20240033094. IMPLANTS WITH GROOVE PATTERNS AND SOFT TISSUE ATTACHMENT FEATURES simplified abstract (SMed-TA/TD, LLC)

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IMPLANTS WITH GROOVE PATTERNS AND SOFT TISSUE ATTACHMENT FEATURES

Organization Name

SMed-TA/TD, LLC

Inventor(s)

Joseph W. Jurick of Fort Wayne IN (US)

Paul S. Nebosky of Fort Wayne IN (US)

Gregory C. Stalcup of Fort Wayne IN (US)

Sarah L. Zimmerman of Mason MI (US)

IMPLANTS WITH GROOVE PATTERNS AND SOFT TISSUE ATTACHMENT FEATURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240033094 titled 'IMPLANTS WITH GROOVE PATTERNS AND SOFT TISSUE ATTACHMENT FEATURES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an orthopaedic implant that is designed to be implanted at a specific anatomical location. The implant body is made of a biocompatible material and has an attachment region on its outer surface. Attached to the implant body is an adjustable holder with a compression surface that faces the attachment region. The adjustable holder can be implanted along with the implant body and can compress soft tissue and/or graft material between the compression surface and the attachment region. The implant also includes a ratcheting mechanism that applies tension to the soft tissue and/or graft material connected to it.

  • The implant body is made of a biocompatible material.
  • The adjustable holder is attached to the implant body and has a compression surface.
  • The adjustable holder can be implanted at the anatomical location and compress soft tissue and/or graft material.
  • The ratcheting mechanism applies tension to the soft tissue and/or graft material.

Potential Applications:

  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Soft tissue repair
  • Graft material fixation

Problems Solved:

  • Provides a method for adjustable compression of soft tissue and/or graft material.
  • Facilitates secure attachment of graft material to the implant body.
  • Allows for tension application to the soft tissue and/or graft material.

Benefits:

  • Improved surgical outcomes
  • Enhanced healing and tissue regeneration
  • Customizable compression and tension control


Original Abstract Submitted

an orthopaedic implant includes: an implant body including a biocompatible material and configured to be implanted at an anatomical location, the implant body defining an attachment region on an outer surface of the implant body; an adjustable holder attached to the implant body and having a compression surface facing the attachment region, the adjustable holder being configured to be implanted at the anatomical location with the implant body and adjustably compress a soft tissue and/or a graft material between the compression surface and the attachment region; and a ratcheting mechanism attached to the implant body and configured to apply tension to the soft tissue and/or the graft material connected to the ratcheting mechanism.

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