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35 results about "Sternum bone" patented technology

The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone at the front center of the chest. The ribs and sternum make up what is called the 'ribcage.' The ribcage protects the lungs, blood vessels, and heart, along with parts of the spleen, stomach, and kidneys from traumatic injury.

Gradient degradation type personalized absorbable sternum fracture fixing plate and preparation process

The invention discloses a gradient degradation type personalized absorbable sternum fracture fixing plate and a preparation process, and belongs to the technical field of medical implant materials. Comprising an anatomical adaptive plate body and an integrated locking assembly, the plate body is of a partitioned structure of a middle supporting area and an edge buffering area, a gradient pore array penetrating through the thickness direction is formed in the surface of the plate body, and a hydroxyapatite-collagen composite coating is loaded on the inner wall of a pore; the plate body is made of a composite absorbable material through 3D printing forming and hot pressing post-treatment, and the composite absorbable material comprises, by weight, 60%-70% of polylactic acid-glycolic acid copolymer (PLGA, LA / GA = 75 / 25), 15%-20% of silanized magnesium alloy microwires, 5%-10% of hydroxyapatite nano-particles and 5%-10% of polycaprolactone (PCL). Space-time matching of the degradation rate and the bone healing process is achieved through the partition gradient structure, the magnesium alloy microwires enhance the mechanical property and release active ions to promote osteogenesis, and the method has the advantages of personalized adaptation, gradient degradation, bone regeneration promotion and the like.
Owner:ZHANGZHOU HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE FUJIAN PROVINCE

Safe and high-success-rate operation method and system for sternum marrow puncture

PendingCN121265199AImage analysisDiagnosticsParacentesisIntraoperative ultrasound
The invention relates to the technical field of clinical medical instruments and operation, and discloses a safe and high-success-rate operation method and system for sternum marrow puncture. The invention provides a closed-loop solution based on multi-modal information fusion and intelligent control in order to solve the pain points that traditional sternum paracentesis highly depends on experience of doctors, the complication risk is high and the success rate is unstable. According to the method, a patient personalized three-dimensional model is constructed through images such as preoperative CT or intraoperative ultrasound, risk early warning is conducted through a machine learning model, and an optimal puncture track is generated through a path planning algorithm. The core innovation of the method is as follows: in the puncture process, real-time image navigation and needle point pressure feedback are dynamically combined, and the subjective'falling sense 'is quantified into objective data for the first time so as to accurately control the depth; a set of intelligent safety braking system is integrated, the puncture needle can be automatically locked when it is monitored that thrust is abnormal, and the fatal risk that the heart and great blood vessels are damaged due to too deep puncture is actively avoided.
Owner:GUANGZHOU FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL (GUANGZHOU DIGESTIVE DISEASE CENT GUANGZHOU FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL GUANGZHOU MEDICAL UNIV THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SOUTH CHINA UNIV OF TECH)

Device and method for assisted anatomical localization

ActiveFR3162614B1Skull boneMidsternal line
Device and method of assisted anatomical localization The invention relates to a method and a device (2) of anatomical localization.The method comprises: obtaining an image (IM1) of a subject (UR2); detecting at least two first anatomical points (PT1) associated with the subject's skull; determining a first value (V1) representing a reference distance (D1) separating the first two anatomical points; detecting two second anatomical points (PT2) associated with the subject's shoulders; locating a sternal midline equidistant from the second anatomical points (PT2), the sternal midline intersecting at a point of intersection a segment defined by the second anatomical points (PT2); and determining coordinates (C1) of at least one target anatomical point (PT3) by calculating second distances (D2x, D2y) of said at least one target anatomical point with respect to the point of intersection, the second distances being determined from the first value (V1). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1.
Owner:IBF MEDICAL

Device and method for assisted anatomical localization

ActiveFR3162614A1Image analysisSensorsSkull boneMidsternal line
Device and method of assisted anatomical localization The invention relates to a method and a device (2) of anatomical localization.The method comprises: obtaining an image (IM1) of a subject (UR2); detecting at least two first anatomical points (PT1) associated with the subject's skull; determining a first value (V1) representing a reference distance (D1) separating the first two anatomical points; detecting two second anatomical points (PT2) associated with the subject's shoulders; locating a sternal midline equidistant from the second anatomical points (PT2), the sternal midline intersecting at a point of intersection a segment defined by the second anatomical points (PT2); and determining coordinates (C1) of at least one target anatomical point (PT3) by calculating second distances (D2x, D2y) of said at least one target anatomical point with respect to the point of intersection, the second distances being determined from the first value (V1). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1.
Owner:IBF MEDICAL

Moisture-resistant electrocardiography monitor

Physiological monitoring can be provided through a lightweight wearable monitor that includes two components, a flexible extended wear electrode patch and a reusable monitor recorder that removably snaps into a receptacle on the electrode patch. The wearable monitor sits centrally on the patient's chest along the sternum oriented top-to-bottom. The placement of the wearable monitor in a location at the sternal midline, with its unique narrow “hourglass”-like shape, significantly improves the ability of the wearable monitor to cutaneously sense cardiac electrical potential signals, particularly the P-wave and the QRS interval signals indicating ventricular activity in the ECG waveforms. In particular, the ECG electrodes on the electrode patch are tailored to be positioned axially along the midline of the sternum for capturing action potential propagation in an orientation that corresponds to the aVF lead used in a conventional 12-lead ECG that is used to sense positive or upright P-waves.
Owner:BARDY DIAGNOSTICS INC

Adjustable heart fixing drag hook

PendingCN122004957ASurgerySurgical ManipulationTissue elasticity
The invention discloses an adjustable heart fixing drag hook, and relates to the field of heart drag hooks, the adjustable heart fixing drag hook comprises a universal adjusting assembly, the front end of the universal adjusting assembly is provided with a drag hook assembly, and the rear end of the universal adjusting assembly is provided with a clamping assembly; according to the sternum retractor, the retractor body is stably clamped on the sternum retractor, manual hand holding is completely replaced, the series connection structure of the columnar block and the spherical block is matched with the pull rope locking mechanism, adjustment of the retractor at any angle and depth in the three-dimensional space is achieved, switching from adjustment to the locking state can be easily completed through one rotary knob, and the operation is convenient. After locking, the structure is stable, force conduction is direct and reliable, it is ensured that the traction position cannot deviate due to tissue elasticity or external force, an operator does not need to be distracted to maintain the position of the drag hook, interference with the operation space of an assistant is not needed, all energy can be concentrated on fine surgical operation, physical exhaustion is reduced, and the operation efficiency is improved. And the smoothness and the efficiency of the operation are also obviously improved.
Owner:黄秋月

Sternum fixing band used after cardiac surgery

ActiveCN224155847UBreast bandagesFractureClean woundsRat heart
The sternum fixing band comprises an adjusting band assembly, one side of the adjusting band assembly is connected with one end of a first clamping plate, the other side of the adjusting band assembly is connected with one end of a second clamping plate, the other end of the first clamping plate is connected with one end of an elastic band, and the other end of the elastic band is connected with the other end of the second clamping plate. The other end of the elastic band is connected with the other end of the second clamping plate; a first shielding plate is detachably arranged at the position, corresponding to the adjusting band assembly, between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, and a second shielding plate is detachably arranged at the position, corresponding to the elastic band, between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate. According to the utility model, the adjusting belt assemblies are arranged on the two clamping plates, so that the tightness is convenient to adjust, and the two clamping plates are convenient to loosen when the two clamping plates are not repeatedly tensioned; the two shielding plates are arranged, so that the wound can be conveniently shielded and cleaned, the back of the patient can be conveniently cleaned, the safety of wound recovery is ensured, and the use comfort of the patient is also improved.
Owner:FULING HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO CHONGQING UNIV

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation device based on pressure sensing and carotid artery detection and use method

PendingCN121587950AElectrotherapyHeart stimulationCardio-pulmonary resuscitationMedical emergency
The invention discloses a cardiopulmonary resuscitation device based on pressure sensing and carotid artery detection and a use method. A flexible pressure sensing unit is adopted to accurately monitor the pressure and frequency of pressing in the cardiopulmonary resuscitation process, whether intermittent stopping exists or not, the intermittent stopping duration, the sternum sinking depth, the sternum springback degree and the chest ventilation condition; meanwhile, a carotid artery blood supply detection device is adopted to monitor the blood supply and backflow conditions of the patient, and a control feedback unit carries out visual and voice real-time feedback after comparison and judgment according to a set key index threshold value to guide medical staff to adjust the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation pressing operation; individualized cardio-pulmonary resuscitation core index threshold values and blood supply key index threshold values are provided for different crowds, standardization and blood supply states of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation operation of different crowds are recognized more accurately, linkage of pressing operation, monitoring, control and feedback is achieved, and individualized accurate treatment is achieved.
Owner:ZHONGNAN HOSPITAL OF WUHAN UNIV

Framework connecting structure and simulation doll

The utility model relates to the technical field of simulation dolls, and provides a skeleton connecting structure which comprises a sternum, arm bones, a first mounting sleeve and a second mounting sleeve, the sternum comprises a front chest part and a rear chest part which are detachably connected, the first mounting sleeve is connected to the front chest part, and the second mounting sleeve is connected to the rear chest part; after the front chest part and the rear chest part are connected together, a mounting cavity is formed between the first mounting sleeve and the second mounting sleeve; the arm bone comprises a shoulder joint and a front arm which are connected with each other, the shoulder joint is connected with a first connecting ball, and the first connecting ball is rotatably arranged in the mounting cavity. The simulation doll has the advantage that the parts forming the simulation doll can be detached and replaced conveniently.
Owner:XIAMEN JUTAI ZHENGXING GIFTS & DECORATIONS CO LTD

Combined device of artificial sternum, artificial clavicle and artificial rib

ActiveCN115192267BBone implantJoint implantsClavicle boneSacroiliac joint
The application discloses a combined device of artificial sternum, artificial clavicle and artificial rib, which comprises an artificial sternum, an artificial clavicle and an artificial rib; the artificial sternum comprises a sternum handle and a sternum body, and the upper edges of the sternum handle are respectively provided with sternum joint concaves; the artificial clavicle is provided with a clavicle joint shaft, the sternum joint concaves are in contact with the clavicle joint shaft, and a sternoclavicular joint is formed; the clavicle joint shaft is provided with a first clavicle connecting hole; the sternum handle is provided with a first sternum connecting hole; the artificial rib comprises a first rib segment, a second rib segment and a third rib segment, and the first rib segment and the third rib segment have the same width along a first direction; the left and right sides of the sternum handle and the sternum body are respectively connected with the first rib segment, and the third rib segment is connected with a normal rib stump on the side away from the artificial sternum. Through the connection between the artificial sternum and the artificial clavicle and the connection between the artificial sternum and the artificial rib, the anatomical form and the biological characteristics of the human body sternum, clavicle and rib can be simulated.
Owner:王文璋

Ultrasonic evaluation device for antenatal sternum development of fetus

The invention discloses an ultrasonic evaluation device for antenatal sternum development, and the device comprises a data obtaining module which is used for obtaining ultrasonic data of a to-be-measured fetus through an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and the ultrasonic data comprises a measured value of the length of the sternum of the fetus and a measured value of the head circumference; the prediction module comprises a storage unit; the storage unit is used for storing pre-established fetal sternum development prediction parameters, the prediction parameters are determined based on a statistical relationship of a ratio of a sternum length to a head circumference of a normal group fetus, and the prediction parameters represent a sternum development rule independent of gestational weeks; the prediction module is used for calling the prediction parameters in the storage unit according to the measured value of the head circumference of the to-be-measured fetus, and calculating to obtain a predicted value of the sternum length of the to-be-measured fetus; and the evaluation module is used for comparing the measured value of the sternum length of the fetus to be detected with the predicted value of the sternum length, and evaluating the sternum development condition of the fetus to be detected according to a comparison result.
Owner:THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF XIAMEN UNIV

Surgical suture assembly

Surgical suture assemblies, and methods of their use, are disclosed having configurations suitable for closure of biological tissue, including the bony tissue of the sternum. The surgical suture assemblies described or contemplated herein have physical characteristics that help to mitigate undesirable issues, such as bleeding.
Owner:MURALI DHARAN

A phonocardiogram analysis system and method based on accelerometer data

The application relates to the technical field of healthcare informatics, in particular to a seismocardiogram analysis system and method based on accelerometer data, wherein the system comprises a heart vibration detection unit, a motion artifact detection unit and a data processing unit. The heart vibration detection unit is arranged to collect a sternum vibration signal generated by heart activity. The motion artifact detection unit is arranged to detect a sternum posture signal generated by thoracic activity during breathing. In the application, the data processing unit acquires signals of the heart vibration detection unit and the motion artifact detection unit, encodes the signals into vector group data, performs digital filtering on the vector group data, preliminarily performs band-pass filtering to retain only low-frequency signals, and performs modal decomposition on the sternum vibration signal based on a VMD algorithm to decompose the SCG signal in the sternum posture signal based on parameter characteristics of the sternum posture signal as a constraint condition.
Owner:SHANDONG ZHENGXIN MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Application of 68Ga-FAPI in preparation of related reagents for sternum deep wound infection

The invention provides application of 68Ga-FAPI in preparation of related reagents for sternum deep wound infection, and belongs to the field of medicine. The invention provides application of 68Ga-FAPI in preparation of related reagents for early diagnosis, detection, tissue positioning, surgical debridement guidance and post-surgical debridement detection of deep sternum wound infection. By utilizing the FAP specific targeting effect of the 68Ga-FAPI, the accuracy of the 68Ga-FAPI in the aspects of diagnosis, detection and the like is superior to that of a traditional tracer agent, the high focus and background contrast ratio of the 68Ga-FAPI can accurately position infected tissues, and the 68Ga-FAPI has high conversion application value for guiding surgical debridement and postoperative monitoring.
Owner:FIRST HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO GENERAL HOSPITAL OF PLA

Torsion type anatomical locking steel plate for sternoclavicular joint dislocation and use method of torsion type anatomical locking steel plate

PendingCN121926674ABone platesSternoclavicular dislocationClavicular fractures
The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and discloses a torsion type anatomical locking steel plate for sternoclavicular joint dislocation and a using method thereof.The torsion type anatomical locking steel plate comprises a plate body section, a transition section and a hook body section, the plate body section is an arc-shaped plate suitable for being attached to the anatomical contour of the front side of the near end of the clavicle, and a plurality of locking holes are formed in the plate body section to serve as fixing holes; the far end of the hook body section is provided with a flat hook body used for being hooked behind a sternum handle. The transition section is connected between the plate body section and the hook body section and is of a space torsion structure which smoothly extends from the plate body section to the hook body section. The plate body section is in arc fit with the contour of the near end of the clavicle, the fixing holes are distributed in a staggered mode and are spherical countersunk head taper threaded holes, the composite holes integrate the locking and pressurizing functions, the hook body section is provided with anti-slip barbs, the transition section is in spatial torsion connection, all the parts cooperate to improve the dissection suitability and stability, stress is dispersed, screw loosening and bone damage are reduced, and the fracture resistance is improved. Reliable support is provided for dislocation reduction of the sternoclavicular joint, and fracture around the sternoclavicular joint and healing of the sternoclavicular joint are guaranteed.
Owner:NANJING LIUHE DISTRICT PEOPLES HOSPITAL

Intelligent electrocardiogram lead positioning system and method based on augmented reality

The invention belongs to the field of biomedical engineering, particularly discloses an intelligent electrocardiogram lead positioning system and method based on augmented reality, and aims at solving the problems that traditional electrocardiogram chest lead (V1-V6) positioning depends on experience, errors are large (+ / -1-2 cm), and consumed time is long (3.2 + / -0.8 min). The system comprises: (1) AR display equipment (integrated with a high-frame-rate camera and an environment sensor); (2) improving a lead patch (the surface of the lead patch is provided with an optically recognizable reflective array / two-dimensional code which is physically isolated from an electrode); (3) a processing unit (operating a multi-scale feature fusion CNN model and identifying anatomical markers such as a sternum angle and a costal space in real time); according to the method, accurate lead positioning is achieved through AR scanning, dynamic projection guide patch pasting, real-time offset detection and feedback adjustment.
Owner:YANCHENG NO 1 PEOPLES HOSPITAL

Multi-configurable sternal fixation systems, methods, and devices with a force dispersion supplement

PendingUS20260248544A1Bone tissueBone fixation devices
Systems, methods, and devices disclosed herein include a sternal fixation device involving a sternal fixation wire with one or more force dispersion supplement(s). The sternal fixation wire is operable to at least partially wrap around a first bone section and a second bone section to provide a compressive force on the first bone section and the second bone section. The compressive force pushes the first bone section and the second bone section toward a centerline between the first bone section and the second bone section. Additionally, the force dispersion supplement is disposed around at least a portion of the sternal fixation wire. The force dispersion supplement is operable to increase a force dispersion surface area of the sternal fixation wire at attachment zone(s) on the first bone section or the second bone section. The increased force dispersion surface area reduces potential damage caused to the bone tissue.
Owner:THORAGENIX INNOVATIONS INC

Bone marrow aspiration needle

The utility model relates to puncture tool technical field, concretely for bone marrow puncture needle, including needle tube, needle tube is used for puncture extraction bone marrow, the lower extreme of needle tube is installed with needle tube seat, the inside of needle tube is provided with core needle, the lower extreme of core needle is installed with core needle seat, the end of adjusting sleeve is provided with inclined annular surface to adapt the use condition of 45 degree -60 degree inclined needle insertion of sternum bone marrow puncture, core needle seat is equipped with the lock catch, the limiting block is set up on needle tube seat, when the tip of core needle is pressed, the lock catch is hooked needle tube seat through the cooperation with limiting block, prevents core needle from retreating, the convex point is equipped on core needle seat for preventing core needle seat from rotating freely and taking out. In the bone marrow puncture needle, the inclined annular surface of adjusting sleeve end head, perfect adaptation 45 degree -60 degree inclined needle insertion of sternum bone marrow puncture use condition, solve the problem that the small observation field of operator can be observed when the traditional puncture needle punctures, and the discomfort of patient skin, make puncture operation more accurate, convenient.
Owner:BERPU MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Orthopedic intramedullary nail

The utility model discloses an orthopedic intramedullary nail which comprises a nail body, and the nail body comprises an upper nail body and a lower nail body. A connecting structure is arranged between the upper nail body and the lower nail body; the upper nail body and the lower nail body can rotate around the connecting structure, so that the upper nail body and the lower nail body can be folded and separated; when nailing is needed, the upper nail body and the lower nail body are in a folded state, and when the upper nail body and the lower nail body need to be separated after nailing, the upper nail body and the lower nail body are in a separated state. When the upper nail body and the lower nail body are in a folded state, the nailing ends of the upper nail body and the lower nail body are matched with each other to form an integral nail body; the nail body as an integral structure is easy to nail in; when the device is used for sternum fracture surgery, the intramedullary nails can be arranged in cancellous bones in fractured sternum marrow, the front ends of the intramedullary nails are separated to form a crossed shape to prevent the intramedullary nails from rotating in an intramedullary cavity, fracture is more accurately fixed, and the fixing effect is more stable.
Owner:CHONGQING SHANGYE MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD

Coracoid wire passing and clavicle drilling positioning aid

The application provides a coracoid wire passing and clavicle drilling positioning auxiliary device, two sides of the clavicle in the length direction are a sternum side and a shoulder joint side respectively, and the coracoid wire passing and clavicle drilling positioning auxiliary device comprises a clavicle positioning piece, the clavicle positioning piece is arranged along the length direction of the clavicle, a positioning hole is formed in the side of the clavicle positioning piece, and the clavicle positioning piece is suitable for clavicle drilling positioning through the positioning hole; a wire passing assembly, the wire passing assembly comprises a wire passing main body connected below the clavicle positioning piece, the wire passing main body is an open structure in an arc shape, and the arc-shaped inner side of the wire passing main body surrounds a coracoid accommodating area. The coracoid wire passing and clavicle drilling positioning auxiliary device can avoid coracoid drilling, maximally reduce secondary stimulation of soft tissues by instruments, reduce the reoperation rate and the opportunity of iatrogenic fracture, shorten the operation time to a certain extent, and reduce the intraoperative infection rate.
Owner:XIN HUA HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

A protective rear blunt impact test system based on a biomimetic human torso target

The application discloses a protective rear blunt impact test system based on a bionic human body trunk target, which comprises a fiber grating demodulator, a charge amplifier, a data collector, an upper computer, an acceleration sensor, a fiber sensor, a plurality of pressure sensors, a bionic skeleton, bionic muscles, a bionic heart, a bionic liver and a bionic lung. The acceleration sensor is glued behind the sternum of the bionic skeleton, the fiber sensor is pasted on the rib of the bionic skeleton, and the plurality of pressure sensors are respectively pasted and arranged on the front surfaces of the bionic heart, the bionic lung and the bionic liver. The pressure sensor, the acceleration sensor and the fiber sensor are arranged on the bionic human body trunk target, the charge amplifier is connected with the pressure sensor and the acceleration sensor, the fiber grating demodulator is connected with the fiber sensor, the data collector is connected with the charge amplifier, and the upper computer is connected with the fiber grating demodulator and the data collector. The application can provide a basis for personnel injury assessment.
Owner:NANJING UNIV OF SCI & TECH

Poultry meat proportion rapid sorting method and device based on X-ray machine and medium

The invention relates to a poultry meat proportion rapid sorting method and device based on an X-ray machine and a medium. The method comprises the steps that S1, an X-ray image of a to-be-detected breeding poultry is collected; s2, a sternum region and a skin boundary are obtained based on X-ray image recognition; s3, drawing a normal line at the sternum vertex to obtain an intersection point of the normal line of the sternum vertex and the skin boundary as a first surface point, and obtaining an initial bone-skin distance based on the distance from the sternum vertex to the first surface point; s4, obtaining an included angle between the optical axis direction of the X-ray machine and the normal direction of the first surface point as a consistency difference angle, obtaining a sternum integrity proportion and a sternum main axis attitude angle based on the sternum region, and correcting the initial bone-skin distance based on the consistency difference angle, the sternum integrity proportion and the sternum main axis attitude angle to obtain a corrected bone-skin distance; and S5, obtaining a meat proportion grading result based on the corrected bone-skin distance. Compared with the prior art, the poultry meat proportion sorting device can realize poultry meat proportion sorting based on the X-ray machine.
Owner:TECHIK INSTR SHANGHAI

Apparatus and method for cutting open a slaughtered poultry body which is suspended by the legs and has already been cut free in the region of the cloaca to form a vent opening

ActiveUS12582130B2Poultry eviscerating devicesPoultry processing support devicesAnimal scienceCloaca
An apparatus for cutting open a slaughtered poultry body suspended by the legs and already cut free in the region of the cloaca to form a vent opening includes a supporting apparatus for holding / positioning the poultry body during cutting, a tensioning device with a tensioning means for tensioning abdominal skin of the poultry body, and a separating device having at least one separating knife for making a longitudinal cut in the tensioned abdominal skin between the vent opening the sternum tip. The tensioning means is in the form of a knife carrier, with the separating knife pivotably mounted on the carrier to form a unit. The knife is movable relative to the carrier from a standby position, with the knife completely covered inside the carrier, into a cutting position, with the knife protruding from the carrier, and back. A corresponding method is disclosed.
Owner:BAADER FOOD SYST DENMARK AS

A scoliosis mannequin

The present application belongs to the technical field of medical teaching aids, and particularly relates to a human medical teaching aid for scoliosis, which comprises a swan neck rod, a spine mold, a breastbone module, a hip bone module and a silica gel human body, wherein the swan neck rod serves as the inner core of the spine, the spine mold is fixed to the outside of the swan neck rod, the breastbone module is fixed to the upper side of the spine mold, the hip bone module is fixed to the lower end of the spine mold, and the silica gel human body wraps the spine mold, the breastbone module and the hip bone module; the inside of the silica gel human body is further wrapped with an illumination mechanism, which comprises a base fixedly connected with the bottom of the silica gel human body; the present application can only see the outline of the human body when the internal lamp is off, and can see the internal skeleton when the internal lamp is on, so that the relationship between the human body and the skeleton can be clearly expressed; the present application not only realizes flexible adjustment of the shape of scoliosis, but also can quickly adjust the posture of the human body.
Owner:THE SECOND HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO WENZHOU MEDICAL COLLEGE

Sternum fixation device and method

A system for compressing a plate against a surface of a bone is provided. The system includes a fastener and a plate having a body. The body has a first and second longitudinal side that are substantially parallel to each other. The plate defines first slots proximal to the first longitudinal side, and the plate defines second slots proximal to the second longitudinal side. Each slot of the first slots is situated generally opposite a corresponding slot of the second slots. The body is contoured to lie passively against the bone. Further, each of the first slots is configured to receive a fastener, each of the second slots is configured to receive the fastener after the fastener has been looped around the bone, and pulling on an end of the fastener through a respective slot of the second slots tensions the fastener to compress the plate around the bone.
Owner:CIRCUMFIX SOLUTIONS INC

Implant tools for extravascular implantation of medical leads

Methods for creating a pathway for an implantable defibrillation lead within a patient, the patient having a torso with a center, left side, and a high sternal area. The method comprises creating an incision at a first location on the left side of the torso, advancing a first medical device and a second medical device through the incision and through the subcutaneous tissue toward a second location proximate the center of the torso, deflecting a distal end of the first medical device at the second location toward a third location proximate the high sternal area, advancing a distal portion of the second medical device out through the distal end of the first medical device toward the third location, and positioning a sheath within the torso, the sheath spanning a distance between the first location and the second location and a distance between the second location and the third location.
Owner:MEDTRONIC INC