Apparatus and methods for bone access and cavity preparation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8961518
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13009657

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Apparatus and methods for preparing the interior of a bone for therapy. The therapy may include therapy for a bone fracture. The apparatus and methods may involve orienting a surgical instrument for proper deployment in the interior of the bone. An instrument guide may be positioned and retained against translation along, and rotation about one or more of three substantially orthogonal axes. Apparatus placed exterior to the bone may register the guide to a region inside the bone that is designated for preparation or treatment. One or more broaching members may be used to prepare the region for treatment. A broaching member may be expandable inside the bone. A broaching member may be flexible such that it broaches bone having a relatively lower density and it leaves bone having a relatively higher density substantially intact.

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  • CONVENTUS ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.;CONVENTUS ORTHOPAEDICS

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brenzel, Michael P St. Paul, US 60 2478
Hertel, Stefan J Minneapolis, US 12 295
Hindrichs, Paul Plymouth, US 32 825
Krinke, Todd A Buffalo, US 56 2291
Kruse, Steve D St. Michael, US 22 424
Peterson, Alex A Maple Grove, US 50 1917
Taylor, Kyle Brookyn Park, US 36 544

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