Aurora Spine Bone Density-Matched Orthopedic Implant Method Patent Grant
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12605252B2 to Aurora Spine, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering a method of selecting and implanting orthopedic implants matched to a patient's bone density as determined by DEXA scan T-scores. The patent names inventors Trent James Northcutt and Laszlo Garamszegi and contains 16 claims.
What changed
Aurora Spine, Inc. received a granted patent for a method of treating patients requiring orthopedic implants by matching implant density to native bone density. The method involves obtaining a T-score or bone density measurement via DEXA scan and selecting an implant with approximately the same density as the native bone at the implantation site.
Competitors developing orthopedic implants with density-matching features should review this patent for potential infringement exposure. Companies manufacturing spinal or orthopedic implants may need to evaluate whether their products or methods fall within the scope of the 16 claims covering A61F 2/44, A61F 2/4455, A61F 2/46, A61F 2/34, A61F 2/36, and A61F 2/3662 classifications.
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Bone density scan result-matched orthopedic implants and methods of use
Grant US12605252B2 Kind: B2 Apr 21, 2026
Assignee
Aurora Spine, Inc.
Inventors
Trent James Northcutt, Laszlo Garamszegi
Abstract
A method of treating a patient in need of an orthopedic implant is described. The method includes obtaining the T-score or bone density of the patient's native bone at a site of implantation, said T-score or bone density being determined by a DEXA scan or other means of determining a T-score or bone density. The method further includes selecting an orthopedic implant that has about the same density as the native bone at the site of implantation, and implanting the orthopedic implant at the site of implantation.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/44 A61F 2/4455 A61F 2/46 A61F 2/34 A61F 2/36 A61F 2/3662
Filing Date
2022-02-09
Application No.
17667886
Claims
16
Parties
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