Joseph B Zagorski

US Patent:

47235462, Feb 9, 1988

Filed:

Jun 17, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/875181

Inventors:

Joseph B. Zagorski - Coral Gables FL

International Classification:

A61B 1732

US Classification:

128305

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for arthroscopic surgery provides a means for retaining loose tissue within a joint so that the tissue may be readily cut and removed from the joint. The apparatus comprises a harpoon-like shaft which is inserted into the body joint and the barb on the end of the shaft is engaged with the loose tissue within the joint. The shaft is then drawn outwardly slightly to tension the loose tissue so that it can be cut to permit the removal of the tissue from the joint. A cannula is slidable over the shaft and the end portion of the cannula is bevelled to fit beneath the barb. With the cannula engagable with the undersurface of the barb the device can be removed from the joint without engaging any adjacent tissue. The completely detached tissue may then be grasped and withdrawn through an opening into the joint.

US Patent:

45535353, Nov 19, 1985

Filed:

Sep 7, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/530005

Inventors:

Alan Finnieston - Hialeah FL
Joseph B. Zagorski - Coral Gables FL

International Classification:

A61F 300

US Classification:

128 88

Abstract:

A thigh brace for maintaining broken bone segments in the proper healing orientation by protecting and reinforcing the surfaces of the upper leg between the hip and knee is disclosed. The thigh brace includes an elongate generally U-shaped interior member which extends around the laterally interior surface of the upper leg and which is flexible. The thigh brace also includes an elongate, generally C-shaped exterior member which extends around the laterally exterior surface of the upper leg and which is similarly flexible. The longitudinal side edges of the exterior member are disposed in overlapping relationship with the longitudinal side edges of the interior member so that the exterior member and interior member encase the upper leg and provide increased lateral support to hold the broken bone segments in the proper healing orientation and protect against valgus or varus movement of the broken bone segments. The thigh brace also includes a keeper for holding the members in mating relationship and a retaining device for retaining the members in the desired location on the upper leg. Preferably, the retaining device is a tibia brace secured to the lower leg and connected to the thigh brace.

US Patent:

45495343, Oct 29, 1985

Filed:

Jan 13, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/457516

Inventors:

Joseph B. Zagorski - Coral Gables FL
Stephen C. Roy - Boca Raton FL

International Classification:

A61H 102

US Classification:

128 25R

Abstract:

A continuous passive motion leg exercise device for rehabilitation of knee motion, hip motion, and ankle motion after trauma or surgery is disclosed. The device includes an elongated base, a thigh support, a lower leg support pivotally connected to the thigh support, and a foot support pivotally connected to the lower leg support. The distal end of the lower leg support and foot support are mounted on a sliding bearing attached to the base. The thigh support is pivotally mounted to a thigh brace at one end. At the other end, the thigh brace engages a threaded drive screw extending from an enclosed motor assembly. The threaded drive screw is also enclosed except where the thigh brace extends through the enclosure. Movement of the thigh brace along the drive screw causes the thigh support, lower leg support, and foot support to move in a knee bending motion. The motor includes a motor cycling device which reverses rotation of the threaded screw.

US Patent:

45761531, Mar 18, 1986

Filed:

Feb 13, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/579543

Inventors:

Joseph Zagorski - Coral Gables FL
Alan Finnieston - Hialeah FL

International Classification:

A61F 504

US Classification:

128 87R

Abstract:

An upper arm brace for maintaining broken bone segments in a proper healing orientation by protecting and reinforcing the surfaces of the upper arm of the wearer between the shoulder zone and elbow zone is disclosed. The brace includes an elongate, generally U-shaped posterior member. The sidewalls of the posterior member are bowed inwardly toward the body of the wearer. The upper arm brace also includes an elongate generally C-shaped anterior member which extends around the interior surface of the upper arm. The side walls of the anterior member are similarly bowed inwardly to mate with the sidewalls of the posterior member. Both the anterior and posterior members are made of a semi-rigid material with the respective sidewalls being capable of being flexed. With this construction, the anterior and posterior members come together to encase the upper arm tightly so that the broken bone fragments are held by the soft tissue in a proper, slightly valgus, healing orientation. Preferably, the anterior member has a central bulged portion to accommodate the biceps muscle and to assist in retaining the arm brace in a predetermined desired position.

US Patent:

49663224, Oct 30, 1990

Filed:

Oct 30, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/428940

Inventors:

Joseph Zagorski - Coral Gables FL
Robin J. Zagorski - Coral Gables FL

International Classification:

A45F 500

US Classification:

224267

Abstract:

An adjustable elastic band is provided which fits around the upper arm of the user with a strap secured to the band having Velcro fasteners thereon so that the strap can be secured around ski goggles to retain the goggles against the upper outer side of the arm of the wearer.