9 results about "Full extension" patented technology

An anatomical brace for dynamically stabilizing the elbow during elbow articulation, the anatomical brace comprising: a brace body comprising a distal portion for fitting over the forearm of a user and a proximal portion for fitting over the upper arm of a user; a hinge mechanism comprising a distal segment, a proximal segment and a pivot for pivotally connecting the distal segment and the proximal segment, the distal segment of the hinge mechanism being mounted to the distal portion of the brace body and the proximal segment of the hinge mechanism being mounted to the proximal portion of the brace body; a pivot cable guide mounted to the anterior portion of the pivot; an upper arm cable guide mounted to at least one of the proximal segment of the hinge mechanism and the proximal portion of the brace body, the upper arm cable guide being configured to change the direction of a cable extending through the upper arm cable guide; an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) cable guide mounted to the brace body and configured to direct a cable extending through the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) cable guide over the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and toward the distal portion of the brace body; and a cable having a first end and a second end; the first end of the cable being mounted to the distal segment of the hinge mechanism, the second end of the cable being mounted to the distal portion of the brace body, and the cable being routed proximally along the distal segment of the hinge mechanism, through the pivot cable guide, proximally along the proximal segment of the hinge mechanism, through the upper arm cable guide, and through the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) cable guide; wherein, when the anatomical brace is mounted to the arm of a user so that the distal portion of the brace body is secured to the forearm of the user, and the proximal portion of the brace body is secured to the upper arm of the user, and when the elbow thereafter moves to full extension, the cable is tensioned, whereby to apply a force to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the user, and when the elbow thereafter moves to full flexion, the cable is relaxed, so that the force applied to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is released.

An anatomical brace for dynamically stabilizing the patella during knee articulation so as to address patella tracking error, the anatomical brace being configured such that, when the anatomical brace is mounted to the knee of a patient, and when the knee thereafter moves to full extension, the anatomical brace applies a proximal / medial force to the patella of the patient, and when the knee thereafter moves to full flexion, the proximal / medial force is released.

An anatomical brace for dynamically stabilizing the elbow during elbow articulation, the anatomical brace comprising: a brace body comprising a distal portion for fitting over the forearm of a user and a proximal portion for fitting over the upper arm of a user; a hinge mechanism comprising a distal segment, a proximal segment and a pivot for pivotally connecting the distal segment and the proximal segment, the distal segment of the hinge mechanism being mounted to the distal portion of the brace body and the proximal segment of the hinge mechanism being mounted to the proximal portion of the brace body; a pivot cable guide mounted to the anterior portion of the pivot; an upper arm cable guide mounted to at least one of the proximal segment of the hinge mechanism and the proximal portion of the brace body, the upper arm cable guide being configured to change the direction of a cable extending through the upper arm cable guide; an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) cable guide mounted to the brace body and configured to direct a cable extending through the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) cable guide over the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and toward the distal portion of the brace body; and a cable having a first end and a second end; the first end of the cable being mounted to the distal segment of the hinge mechanism, the second end of the cable being mounted to the distal portion of the brace body, and the cable being routed proximally along the distal segment of the hinge mechanism, through the pivot cable guide, proximally along the proximal segment of the hinge mechanism, through the upper arm cable guide, and through the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) cable guide; wherein, when the anatomical brace is mounted to the arm of a user so that the distal portion of the brace body is secured to the forearm of the user, and the proximal portion of the brace body is secured to the upper arm of the user, and when the elbow thereafter moves to full extension, the cable is tensioned, whereby to apply a force to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the user, and when the elbow thereafter moves to full flexion, the cable is relaxed, so that the force applied to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is released.

An expandable interbody device used as a prosthesis during spinal surgery. The expandable interbody device is configured to be inserted into the space between spinal discs to provide stability. The expandable interbody device includes a drive block, a top endplate, a bottom endplate, a first drive arrangement, and a second drive arrangement; the first drive arrangement includes a first drive screw, a first left side slide, a second left side slide, a first upper left side linkage, a second upper left side linkage, a first lower left side linkage age and a second lower left side linkage; and the second drive arrangement includes a second drive screw, a first right side slide, a second right side slide, a first upper right side linkage, a second upper right side linkage, a first lower right side linkage and a second lower right side linkage. The drive block is configured to move relative to the top and bottom endplates as the top and bottom endplates move between a fully closed and a fully expanded position.

An anatomical brace for dynamically stabilizing the elbow during elbow articulation, the anatomical brace comprising a brace body; a hinge mechanism comprising a pivot; a pivot cable guide mounted to the pivot; an upper arm cable guide mounted to the hinge mechanism and the brace body; an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) cable guide mounted to the brace body; and a cable, the cable being routed along the hinge mechanism, through the pivot cable guide, along the hinge mechanism, through the upper arm cable guide, and through the UCL cable guide; wherein, when the anatomical brace is secured to the arm of the user, and when the elbow moves to full extension, the cable is tensioned, whereby to apply a force to the UCL of the user, and when the elbow thereafter moves to full flexion, the cable is relaxed, so that the force applied to the UCL is released.

A knee rehabilitation active motion machine (KRAM) and method of use. The KRAM provides key benefits for users after undergoing knee replacement or other surgeries. Studies have indicated that pedaling and balance exercises provide better recovery for total knee replacement patients. The adjustable features of a pedaling unit and a moving assembly allow the user to use the KRAM through the entirety of their rehabilitation process. For post-surgery rehabilitation, users will be able to adjust the KRAM parameters to limit their desired flexion and extension due to stiffness or soreness. As rehabilitation progresses, users can electronically increase the flexion and extension angles they can achieve, all the way to a full range of motion of approximately 135 degrees maximum flexion and full extension of approximately 20 to 0 degrees.

A knee rehabilitation active motion machine (KRAM) and method of use. The KRAM provides key benefits for users after undergoing knee replacement or other surgeries. Studies have indicated that pedaling and balance exercises provide better recovery for total knee replacement patients. The adjustable features of a pedaling unit and a moving assembly allow the user to use the KRAM through the entirety of their rehabilitation process. For post-surgery rehabilitation, users will be able to adjust the KRAM parameters to limit their desired flexion and extension due to stiffness or soreness. As rehabilitation progresses, users can electronically increase the flexion and extension angles they can achieve, all the way to a full range of motion of approximately 135 degrees maximum flexion and full extension of approximately 20 to 0 degrees.

Retrieval assemblies configured to capture an obstruction located in a bodily duct of a patient are provided. According to one implementation a retrieval assembly is provided that includes a distal collar operatively coupled to an elongate wire, a proximal collar slideable along a portion of the length of the elongate wire, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart elongate clot capturing elements that each has a proximal end coupled to the proximal collar and a distal end coupled to the distal collar. The assembly being configured such that when the elongate wire is withdrawn proximally, the retrieval device transitions towards a fully expanded state.

A knee rehabilitation active motion machine (KRAM) and method of use. The KRAM provides key benefits for users after undergoing knee replacement or other surgeries. Studies have indicated that pedaling and balance exercises provide better recovery for total knee replacement patients. The adjustable features of a pedaling unit and a moving assembly allow the user to use the KRAM through the entirety of their rehabilitation process. For post-surgery rehabilitation, users will be able to adjust the KRAM parameters to limit their desired flexion and extension due to stiffness or soreness. As rehabilitation progresses, users can electronically increase the flexion and extension angles they can achieve, all the way to a full range of motion of approximately 135 degrees maximum flexion and full extension of approximately 20 to 0 degrees.