45 results about "Shoulder surgery" patented technology

Provided herein are patient-specific surgical device that allow for a stable fitted position for use in shoulder surgery. The patient-specific surgical devices may have different functions such as a function as a guide.

A bioabsorbable, cannulated tissue tack having an oblong head is used in sutureless soft tissue fixation to bone, particularly in arthroscopic shoulder surgery. A plurality of ribs are formed along the shaft of the tack. Repair of the glenohumeral joint is performed by installing the tack through a hole formed through the soft tissue of the labrum and into the cancellous bone of the glenoid rim. Aligning the oblong head of the tack lengthwise along the glenoid rim provides a low profile that avoids articular impingement on the tack head.

A bioabsorbable, cannulated tissue tack having an oblong head is used in sutureless soft tissue fixation to bone, particularly in arthroscopic shoulder surgery. A plurality of ribs are formed along the shaft of the tack. Repair of the glenohumeral joint is performed by installing the tack through a hole formed through the soft tissue of the labrum and into the cancellous bone of the glenoid rim. Aligning the oblong head of the tack lengthwise along the glenoid rim provides a low profile that avoids articular impingement on the tack head.

A shoulder surgery attachment for a surgical table having an articulated leg section with accessory attachment rails on opposite sides. An upright chair back assembly is supported at its base or bottom end thereof for attachment to the accessory attachment rails and the chair back assembly includes a headrest assembly positioned above a back support. The headrest assembly includes a removable neck support and a head fixation assembly. The headrest assembly is adjustably moveable up and down the chair back assembly. The neck support is positioned below the head fixation assembly and protrudes from the front of the headrest assembly for engagement with the back of the patient's neck. The head fixation assembly includes a forward protruding U-shaped forehead clamp having two distal rearwardly extending free ends that are adjustably secured to the headrest assembly whereby the head clamp may be adjusted for engaging the forehead of the patient to clamp the patient's head against the headrest assembly.

An arm cradle for holding and stabilizing an arm of a post-operative shoulder surgery patient is provided. The arm cradle has a cradle body having a first concave section adapted to accept at least a portion of an upper arm of a patient and a second concave section adapted to accept at least a portion of a lower arm of the patient. The first concave section and the second concave section may be arranged at an obtuse angle with respect to one another. A fabric cover may be provided for the cradle body. One or more straps may be affixed to one of the cradle body or the fabric cover and used to secure the arm cradle to the patient and / or to secure the arm of the patient in the arm cradle.

A body split surgical drape for use in shoulder surgery includes a pouch for collecting fluids.

The invention includes a method for tracking the human scapula during shoulder surgery, by a trackable device fixed to the coracoid process of the scapula. A device of the invention allows a trackable target to be fixed to the coracoid process by bone screws and an anchor. In one embodiment, a releasable coupling is provided between the anchor and the trackable target.

The invention includes a method for tracking the human scapula during shoulder surgery, by a trackable device fixed to the coracoid process of the scapula. A device of the invention allows a trackable target to be fixed to the coracoid process by bone screws and an anchor. In one embodiment, a releasable coupling is provided between the anchor and the trackable target.

A traction device for use in surgery is disclosed with the traction device being secured to one side of a surgical table. The traction device includes one or more traction lines which include a line-tensioning device at one end thereof and a connector at the other end thereof for attachment to the limb of a patient undergoing surgery. A tension meter is associated with each of the traction or lines with the tension meter being connected to a readout which indicates the tension or traction force being imposed in the traction line. The traction device may be used for patients undergoing shoulder surgery or other types of limb surgery.

An arm cradle for holding and stabilizing an arm of a post-operative shoulder surgery patient is provided. The arm cradle has a cradle body having a first concave section adapted to accept at least a portion of an upper arm of a patient and a second concave section adapted to accept at least a portion of a lower arm of the patient. The first concave section and the second concave section may be arranged at an obtuse angle with respect to one another. A fabric cover may be provided for the cradle body. One or more straps may be affixed to one of the cradle body or the fabric cover and used to secure the arm cradle to the patient and / or to secure the arm of the patient in the arm cradle.

A shoulder surgery attachment for a surgical table having an articulated leg section with accessory attachment rails on opposite sides. An upright chair back assembly is supported at its base or bottom end thereof for attachment to the accessory attachment rails and the chair back assembly includes a headrest assembly positioned above a back support. The headrest assembly includes a removable neck support and a head fixation assembly. The headrest assembly is adjustably moveable up and down the chair back assembly. The neck support is positioned below the head fixation assembly and protrudes from the front of the headrest assembly for engagement with the back of the patient's neck. The head fixation assembly includes a forward protruding U-shaped forehead clamp having two distal rearwardly extending free ends that are adjustably secured to the headrest assembly whereby the head clamp may be adjusted for engaging the forehead of the patient to clamp the patient's head against the headrest assembly.

This document relates to methods and materials for reducing the risk of infection after a shoulder surgery or medical procedure. For example, this document relates to methods and materials for using a topical composition containing clindamycin or erythromycin to reduce the risk of or to prevent infection associated with shoulder surgeries or medical procedures.

Methods, systems and devices for pre-operatively planned total or partial joint surgery including, for example, anatomic and reverse shoulder surgery guides and implants. There are also methods for pre-operative planning methods for designing glenoid implants and prostheses, particularly with patient-specific augmentation, based on considerations of multiple factors affecting the outcome of a selected reverse or anatomic shoulder surgery. There are also described methods of performing total or partial joint surgery, including anatomic or reverse shoulder surgery, using surgery guides and implants in patients undergoing joint surgery.

A body split surgical drape for use in shoulder surgery includes a pouch for collecting fluids.

A therapeutic bra and its method of use are presented. The therapeutic bra is intended for use by individuals recovering from shoulder surgery or otherwise having areas of discomfort in the shoulder region. A single strap is provided for interconnection above the cup of the bra that is associated with the non-sensitive, unaffected shoulder. The strap extends across the unaffected shoulder and then makes interconnection with any of various receiving sleeves along a top edge of the back portion of the bra. The receiving sleeve employed will typically be a function of the anatomy of the user and the associated cup size. The single bra strap may be connected around the neck of the user and to the top of each of the cups of the bra to be used as a halter, or the strap can be totally removed and not used at all.

A post shoulder surgery rehabilitation apparatus in the form of a bed wedge with a shoulder support wedge attachment to provide the optimal support and comfort to a patient while resting or sleeping on a bed or similar structure. An exemplary embodiment of the bed wedge apparatus is capable of being inflated and deflated to the optimal angle for comfort and support for the repaired shoulder by means of a remote control switch by the patients themselves without assistance from a caregiver. Alternate embodiments of the bed wedge apparatus include ones without the need for inflation or deflation and ones that have shoulder support wedges for both shoulders after surgery.

A shoulder traction and rotation sleeve including a soft traction boot designed to cradle the arm, forearm and wrist in a proper position during arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The traction boot may be formed of a flat foam or a spandex material. The sleeve further includes at least one silicon impregnated webbing strip on the inside of the traction boot to maintain engagement with the arm and prevent migration. The sleeve may further include a traction strap formed of a nylon webbing and a D-ring traction loop.

The Neck Protector is a cylindrical-shaped tube made of soft, thick fleece fabric. The dimensions are approximately 20″ long with a 5½″ circumference. The Neck Protector is designed for people who are wearing arm slings, typically after a broken arm or shoulder surgery. The weight of the arm puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the strap of the sling, which has a tendency to rub and dig into the user's neck skin. This, in turn, can become painful and irritating to the user. The Neck Protector creates a soft cushion around the strap, thereby, protecting the skin from harm. The neck protector easily slides over the strap portion of the arm sling. The user then adjusts the Neck Protector to a comfortable position around the back of his neck.

This document relates to methods and materials for reducing the risk of infection after a shoulder surgery or medical procedure. For example, this document relates to methods and materials for using a topical composition containing clindamycin or erythromycin to reduce the risk of or to prevent infection associated with shoulder surgeries or medical procedures.

The invention discloses a multipurpose shoulder joint position frame, comprising a base, a height adjustment push rod which is vertically installed on the base, a control panel which is installed on the side face of the height adjustment push rod, a first motor which is fixedly connected at the end of the output shaft of the height adjustment push rod, an L-shaped support tube which is fixedly connected on the output shaft of the first motor, a second motor which is fixedly connected at the upper end of the support tube, a third motor connected on the output shaft of the second motor, a first rotating arm of which one end is fixedly connected with the output shaft of the third motor, a fourth motor which is fixedly connected at the other end of the first rotating arm, and a second rotating arm of which one end is fixedly connected with the output shaft of the fourth motor, wherein each of the first rotating arm and the second rotating arm is connected with an arm bracket through two suspension ropes. The position frame can be used for adjusting the position of the shoulder joint when in the arthroscopic shoulder surgery of the shoulder joint and also can be used for assisting patients in activating arms after the surgery.

The invention discloses a multifunctional shoulder joint position frame. The position frame comprises a base, a height adjustment push rod which is vertically arranged on the base, a control panel which is arranged on the side surface of the height adjustment push rod, a first motor which is fixedly connected to the end part of the output shaft of the height adjustment push rod, an L-shaped supporting pipe which is fixedly connected on the output shaft of the first motor, a second motor which is fixedly connected at the upper end part of the supporting pipe, a first rotating arm of which one end is fixedly connected with the output shaft of the second motor, a third motor which is fixedly connected to the other end of the first rotating arm, and a second rotating arm of which one end is fixedly connected with the output shaft of the third motor, wherein two end parts of the first and second rotating arms are respectively provide with a winding motor; the output shaft of each winding motor is connected with a winding wheel; a suspension rope is wound on the winding wheel; and one end of the suspension rope is fixedly connected with the winding wheel, and a hanging ring is connected to the other end of the suspension rope. The multifunctional shoulder joint position frame can be used for adjusting the position of the shoulder joint during arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and also can be used for assisting the patient in moving arms after operation.

A knee shoulder operation elevating operation table comprises an underframe with lifting trundles; the underframe is provided with elevating rack having a bed surface; the bed surface is formed by splicing segmental bed boards, and comprises the following segments: a head segment; a back segment connected with the head segment through a connecting rod and a head portion telescopic sleeve; a butt leg segment arranged on the elevating rack; a foot segment movably connected with a corresponding shank segment. The foot segment comprises a sole movable rack movably connected with the bottom of the shank segment, a foot stool connected with the sole movable rack, and a foot pad. The knee shoulder operation elevating operation table can solve the problems that knee shoulder adjustment is hard on an existing operation table, can accurately adjust the knee shoulder positions of a patient, thus satisfying operation needs, and ensuring operation effect.

A post shoulder surgery rehabilitation apparatus in the form of a bed wedge having a shoulder support wedge structure attachment to provide the optimal support and comfort to a patient while resting or sleeping on a bed or similar structure. An exemplary embodiment of the bed wedge apparatus is capable of being inflated and deflated to the optimal angle for comfort and support for the repaired shoulder by means of a remote control switch by the patients themselves without assistance from a caregiver. Alternate embodiments of the bed wedge apparatus include ones without the need for inflation or deflation and ones that have shoulder support wedge structures for both shoulders after surgery.

A computing system generates a plurality of training datasets from past shoulder surgery cases and uses the plurality of training datasets to train a neural network. Each output layer neuron in a plurality of output layer neurons of the neural network corresponds to a different class in one or more shoulder pathology classification systems. The computing system may obtain a current input vector that corresponds to a current patient. Additionally, the computing system may apply the neural network to the current input vector to generate a current output vector. The computing system may determine, based on the current output vector, a classification of a shoulder condition of the current patient.

This document relates to methods and materials for reducing the risk of infection after a shoulder surgery or medical procedure. For example, this document relates to methods and materials for using a topical composition containing clindamycin or erythromycin to reduce the risk of or to prevent infection associated with shoulder surgeries or medical procedures.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical apparatuses and instruments, in particular to a shoulder surgery plate. The shoulder surgery plate comprises a head fixing frame, wherein the back end face of a back plate body is fixedly provided with a fixing frame, the lower end of the fixing frame is movably connected with a group of fixing rods through connecting shafts, two ends of eachfixing rod are respectively and detachably connected with a group of connecting bases, the upper ends of the fixing rods are hinged to the fixed ends of a group of pneumatic springs, the movable endsof the pneumatic springs are hinged to the fixing frame, the fixing frame is fixedly provided with a head mounting square pipe, a head fixing frame is arranged in the head mounting square pipe, two shoulder installing square pipes are also symmetrically arranged on the fixing frame, and a left shoulder plate and a right shoulder plate are arranged in the two shoulder installing square pipes respectively. The shoulder surgery plate is of a left-right split structure, the corresponding shoulder plates are detached according to the surgical part of a patient during shoulder surgery, surgery canbe executed when the patient is at a sitting posture, and the operation is easier.

A method for addressing shoulder issues involving each of (a) a torn rotator cuff, and (b) a post-shoulder-surgery condition, featuring applying to the region of such a rotator cuff / condition, via the associated humerus, an ambulatory, non-gravity-based, downwardly directed, and, where desired, a laterally outwardly directed, elastic traction force. Apparatus for implementing this methodology includes (a) a subject-wearable, passive, elongate, yieldable-resistance, force-applying device possessing opposite ends, and between those ends, a line of action which, with the apparatus in place relative to a subject and to the subject's shoulder and rotator cuff / condition, lies generally parallel to the long axis of the subject's associated humerus, and (b) structure associated with these opposite ends for anchoring them operatively to spaced points on the subject's anatomy in a manner whereby the force-applying device applies to the anatomy a force which tends to produce separation between the head of the humerus and the rotator cuff.