A cannulated screw system delivers osteogenic materials through a hollow shaft to promote bone fusion.
Non-uniform cannulation maintains a uniform moment of inertia along an orthopaedic implant body, reducing stress risers.
A dynamic longitudinal connecting member assembly uses rigid rods and flexible ties to provide protected spinal motion.
A spinal support rod with asymmetric flat and rounded sides engages a matching channel to constrain axial rotation.
A pivotable fastener mechanism in an intramedullary rod adjusts fixation angles relative to the nail axis.
An expandable cage within a minimally invasive delivery device increases foraminal height to relieve radicular symptoms without modifying spine biomechanics.
A multi-staple inserter strains shape memory staples while a drill guide aligns screw trajectories.
A controlled fracture reduction assembly uses a cam mechanism to apply precise compressive force on bone fragments.
A robotic spinal implant system guides bone fasteners along pre-planned trajectories to enhance surgical precision.
A surgical instrument uses a collet and sleeve configuration to transmit high torque for precise spinal fixation.
A syndesmosis targeting guide device couples to a bone plate to establish a fixed entry point and adjustable trajectory for precise screw placement.
A virtual prototyping system generates interactive 3D device configurations using real-time finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics simulations.
A monolithic coupling device merges receiving and locking parts into one inseparable unit using selective laser melting.
Segmented modular intervertebral prosthesis uses permanently anchored artificial vertebral end plates to support detachable functional modules.
A telescopic bone lengthening nail uses rotary oscillations to drive step-wise longitudinal translation of nested tubes for controlled elongation.
A translaminar interspinous stabilization system anchors to the vertebral lamina using lateral plates and bone fasteners.
A bone screw uses additive manufacturing to create a porous surface layer for enhanced bony in-growth.
A biased screw bone fastener with a retainer stabilizes vertebral rods while distributing stress across spinal elements to reduce pain.