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Technology SummaryIn orthopedic surgery, nails are frequently used to fuse joints. In orthopedic ankle surgery, there is no nail currently available with the ability to fuse the ankle joint without also fusing the subtalar joint. This results in substantial arch pain for the patient as well as decreased mobility and impaired gait. This technology...

Published: 1/15/2019 | Inventor(s): Amr Abdelgawad

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Ankle (tibio-talar) fusion nail

In orthopedic surgery, nails are frequently used to fuse joints. In orthopedic ankle surgery, there is no nail currently available with the ability to fuse the ankle joint without also fusing the subtalar joint. This results in substantial and permanent arch pain for the patient. This technology provides a new type of nail design that can fuse ankle...

Published: 7/2/2018 | Inventor(s): Amr Abdelgawad

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Internal Bone Lengthener by Plate and Screws

The disclosed invention represents a new approach to surgical leg lengthening using an internal device that does not require nailing. The invention consists of a telescoping plate that attaches to the upper and lower portions of the bone via screw; a small motor will be affixed on or within the plate. This motor, controlled remotely, will lengthen the...

Published: 7/31/2018 | Inventor(s): Amr Abdelgawad, Noe Haernandez, Mario Rodrequez, Khaled Emara

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