A patient limb positioning apparatus comprises a movement assembly operating on a coupling bracket which can be engaged with the patient's limb, to move the limb according to a plurality of axes of movement. The movement assembly comprises, for at least one of said axes of movement, a drive unit which can be activated to move the coupling bracket according to a predetermined direction of movement. A load transducer detects a load transmitted between the coupling bracket and the drive unit in the respective direction of movement, to emit a signal representative of a detected load value. An electronic control unit is selectively switchable to a load control command mode and is suitable to cyclically compare the measured load value with a pre-set load value, to control activation of the drive when the detected load value differs from the pre-set load value.
An orthopedic impacting device comprises an electric motor (3), an actuating device (2c), an anvil (4) which can be removably associated with a surgical tool to be introduced or extracted, a striker element (5) adapted to interact with the anvil (4) to promote the introduction or extraction of the surgical tool, a motion transmitting system (7) adapted to transfer the motion from the electric motor (3) to the striker element (5); the anvil (4) has two abutment surfaces (4a, 4b) interacting with the striker element (5), and said two abutment surfaces (4a, 4b) comprise a first pushing surface (4a) and a second extraction surface (4b). The motion transmitting system (7) comprises a pusher element (6), adapted to move the striker element (5) by means of two elastic elements (13) capable of amplifying the thrust exerted by the striker element (5) selectively on one of the two abutment surfaces (4a, 4b) of the anvil (4). The anvil (4) is an internally hollow cylinder within which the striker element (5) and, within the latter, the pusher element (6) are contained.
An expandable intervertebral cage includes a first plate and a second plate opposite to the first one. The cage further comprises a movement and adjustment mechanism of the two plates suitable to promote the relative mutual translation between the first and second plate parallel to each other. The movement and adjustment mechanism comprises a single central shaft, coaxial with a central longitudinal axis of the plates and having an external thread, a proximal wedge and a distal wedge placed between the first and second plate, aligned along the central longitudinal axis and coupled to the external thread of the central shaft which is centrally inserted in the distal wedge and the proximal wedge. The movement and adjustment mechanism also comprises a first actuator and a second actuator, both provided on the central shaft and placed at the same proximal end of the cage.
Surgical apparatus and instruments; surgical apparatus and instruments for use in orthopedic field; orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials and prostheses, namely, orthopedic joint implants made of artificial materials and prostheses for knees, hips, shoulders, spine and structural parts of the foregoing; medical devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; plates in the nature of orthopaedic surgical implants comprised of artificial material, namely, orthopedic supports; orthopedic articles, namely, orthopedic supports, braces, cushions and splints; suture materials
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SURGICAL TOOL FOR POSITIONING A SURGICAL DEVICE, SURGICAL DEVICE AND KIT
A surgical tool for positioning a surgical device including a gripping portion; a rod protruding from the gripping portion; and a coupling system. The coupling system comprises an axial retention assembly comprising, at a free end of the rod, two opposite semispherical portions, wherein the respective flat surfaces are separated from each other by an axial notch made partially along the rod, and a central clutch movable between a locking position and a disengagement position. In the locking position, the central clutch approaches the free end of the rod and is interposed between the two semispherical portions, preventing the reciprocal approach thereof so as to block the two semispherical portions within a seat of said surgical device. In the disengagement position, the central clutch moves away from the free end and the two semispherical portions can approach to allow the tool to come out of the surgical device.
A method for selecting a rod of a pedicle screw system for spinal fusion is performed by determining (10) the position of a group of screws in a predefined reference system based on the spine of a patient and creating an initial patient rod model connecting the group of screws. Furthermore, it is possible to apply predetermined correction factors to the initial patient rod model and then calculating a final patient rod model based on said correction factors. Finally, the final patient rod model is compared with a database of a plurality of predefined pre-bent rod models and then one predefined pre-bent rod model is selected based on a best fit between the final patient rod model and the plurality of predefined pre-bent rod model.
A device for anchoring a shoulder prosthesis in a reverse configuration comprises: a baseplate (2) delimited at the bottom by a first at least partially convex surface (21), adapted to interface with a glenoid, at the top by a second concave surface (22), opposite the first surface, and peripherally by a third truncated-cone or cylindrical surface (23); a central pin (3), protruding from the first surface, having an axially pass-through inner duct (5) having at least one main diameter (D1). The central pin has a first end (3a) connected to the baseplate and a second free end (3b), opposite the first end. The duct has a helical cavity (7) made in the inner wall (5L) delimiting the duct, open towards the inside of the duct and extending along the length of the duct, so as to place the second surface of the baseplate in fluid communication with the second end of the central pin. The inner duct has a secondary diameter (D1') smaller than the main diameter and the helical cavity has a diameter (D4) larger than the main diameter of the inner duct.
Surgical apparatus and instruments; surgical apparatus and instruments for use in orthopaedic field; orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials and prostheses, namely, orthopaedic prostheses for knees, hips, shoulders, spine and structural parts of the foregoing; medical devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants, namely, orthopaedic fixation device used in orthopaedic transplant and/or implant surgery; plates in the nature of orthopaedic surgical implants comprised of artificial material, namely, orthopaedic supports; orthopaedic articles, namely, orthopaedic supports, braces, cushions and splints; suture materials
A tibial-femoral trial implant comprises a femoral trial insert, which comprises a medial condyle and a lateral condyle, and a tibial trial insert, which comprises a medial plate and a lateral plate. The implant further comprises a graduated reference system adapted to indicate the relative angular deviation between the femoral trial insert and the tibial trial insert about a vertical axis, passing through the center of a sphere defining the medial condyle of the femoral trial insert, following a roto-translational movement of the femoral trial insert from a first position, identifying a knee extension position, to a second position, identifying a knee flexion position.
A cutting guide for spinal osteotomy comprises two polyhedral blocks, each polyhedral block comprising a respective tubular guide member, each tubular guide member extends from a proximal opening to a distal opening and has an axial cavity extending along a longitudinal axis; a connecting bridge which connects the two polyhedral blocks to each other and is adapted to surmount a spinous process of said vertebra; and contact members designed to match a corresponding plurality of points of contact on the patient's vertebra to define a unique coupling configuration of the cutting guide on the patient's vertebra. The two polyhedral blocks each comprise at least a first and a second slotted body, associated in pairs with a respective tubular guide member, arranged one opposite the other with respect to the corresponding tubular guide member associated therewith.
Method for calculating the shape of a rod of a pedicle screw system comprising: a) acquiring (10) at least one bidimensional image of a spine; b) acquiring (20) a tridimensional image of a spine; c) obtaining (30; 40, 50) a tridimensional model of the spine; d) performing (60) a sagittal balance analysis to calculate spino pelvic parameters and comparing them with predetermined values; e) applying (70) corrections to the tridimensional model; f) calculating (80) corrected spino pelvic parameters on the tridimensional model of the spine corrected and checking if they are within the predetermined range values, g) in negative case, repeating steps e) – f); i) in positive case, obtaining (90) a tridimensional corrected model of the spine based on such tridimensional simulated corrections including a plurality of virtual screw; j) calculating (100) the shape of the rod as mathematical function which approximates the curve passing through the virtual screw.
Method for determining intervertebral implant device parameters comprising the steps of: a) acquiring (10) a tridimensional image of a spine of a patient; b) calculating (20) a tridimensional model of the spine; c) acquiring (30) at least one bidimensional image of the spine; d) performing (50) a first sagittal balance of the tridimensional model to calculate spino pelvic parameters; e) determining (60) intervertebral device parameters corresponding to intervertebral devices to be used; f) applying (70) the intervertebral device parameters to the tridimensional model of the spin, thus obtaining a corrected tridimensional model of the spine; g) comparing (80) the corrected tridimensional model of the spine with the bidimensional image and performing a second sagittal balance obtaining corrected spino pelvic parameters; h) comparing (90) the corrected parameters with predetermined values to determine if the desired balanced spine has been obtained; i) in negative case, repeating steps e) – h).
A surgical device for arthroscopy includes an insertion arm having a folded contact end, a handle connected to a connection end of the insertion arm, opposite to the folded contact end, and extending transversely to the insertion arm, and a retrieval element connected to the insertion arm and mobile along the insertion arm between a retracted position and an extracted position in which it intercepts a leading end of a suture thread at the folded contact end, and mobile between the extracted position and the retracted position in which it holds the leading end. The retrieval element is a basket made of flexible material defining a containment volume for receiving said leading end of the suture thread. The containment volume is configured to expand in the transition between the retracted position and the extracted position and to shrink in the transition between the extracted position and the retracted position.
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A device for shaping and cutting a bone graft comprises a main body (2) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) from a lower end (2i) to an upper end (2s) and having inside it a housing (3) for the insertion of the bone graft (100) to be shaped, an upper opening (4), located at the upper end (2s), for the insertion of the bone graft (100) into the housing (3), a lower support (5) designed to support the bone graft and an upper surface (6) defining a cutting plane, placed at the upper end (2s) and containing said upper opening (4) which is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (X) by an angle (a) ranging between 90° and 30°, preferably between 90° and 60°.
A device for tensioning a surgical thread comprising: an elongated body having a tip portion adapted to be arranged in contact with a knot of a surgical thread wound about a patient's bone and a maneuvering member connected to the elongated body by a screw and nut mechanism configured to adjust the distance between said elongated body and said maneuvering member, said maneuvering member having respective coupling portions for coupling opposite ends of the surgical thread wound and knotted about the bone. The opposite ends of the surgical thread reversibly constrainable to the respective coupling portions in a use configuration of the device. The distance between the elongated body and the maneuvering member can be increased along a movement axis to tension the opposite ends so as to tighten the surgical thread about the bone. The tip portion has a groove shaped to receive at least partially the knot.
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery;
orthopaedic hip prostheses and related parts; orthopaedic
implants and related parts; devices and instruments for
fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; orthopedic
articles; suture materials.
An apparatus for positioning a lower limb of a patient during surgery comprises at least one support structure connectable, through a proximal end, to a support device for a patient and defining a traction axis of the patient's lower limb, a traction slide slidingly movable on the support structure, a gripping body for a distal end of the patient's lower limb connectable to the traction slide. The support structure, when connected to the support device for a patient, is suspended and comprises at least one actuator, hydraulically connected with the traction slide, for moving the support structure in space.
Surgical apparatus and instruments for use in orthopedic field; orthopedic prostheses namely, orthopedic and prostheses for knees, hips, shoulders, spine, and related structural parts; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials, namely, orthopedic and prostheses for knees, hips, shoulders, spine and related structural parts; medical devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prostheses and implants, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; orthopedic articles, namely, orthopedic supports, braces, cushions and splints; suture materials
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery;
orthopaedic hip prostheses and parts thereof; orthopaedic
implants and parts thereof; devices and instruments for
fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; orthopedic
articles; suture materials.
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery;
orthopaedic hip prostheses and parts thereof; orthopaedic
implants and parts thereof; devices and instruments for
fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; orthopedic
articles; suture materials.
A suture includes an outer sheath with color marks and a background visually distinguishable from the color marks. Each color mark has exposed portions of at least two colored yarns of first and second different colors. The background includes exposed portions of background yarns of a background color. The background yarns and the colored yarns are braided to each other. The first and second colors are different from the background color. The color marks are arranged in at least one row along a longitudinal direction of the suture. Each color mark is longitudinally shifted with respect to a subsequent color mark in a same row by a first shift, and the exposed portions of the colored yarns of each color mark are substantially parallel to each other and arranged in a sequence along the longitudinal direction of the suture.
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery;
orthopaedic hip prostheses and parts thereof; orthopaedic
implants and parts thereof; devices and instruments for
fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; orthopedic
articles; suture materials.
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery;
orthopaedic hip prostheses and parts thereof; orthopaedic
implants and parts thereof; devices and instruments for
fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; orthopedic
articles; suture materials.
An expandable intervertebral cage for spacing out two vertebral bodies of a vertebral column comprising a first plate and a second plate opposite to the first one, both having a planar conformation axially elongated along a central longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the cage. The two plates comprise respective internal surfaces facing each other and respective external contact surfaces, the latter suitable to receive a respective vertebral body for resting. The cage further comprises a movement and adjustment mechanism of the two plates suitable to promote the relative mutual translation between the first and second plate parallel to each other, so as to vary the height of the cage to space out two adjacent vertebral bodies, and the rotation of the one with respect to the other around a respective hinge axis, so as to vary the mutual inclination between the two plates, to correct the deformation of the vertebral column. The movement and adjustment mechanism comprises a single central shaft, coaxial with the central longitudinal axis and having an external thread, a proximal wedge and a distal wedge placed between the first and second plate, aligned along the central longitudinal axis and coupled to the external thread of the central shaft which is centrally inserted in the distal wedge and the proximal wedge. The movement and adjustment mechanism also comprises a first actuator and a second actuator, both provided on the central shaft and placed at the same proximal end of the cage.
A broach handle for a rasp includes a proximal part extending along a first axis between a first portion of the handle and a second portion of the handle, and a proximal part extending partially along a second axis between a third portion of the handle, connected to the second portion, and a fourth portion of the handle, and partially along a third axis between a fifth portion of the handle, connected to the fourth portion, and a sixth portion of the handle connectable to a rasp. The sixth portion of the handle has a connection surface for connecting to the rasp having a normal extending along a normal axis defining a connection axis between the handle and the rasp. A first convex angle is defined between the first axis and the second axis, and a second convex angle is defined between the third axis and the normal axis.
An extraction system for bone staples provided with a first and a second element, comprising a main gripping body having a distal end and a proximal end. The device comprises, in addition, a central rod provided with a proximal end and a distal end, the latter adapted to couple with the first element of the staple. The central rod slides axially within the main gripping body between a first position and a second position by means of suitable movement means. The device has a plurality of abutment elements protruding in the axial direction from the distal end of the main body, which are arranged circumferentially around the central rod, adapted to act on the second element of the staple to obtain, in cooperation with the movement of the central rod, the separation of the second element of the staple from the first element of the staple and the removal thereof.
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Surgical apparatus and instruments; surgical apparatus and instruments for use in orthopedic field; orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials and prostheses, namely, orthopedic and prostheses for knees, hips, shoulders, spine and parts of the foregoing; medical devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; plates in the nature of orthopaedic surgical implants comprised of artificial material, namely, orthopedic supports; orthopedic articles, namely, orthopedic supports, braces, cushions and splints; suture materials
Surgical apparatus and instruments; surgical apparatus and instruments for use in orthopedic field; orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials and prostheses, namely, orthopedic joint implants made of artificial materials and prostheses for knees, hips, shoulders, spine and structural parts of the foregoing; medical devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; plates in the nature of orthopaedic surgical implants comprised of artificial material, namely, orthopedic supports; orthopedic articles, namely, orthopedic supports, braces, cushions and splints; suture materials
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery; Orthopaedic hip prostheses and related parts; Orthopaedic implants and related parts; Devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; Orthopedic articles; Suture materials.
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BIOCOMPATIBLE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A BIOCOMPATIBLE THICKENING POLYMER AND A CHITOSAN DERIVATIVE
Biocompatible compositions, in particular for the preparation of a biodegradable coating for medical articles, include a biocompatible thickening polymer and a chitosan derivative comprising D-glucosamine units of the following formula (I):
Biocompatible compositions, in particular for the preparation of a biodegradable coating for medical articles, include a biocompatible thickening polymer and a chitosan derivative comprising D-glucosamine units of the following formula (I):
Biocompatible compositions, in particular for the preparation of a biodegradable coating for medical articles, include a biocompatible thickening polymer and a chitosan derivative comprising D-glucosamine units of the following formula (I):
wherein X is an alditolic or aldonic polyol residue of the following formula (II):
Biocompatible compositions, in particular for the preparation of a biodegradable coating for medical articles, include a biocompatible thickening polymer and a chitosan derivative comprising D-glucosamine units of the following formula (I):
wherein X is an alditolic or aldonic polyol residue of the following formula (II):
Biocompatible compositions, in particular for the preparation of a biodegradable coating for medical articles, include a biocompatible thickening polymer and a chitosan derivative comprising D-glucosamine units of the following formula (I):
wherein X is an alditolic or aldonic polyol residue of the following formula (II):
wherein:
R is CH2 or CO;
R1 is hydrogen, a monosaccharide moiety or an oligosaccharide moiety;
R2 is OH or NHCOCH3.
Biocompatible compositions, in particular for the preparation of a biodegradable coating for medical articles, include a biocompatible thickening polymer and a chitosan derivative comprising D-glucosamine units of the following formula (I):
wherein X is an alditolic or aldonic polyol residue of the following formula (II):
wherein:
R is CH2 or CO;
R1 is hydrogen, a monosaccharide moiety or an oligosaccharide moiety;
R2 is OH or NHCOCH3.
The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions, to a kit of parts including a composition in powder form and to a method for the preparation of a biocompatible composition in gel form.
Biocompatible compositions, in particular for the preparation of a biodegradable coating for medical articles, include a biocompatible thickening polymer and a chitosan derivative comprising D-glucosamine units of the following formula (I):
wherein X is an alditolic or aldonic polyol residue of the following formula (II):
wherein:
R is CH2 or CO;
R1 is hydrogen, a monosaccharide moiety or an oligosaccharide moiety;
R2 is OH or NHCOCH3.
The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions, to a kit of parts including a composition in powder form and to a method for the preparation of a biocompatible composition in gel form.
The biodegradable coating shows a good and long-lasting adhesion to the surface of a medical article and allows to improve both the coating operations and the effectiveness in preventing any biofilm formation on the medical article.
The present invention relates to a substrate of a metal, preferably titanium or a titanium alloy, having at least one surface coated with an oxide layer of the metal itself, said surface being modified and enriched with Ca, P, Ga, Sr, and, optionally, Ag by anodic spark deposition (ASD). The present invention also relates to a process for producing said substrate by applying the anodic spark deposition (ASD) technique to a substrate, optionally pre-treated, immersed in an electrolytic solution comprising Ca, P, Ga, Sr and, optionally, Ag. Finally, the present invention also relates to a prosthesis and a surgical implant comprising or preferably produced with said substrate, as well as the use thereof for the prevention of bacterial colonisation and promotion of osteointegration in implantology operations, preferably orthopaedic prosthetic implantology.
A computer-implemented method for checking the correct alignment of a hip prosthesis, includes: detecting a 3D model of the pelvic bone of a patient in a preoperative phase, detecting at least one 2D image of the pelvic bone in post-implant situation, selecting an image of the 3D model according to a first inclination thereof and detecting a reference element on said selected image of the 3D model, identifying a plurality of reference points on the 2D image, superimposing the 2D image on said selected image of the 3D model, checking the correct superimposition and correspondence of the reference points of the 2D image with the reference element with said image of the 3D model, and detecting possible differences in the positioning of the pelvic bone in post-implant configuration with respect to the preoperative situation.
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A surgical device comprising a handling member comprising a sleeve with a central slot and a guiding pin, a guiding element that can be slid into the central slot and externally having a guiding groove that is slidably coupled to a guiding pin, locking means configured to lock the sliding of the guiding element inside the central slot, and switchable between an activation configuration, wherein the movement of the guiding element inside said central slot is prevented, and a deactivation configuration, wherein the movement of the guiding element is free. The guiding groove comprises a first and a second rectilinear groove portion, angularly spaced apart and mutually interconnected by means of a transversal connecting groove portion interposed between said first and said second rectilinear groove portions.
Various implementations of a bone anchoring assembly comprise a bone anchor and an insert. The bone anchor comprises a proximal end a distal end an outer profile suitable for defining a firm and stable coupling with the bone tissue, and a seat open at the proximal end, in which the seat defines an axis. The insert defines an axis that is suitable for being received in the seat of the bone anchor and comprises a proximal end a distal end and one or more eyelets placed at the proximal end. Moreover, the seat and the insert comprise snap coupling means suitable for axially retaining the insert in the seat and suitable for allowing the free rotation of the insert in the seat around the axis of the insert.
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43.
POSITIONING DEVICE OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR HIP ARTHROPLASTY SURGERY
Various implementations include a positioning device of a surgical instrument for hip arthroplasty surgery that includes an arched structure having a first and a second end, wherein the first end can be positioned inside a patient a gripping element located at the second end of the arched structure, a surgical instrument that can be coupled to the gripping element at a seat made in this gripping element, and a positioning and fixing head arranged at the first end of the arched structure and having connection means. The connection means of the positioning and fixing head face the gripping element to couple with a stem that can be inserted into a patient's femoral canal.
Various implementations include a polyaxial surgical screw and a device for implanting the screw. The screw comprises: an internally hollow tulip displaying a first open end for accessing inside the tulip, a second end opposite to the first end, and a side wall extending between the first and the second end; and a threaded shank displaying a first end defining the tip of the screw and a second end opposite to the first one displaying a ball joint joined to the second end of the tulip to orient said shank with respect to the tulip itself. The tulip also comprises at least one elongated rod projecting from the side wall and extending from the first end in a direction opposite to the second end.
A template for measuring the cross section of a graft comprises a first half-body and a second half-body. The two half-bodies are mutually secured such that they can rotate the one with respect to the other around an axis, each one of the two half-bodies comprises a plurality of openings having known and different sizes, each one of the openings of the two half-bodies is open toward the outside through an at least partially radial slot. The two half-bodies can rotate the one with respect to the other around the axis between an open position and a closed position and vice versa. In the open position the slots of the first half-body axially coincide with the slots of the second half-body, and in the closed position the openings of the first half-body axially coincide with the openings of the second half-body.
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A femoral component and a tibial component are respectively configured to exclusively couple with the distal end of a femur bearing a femoral prosthesis and with the proximal end of a tibia bearing a tibial prosthesis. The femoral component has a distal portion configured to face the distal end of the femur, bearing distal positioning holes facing a distal region of the femoral prosthesis. A frontal portion extends on the continuation of the distal portion and has a first abutment area operating against the femur bone part and a second area facing a frontal region of the femoral prosthesis. The frontal portion has at least two guide holes at the first abutment area, and at least two frontal positioning holes at the second area.
A surgical device includes a polyaxial surgical screw that includes an internally hollow tulip. The tulip includes two elongated rods which are parallel and mutually spaced apart, each elongated rod protruding from a side wall of the tulip and extending away from a first end of the tulip in a direction opposite to a second end of the tulip. The rods define a channel in communication with the first end for accessing the interior of the tulip. A locking unit can be reversibly mounted on the polyaxial surgical screw. The locking unit includes a tubular body which has an inner cavity and is adapted to be fitted about the elongated rods during a configuration of use of the surgical device. The tubular body has two mutually opposite protrusions which project into the inner cavity that are configured to face the channel and be mutually interposed.
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48.
A GRIPPING AND POSITIONING TOOL FOR A SPINAL POLY-AXIAL SCREW INSERTION GUIDE
A gripping and positioning tool for a poly-axial screw insertion guide comprises a handle, a main body connected to the handle positioned at a first end of the main body and a coupling zone positioned at a second end of the main body. The coupling zone is able to vary its position with respect to the insertion guide keeping the application direction of the force applied by the surgeon to said instrument constant.
A suturing device, in particular for suturing lacerations of the meniscus, including a needle provided with a longitudinal cavity developing along a main direction, at least a first and a second member slidably inserted in said cavity and arranged in succession along said main direction and a surgical thread slidably inserted in the cavity and connected to the first and the second member. The first and the second member each comprises at least a pair of bodies connected together by means of a junction element.
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A cutting guide for spinal osteotomy comprises a main body having a first and a second arm, each provided with a respective through slot. The first and second arm are preferably inclined with respect to each other to substantially form a V shape. The guide also comprises a distal surface and a proximal surface shaped according to the anatomy of the specific patient and a height of each arm is also shaped according to the anatomy of the specific patient.
A tibial-femoral trial implant (1) comprises a femoral trial insert (2), which comprises a medial condyle (2m) and a lateral condyle (2I), and a tibial trial insert (3), which comprises a medial plate (3m) and a lateral plate (3I). The implant further comprises a graduated reference system (8) adapted to indicate the relative angular deviation between the femoral trial insert (2) and the tibial trial insert (3) about a vertical axis (V), passing through the center (C) of a sphere (S) defining the medial condyle (2m) of the femoral trial insert (2), following a roto-translational movement of the femoral trial insert (2) from a first position, identifying a knee extension position, to a second position, identifying a knee flexion position.
Various implementations include a surgical screwdriver that comprises a first rotating shaft configured to be rotated about a respective longitudinal axis, a second rotating shaft extending along a respective development axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the first shaft and having a shaped end tip that can be inserted into the head of a screw, and a transmission member interposed between respective first ends of the shafts to transfer the rotation from the first shaft to the second shaft. The transmission member comprises a pair of hemispherical elements, hinged together about a respective junction axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first shaft, and each hemispherical element is in turn hinged to a first end of one of said shafts.
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Orthopaedic articles of synthetic material modified by bombardment of gamma rays; Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery; Orthopaedic prostheses and parts thereof; Orthopaedic implants and parts thereof; Devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; Orthopedic articles; Suture materials.
A cutting guide (1) for spinal osteotomy comprises two polyhedral blocks (10), each comprising a respective tubular guide member (2); each tubular guide member (2) extends from a proximal opening (2p) to a distal opening (2d) and has an axial cavity (3), to guide the insertion of a surgical instrument on a patient's vertebra (100), extending along a longitudinal axis (2a); a connecting bridge (4) which connects the two polyhedral blocks (10) to each other, adapted to surmount a spinous process (101) of said vertebra (100), contact members (6) designed to match a corresponding plurality of surfaces or points of contact on the patient's vertebra (100) in order to define a unique coupling configuration of the cutting guide (1) on the patient's vertebra (100). The two polyhedral blocks (10) each comprise at least a first (7) and a second (8) slotted body, associated in pairs with a respective tubular guide member (2), arranged one opposite the other with respect to the corresponding tubular guide member (2) associated therewith; the first (7) and second (8) slotted bodies have respective extension surfaces (7', 8'), which define cutting planes, converging below the proximal opening (2p) of the respective tubular guide member (2).
Various implementations include a surgical screwdriver that comprises a first rotating shaft configured to be rotated about a respective longitudinal axis, a second rotating shaft extending along a respective development axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the first shaft and having a shaped end tip which can be inserted into the head of a screw, and a transmission member interposed between respective first ends of the shafts to transfer the rotation from the first shaft to the second shaft. The transmission member comprises a homokinetic spherical joint.
Various implementations include a cutting tool for the horizontal incision of tendons. The tool comprises a stem extending along a longitudinal axis, having a distal end, a proximal end and a cutting head, located close to said distal end, having a base plate, having a longitudinal extension axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stem, and a blade extending on a plane parallel to the base plate. The blade has a plurality of cutting edges inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the cutting head according to different angles, so as to identify at least two vertices defined by two V-shaped profiles.
Various implementations include a tool for the subcutaneous cutting of tendons. The tool includes a shaft, arranged along a longitudinal axis, having a proximal end and a distal end, a grip, provided at the proximal end, comprising a fixed handle and a movable trigger, and a cutting head placed at the distal end, which comprises a tendon harvesting tip provided with a groove and a blade. The blade and the harvesting tip are movable relative to each other on a plane which contains the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The blade is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of said shaft.
A bone anchor for attaching a suture thread or ligament comprises a main body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a fork-shaped end portion. The end portion is provided with a first and a second fork arm each extending between a constrained end and a free end and spaced apart by an axial slit for receiving a suture thread. Said first and second fork arms have, at their constrained ends, a transverse notch defining two axial retention shoulders for the suture thread.
A cutting tool for the vertical incision of tendons comprising a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis, having a distal end and a proximal end, and a cutting head, located close to said distal end, having a plurality of blades. The cutting head lies on a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft and is connected to the latter by a coupling inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis by an angle from 10° to 20°, preferably of 15°.
A device for shaping and cutting a bone graft comprises a main body (2) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) from a lower end (2i) to an upper end (2s) and having inside it a housing (3) for the insertion of the bone graft (100) to be shaped, an upper opening (4), located at the upper end (2s), for the insertion of the bone graft (100) into the housing (3), a lower support (5) designed to support the bone graft and an upper surface (6) defining a cutting plane, placed at the upper end (2s) and containing said upper opening (4) which is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (X) by an angle (a) ranging between 90° and 30°, preferably between 90° and 60°.
A surgical tool for positioning a surgical device includes a gripping portion; a rod protruding from the gripping portion; and a coupling system. The coupling system comprises an axial retention assembly comprising, at a free end of the rod, two opposite semispherical portions, wherein respective flat surfaces are separated from each other by an axial notch made partially along the rod, and a central clutch movable between a locking position and a disengagement position. In the locking position, the central clutch approaches the free end of the rod and is interposed between the two semispherical portions, preventing reciprocal approach thereof so as to block the two semispherical portions within a seat of said surgical device. In the disengagement position, the central clutch moves away from the free end such that the two semispherical portions can approach to allow the tool to come out of the surgical device.
A disposable guide device for spinal surgery comprises two tubular guide bodies extending along respective main axes between a proximal end and a distal end to guide a surgical operation on a vertebra of a patient, a plurality of support feet projecting laterally relative to each guide body, near said proximal end, each defining a contact area configured to abut on a side of the spinous process or on a lamina or facet or transverse process of the vertebra of the patient, in a mating configuration, at least one junction element extending between the guide bodies, starting from the respective distal ends, in order to space them from each other, wherein the guide bodies are oriented so that the proximal ends are more distant from each other with respect to the distal ends.
Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus
and instruments for orthopedic surgery; joint prostheses;
orthopaedic implants; devices and instruments for fixing and
inserting prosthetics and implants; plates in the nature of
orthopedic surgical instruments; orthopedic articles; suture
materials.
Medical implants; orthopaedic implants; orthopedic joint
implants; articular prostheses; implants [prosthesis] for
ligaments; substitutes for ligaments; surgical apparatus and
instruments for medical use; surgical implants comprised of
artificial materials; implant materials [prosthesis] for use
in surgery; prosthetic implant instruments; apparatus for
non-invasive surgery; artificial prosthetic implant
materials for use in arthroscopic surgery; artificial joint
for use in arthroscopic surgery; apparatus and instruments
for use in arthroscopy surgery; suture materials.
Various implementations include an alignment device for carrying out a periacetabular osteotomy operation on a patient that includes
a patient-specific acetabular unit, to be fixed in a univocal position on the iliac bone, in proximity of the acetabulum;
a patient-specific iliac unit, to be fixed in a univocal position on the iliac bone, in a lateral position with respect to the acetabular unit; and
a patient-specific bridge, to be connected in a rigid and univocal manner to the acetabular unit and to the iliac unit.
The acetabular unit and the iliac unit assume a first mutual position incompatible with the bridge. When osteotomy is carried out and the bridge is connected to the acetabular unit and the iliac unit, they assume a second position, different from the first position and corresponding to a bio-mechanically correct position of the acetabulum with respect to the remaining portion of the iliac bone.
A patient-specific navigation guide for use in spinal surgery including a first and a second guide member, both integral with a supporting frame and extending along a respective longitudinal development axis from a proximal opening to a distal opening for guiding surgical instruments on a first vertebra of a patient. The guide also includes contact members designed to match with a corresponding plurality of contact areas on a first and on a second vertebra of the patient to define a single coupling configuration of the patient-specific navigation guide on the patient's vertebrae. The first and second guide members are substantially opposite with respect to a median plane orthogonal to a straight line joining the longitudinal axes of the first and second guide members. The navigation guide also comprises a single additional third guide member that is integral with the frame and is adapted to abut on a second vertebra.
An apparatus for positioning a lower limb of a patient during surgery comprises at least one support structure (2) connectable, through a proximal end (2p), to a support device (100) for a patient and defining a traction axis (X) of the patient's lower limb, a traction slide (3) slidingly movable on the support structure (2), a gripping body (4) for a distal end of the patient's lower limb connectable to the traction slide (3). The support structure (2), when connected to the support device for a patient, is suspended and comprises at least one actuator (8), hydraulically connected with the traction slide (3), for moving the support structure (2) in space.
A device (1) for tensioning a surgical thread comprising: - an elongated body (10) having a tip portion (11) adapted to be arranged in contact with a knot (101) of a surgical thread (100) wound about a patient's bone (B), and - a maneuvering member (20) connected to the elongated body (10) by means of a screw and nut-screw mechanism (30) configured to mutually space apart or approach said elongated body (10) and said maneuvering member (20), said maneuvering member (20) having respective coupling portions (21) for coupling opposite ends (102) of the surgical thread (100) wound and knotted about the bone (B). The opposite ends (102) of the surgical thread (100) can be reversibly constrained to the respective coupling portions (21) in a use configuration of the device (1). The elongated body (10) and the maneuvering member (20) can be mutually spaced apart along a movement axis (X) in order to tension the opposite ends (102) so as to tighten the surgical thread (100) about the bone (B). The tip portion (11) has a groove (12) shaped to receive at least partially the knot (101) in the use configuration of the device (1). The groove (12) extends perpendicularly to the movement axis (X) to open onto opposite sides of the elongated body (10) at respective return portions (14) along which the opposite ends (102) can be returned toward the coupling portions (21), so that the opposite ends (102) of the surgical thread (100) can be arranged tangentially to the bone (B) over a first stretch between the return portions (14) inside the groove (12), and transversely to the bone (B) along respective second stretches, having a greater length than the first stretch, between the return portions (14) and the coupling portions (21).
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery; Orthopaedic hip prostheses and Parts thereof; Orthopaedic implants and Parts thereof; Devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; Orthopedic articles; Suture materials.
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery; Orthopaedic hip prostheses and Parts thereof; Orthopaedic implants and Parts thereof; Devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; Orthopedic articles; Suture materials.
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery; orthopaedic hip prostheses (endoprostheses) and parts thereof; orthopaedic implants and parts thereof; devices and instruments for fixing and inserting endoprostheses and implants; suture materials; excluding orthoses.
Apparatus and instruments for orthopedic surgery; Orthopaedic hip prostheses and Parts thereof; Orthopaedic implants and Parts thereof; Devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants; Orthopedic articles; Suture materials.
Orthopaedic implants for knees; prostheses for knees;
surgical apparatus and instruments for fixing and inserting
prosthesis and implants for knees; apparatus for
non-invasive knee surgery.
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76.
Minimally invasive auxiliary tool for knee surgery
Various implementations described herein relate to a minimally invasive auxiliary tool for knee surgery. The tool comprises a handle in proximal position, a shaft defining an axis, and a shaped tip in distal position. In the tool: the handle, the shaft, and the shaped tip define a channel that connects the proximal end with the distal end of the tool; and the perimeter of the shaped tip comprises a plurality of sectors, wherein each sector is defined by a respective circular arc centred on the axis and wherein the circular arcs that define the various sectors have respective radii that are different the one from the others. Various implementations also include a kit comprising a tool and a bone reamer.
A patient limb positioning apparatus comprises a movement assembly operating on a coupling bracket which can be engaged with the patient's limb, to move the limb according to a plurality of axes of movement. The movement assembly comprises, for at least one of said axes of movement, a drive unit which can be activated to move the coupling bracket according to a predetermined direction of movement. A load transducer detects a load transmitted between the coupling bracket and the drive unit in the respective direction of movement, to emit a signal representative of a detected load value. An electronic control unit is selectively switchable to a load control command mode and is suitable to cyclically compare the measured load value with a pre-set load value, to control activation of the drive unit when the detected load value differs from the pre-set load value.
The invention relates to a suture (10) having an outer sheath (12) comprising a plurality of color marks (22) and a background (23) visually distinguishable from the color marks (22), wherein each color mark (22) comprises exposed portions of at least two colored yarns (16, 18) of respective first and second colors, and wherein said background (23) comprises exposed portions of background yarns (14) of a background color, said background yarns (14) and said at least two colored yarns (16, 18) being braided to each other, said first and second colors being different from said background color and said first color being different from said second colors, wherein said plurality of color marks (22) are arranged in at least one row (28, 30) along a longitudinal direction (L) of the suture (10), each color mark (22) being longitudinally shifted with respect to a subsequent color mark (22) in a same row (28, 30) by a first shift (S1), and wherein the exposed portions of the at least two colored yarns (16, 18) of each color mark (22) are substantially parallel to each other and arranged in a sequence along the longitudinal direction (L) of the suture (10).
Various implementations relate to a guide device for spinal surgery, comprising: two guide sleeves extending between a proximal end and a distal end for guiding a surgical intervention on a vertebra of a patient; a plurality of support elements, wherein each support element defines a contact area specifically configured for abutting against a portion of a virtual surface reproducing the vertebra of the patient, in a coupling configuration; and at least one junction element joining the two guide sleeves together. Each guide sleeve comprises a respective auxiliary sleeve extending between a proximal end and a distal end, and the proximal end of the auxiliary sleeve is located in proximity to the proximal end of the respective guide sleeve.
Orthopaedic implants for knees made of artificial materials; prostheses for knees; surgical apparatus and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthesis and implants for knees; medical apparatus for use in non-invasive knee surgery
A bone resection instrument, comprising means of support and positioning for the correct alignment of the tool with respect to the bone to be cut, a cutting guide, connected to the means of support and positioning, comprising a support attachable to a bone to be cut. The cutting guide comprises a gauge block having a cutting surface and removably connected to said support. The instrument is part of a bone resection kit comprising a plurality of gauge blocks, each differing in height from one another.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
A cutting device for surgical threads comprises a guide body that has an internal axial cavity and a first cutting area defined by an abutment surface; a cutting body that has a central portion that extends along a longitudinal axis and a second cutting area defined by an abutment surface, wherein the second cutting area abuts the second first cutting area when the cutting body is received in a housing portion of the guide body; and an actuator element capable of causing the cutting body to rotate relative to the guide body about the longitudinal axis between a first position, in which the first and second cutting areas, define a passageway that communicates with the internal axial cavity, and a second position, in which said passageway is at least partially obstructed by a counter-rotating movement of the abutment surfaces, which intersect tangentially so as to cut the surgical thread therebetween.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
An extraction system comprising an extraction device (1) and a bone staple (G), the bone staple provided with a first (G1) and a second (G2) element, comprising a main gripping body (2) which has a distal end (2d) and a proximal end (2d). The extraction device comprises a central rod (3) provided with a proximal end (3p) and a distal end (3d), the latter adapted to couple with the first element of the staple. The central rod (3) slides axially within the main gripping body (2) between a first position and a second position by means of suitable movement means (4). The device has a plurality of abutment elements (5) protruding in the axial direction from the distal end (2d) of the main body (2), which are arranged circumferentially around the central rod (3), adapted to act on the second element of the staple to obtain, in cooperation with the movement of the central rod (3), the separation of the second element (G2) of the staple (G) from the first element (G1) of the staple (G) and the removal thereof.
A61B 17/076 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for removing surgical staples
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A broach handle (1) for a rasp comprising: - a proximal part (10) extending along a first axis (A1) between a first portion (11) of the handle (1) and a second portion (12) of the handle (1), and - a proximal part (20) extending partially along a second axis (A2) between a third portion (21) of the handle (1), connected to the second portion (12), and a fourth portion (22) of the handle (1), and partially along a third axis (A3) between a fifth portion (23) of the handle (1), connected to the fourth portion (22), and a sixth portion (24) of the handle (1) connectable to a rasp (50); The sixth portion (24) of the handle (1) has a connection surface (2) for connecting to the rasp (50) having a normal extending along a normal axis (N) defining a connection axis (Z) between the handle (1) and the rasp (50). A first convex angle (a) is defined between the first axis (A1) and the second axis (A2), and a second convex angle (β) is defined between the third axis (A3) and the normal axis (N).
A surgical device for arthroscopy (1) comprising: - an insertion arm (2) having a folded contact end (4) configured to abut the surgical device (1) against a patient's bone (T), - a handle (3) connected to a connection end (2a) of the insertion arm (2), opposite to the folded contact end (4), and extending transversely to the insertion arm (2), and - a retrieval element (11) connected to the insertion arm (2) and mobile along the insertion arm (2) between a retracted position and an extracted position in which it intercepts a leading end of a suture thread (S) at the folded contact end (4), and mobile between the extracted position and the retracted position in which it holds the leading end. The retrieval element (11) is a basket made of flexible material defining a containment volume suitable for receiving said leading end of the suture thread (S). The containment volume is configured to expand in the transition between the retracted position and the extracted position and to shrink in the transition between the extracted position and the retracted position.
A61B 17/58 - Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or jointsDevices specially adapted therefor for osteosynthesis, e.g. bone plates, screws or setting implements
88.
Cutting guide for periacetabular osteotomy and kit for periacetabular osteotomy
A cutting guide for periacetabular osteotomy comprises at least one first main body having a longitudinal opening for the insertion of a cutting instrument, extending from a first end to a second end of the first main body and at least two positioning and fixing arms extending away from the first main body from opposite sides with respect to the longitudinal opening, in order to correctly position the first main body on a bone and fix it thereto through respective fastening members.
A cutting guide for periacetabular osteotomy comprises at least a first main body having a longitudinal opening for the insertion of a cutting instrument, extending from a first end to a second end of the first main body and at least two positioning and fixing arms extending away from the first main body from opposite sides with respect to the longitudinal opening, in order to correctly position the first main body on a bone and fix it thereto through respective fastening members.
The present invention relates to a substrate of a metal, preferably titanium or a titanium alloy, having at least one surface coated with an oxide layer of the metal itself, said surface being modified and enriched with Ca, P, Ga, Sr, and, optionally, Ag by anodic spark deposition (ASD). The present invention also relates to a process for producing said substrate by applying the anodic spark deposition (ASD) technique to a substrate, optionally pre-treated, immersed in an electrolytic solution comprising Ca, P, Ga, Sr and, optionally, Ag. Finally, the present invention also relates to a prosthesis and a surgical implant comprising or preferably produced with said substrate, as well as the use thereof for the prevention of bacterial colonisation and promotion of osteointegration in implantology operations, preferably orthopaedic prosthetic implantology.
Orthopaedic implants and prostheses comprising polyethylene
crosslinked; devices and instruments for fixing and
inserting prosthetics and implants comprising polyethylene
crosslinked; components for surgical instruments, prostheses
and implants namely coverings comprising polyethylene
crosslinked.
92.
BIOCOMPATIBLE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A BIOCOMPATIBLE THICKENING POLYMER AND A CHITOSAN DERIVATIVE
233. The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions, to a kit of parts including a composition in powder form and to a method for the preparation of a biocompatible composition in gel form. The biodegradable coating shows a good and long-lasting adhesion to the surface of a medical article and allows to improve both the coating operations and the effectiveness in preventing any biofilm formation on the medical article.
The invention relates to a method for designing a patient-specific registration instrument for use in osteotomies and a surgical tool system comprising a registration instrument and an osteosynthesis plate.
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Surgical apparatus and instruments; devices and instruments
for fixing and inserting prosthesis and implants; implanted
prosthesis; orthopaedic implants; instruments for implanted
prosthesis; implants [prosthesis] for ligaments; implant
materials [prosthesis] for use in surgery; grafts for
surgical use; orthopedic articles; suture materials. Design services; design of surgical instruments, prostheses,
implants and orthopaedic articles; 3D design services;
digitization of images; providing temporary use of online
non-downloadable software for developing two-dimensional
images into three-dimensional goods; customised design of
surgical instruments, prostheses, implants and orthopaedic
articles. Medical, surgical and diagnostic services; consultancy in
relation to medical, surgical and orthopaedic equipment and
instruments; professional consultancy in relation to medical
technology, medical surgery and orthopaedics; pre-operative
and rehabilitation assistance; telemedicine services.
Orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials and orthopaedic prostheses for hip, knee, spine and shoulder comprising polyethylene crosslinked; devices and instruments for fixing and inserting prosthetics and implants comprising polyethylene crosslinked, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; components for surgical instruments, prostheses and implants, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in implant surgery and prothesis for hip, knee, spine and shoulder comprising polyethylene crosslinked
96.
PATIENT-SPECIFIC GUIDE FOR TOTAL PROSTHETIC KNEE REVISION
A femoral component (10) and a tibial component (100) are respectively configured to exclusively couple with the distal end of a femur (11) bearing a femoral prosthesis (12) and with the proximal end of a tibia (101 ) bearing a tibial prosthesis (102). The femoral component (10) has a distal portion (16) configured to face the distal end of the femur (11), bearing distal positioning holes (28, 29) facing a distal region (14) of the femoral prosthesis (12). A frontal portion (15) extends on the continuation of the distal portion (16) and has a first abutment area (17) operating against the femur bone part and a second area (19) facing a frontal region (13) of the femoral prosthesis (12). The frontal portion (15) has at least two guide holes (20) at the first abutment area (17), and at least two frontal positioning holes (21) at the second area (19).
A method obtained by means of computer for checking the correct alignment of a hip prosthesis, comprising the steps of: - detecting a 3D model of the pelvic bone (20') of a patient in a preoperative phase; - detecting at least one 2D image of the pelvic bone (20'') in post-implant situation; - selecting an image of the 3D model according to a first inclination thereof and detecting a reference element (40) on said selected image of the 3D model; - identifying a plurality of reference points (50) on the 2D image; - superimposing the 2D image on said selected image of the 3D model; - checking the correct superimposition and correspondence of the reference points (50) of the 2D image with the reference element (40) with said image of the 3D model; - generating a signal representative of a value of compliance to a predetermined superimposition criterion between the reference points (50) of the 2D image and the reference element (40) of the selected image of the 3D model; - detecting possible differences in the positioning of the pelvic bone in post-implant configuration with respect to the preoperative situation as a function of the superimposition and correspondence of the reference points of the 2D image with the reference element of the image of the 3D model.
A polyaxial surgical screw (1) and a device (2) for implanting the screw (1), wherein the screw (1) comprises: an internally hollow tulip (101) displaying a first open end (103) for accessing inside the tulip (101), a second end (104) opposite to the first end (103), and a side wall (102) extending between the first and the second end (103, 104); and a threaded shank (106) displaying a first end (107) defining the tip of the screw and a second end (108) opposite to the first one (107) displaying a ball joint (109) joined to the second end (104) of the tulip (101) to orient said shank (106) with respect to the tulip (101) itself; the tulip (101) also comprises at least one elongated rod (110) projecting from the side wall (102) and extending from the first end (103) in a direction opposite to the second end (104).
A surgical device (1) comprising a polyaxial surgical screw (100) comprising an internally hollow tulip (101) having a first open end (103) for accessing the interior of the tulip (101), a second end (104) opposite to the first end (103), and a side wall (102) developing between the first and second ends (103, 104). The tulip (101) comprises two elongated rods (110) which are parallel and mutually spaced apart, each elongated rod (110) protruding from the side wall (102) and extending away from the first end (103) of the tulip (101) in a direction opposite to the second end (104) of the tulip (101). The rods (110) define a channel (111) in communication with the first end (103) for accessing the interior of the tulip (101). The screw (100) further comprises a threaded shaft (106) having a first end (107) defining the screw tip and a second end (108) opposite to the first end (107) having a ball joint (109) associated with the second end (104) of the tulip (101) to orient the shaft (106) with respect to the tulip (101) itself. The surgical device (1) comprises a locking unit (2) which can be reversibly mounted on the polyaxial surgical screw (100). The locking unit (2) comprises a tubular body (3) which has an inner cavity (4) and is adapted to be fitted about the elongated rods (110) during a configuration of use of the surgical device (1). The tubular body has two mutually opposite protrusions (5) which project into the inner cavity (4). The protrusions are configured to face the channel (111) defined between the rods (110) and be mutually interposed to prevent the mutual removal and approach during the configuration of use of the surgical device (1).
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A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A surgical device (100) comprising: - a handling member (100') comprising a sleeve (102') with a central slot (102) and a guiding pin (101), - a guiding element (1) that can be slid into the central slot (102) and externally having a guiding groove (4) that is slidably coupled to a guiding pin (101), - locking means (103) configured to lock the sliding of the guiding element (1) inside the central slot (102), and switchable between an activation configuration, wherein the movement of the guiding element (1) inside said central slot (102) is prevented, and a deactivation configuration, wherein the movement of the guiding element (1) is free. The guiding groove (4) comprises a first (4a) and a second (4b) rectilinear groove portion, angularly spaced apart and mutually interconnected by means of a transversal connecting groove portion (4c) interposed between said first (4a) and said second (4b) rectilinear groove portions. The transversal connecting groove portion (4c) is configured to prevent the sliding of the guiding element (1) during the deactivation configuration of the locking means (103), when the guiding pin (101) is arranged within the transversal connecting groove portion (4c).
