Thomas G Russell

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:

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.

US Patent:

8105326, Jan 31, 2012

Filed:

Apr 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/426088

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, 606 67

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:

8187275, May 29, 2012

Filed:

Dec 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/963218

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:

8382807, Feb 26, 2013

Filed:

Feb 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/069331

Inventors:

Gene Edward Austin - Bartlett TN, US
Jon Andrew Harmon - Byhalia MS, US
Timothy J. Petteys - Millington TN, US
Thomas Anthony Russell - Collierville TN, US
Paul Tornetta - Chestnut Hill MA, US
William Ricci - Richmond Heights MO, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/80

US Classification:

606293, 606289

Abstract:

Certain embodiments of the invention provide plates for treating periarticular fractures or other non-full body weight bearing applications that combine polyaxial fixation with a low profile and enhanced contouring that more closely conforms to bone. Such plates can be designed to achieve buttressing effect and/or to be used in a reinforcement mode. Other features can be combined with these. Such plates can be created for use on bone sites such as on a tibia, fibula, metatarsal, calcaneous, other foot bone, humerus, radius, ulna, spinal, maxillofacial, as well as sites on other bones.

US Patent:

8491597, Jul 23, 2013

Filed:

Dec 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/957790

Inventors:

Thomas A. Russell - Eads TN, US
Lauralan Terrill-Grisoni - Cordova TN, US
Patrick J. Culley - Memphis TN, US
Therise Ruffin - Collierville TN, US
Kevin Raburn - Memphis TN, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. (partial interest) - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/58
A61B 17/60
A61F 2/00

US Classification:

606 97, 606 86 R, 606 87, 606130

Abstract:

Surgical positioners may include platforms, surgical item positioners and/or surgical references as well as methods for using stabilizer platforms, surgical item positioners and/or surgical references. Stabilizer platforms may include low profile platforms rigidly mounted to portions of an individual's anatomy. Various items may be secured and/or stabilized by the stabilizer platform, including support platforms as well as surgical references. Support platforms may stabilize and assist surgeons in using, navigating, aligning and positioning surgical items. Surgical references may include modular fiducial systems that may be secured to stabilizer platforms, support platforms, surgical items and/or directly to portions of an individual's anatomy.

US Patent:

8574273, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

Sep 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/556246

Inventors:

Thomas A. Russell - Memphis TN, US
Todd A. Glover - Memphis TN, US
Samuel A. Houston - Memphis TN, US
John R. Pepper - Memphis TN, US

Assignee:

InnoVision, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61F 2/08
A61B 17/04
A61B 17/86

US Classification:

606304, 606300, 606301, 606316, 606 92, 606104

Abstract:

The invention features bone screws having a threaded screw body and a screw head attached to one end of the screw body, the bone screw further including: a) an interior channel extending longitudinally through the screw head and through at least a portion of the screw body, wherein the interior channel has a width of less than 5. 0 millimeters; and b) a plurality of radially-disposed delivery channels connecting the interior channel to the exterior of the screw body, each delivery channel having exterior openings. The invention further features devices that include a bone screw and a delivery manifold detachably attached to the screw head of the bone screw. In addition, the invention features methods of treating a patient having a bone defect by using a bone screw described herein.

US Patent:

20060149265, Jul 6, 2006

Filed:

Sep 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/219850

Inventors:

Anthony James - Bartlett TN, US
Joseph Ferrante - Bartlett TN, US
Paul Tornetta - Chestnut Hill MA, US
Thomas Russell - Collierville TN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606073000

Abstract:

A locking fastener for use with a bone plate. The fastener has threads on its shank to engage bone and threads on its head to engage the internal threads of the bone plate. The threads in the head may have a constant major diameter and a tapered minor diameter that creates a radial interference fit. The threads in the head may also have a variable pitch that creates an axial interference fit. The head may have a low profile to reduce soft tissue irritation.