The current invention is based on the notion that a rotational malfunction of the trunk and spinal column, occurring regardless of the exact source, is the leading cause for developing and progressing idiopathic scoliosis. The Derotation Brace employs a dynamic derotation mechanism to create neutral rotational forces that reverse the rotation of the spine and help correct the scoliosis. The brace consists of two parts that allow for progressive derotation and the improvement of spinal balance in a three dimensional direction.
Our invention will offer a universal solution to and simplify treatment procedures of broken long bones of the pediatric population.
Fibrin-Coated Implants
Many artificial implants in soft and hard tissues are not biocompatible and may be rejected or induce foreign body inflammatory responses and bind poorly to cells. Therefore, there is a need to modify the surface area of the implants and render them more biocompatible by improving their integration in the tissues of the implanted site. We propose to enhance cell binding to the surface of the implants by a human-based cell binding protein. Examples for such a need are a variety of implants to support recovery of bone defects and stabilize fractures.
Fibrin-based matrices could be a preferred material for coating implants due to the coagulation process which allows fibrinogen transformation to fibrin and its adhesive activity with cells. Some methods have been proposed to use such coatings but the stability of the fibrin gel coat on the surface is not very high and therefore other combination of fibrin with other materials were proposed for these types of applications. We suggest a technology that can coat metallic and other surfaces with non-soluble film layers of fibrin for enhancing the cell binding to such matrices.
Shoe with Arch Support
A serious disadvantage of arch supports for the treatment of flatfoot resides in the fact that, once fitted, their shape, i.e., the degree of their support, is permanent and unalterable, while the demands on the arch during a leisurely walk differ from those prevailing during strenuous sports activities. While a normal arch can cope with these differences, the collapsed or weak arch is either over-corrected for moderate activities or under-corrected for strenuous ones. Our invention provides an arch support that can not only be adjusted for a specific activity, but also provides reproducibility for such an adjustment if it is found to give favorable results.
