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Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.

Bristol-myers Squibb Compnay

James A Amis

Anna Zastrozna

Robert J Ziemba

Kenneth I Kobayashi

John Anastasiadis

Michael Wahl

Dana Joseph Coombs

Charles A Neer

Tension isolating adjustable adapters are disclosed, along with kits and systems containing same, as well as methods of production and use thereof. The tension isolating adjustable adapters include a percutaneous device holder that can be releasably connected to a percutaneous device via a locking element, and a tensioning member that engages the percutaneous device holder. The tensioning member has at least one tension pad that is shaped and configured to be disposed about the percutaneous device insertion site in the patient's skin, and the engagement of the tensioning member(s) to the percutaneous device holder allows for adjustment of the tension pad(s).

Tension isolating adjustable adapter for external fixation and methods of production and use thereof

Kits and systems are disclosed that include one or more segments of elastically deformable membrane in combination with one or more external fixation members and optionally in combination with one or more tension protector pads. Also disclosed are methods of use of the kits and systems in methods that involve stretching the elastically deformable membrane and applying the stretched membrane to the skin of a patient, and releasing the tension on the membrane, thus causing compression of the skin to which the membrane is applied. The method may further include the optional steps of inserting one or more external fixation members through the membrane/skin combination and into a bone segment, applying a distraction force to the one or more external fixation members, and separating at least a portion of the membrane so as to release a portion of the tension in the skin at a rate that is similar to a rate at which the distraction force is applied.

Skin morphing and tension distributing system for external fixation and methods of use thereof

A calf-stretching device enables a user to conduct stretching exercises of the gastrocnemius muscles of the leg. The calf-stretching device includes a support base positionable on a floor surface and left and right surfaces immovably attached to the support base. Each of the left and right surfaces present a convex curved surface from a front side to a back side to receive respective feet of the user, the convex curved surface having a greater radial dimension on an inner portion than an outer portion to correspond to a foot arch of the user.

Device for isolated static stretching of the gastrocnemius (calf) muscle

Liquid therapy pad

A golf stance alignment device positioned on the ground between a golfer and a golf ball to be hit with a golf club. The device has a slotted member placed between the golfer's feet pointing toward the golf ball. Connected to the slotted member are a first cross member and a second cross member. The second cross member is adjustable relative to the first cross member in order to accommodate different club lengths and stances. The cross members are held perpendicular to the slotted member by rectangular groove engagement and spring loading between members. Springs hold the cross members engaged with the slotted member when the device is used, but permit disengagement for folding the cross members parallel to the slotted member for compact storage in a special storage tube. The ends of the first cross member are hinged for aiming and storage purposes.

Golf stance alignment device

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Terrace Park, OH, United States of America

James A Amis