Abstract:
A treatment method, system, and compound comprise directly targets osteomyelitis-infected bone tissue with one or more surface-modified liposomes. The surface-modified liposome(s) includes an alendronate targeting moiety utilized to modify the surface of the liposome. Alendronate targets hydroxyapatite in bone tissue, wherein the surface-modified liposome further comprises encapsulated vancomycin that directly targets the hydroxyapatite in the infected bone tissue and prevents bone implant related infection.
Abstract:
The present invention includes a tibio-talar device and a method for providing stabilizing support between a tibia and a talus comprising: a bone nail adapted to traverse the talus and the tibia, wherein the bone nail is curved such that it traverses the talus and enters the tibia at an angle, wherein the nail is angled from side to side, wherein the bone nail is configured to provide for intra medullary fusion of the ankle without obstructing the subtalar joint. The nail is introduced from talus and curves to pass to the tibia fusing the ankle joint.
Abstract:
An extramedullary bone lengthener and use thereof that is an internal device that does not require nailing. The invention includes a telescoping plate that attaches to the upper and lower portions of the bone via screws; a small motor affixed on or within the plate. This motor, controlled remotely, will controllably lengthen the plate, thus lengthening the bone. The bone will be cut (osteotomy) then the plate will be applied to both ends and fixed to each end with screws. The motor will be controlled from outside by a remote control which will allow the plate to expand causing lengthening of the attached bone.
Abstract:
The present invention includes a tibio-talar device for providing stabilizing support between a tibia and a talus including: a bone nail adapted to traverse the tibia and the talus, wherein the bone nail is curved such that it traverses the tibia and enters the talus at an angle, wherein the bone nail is angled from lateral to medial, wherein the bone nail is configured to provide for intra medullary fusion of the ankle without obstructing the subtalar joint, wherein the bone nail has openings are positioned along the length of the bone nail, and wherein the screw engages the bone nail to lock its rotation in relation to the tibia and talus and optionally for compression of two or more bones selected from tibia to talus, fibula to tibia, or fibula to talus,
Abstract:
The present invention includes a tibio-talar device for providing stabilizing support between a tibia and a talus including: a bone nail adapted to traverse the tibia and the talus, wherein the bone nail is curved such that it traverses the tibia and enters the talus at an angle, wherein the bone nail is angled from lateral to medial, wherein the bone nail is configured to provide for intra medullary fusion of the ankle without obstructing the subtalar joint, wherein the bone nail has openings are positioned along the length of the bone nail, and wherein the screw engages the bone nail to lock its rotation in relation to the tibia and talus and optionally for compression of two or more bones selected from tibia to talus, fibula to tibia, or fibula to talus,
Abstract:
An extramedullary bone lengthener and use thereof that is an internal device that does not require nailing. The invention includes a telescoping plate that attaches to the upper and lower portions of the bone via screws; a small motor affixed on or within the plate. This motor, controlled remotely, will controllably lengthen the plate, thus lengthening the bone. The bone will be cut (osteotomy) then the plate will be applied to both ends and fixed to each end with screws. The motor will be controlled from outside by a remote control which will allow the plate to expand causing lengthening of the attached bone.