Retrievable endoscopic orbital floor splint
First Claim
1. An endoscopic orbital floor splint for placement in a maxillary sinus for supporting an orbital floor, coprising:
- a pedicle portion with a flexible supporting surface adapted to substantially cover an upper orbital floor supporting surface and a lower surface; and
a resilient support portion extending below the lower surface of the pedicle portion which is adapted to force the pedicle portion upwardly to support the orbital floor.
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Abstract
A endoscopic orbital floor splint for placement in a maxillary sinus for supporting an orbital floor having a pedicle portion with an upper surface and lower surface, and a support portion extending below the lower surface of the pedicle portion which is adapted to force pedicle portion upwardly to support the orbital floor. The pedicle portion can be generally triangular shaped with rounded corners and an inferior optical nerve notch formed on one side thereof, and the support portion can be generally ring-shaped or be an elongate leg shape. Optionally, a neck can be provided between the pedicle portion and the support portion. The endoscopic orbital floor splint is formed of biocompatible flexible and resilient material, such as silicone rubber.
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30 Claims
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1. An endoscopic orbital floor splint for placement in a maxillary sinus for supporting an orbital floor, coprising:
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a pedicle portion with a flexible supporting surface adapted to substantially cover an upper orbital floor supporting surface and a lower surface; and
a resilient support portion extending below the lower surface of the pedicle portion which is adapted to force the pedicle portion upwardly to support the orbital floor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An endoscopic orbital floor splint for placement in a maxillary sinus for supporting an orbital floor, comprising:
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a pedicle portion with an upper surface and lower, the upper surface being generally concave facing upwardly and having a generally triangular shape; and
a generally ring-shape support portion extending below the lower surface of the pedicle portion which is adapted to force pedicle portion upwardly to support the orbital floor, wherein the endoscopic orbital floor splint is constructed from bio-compatible material which is flexible and resilient. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. An endoscopic orbital floor splint for placement in a maxillary sinus for supporting an orbital floor, comprising:
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a pedicle portion with an upper surface and lower, the upper surface being generally concave facing upwardly and having a generally triangular shape; and
a generally ring-shape support portion with a neck portion connecting between an upper region of the ring-shape and a bottom of the pedicle portion which is adapted to force pedicle portion upwardly to support the orbital floor, the neck portion extending outwardly from a plane of the ring-shaped support portion. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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24. An endoscopic orbital floor splint for placement in a maxillary sinus for supporting an orbital floor, comprising:
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a pedicle portion with an upper surface and lower, the upper surface being generally concave facing upwardly and having a generally triangular shape; and
a support portion comprises a leg which extends laterally from a bottom surface of the pedicle portion which is adapted to force pedicle portion upwardly to support the orbital floor, wherein the endoscopic orbital floor splint is constructed from bio-compatible material which is flexible and resilient. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. An endoscopic orbital floor splint for placement in a maxillary sinus for supporting an orbital floor, comprising:
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a generally triangular shaped pedicle portion with an upper surface and lower surface; and
a support portion extending below the lower surface of the pedicle portion which is adapted to force pedicle portion upwardly to support the orbital floor.
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30. An endoscopic orbital floor splint for placement in a maxillary sinus for supporting an orbital floor, comprising:
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a flexible pedicle portion with a supporting surface adapted to substantially cover the surface of an orbital floor and conform to the shape of the orbital floor and a lower surface; and
a resilient support portion extending below the lower surface of the pedicle portion which is adapted to resiliently force the pedicle portion upwardly to support the orbital floor.
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