Joseph A Ferrante

US Patent:

7004943, Feb 28, 2006

Filed:

Jun 14, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/172654

Inventors:

Joseph Ferrante - Bartlett TN, US
Ed Austin - Bartlett TN, US
Anthony James - Bartlett TN, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/56
A61F 4/00
A61F 5/04
A61F 2/00

US Classification:

606 59, 606 96

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and devices according to this invention provide drill guides for optimal placement of fixation elements, such as half pins, into a patient's bone. According to one embodiment, a collar frame with a collar adapted to receive a bar of an orthopedic external fixation system such that the collar may be moved linearly or rotationally about the bar is coupled to a guide frame including a bore through which a fixation element of the external fixation system may be inserted. The coupling between the collar frame and the guide frame allows for them to rotate about at least one axis relative to each other. In one embodiment, the collar frame and the guide frame may rotate about three axes relative to each other.

US Patent:

7048735, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Feb 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/067052

Inventors:

Joseph Ferrante - Bartlett TN, US
Anthony James - Bartlett TN, US
David Castleman - Bartlett TN, US
Ed Austin - Bartlett TN, US
Kenneth Nelson - Memphis TN, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/56
A61F 4/00

US Classification:

606 59

Abstract:

An external fixation system having an improved fixation component for constructing a stable, adjustable fixation system that cooperates with other systems, and methods of use thereof.

US Patent:

7527627, May 5, 2009

Filed:

Sep 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/936996

Inventors:

Joseph Ferrante - Bartlett TN, US
Angie Mines - Mason TN, US
Anthony H. James - Bartlett TN, US
Thomas A. Russell - Collierville TN, US
Roy Sanders - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/56
A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606 64, 606 62, 606 68

Abstract:

Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments. This configuration is useful for, among other things, compressing a fracture.

US Patent:

7534244, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Sep 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/937075

Inventors:

Joseph Ferrante - Bartlett TN, US
Angie Mines - Mason TN, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/56
A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606 64, 606 62, 606 65

Abstract:

Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments. This configuration is useful for, among other things, compressing a fracture.

US Patent:

7758582, Jul 20, 2010

Filed:

Jun 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/514275

Inventors:

Joseph Ferrante - Bartlett TN, US
Gene Edward Austin - Bartlett TN, US
Anthony James - Bartlett TN, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/58
A61F 2/00

US Classification:

606 96

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and devices according to this invention provide drill guides for optimal placement of fixation elements, such as half pins, into a patient's bone. According to one embodiment, a collar frame () with a collar adapted () to receive a bar () of an orthopedic external fixation system such that the collar may be moved linearly or rotationally about the bar is coupled to a guide frame () including a bore () through which a fixation element () of the external fixation system may be inserted. The coupling between the collar frame and the guide frame allows for them to rotate about at least one axis relative to each other. In one embodiment, the collar frame and the guide frame may rotate about three axes relative to each other.

US Patent:

7780667, Aug 24, 2010

Filed:

Mar 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/725677

Inventors:

Kohsuke Watanabe - Memphis TN, US
Joseph M. Ferrante - Bartlett TN, US
Keith McReynolds - Olive Branch MS, US
Angie Mines - Mason TN, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/56

US Classification:

606 71, 606 62, 606280

Abstract:

Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures and other bone maladies. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of a stabilizing structure, such as an implant, bone plate, or other device and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The stabilizing structure in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the stabilizing structure. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression member are configured so that the compression member interacts at least indirectly with the stabilizing structure and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments. This configuration is useful for, among other things, compressing a fracture.

US Patent:

7799030, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Mar 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/725872

Inventors:

Kohsuke Watanabe - Memphis TN, US
Joseph M. Ferrante - Bartlett TN, US
Keith McReynolds - Olive Branch MS, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/56

US Classification:

606 62, 606 64, 606304

Abstract:

Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures and other bone maladies. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of a stabilizing structure, such as an implant, bone plate, or other device and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The stabilizing structure in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the stabilizing structure. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression member are configured so that the compression member interacts at least indirectly with the stabilizing structure and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments. This configuration is useful for, among other things, compressing a fracture.

US Patent:

7883509, Feb 8, 2011

Filed:

Aug 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/842979

Inventors:

Joseph Ferrante - Bartlett TN, US
Angie Mines - Mason TN, US
Anthony H. James - Bartlett TN, US
Thomas A. Russell - Collierville TN, US
Roy Sanders - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/56

US Classification:

606 64, 606 62, 606280

Abstract:

Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and a compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments. This configuration is useful for, among other things, compressing a fracture.