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A patent application has been submitted by inventors Shawn McGinley, Brian Robert Thoren, and Kian-Ming Wong for a surgical guide and cutting instruments. The invention aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of arthrodesis procedures, which involve surgical fixation of a joint to induce bone fusion. The surgical guide includes guide arms and openings for precise positioning and formation of cuts in bones. The patent application was filed by Wright Medical Technology Inc. and offers potential advancements in orthopedic procedures. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by inventors Chris Robinson and Kian-Ming Wong has been made available online for a calcaneal prosthesis system. The system includes a body with various surfaces and a hole for receiving an intramedullary nail. The prosthesis is designed for use in calcaneal replacement surgery and aims to achieve anatomic alignment, pain relief, and a stable foot. The patent application was filed by Wright Medical Technology Inc. and provides detailed information about the design and manufacturing process of the prosthesis. [Extracted from the article]

The US Patent and Trademark Office has published a patent application titled "Flexion/Extension Surgical Guides And Methods Of Using The Same." The application, filed by Meghan R. Kubacki and Kian-Ming Wong and assigned to Wright Medical Technology Inc., describes guides, systems, and methods for ankle replacement surgery. These innovations aim to simplify the determination of the flexion and extension angle of an ankle implant, streamline the surgical process, improve accuracy, and enhance visibility cues during surgery. The application provides detailed descriptions of the surgical guides and their components, as well as the method for their use. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application has been submitted by inventors from Wright Medical Technology Inc. for a circular fixator system and method. The system aims to provide a surgical technique for ankle prosthesis surgery, which can be used to treat severe ankle damage and pain caused by various conditions such as arthritis, fractures, and infections. The device includes a base, a foot plate, and a support for the calf, among other components. The patent application provides detailed descriptions of the device and various methods for its use. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a circular fixator system and method by inventors from Wright Medical Technology Inc. The patent describes a device and method for treating severely damaged and painful ankle joints. The device includes a base, foot plate, support, and positioning assembly, while the method involves fixing the talus and tibia of a patient and implanting talar and tibial components. The patent provides detailed descriptions and claims for the device and method. [Extracted from the article]

Wright Medical Technology Inc. has been issued a patent for minimally invasive guides and cutting instruments. The patent describes a surgical guide that can be used in arthrodesis procedures, which involve surgically fixing a joint to induce bone fusion. The surgical guide allows for accurate positioning and formation of cuts in the bones, which is essential for successful treatment of joint disease or pain. The invention aims to improve surgical outcomes by reducing infection risks, promoting tissue healing, and minimizing the need for frames and burrs. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by inventors from Wright Medical Technology Inc. has been made available online for a talar implant and ankle prosthesis. The talar implant includes a plate attached to the talus, a post projecting from the plate, and a talar dome with threaded holes and grooves. The ankle prosthesis consists of a tibial component, a plate attached to the talus, and a talar dome with threaded holes and grooves. The method of inserting the talar implant involves attaching the plate to the talus, placing the talar dome over the plate, inserting fasteners through the threaded holes, and using clips to secure the implant. The patent application provides detailed descriptions and claims for the talar implant and ankle prosthesis. [Extracted from the article]

The at least one fastener has a groove that is aligned with the groove of the through hole when the fastener is inserted in the talar dome and the post. At least one clip is inserted in the through hole, so as to engage the groove of the through hole of the talar dome and the groove of the fastener." At least one clip is configured to engage the groove of the through hole of the talar dome and the groove of the fastener. [Extracted from the article]

The device of claim 1, wherein the foot plate is configured to have an axis of rotation aligned with the tibia while the foot plate is attached to the base and the tibia is secured to the support. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base. [Extracted from the article]

A method, comprising: fixing a talus of a patient to a foot holder; aligning the talus with a tibia of the patient; attaching a cartridge holder to the foot holder; attaching a resection guide or a sizing guide to the cartridge holder, the cartridge holder and the resection guide or sizing guide configured so that, when the resection guide or sizing guide is attached, the resection guide is positioned and aligned to cut the talus and tibia, or the sizing guide is positioned and aligned to drill holes in the talus and tibia, respectively. "In some embodiments, a method comprises: fixing a talus of a patient to a foot holder; aligning the talus with a tibia of the patient; attaching a cartridge holder to the foot holder; and attaching a resection guide or a sizing guide to the cartridge holder, the cartridge holder and the resection guide or sizing guide configured so that, when the resection guide or sizing guide is attached, the resection guide is positioned and aligned to cut the talus and tibia, or the sizing guide is positioned and aligned to drill holes in the talus and tibia, respectively." The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base. [Extracted from the article]

The body defines a third slot along a length of the body between the first end and the second end, and the third slot extending through the body such that the third slot is in communication with the first slot. The tool of claim 4, wherein the longitudinal axis defined by the at least one hole is parallel to an axis defined by both the first slot and the second slot. The tool of claim 9, wherein a width dimension of the first slot is smaller than a width dimension of the second slot. [Extracted from the article]