Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Joel L Kuhlmann

Shuai Leng

Kiaran P McGee

Jonathan M Morris

Jane M Matsumoto

Chunfeng Zhao

Christopher John Kimble

Mohamad Bydon

Brandon A McCutcheon

Hugo Giambini

Panagiotis Kerezoudis

Timothy L Rossman

Daniel J Mangiameli

Robert A Highet

Thomas C Shives

Tyler S King

Allen K Rech

Mohammed Ali Alvi

Devices and systems can be used to treating spinal conditions. For example, this document describes artificial facet joint systems that can be implanted to treat spinal conditions while facilitating normal stability and motions of the spine. Such systems and methods can be used to treat spinal conditions such as, but not limited to, spondylosis, vertebral fractures, and the like.

Facet joint replacement devices

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for performing quality control assessments of a three dimensional (3D) printing system. In particular, the present disclosure provides a phantom designs for use in 3D printing systems, as well as methods of quality control for a 3D printing system performed using a 3D printed phantom.

Systems and methods for quality control in 3D printing applications using a 3D printed phantom

Systems and methods for quality control in 3D printing applications

An improved inflatable compression dressing () for use in controlling swelling and promoting healing to wounds subsequent to surgery while allowing visual inspection of the wound during healing is provided. The dressing comprises a bladder () formed by an outer wall () secured to an inner wall () to define an elongated, cup-shaped cavity for receiving an appendage (); an air supply delivering air to the bladder; and a sensor monitoring air pressure within the bladder and indicating said air pressure to an air pressure control (). The air pressure control provides air to the bladder at a rate which substantially matches air leaked from the bladder. Thus, the air supply inflates the bladder so as to provide uniform air pressure to the appendage, wherein the appendage is an arm or a leg.

Inflatable compression dressing

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Rochester, MN, United States of America

Joel L Kuhlmann