Carolyn N Rogers

US Patent:

20060142858, Jun 29, 2006

Filed:

Dec 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/303311

Inventors:

Dennis Colleran - North Attleboro MA, US
Carolyn Rogers - Frisco TX, US
Justin Dye - Mansfield MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623017110

Abstract:

Multiple embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatuses for maintaining spacing between neighboring vertebrae, while minimizing the size of the surgical opening required. In one embodiment, an expandable spinal implant is made having movable parts that can arranged so as to have a small maximum cross-sectional width so that the cage can be inserted through a smaller surgical opening and then expanded to a full size assembly between the vertebrae.

US Patent:

20060247637, Nov 2, 2006

Filed:

May 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/443236

Inventors:

Dennis Colleran - North Attleboro MA, US
Carolyn Rogers - Frisco TX, US
James Spitler - Taunton MA, US
Scott Schorer - Duxbury MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/30

US Classification:

606061000

Abstract:

Provided are embodiments of spine stabilization systems, devices, and methods. In one example, a device includes a brace adapted to span between first and second bone anchors. The brace may include a first member and a second member. In this example, the brace may allow for movement between the first and second members that is restricted to a three dimensional curved path having a substantially constant radius about a center of rotation positioned outside of the brace.

US Patent:

20070049936, Mar 1, 2007

Filed:

Aug 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/467798

Inventors:

Dennis Colleran - North Attleboro MA, US
Arnold Oyola - Northborough MA, US
Michael Perriello - Hopedale MA, US
Sally Carter - North Attleboro MA, US
Carolyn Rogers - Frisco TX, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/30

US Classification:

606061000

Abstract:

Several aspects of alignment systems and methods used in spinal surgery are disclosed. For instance, in one aspect, there is disclosed an alignment instrument comprising a first alignment member for coupling to a spinal stabilization system at one location, a second alignment member for coupling to the spinal stabilization system at a second location, and a linkage assembly for coupling the first alignment member to the second alignment member.