed to engage in the external thread (30) of the spindle (3), wherein the spindle (3) has an at least partially continuous opening (37) along the longitudinal axis (A1).
Owner:KARL LEIBINGER ASSET MANAGEMENT GMBH & CO KG

External fixation K-wire clamp and corresponding method of use

An external fixation K-wire clamp including an elongated channel arranged and configured to receive a K-wire. In some examples, the elongated channel is devoid of any predefined grooves so that a K-wire can be positioned anywhere along the length of the elongated channel and / or in various orientations. In addition, and / or alternatively, an exemplary method of use for treating a distal radius fracture is disclosed. The method enabling earlier hand / wrist therapeutics.
Owner:SMITH & NEPHEW INC +2

Methods and systems for determining an anatomical reconstruction of a broken bone

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.
Owner:INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO ELECTRONICS CENT (IMEC VZW) +2

Multi-dimensional angle adjustable three-dimensional fracture reduction traction device

The invention relates to the field of orthopedic treatment instruments, in particular to a multi-dimensional angle adjustable three-dimensional fracture reduction traction device which comprises a leg supporting mechanism, a traction mechanism and a traction mechanism. The traction mechanism is used for traction of the calcaneus of the patient; the bracket mechanism is used for mounting the leg support mechanism and the traction mechanism; the support mechanism comprises two sets of telescopic support assemblies used for being installed on a sickbed, and further comprises a first transverse rod and a second transverse rod which are arranged between the two sets of telescopic support assemblies, and locking assemblies arranged on the telescopic support assemblies. The locking assembly comprises a locking piece arranged on the telescopic support assembly and an anti-falling fine adjustment piece arranged on the locking piece. The multi-dimensional angle fracture traction device solves the problems that when the height of an existing multi-dimensional angle fracture traction device is adjusted, adjustment is tedious, patient adaptability is poor, and due to the fact that the adjustment stability is insufficient, accidental movement or falling is likely to happen.
Owner:中国人民解放军联勤保障部队第九〇四医院