Apparatus and methods for using an electromagnetic transponder in orthopedic procedures

E Meier, SC Dimmer, JN Wright, R Edelson - US Patent 10,182,868, 2019 - Google Patents
Electromagnetic transponders as markers are used to local ize and guide orthopedic
procedures including: knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement, dam aged …

Device and method for enabling an orthopedic tool for parameter measurement

M Stein - US Patent 8,911,448, 2014 - Google Patents
US8911448B2 - Device and method for enabling an orthopedic tool for parameter measurement
- Google Patents US8911448B2 - Device and method for enabling an orthopedic tool for …

Methods and devices for measuring impedance in a gastric restriction system

MS Ortiz, DF Dlugos Jr, AL Marcotte… - US Patent …, 2012 - Google Patents
US8192350B2 - Methods and devices for measuring impedance in a gastric restriction
system - Google Patents US8192350B2 - Methods and devices for measuring impedance in …

System and method of sterilizing an implantable medical device

DF Dlugos Jr, MS Ortiz, DN Plescia… - US Patent …, 2012 - Google Patents
An implantable system having internal circuitry configured to withstand a pre-determined
amount of sterilization radiation is provided. In general, the system includes an internal …

Operatively tuning implants for increased performance

JK Otto, BW McKinnon, ME Nadzadi - US Patent 8,078,440, 2011 - Google Patents
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Sensored head for a measurement tool for the muscular-skeletal system

M Stein, AU Chase - US Patent 9,414,940, 2016 - Google Patents
A measurement tool for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed.
The measurement tool includes a sensored head that comprises a first support structure, a …

Spinal stabilization device

TA Jahng, J Yim, B Bowman - US Patent 7,326,210, 2008 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, includes: a
longitudinal member having first and second ends; at least one spacer located between the …

Prosthetic device and system and method for implanting prosthetic device

JK Otto, B Hajaj, R Abovitz, A Mistry, S Nortman… - US Patent …, 2010 - Google Patents
A prosthetic device includes one or more components configured to be disposed in a joint.
The component includes at least one feature configured to provide information about the …

Method and apparatus for flexible fixation of a spine

TA Jahng - US Patent 7,993,370, 2011 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal stabilization device, comprising
a longitudinal member having first and second end portions and a flexible portion located …

Adjustable spinal stabilization system

TA Jahng, J Yim, BS Bowman - US Patent 7,815,665, 2010 - Google Patents
An adjustable spinal stabilization system having a flexible connection unit for non-rigid
stabilization of the spinal col umn. In one embodiment, the spinal stabilization system …