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Drill Guide/Suture Passer for Posterior Approach Total Hip Soft Tissue Repair
­Combined drill guide and suture passer for use in assisting repair following posterior approach total hip arthroplasty. Background: The posterior approach to the hip for total hip replacement as well as trauma, pediatric orthopedic surgery, and tumors is the most common approach for total hip arthroplasties. However, the performance of this...
Published: 5/1/2024   |   Inventor(s): Timothy Damron
Keywords(s): biomedical engineering, biotechnology, hardware, healthcare, medical devices, medical equipment, orthopedics, surgery, suturing technique, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > Upstate Medical University, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Augmented Reality Interface for Radiation-Free Screw Insertion during Intramedullary Nail Insertion for Long Bone Fractures
The NailedIt Augmented Reality (AR) Surgical Navigation System, comprised of a Windows-based desktop application, augmented reality headsets (HMDs) worn by surgeons, handheld mobile devices supporting remote viewing and surgical site annotation, and spatially tracked medical devices and instruments, assists and guides surgeons while they perform orthopedic...
Published: 4/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Schaer, Stephen Lane, Samir Mehta
Keywords(s): Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR), Orthopedics, Platform Technology, Software, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy Fixation Device
Fixation device to secure bone fragment of tibial tuberosity to native bone after osteotomy surgical procedure. Background: Standard osteotomy techniques to join the tibial tubercle fragment to native bone include screw fixation alone or fixation with wire or suture, which are not reliable methods to holding the bone in place to avoid displacement...
Published: 5/7/2024   |   Inventor(s): Timothy Damron
Keywords(s): biomedical, biomedical engineering, hardware, healthcare, instrumentation, medical devices, medical equipment, orthopedics, osteoarthritis, surgery, suturing technique, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Campus > Upstate Medical University
Suture Device for Rotator Cuff Surgery in Patients with Osteoporosis
An integrated device for anchor replacement and biologic cement injection during rotator cuff repair. Problem: The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint (humerus). When rotator cuffs tear due to injury, suture anchors are typically employed to reattach the torn rotator cuff tissue back on to the humerus. However,...
Published: 6/20/2024   |   Inventor(s): Andrew Parambath, John Kelly, IV, Alexander Lee, Ali Farooqi
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Orthopedics, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Hardware & Components, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Spine TK: Deep Learning AI Toolkit for Spine Health Assessment
Fast quantification of spine fractures, curvature, vertebral deformities, vertebral texture, vertebral strength, bone density, and intervertebral disk measurements using CT, MR, DXA, PET, or X-ray images for evaluation of spine health and surgery planning. Problem: Bone mass and quality deficiencies are the leading cause of bone disease in the United...
Published: 6/5/2024   |   Inventor(s): Chamith Rajapakse
Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning, Orthopedics, Radiology, Software
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Imaging
Accurate Blood Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis of Synovial Joint Disease in the Mucopolysaccharidoses
Ten candidate serum and synovial protein levels provide early indication of joint impairment in lysosomal storage disorders. Problem: The Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) group of lysosomal storage diseases occur once in every 25,000 births, all MPS subtypes share deficits in enzymatic degradation. Children with MPS suffer from a suite of variable and...
Published: 6/20/2024   |   Inventor(s): Lachlan Smith, Chenghao Zhang
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Cell Therapy, Drug Target, Genetic Disorders, Inflammation, Orthopedics, Regenerative Medicine
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Testing & Measurement
Modified Lipid Nanoparticle Formulations with Improved Therapeutic Delivery to the Bone Microenvironment In-vivo
A library of bi-phosphonate ionizable lipids and LNP formulations to facilitate mRNA delivery to the bone microenvironment. Problem: The increasing prevalence of skeletal diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and bone cancer have motivated efforts to target the bone microenvironment therapeutically. However, therapeutic agents must overcome...
Published: 2/7/2024   |   Inventor(s): Michael Mitchell, Lulu Xue
Keywords(s): Drug Delivery, Drug Target, Nanotechnology, Orthopedics, Platform Technology, Regenerative Medicine
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Vaccines, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Research Tools & Reagents
Method for Creating Super Resolution Medical Images
The deep learning algorithm retrospectively improves the resolution of routine medical images (e.g., CT, MRI, etc.) without the need for increased radiation or scan time. Technology: Clinical medical images often have low resolution due to radiation-dose or scan-time restrictions. Inventors developed a probabilistic deep learning model to improve...
Published: 9/24/2024   |   Inventor(s): Chamith Rajapakse
Keywords(s): Aging, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning, Cell Therapy, Orthopedics, Radiology, Software
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging
Durable and Targeted Nanoparticle Treatment for Osteoarthritis
An osteoarthritis treatment comprised of TGFa nanoparticles that penetrate cartilage and persist in the joint. Problem: Osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis, with over 32 million adults affected in the US alone. Despite its prevalence and debilitating nature, no cure or disease-modifying treatment...
Published: 6/20/2024   |   Inventor(s): Ling Qin, Yulong Wei, Zhiliang Cheng
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Drug Delivery, Orthopedics
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Therapeutics
VerroTouch: Tactile augmentation for robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery
Providing tactile and audio feedback during robotic surgery produces an immersive experience for surgeons that can lead to safer and more efficient procedures. Technology Overview: Robotic systems allow surgeons to carry out minimally invasive procedures using remote hand controls to guide surgical instruments. While video feeds provide visual...
Published: 1/5/2024   |   Inventor(s): Katherine Kuchenbecker
Keywords(s): Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Robotics, Technology Classifications > Hardware & Components
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