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Amei Technologies, Inc.

Peter M Stevens

John Colin Stevens

Paul J Vasta, Jr

Michael Gregory Thomas

A spiral growth tether system may be securable to a bone having a growth plate that separates a first portion of the bone from a second portion of the bone. The spiral growth tether system may include a tether including a first end configured to be secured to the first portion, a second end configured to be secured to the second portion, and a central portion between the first end and the second end. The first end and the second end may be configured to separate at the central portion in response to the first end being urged away from the second end as a result of growth of the bone urging the first portion away from the second portion.

Spiral growth tether systems and methods

A system for external rotational deformity correction of an intact bone may include: a first frame member and a second frame member rotatably coupled therewith, a first bone fixation member coupled to the first frame member and to a distal segment of the intact bone, a second bone fixation member coupled to the second frame member and to a proximal segment of the intact bone at a first angle, an automated control mechanism coupled to the first and second frame members, and a power source for the automated control mechanism. The automated control mechanism may: receive power from the power source, rotate the first frame member to a desired relative rotational position, and position the first bone fixation member at a desired second angle to exert torsional force on the intact bone and externally reduce rotational deformity of the intact bone.

Automated coupled torsional fixators and method of use

An apparatus and method for external anteversion correction of an intact bone may include a first arcuate segment, a second arcuate segment rotatably coupled to the first arcuate segment, a first pin extending from the first arcuate segment to a proximal segment of the intact bone, a second pin extending from the second arcuate segment to a distal segment of the intact bone, and a control mechanism attached to the first and second arcuate segments. The control mechanism may rotate the first arcuate segment relative to the second arcuate segment to exert torsional force on the intact bone between the proximal and distal segments of the intact bone, thereby externally reducing anteversion of the intact bone.

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Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Peter M Stevens