164 results about "Metatarsal joint" patented technology

An improved implant for use primarily within the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The implant includes an elliptical, concave, joint surface positioned on a stem and is designed to be placed into a prepared proximal face of the phalanx. The implant is sized according to the patient and may be provided in a number of standard incremental sizes. The improvements relate primarily to the structure, size, and position of the stem that extends into the phalanx to support the implant. The stem is off-set from a center axis of the elliptical joint surface. This off-center placement allows for a longer stem. Single deep indentations on each side of the stem facilitate retention within the bone. A size selection tool is provided to facilitate the selection and placement of an appropriately sized implant. The tool further provides a template for positioning and placing the stem in the phalanx. A method for sizing and selecting the appropriate implant, and positioning and fixing the implant as a partial joint replacement, especially for the first metatarsophalangeal joint, is also described.

While a biped walking mobile body is in a motion, including level-ground walking, the position of the center of gravity (G0) of the biped walking mobile body, the position of an ankle joint (12) of each leg (2), and the position of a metatarsophalangeal joint (13a) of a foot (13) are successively grasped, and the horizontal position of a floor reaction force acting point of the leg (2) in contact with the ground is estimated on the basis of the relative positional relationship among the aforesaid positions. Depending on whether the center of gravity (G0) is behind the ankle joint (12), between the ankle joint (12) and the metatarsophalangeal joint (13a), or before the metatarsophalangeal joint (13a) with respect to the advancing direction of the biped walking mobile body, the horizontal position of the ankle joint (12), the center of gravity (G0), or the metatarsophalangeal joint (13a) is defined as the horizontal position of a floor reaction force acting point. The vertical position of the floor reaction force acting point is estimated on the basis of the vertical distance from the ankle joint (12) to a ground contact surface.

Footwear including an integrated orthotics system provides support with progressive resistance in pronation and supenation motions of the foot during a gait cycle. The orthotics system includes an orthotic device between the mid-sole and the outsole and extend from the rear foot's calcaneus region to the forefoot region where the phalanges and metatarsal joints meets. The orthotic device includes contours mimicking a foot sole shape in an unloaded state. The orthotic system may also include a secondary external orthotic device embedded underneath the outsole to provide control in the mid foot region to achieve progressive compression resistance in the mid foot arch zones. The secondary device may be customizable to achieve a wide range of resistance level needed in mid foot compression by the wearer. The orthotics combined with the midsole and outsole provide progressive mid foot compression resistance and directional flex associated with pronatory motions of the foot.

The invention discloses a bionic low-vibration walking wheel. The bionic low-vibration walking wheel comprises a first wheel leg mechanism and a second wheel leg mechanism, the first wheel leg mechanism is fixedly arranged on the second wheel leg mechanism through a plurality of connection bolts, and the first wheel leg mechanism and the second wheel leg mechanism are structurally identical. The bionic low-vibration walking wheel is designed on the basis of bionic engineering principles, the synergic foot movement of an ostrich and the energy absorption and vibration attenuation characteristics of the metatarsophalangeal joint tendons of the ostrich. When the walking wheel travels on the sandy ground and hard ground, wheel center fluctuation and vibration are evidently weakened while a traction performance of a normal walking wheel is achieved. The bionic low-vibration walking wheel is simple in structure, stable in operation, excellent in sinking resistance, low in soil disturbance according to the wheelmark and superior to a traditional walking wheel in traction performance. In addition, the bionic low-vibration walking wheel is low in wheel center fluctuation, the vibration attenuation effect is more evident along with the increasing of the rotation speed, and accordingly the comfortableness of a driver is improved, vehicular mechanical parts are less prone to fatigue failure, and the bionic low-vibration walking wheel is suitable for extensive popularization and application.

The invention provides an implantable toe joint prosthesis. The implantable toe joint prosthesis comprises a metatarsal bone marrow needle, a metatarsal bone base station, a metatarsal joint head, a cushion block, a toe bone base station and a toe bone marrow needle which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom, wherein the metatarsal bone marrow needle and the metatarsal bone base station are integrally formed, the metatarsal bone marrow needle is vertically arranged, the metatarsal bone base station is obliquely arranged, and an obtuse angle is formed between the axis of the metatarsal bone marrow needle and the axis of the metatarsal bone station; and the metatarsal bone base station is connected with the metatarsal joint head in a conical fit mode, the metatarsal joint head is connected with the toe bone base station through a gasket, the toe bone base station and the toe bone marrow needle are integrally formed, and the axis of the toe bone base station and the axis of the toe bone marrow needle are collinear. The implantable toe joint prosthesis has the advantages that bone ingrowth is facilitated, the synostosis rate is increased, the weight is reduced, and fixation of the interior of a medullary cavity is facilitated.

A minimally invasive method of correcting a bunion includes performing an osteotomy to divide the metatarsal into first and second portions, implanting a nail in the first portion, securing a suture to the joint capsule, tensioning the suture to align the great toe with the metatarsal, attaching the suture to the nail, and fastening the nail to the second portion. A first guide block includes a plurality of coplanar passages to guide an instrument to create one or more holes in the metatarsal in advance of the osteotomy, and a second guide block includes a guide slot for another instrument to complete the osteotomy. The method can be performed through an incision of 0.5 inches or less. The nail includes an anchor portion for anchoring in the first portion, a head for attachment to a second portion, and can include a passage for attachment of the suture.

The invention belongs to the field of biomechanical engineering, aims to solve the problem that an existing finger rehabilitation robot assisting metacarpophalangeal joints in adduction, abduction, flexion and stretching movement cannot achieve self-adaptive alignment of man-machine joints, and particularly relates to a finger rehabilitation exoskeleton robot with adduction, abduction, flexion and stretching functions. The finger rehabilitation exoskeleton robot comprises three driving assemblies, a metacarpophalangeal joint transmission assembly and a near-end joint transmission assembly, wherein inner and outer driving rope wheels in the metacarpophalangeal joint transmission assembly can control the adduction and abduction movement of the human hand under the driving of the first driving assembly; a first fixed rope wheel and a second fixed rope wheel in the metacarpophalangeal joint transmission assembly can control the flexion and stretching movement of the near-end phalanx under the driving of the second driving assembly; and the near-end joint transmission assembly can control the flexion and stretching movement of the middle phalanx under the driving of the third driving assembly. According to the invention, the self-adaptive alignment of the man-machine joints of the rehabilitation robot capable of doing the adduction, abduction, flexion and stretching movement can be realized, and meanwhile, the joint mechanical stress generated between a man and a machine can be effectively eliminated.

A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism by a ratchet. The lateral body has a downwardly depending portion for contacting a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.

The proposed method is an innovative approach to correcting orthopedic deformities. It involves gradual manual mobilization of contracture soft tissues and diminutive foot joints by a physiotherapist, followed by mechanical reinforcement of the resulting effect by an orthosis which depresses and push the Ist, IVth and Vth metatarsal bones while elevating or actually blocking the fall the immobile IInd and IIIrd metatarsal bones according to the “three forces” rule. Correction transverse arch foot runs simultaneously with the correction of hallux valgus (if necessary). The propose method comprises sequentially applied passive redression (manual treatment), and a follow-up with the use of a specially designed orthosis (mechanical treatment). The method is suitable for patients undergoing preparation for corrective HV surgery and for post-operative HV. Method can be used preventively e.g. in women who frequently wear high-heel shoes and in for those who need to remain standing for prolonged periods of time.

The invention discloses a portable intelligent energy storage and energy release ankle joint prosthesis, which comprises a bionic foot, an ankle joint, and a tibial connection mechanism. Connected by bolts, the front end of the heel extends and hinges with the middle of the metatarsal bone; the ankle joint includes a spring cover, a central spring, a buffer inner ring, a buffer outer ring, multiple locking hooks, and multiple support springs, and the buffer inner ring is fixed on the heel, and the inner There is a center spring, the top of the center spring is covered with a spring cover, the buffer inner ring is provided with a plurality of locking hook grooves, the buffer outer ring is set outside the buffer inner ring, one end of the support spring is fixed on the heel, and the other end is fixed on the buffer The bottom of the outer ring; the tibial connection mechanism includes talus and tibial connection screws, the front end of the talus is hinged to the middle of the metatarsal bone, and the other end is connected to the spring cover. between the two lugs.