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Surgery > Instruments > Orthopedic Instrumentation > Means For Use In Bone Reperation Means For Use In Bone ReperationMeans For Use In Bone Reperation patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/07/06 - 20060276798 - Rod reducer An instrument is provided for use in orthopedic surgery, such as for reduction of spinal rods. In one embodiment, a shaft is pivotably connected to a plate with an aperture, and a sleeve is slidable over the shaft and plate. A base member can be provided for ease in handling ... 11/30/06 - 20060271057 - Minimally invasive access device and method A device that provides access to a surgical location within a patient has an elongate body that has a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner surface. The inner surface defines a passage that extends through the elongate body. The elongate body is capable of having a configuration when ... 11/23/06 - 20060264960 - Laparoscopic spinal stabilization surgical method Spinal fusion implants are laparoscopically placed in a disc space separating two vertebrae. Implant tools, including distraction spacers boring tools and implants are passed through a cannula toward the disk space. ... 11/23/06 - 20060264959 - Rod pusher A rod pusher for engaging a rod for use in a spinal surgery, wherein the rod pusher comprises a shaft comprising a tip end and dual handle ends, wherein the dual handle end comprises a first handle receiver transverse to a second handle receiver, wherein the tip end comprises undercut ... 11/09/06 - 20060253120 - Apparatus and method for positioning an implant during surgery An apparatus is provided to hold and orient an implant during a medical procedure and includes an elongated member having an upper member and a lower member with a formed end. A biasing member is operatively positioned between the upper member and lower member and supplies a biasing force to ... 11/02/06 - 20060247645 - Orthopedic instrument An apparatus for use in orthopedic distraction or compression is disclosed. In the illustrated embodiments, two arms are provided that are connected by a rod or bar with a mechanism that enables the arms to be brought toward or away from each other. At the end of each arm, a ... 10/26/06 - 20060241634 - Instruments for minimally invasive surgery total knee arthroplasty An anti-backout stylus comprising a stylus and a locking stylus holder. The locking stylus holder engages the stylus at a series of discrete positions during insertion of the stylus into the holder. The locking stylus holder prevents inadvertent backing out of the stylus by preventing the stylus from being withdrawn ... 10/26/06 - 20060241633 - Patella protector A patella protector for protecting a patella of a knee during surgery including a platform being sized and shaped to be slid under the patella. The platforms includes at least one surface. The patella protector further includes a web with a first end and a second end opposite the first ... 10/26/06 - 20060241632 - Revision methods for a vertebral device Embodiments of devices and methods for correcting a vertebral member and/or repositioning a vertebral device relative to the vertebral member. A vertebral device has been previously positioned relative to a vertebral member. Due to subsidence or other factors, the vertebral device has moved and is no longer in alignment. A ... 10/26/06 - 20060241631 - Controlled force impacting device An impacting tool includes a trigger mechanism that is activated when a predetermined amount of energy is stored in the impacting tool. When the impacting tool is activated, the stored energy is precipitously discharged through an impact rod which is configured to transfer a controlled force to an orthopaedic component. ... 10/19/06 - 20060235419 - Medical instrument for performing microfracturing in a bone A medical instrument for performing microfracturing in a bone comprises a body, a plurality of points project in the distal direction. ... 10/12/06 - 20060229627 - Variable angle spinal surgery instrument An instrument for use in a procedure for inserting a spinal implant between human vertebrae may include a shaft and an end member. The end member may rotate with respect to the shaft. An angle of the end member with respect to the shaft may be varied when the end ... 09/28/06 - 20060217731 - X-ray and fluoroscopic visualization slots A method of preparing an intervertebral disc space between a pair of vertebral bodies to receive an implant comprises engaging a portion of a surgical instrument with at least one of the vertebral bodies. The surgical instrument has a passage therethrough. The method further comprises generating one or more images ... 09/14/06 - 20060206118 - Percutaneous endoscopic access tools for the spinal epidural space and related methods of treatment Several alternative spinal access devices are described. A number of alternative methods for performing therapies in the spinal region using the described spinal access devices are also described. ... 09/07/06 - 20060200156 - Spinal docking system, spinal docking device, and methods of spinal stabilization The present invention relates to spinal docking systems, spinal docking devices, and methods of spinal stabilization. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a spinal docking system comprises a spinal docking device, a docking device coupling mechanism, and a surgical instrument guide. In accordance with the present invention, an ... 08/31/06 - 20060195112 - System and method for retrograde procedure A system and method may be used for accessing an articular surface and for preparing an implant site on the articular surface. The method may include locating a portion of the articular. An access passage may be drilled towards the articular surface though bone behind the articular surface. An implant ... 08/31/06 - 20060195111 - Universal positioning block assembly A universal positioning block for use in bone surgery, permitting up to six degrees-of-freedom movement relative to a bone element to which it is fixed. The positioning block comprises a main block element that is releasably engageable to the bone element such that the main block element is rotatable in ... 07/20/06 - 20060161164 - Auxiliary bone reinforcement structure An auxiliary bone reinforcement structure includes a deformable hollow body having multiple bosses formed on an outer periphery of the hollow body and a connection portion, a connector detachably connected to the connection portion and having an annular groove defined in an outer periphery of the connector and an injector ... 07/20/06 - 20060161163 - Instrument for reconstructing ligament and method of reconstructing ligament A dilator (1) for reconstructing an anterior cruciate ligament, comprising a tip part (4) having two through-holes (2) and (3) arranged in juxtaposition and parallel with each other, a body part (5), and a rear end part (8) having two through-holes (6) and (7) arranged in juxtaposition and coaxially with ... 07/13/06 - 20060155290 - Instrument for reconstructing ligament and method of reconstructing ligament A dilator (1) for reconstructing an anterior cruciate ligament, comprising a tip part (4) having two through-holes (2) and (3) arranged in juxtaposition and parallel with each other, a body part (5) and a rear end part (8) having two through-holes (6) and (7) arranged in juxtaposition and coaxially with ... 07/06/06 - 20060149273 - Method and apparatus for replacing a spinal disc A method for replacing a spinal disc between first and second vertebrae of a spinal column includes determining a reference point on the spinal column. A marker is connected to a vertebra of the spinal column at the reference point. The marker is engaged with a guide assembly for guiding ... 07/06/06 - 20060149272 - Inter-cervical facet implant and method Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing pressure on ... 05/25/06 - 20060111729 - Method and apparatus for manipulating bone during a surgical procedure A method and apparatus for performing a procedure by manipulating a bone are disclosed. The apparatus can include a bone engaging portion and a digital manipulation portion. The bone engaging portion can engage the bone and then the digital manipulation portion can be used to manipulate the bone. The method ... 05/25/06 - 20060111728 - Devices and methods for inter-vertebral orthopedic device placement Disclosed are methods and devices for implanting an orthopedic device between skeletal segments, such as vertebrae, using limited surgical dissection. The implanted devices are used to adjust and maintain the spatial relationships of adjacent bones. The implanted device can be, for example, an artificial disc, a fusion cage or any ... 05/25/06 - 20060111727 - Device for delivering a surgical implant A device (10) for delivering a surgical implant (14) comprises a guide track (11) for guiding the movement of a spinal implant (14) to an implantation site. An implant carrier (12) engages the implant in the guide track and can move along the guide track in order to deliver the ... 05/25/06 - 20060111726 - Method and kit for interpositional arthroplasty A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed components adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. The system includes a method and related ... 05/18/06 - 20060106394 - Off-axis anchor guidance system Disclosed is a guided bone anchoring device comprising a head, a shank and a passage for receiving a guide wire, the passage having a longitudinal center axis which is not concentric to the longitudinal center axis of the shank. Also disclosed is a system for guiding bone anchors, the system ... 05/04/06 - 20060095042 - Ligament protection instruments A ligament protector for use in protecting a ligament during an orthopedic procedure is disclosed. The ligament protector includes at least two wings and bone mounting elements. A handle may be removably coupled to the ligament protector. ... 04/27/06 - 20060089652 - Working channel for minimally invasive spine surgery A working channel for spinal surgery includes a body having a distal end, a proximal end and an interior lumen traversing through the elongate body. The elongate body generally has a parallelogram-shaped cross-section. Another working channel for spinal surgery includes a flared upper section having a distal end, a proximal ... 04/27/06 - 20060089651 - Apparatus and method for anchoring a surgical rod An apparatus for advancing surgical devices such as spinal rods is disclosed. The spinal rod may be advanced, for instance, into a seated engagement with a surgical fixture, such as a fixture having a screw mounted in a bone portion, and the fixture may have an open end forming a ... 04/20/06 - 20060085006 - System and method for retrograde procedure A system and method may be used for accessing an articular surface and for preparing an implant site on the articular surface. The method may include locating a portion of the articular. An access passage may be drilled towards the articular surface though bone behind the articular surface. An implant ... 03/23/06 - 20060064104 - Translating surgical mount A translating surgical mount used to selectively position a surgical component in one of a plurality of positions adjacent to a surgical site. ... 03/23/06 - 20060064103 - Surgical support for femur A surgical support for a femur utilizing a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The shaft lies along an axis which is coincident with a first plane. A hook connects to the shaft through an intermediate portion and lies in a second plane which intersects the first ... 03/16/06 - 20060058805 - Ancillary device for positioning a bone graft in a joint in order to ensure arthrodesis of the joint An ancillary device for positioning a bone graft between bones separated by an articular slot, to ensure arthrodesis of a joint, wherein the bone graft is placed in a recess provided at the end of one or more bones defining the articular slot, and comprising means for driving the bone ... 03/09/06 - 20060052791 - Surgical positioning and holding device In order to improve a surgical positioning and holding device for positioning and holding a guide for a surgical machining tool, with at least one fastening element for fixation to a bone to be machined and with a platform held on the at least one fastening element so as to ... 02/16/06 - 20060036256 - Spine stabilization device and method A spine stabilization device is provided including an elongate member coupled to a spinous proces. One aspect includes a dynamic stabilizer in a stabilization device. ... 02/16/06 - 20060036255 - System and method for positioning a connecting member adjacent the spinal column in minimally invasive procedures A spinal surgical system includes at least two extenders extending proximally from respective ones of first and second anchors engaged to the spinal column. A connecting member is positionable between the at least two extenders such that the connecting member extends between the at least two extenders. The connecting member ... 02/16/06 - 20060036254 - Reducing instrument for spinal surgery An instrument is provided for use in orthopedic surgery for reduction of a connecting member such as a spinal rod toward an anchor. The reducing instrument includes an actuating assembly, a shaft assembly extending distally from the actuating assembly, and a distal engaging assembly. The distal engaging assembly includes a ... 01/12/06 - 20060009775 - Spinal rod insertion instrument A surgical instrument is provided for urging a longitudinal spinal member into a bone fastener. The surgical instrument may include a holder assembly for engaging a bone fastener, the holder assembly preferably comprising a pair of pivotably connected members arranged in a scissor type configuration, and a reducing mechanism for ... 11/24/05 - 20050261695 - Method and apparatus for spinal distraction and fusion The invention provides an implantable spinal distraction/fusion rod with varied thread pitch and diameters along different portions of its length that it is capable of distracting two or more vertebral bodies relative to each other and/or facilitating the procedure of fusing the vertebral bodies together from within the spine. The ... 10/27/05 - 20050240194 - Internal pedicle insulator apparatus and method of use An internal pedicle insulator apparatus, comprises an inner insertion rod having a top end and an opposing bottom end; and an outer insertion rod having an upper end and a lower end. The outer insertion rod being arranged and configured to substantially correspond to the inner insertion rod. The inner ... 10/20/05 - 20050234464 - Endoscopic bone debridement The invention described includes an osteoendoscopic cylinder for tamponading bleeding along a longitudinal canal surface of an osteocentral canal of a femoral neck so as to allow endoscopic visualization of a segment of osteonecrotic bone within a femoral head. The osteoendoscopic cylinder is of a dimension adapted to receive an ... 10/13/05 - 20050228392 - Rod persuader A surgical instrument is provided for urging a longitudinal spinal member into a top-loading spinal implant. The instrument may comprise a holder assembly having a pair of fingers sized and configured to engage the underside of an edge of the spinal implant, a release assembly, and an actuating member. The ... 10/13/05 - 20050228391 - Expandable bone device An expandable bone device including a unitary body extending along a longitudinal axis and including a deformable distal end portion having a collapsed orientation for placement adjacent a spinal structure, the deformable distal end portion including relatively wide, mutually contiguous support surfaces outlined by relatively narrow cutouts, the support surfaces ... 10/06/05 - 20050222573 - Method and apparatus for aligning a knee for surgery or the like Generally described the invention relates to methods and apparatuses for aligning the lower extremities of a patient with a mechanical axis. More specifically, the present invention provides an exoskeleton or external framework that positions a patient's leg into a desired mechanical axis in preparation for surgery or other medical treatment. ... 09/29/05 - 20050216023 - Method and apparatus for arthroscopic bone preparation A guide system for resecting a bone through incisions of the type utilized for arthroscopic procedures is provided. The guide system comprises a first alignment pin, a second alignment pin and a wire saw. The first alignment pin is configured to be inserted through a first incision into a bone ... 09/22/05 - 20050209598 - Navigated orthopaedic guide and method A navigated orthopaedic guide is provided for establishing datums used to position subsequent components during an orthopaedic surgical procedure. ... 09/22/05 - 20050209597 - Surface replacement extractor device and associated method An instrument for use in removal of a prosthetic implant for use performing arthroplasty is provided. The instrument includes a body and a first member. The first member is operably associated with the body. The first member has a contact portion for engagement with the implant at a first position. ... 09/15/05 - 20050203530 - Spinal implant, driver tool and nut guide A nut guide guides a nut member of a spinal implant having an implant body and an anchoring screw section, and also guides a driver tool having a lower end formed with a nut engagement tip. A a vertebral connecting rod therein is retained with a pair of the spinal ... 09/15/05 - 20050203529 - Minimally-invasive method for performing spinal fusion and bone graft capsule for facilitating the same A method for performing a spinal fusion procedure between the transverse processes of two adjacent vertebra is disclosed. The method includes creating a vascularized bone flap at each of the transverse processes and introducing a bone graft delivery device to the site between the transverse processes and the vascularized bone ... 09/15/05 - 20050203528 - Surgical universal positioning block and tool guide A positioning block (10) for use in total knee replacement surgery, permitting five degrees-of-freedom movement relative to a bone element (39) to which it is fixed. The positioning block (10) comprises a rotational mounting element (14) that is removably engaged to the bone element such that the mounting element (14) ... 09/01/05 - 20050192587 - Rod reducer An instrument is provided for use in orthopedic surgery, such as for reduction of spinal rods. In one embodiment, a shaft is pivotably connected to a plate with an aperture, and a sleeve is slidable over the shaft and plate. A base member can be provided for ease in handling ... 08/18/05 - 20050182414 - Apparatus and method for injecting fluent material at a distracted tissue site A system and method is provided for distracting opposite surfaces from the interior of a bone, such as a vertebral body. A working channel cannula provides a working channel through which an inserter and an injection cannula can simultaneously pass. The inserter transports a plurality of wafers into the interior ... 08/04/05 - 20050171551 - Instrument and method for preparing a bone to receive an implant A device for preparing a pedicle to receive an implant comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion. An awl tip portion is near the distal portion. A probe portion is proximal to the awl tip portion. A threaded portion is proximal to the probe portion. ... 08/04/05 - 20050171550 - Anatomic implants designed to minimize instruments and surgical techniques An apparatus for implanting an intervertebral implant in a void between a pair of vertebral endplates comprises a power source, a drive mechanism coupled to the power source, and an implant adapter driven by the drive mechanism. The intervertebral implant is removably coupled to the implant adapter to create a ... 07/28/05 - 20050165406 - Kits for enabling axial access and procedures in the spine Disclosed are surgical tools, tool sets and methods for percutaneously accessing and preparing treatment sites within the spine for subsequent treatment procedures. The treatment site may be an inter-vertebral motion segments in the lumbar and sacral regions of the spine. The tool set may comprise introducer tools and bone dilators ... 07/28/05 - 20050165405 - Minimal access apparatus for endoscopic spinal surgery A system for minimal access soft tissue dilating and retracting and nucleus pulposus excision tools for endoscopic spinal surgery, includes elements to seek the appropriate trajectory, creation of soft tissue tunnel space, and retractors for the tunnels. ... 07/21/05 - 20050159755 - Bone growth via periosteal distraction A periosteal distraction osteogenesis method and apparatus uses a sheet member for covering a surface of living bone that is, in turn, covered by soft periosteal tissue. The sheet member is under the soft tissue and over an area where bone growth outwardly and normally from the bone surface is ... 07/21/05 - 20050159754 - Periosteal distraction bone growth A periosteal distraction osteogenesis method and apparatus uses a sheet member for covering a surface of living bone that is, in turn, covered by soft tissue. The sheet member is under the soft tissue and over an area where bone growth outwardly and normally to the bone surface is desired. ... 07/07/05 - 20050149036 - Instruments and methods for bone anchor engagement and spinal rod reduction An instrument for engaging a bone anchor may include a first implant engaging member having a proximal end and a distal end and a second implant engaging member having a proximal end and a distal end. The second implant engaging member may be pivotally connected to the first implant engaging ... 07/07/05 - 20050149035 - Surgical access system and related methods A surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue retraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative ... 06/30/05 - 20050143744 - Augments for surgical instruments A system for establishing a prosthetic gap between first and second bones at a joint comprises an instrument for positioning within the gap between the first and second bones, and an augment for filling the gap when coupled to the instrument. In one embodiment, a resilient coupling member is provided ... 06/16/05 - 20050131416 - Serratome vertebral cortical endplate cutter The invention relates to spinal fusion implants or grafts and to apparatus for the installation thereof. More specifically, the invention is a serrated cutting or abrading tool designed to be pushed into an intervertebral space and thereby remove and partially penetrate the cortical bone layer that defines the endplates of ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |