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53-year-old charged in brutal stabbing homicide
A man apparently enraged over the slap of his girlfriend responded by stabbing the woman's assailant multiple times, according to a criminal complaint.
Jerrome Dubose, 53, of Milwaukee is charged with first degree intentional homicide in the death of Mark Chatman, 42, at Dubose's south side apartment on Thursday.
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Cardinals say Rodgers is the best
Green Bay - Safety Adrian Wilson and defensive end Darnell Dockett have combined to make seven Pro Bowls. Middle linebacker Paris Lenon and defensive end Vonnie Holliday have combined to play 26 seasons.
When these old pros for the Arizona Cardinals break it down in the loser's hushed locker room, it's wise to listen.
After the Green Bay Packers' 31-17 victory Sunday at Lambeau Field, the conversation in the Arizona locker room kept coming back again and again to one player. »Read Full Article
County weighs court fight over employee benefits
Milwaukee County's financial crunch has been greatly eased over the past three years by shifting benefit costs to employees and trimming back some perks.
Employees pay more for health and pension costs and eventually will get smaller pensions and less credit for unused sick time. Longtime retirees haven't been spared, either, with many now forced to pay a portion of their health care that used to be free.
But employee groups are fighting back through the courts, and county supervisors facing potentially costly paybacks are split on whether to keep on fighting in court. »Read Full Article
State Journal endorses Romney
After endorsing Barack Obama for president in 2008, the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison on Sunday endorsed GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, saying about Obama: "not enough hope and too little change."
State's U.S. Senate winner will make history
Whoever wins the U.S. Senate race Tuesday between Tammy Baldwin and Tommy Thompson, history will be made.
If Democrat Baldwin wins:
• She would be the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. In 1998 she became the first woman from Wisconsin elected to Congress. Baldwin is only the second Wisconsin woman to be a major party nominee for Senate after Republican Susan Engeleiter in 1988. »Read Full Article
Coal fire at Tosa power plant is under control
Firefighters worked for hours Sunday to bring a coal fire under control at a We Energies power plant on the Milwaukee County Grounds in Wauwatosa.
The fire, reported about 7:15 a.m., was confined to a 25-foot-deep hopper on the sixth floor of the building, Wauwatosa Fire Chief Robert Ugaste said in a news release. No one was injured.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control and We Energies officials were unloading the coal from the hopper to figure out how the fire ignited. »Read Full Article
Outside spending on U.S. Senate race hits record $45.7 million
Spending by outside political groups has more than doubled in the last three weeks in the Wisconsin U.S. Senate race to a record $45.7 million.
The money far outstrips the $20 million raised by the campaigns of Republican Tommy Thompson and Democrat Tammy Baldwin as of Oct. 17, according to government figures and other sources.
Taken together, the tightly contested race has cost more than $65 million, according to the Federal Election Commission. »Read Full Article
Small plane lands in cornfield in Town of Beaver Dam
A small plane flipped over Saturday after landing in a cornfield in the Town of Beaver Dam, but no one was injured, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
Madison police seeking armed robbers
Madison police are searching for armed robbers who held up three Madison-area service stations Saturday morning, and the same suspect may have been involved in two of the robberies, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Fire in Town of Burlington injures four
Four people were treated for minor injuries they suffered in a house fire early Sunday in the Town of Burlington.
The blaze in the 7100 block of McHenry St. was reported by a neighbor at 3:30 a.m.
Flames were coming out of the windows and power lines were down when firefighters arrived, the Racine County Sheriff's Department said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
PolitiFact: Checking Democratic group on Thompson, outsourcing
From PolitiFact Wisconsin:
The pro-Democratic Majority PAC says Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson "made millions from corporations who outsource American jobs and now he's trying to lavish huge tax breaks on them." We check it out.
Man, 66, killed in Milwaukee house fire
A 66-year-old man was killed in a house fire Saturday night in the 2100 block of E. Hillcrest Ave., Milwaukee police said Sunday.
The body of the victim, Donald T. Webber, was found in a first-floor bedroom of the single-family home, police said. The fire was reported at 10:40 p.m.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but it appears to have started in the bedroom, police said. Damage was estimated at $20,000 to the house and $10,000 to its contents. Police are continuing to investigate.
Forecast: A chill will stay in the air
Chilly weather will continue Sunday in the Milwaukee area, with high temperatures staying only in the mid-40s with partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies, according to WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) meteorologist Jesse Ritka.
Lows Sunday night are expected to drop into the low 30s near the lake and upper 20s inland with party to mostly cloudy skies, Ritka says.
A similar forecast is expected for Monday, with a chance of scattered showers on Tuesday, mainly in the afternoon, Ritka says. High temperatures are expected to reach the 50s by the end of the week.
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According to 49ers press confrence with NY media via Twitter.
Also, when asked about holding a grudge against his former team he says "no" but it will "motivate me"
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Also, when asked about holding a grudge against his former team he says "no" but it will "motivate me"
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Manningham's going to say "Eli's elite, man...he's elite"....
Yeah, and this just in, water is wet. Of course he, and Jacobs are going to help their new team out in any way possible.
"When Eli says 'Omaha', he's getting ready to receive the ball"....
"Eli make them good throws..." "On this one play, Eli told me to run this way, but I forgot which way this way is."
Having Manningham as intel is like having Simple Jack as the star agent in the CIA.
He's going to help his current team win football games anyway possible?
Welcome to the team Flowers!
i love when eli says omaha i used to cringe when he said it now i cringe when he doesnt
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Considering MM scored a 6 on the wonderlich and ran more wrong routes than anyone on the team, I don't think Eli has to worry.
I'm actually Ok with mario sharing Eli's intel because Mario never understood it anyway.
What in God's name are Jacobs and especially Manningham going to be able to tell the SF coaching staff about #10 that they don't already know from hours of game tape???
I don't understand it personally. And I'm not so certain that Manningham EVER understood our playbook anyway. Not dissing the guy, but I've met door knobs that had a higher IQ than him.


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Robert D. Pratt Jr., 21, pleaded innocent last week in Rutland criminal court to misdemeanor charges of simple assault, simple assault against a police officer and disorderly conduct.
He was released from jail on conditions that include a curfew from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. and a ban on alcohol.
Rutland Police Officer Charles Whitehead wrote in an affidavit that he arrested Pratt on the night of Nov. 6 after a fight on State Street.
George Sparks, 52, told police he broke up a fight between Pratt and another man. He said when he went to help up Pratt, who was lying on the ground, Pratt sucker-punched him.
Sparks told police he fell to the ground and Pratt continued to attack him. Whitehead said Pratt was taken to Rutland Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
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Thomas Christian Chaples, 25 criminal domestic violence second offense, criminal domestic violence bench warrant
Ariel Anil Bush, 31 driving under the influence, child endangerment
Angela Carol Heyward, 32 cruelty to children
James Muhammad, 50 pointing and presenting a firearm at any person
Brandon Lee McKie, 29 trespassing bench warrant
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Martin Glenn Britt, 28 failure to pay child support
Marsha Ann Gardner, 47 shoplifting $1,000 or less
Randall Mayson Riley, 17 shoplifting $1,000 or less
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Fritzner Morin, 17 shoplifting $1,000 or less
Charles Lincoln Hall, 65 open container of beer/wine, driving under the influence second offense
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opening up the gas portto the next size seems to have fixed the upper. i fired about 200rounds of assorted wolf, brown bear, re-loads, silver bear mil-surp and not as much as a hiccup.
disclaimer -!!do not try this at home!!
The CAR-15 gas port size has always been a bit small supposedly to minimise wear on the action. Sometimes simply changing the recoil spring and buffer to a good mil-spec item will do the job.
Going up two or three number drill sizes is the conventional fix for the balky CAR-15. This is an old issue from the past.
I wish I was rich enough to be a Mall-Ninja AR Guru. Great job on the upper. I do not believe I am brave enough to re-drill my barrel. Folks here have way more tools that my wife would let me have. You all must be married to saints.
They aren't rich either, just read a bunch of stuff about the AR and act like you know everything, then you'll earn your Mall Ninja badge. LOLI wish I was rich enough to be a Mall-Ninja AR Guru.
i only went up one drill size on the 7.62x39 as it was very close to working to start with.
the gas tube enlargement is not hard. in fact it is a bit too easy to get the port too large if your not paying attention to the details.
lucky me i have a $25 pawn shop set of bits that has about 500 bits from hair size on up so it was pretty easy to go up one size larger with a very small increase in size.
the hard part for me was getting the pins out of the front sight base without hurting anything. i had to press one out with my 20t press!! the other came out with the aid of a 3lb sledge!!
now i know why someone invented the bolt on gas block!!


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Wow........it's beautiful Taffy......so that's where you are from?
Taffy,Are you using pictures of Paradise? Very nice village you live in!
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I love OKlahoma! Been there twice, to Tulsa, Telaquah, Okmogee.......my spelling may be off.....anyway, beautiful state........
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- What is EGNOS?
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- What are the advantages of EGNOS for Aviation?
- What is EGNOS?
EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the European Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that enhances the GPS signals. Correction data provided by EGNOS improve the accuracy of the current GPS signals from about 10 metres to about 2 metres.
- What is satellite navigation?
Navigation satellites broadcast signals which are used by a receiver to determine precisely its position, velocity and time. Satellite navigation systems support an unlimited number of users.
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EGNOS offers users three high-performance navigation and positioning services. Those services are:
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The EGNOS coverage area includes most European states and has the built-in capability to be extended to other regions, such as North Africa and EU neighbouring countries. For more detailed information, visit the EGNOS Phases of the Programme page.
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Many new applications have already been developed and others are in the pipeline. Receiver manufacturers and application developers have access to the necessary technical information through the EGNOS OS SDD and through the EGNOS portal.
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EGNOS has been designed to meet stringent requirements coming from Aviation and therefore is also suitable for many other satellite navigation users and applications:
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- Agriculture users can reduce the usage of fertilizers, reducing costs and helping the environment;
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The key benefit of the use of EGNOS in Aviation is increased safety for passengers and crews. EGNOS provides a lower cost alternative to ground-based navigation aids, which is particularly interesting for small and medium-sized airports that cannot afford those ground-based systems. By using EGNOS, those airports can make landing much safer.
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Galileo can be used in all sectors, aviation, road, agriculture, maritime, civil engineering, the list could be endless.
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Well, you're very, very close, TBY, but it's not technically the answer.
Well, you're very, very close, TBY, but it's not technically the answer.
Or something.
RIP Fardin Qayyumi (AKA "cricket player"; "Bob"), 1/11/1990 - 15/4/2006
The number of nations that have qualified for a World Cup.
Good work, previous competitors + new qualifiers for WC2006.
Back to you...
I am one of five players to have achieved this feat. This feat will now never be achieved again. Ferenc Puskas is one of that five. I am by far the youngest in this group. Who am I?
Sleep beckons. Post your questions in here, I'll answer them when I awake tomorrow.
Did all the players in the group play for more than one country?
Cricket Web's 2013/14 Premier League Tipping Champion
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Just to expand...Originally Posted by BoyBrumby
At a World Cup.
Makes sense though, you can't switch countries at all nowadays if you've played a senior international game.
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Q2) It's understood, given that it's World Cup trivia.
I can't remember his bloody name! Played for Yugoslavia & Croatia. Robert something....
EDIT: Prosinecki?
I made a telling contribution to a World Cup final & had my nation's national stadium named after me. Who am I?
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Style: Mixed Martial Arts--
Why BJJ sucks the big one
Here is a video of Royce Gracie getting owned by some tiny Japanese guy.
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That was a cool clip. I'd like to see the whole fight. They both looked to be very capable fighters. It looked pretty even to me. Both fighters had advantages. There were a couple of shots there that Gracie looked like he got rocked.
So, if Gracie loses a fight, that means BJJ sucks? I don't get it.
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That's Tokoro.Good!I hope he makes it man.If he has to destroy the whole Gracie war machine to do it than so much the betterIMO>[img=http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2364/8026700123940loij9.th.jpg]
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Style: Chinese martial arts--
based on this video alone, i could think BJJ isn't as great as everyone here seems to say, and it looks as though the Japanese guy, who was much smaller than Royce, was able to hurt him by STRIKING.
of course, all the BJJ "nutriders" will defend Gracie with their excuses(such as Royce is getting old). and that's fine. and in time, hopefully many of you will be enlightened with the fact that video clips showing Style A vs. Style B doesn't show everything, and that most of the time, its the practitioner who makes the difference, its the way the art has been trained, not the art itself. and also, a striker using "anti-grappling" and striking is just as legitimate as a grappler going for the takedown.


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A dilator retractor and the dilators that are used for minimally invasive spinal surgery or other surgery are configured to accommodate the anatomical structure of the patient as by configuring the cross sectional area in an elliptical shape, or by forming a funnel configuration with the wider end at the proximate end. In some embodiments the distal end is contoured to also accommodate the anatomical structure of the patient so that a cylindrically shaped, funnel shaped, ovoid shaped dilator retractor can be sloped or tunneled to accommodate the bone structure of the patient or provide access for implants. The dilator retractor is made with different lengths to accommodate the depth of the cavity formed by the dilators.
1. A cannula comprising:
a proximal end;
a distal end spaced apart a distance from the proximal end, the distal end being sloped such that the cannula has a short side and a long side; and
a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end, the lumen defining a working channel having a length sufficient to at least span from a skin incision to proximate a vertebra;
opposed cut-outs formed in the distal end and defining a lateral passageway oriented at an angle to the working channel, the opposed cut-outs being formed between the short side and the long side of the cannula.
2. The cannula of
3. The cannula of
4. The cannula of
5. A dilator for use in surgery, comprising:
an elongate body having a lumen extending therethrough between proximal and distal ends thereof, the lumen defining a working channel having a length sufficient to at least span from a skin incision to proximate a vertebra;
the distal end of the elongate body having a sloped configuration such that the elongate body has a short side end a long side to facilitate positioning of the distal end against a vertebra; and
opposed out-outs formed in the distal end between the short side and the long side, the opposed cut-outs defining a passageway adapted to receive a tool therethrough when the distal end of the elongate body is placed against a vertebra.
This invention relates to the material disclosed and claimed in a co-pending patent application by the same inventor entitled "Non Cannulated Dilators" and bearing Ser. No. 10/021,809 and incorporated herein by reference.
This invention relates to medical instruments for use in surgical procedures and more particularly to a wide-channel cannula that is pre-sized, pre-configured and tailored to conform to the patient's anatomy.
In one aspect of this invention, the invention considers the anatomical shape of the area of the patient being operated on and tailors the shape of the dilators and the dilator retractor or cannula to accommodate that shape. In another aspect of this invention, the invention constitutes an improvement over the apparatus and method disclosed and claimed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,159,179 granted on Dec. 12, 2000 to the inventor of this patent application and entitled "Cannula and Sizing and Insertion Method" by providing different sizes of the same configuration of dilator retractors.
As is well known by those skilled in this technology, the cannula utilized in the field of minimally invasive surgery is particularly efficacious in performing such spinal medical procedures as laminotomy, medial facetectomy, foraminotomy, nerve root retraction, discectomy and the like, is cylindrically shaped. I have found that a cylindrically shaped cannula is not always ideal for certain surgical procedures and this invention is intended to obviate the problems incidental to a cylindrically shaped cannula and to increase the number of surgical procedures that can be performed by dilation methods by changing the configuration of the retractor tube or cannula. As is apparent to one skilled in this technology, the anatomy of the human spine is not made up of flat surfaces and a purely cylindrical device passed over cylindrical dilators and directed toward the lamina more likely than not settles off of or partly on the bone. When this occurs, a tuft of muscle migrates to or is left between the bone and the bottom of the retractor and must be removed surgically. Obviously, this surgery is a source of pain and discomfort for the patient and creates an additional surgical step for the surgeon. Moreover, this additional surgery causes additional bleeding and as a consequence, creates an obstruction to the vision of the surgeon. In order to cure the obstruction, the surgeon must address this problem through an electro cautery procedure.
Also apparent to one skilled in this technology is that the pathological target within the patient is often not an equal distance vertically and horizontally. Hence, a surgical procedure may require a surgical approach that for ideal conditions, provides access that is more vertical in orientation than lateral. Obviously, a cylindrical device as has been heretofore available and as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,159,179 supra, which is equidistant from the axis, does not allow for this approach. Thus, in a cylindrical cannula, in order to gain additional vertical access the size of the cannula must be increased the same amount in the lateral direction that it is in the vertical direction. Obviously, the human spine's skeletal structure, i.e. lateral facets and medial spinous process, restricts the amount of lateral space available. In a cylindrical cannula, since a limitation of the lateral space that is available to locate a retractor, the vertical space is likewise limited. As a consequence, the cylindrical cannula limits the number of patients who are candidates for minimally invasive spinal surgery necessitating the more invasive type surgery with all of the problems associated therewith. Hence, for a large segment of the patient population, the only surgery available is the more destructive invasive muscle burning and stripping approach. This invention addresses this problem and provides a solution whereby the minimal invasive surgery is now possible which otherwise was considered impossible to perform, unpractical or unpredictable in terms of surgical success or long-term outcome.
The other aspect of this invention is the improvement to the system claimed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,159,179, supra. In this patent, the depth of the cavity at the location where the invasive procedure is being performed is measured and the surgeon can then select from a kit or inventory of different sized cannulas or retractors the desired size required to perform the surgical procedure.
I have found that a solution to the problem noted in the immediate above paragraphs is that I provide in one embodiment of this invention, dilators and retractors that are configured other than in a cylindrical shape, such as an ovoid, and that I provide different sizes to meet the anatomical needs of a particular patient. By providing dilators and dilator retractors made in accordance with this invention, these instruments will be able to reach down between the facet joint and the spinous process to gently part muscle tissue and come into closer contact to the bony target. This will reduce or eliminate the need for the surgeon to surgically remove otherwise valuable viable muscle tissue. This will also reduce post-operative pain and inter-operative time (fiddle). In addition to the above, this new design will allow surgeons to address new pathologies in patients that previously would not have been able to undergo a minimally invasive technique. To more fully appreciate the importance of this invention a common example is discussed immediately hereinbelow.
This example considers a patient with multilevel central canal stenosis. To address this patient's pathology, the surgeon may need over 35 millimeters (mm) of vertical access. The typical lateral distance, i.e., space between the spinous process and the facet joint, available at the L4 lamina is 16 mm. A 16 mm cylindrical retractor would fit tightly against the lamina but even with "wanding" (moving up and down) it would restrict the surgeons ability to reach much more than the 16 mm in vertical access. The only option that is available to the surgeon, heretofore, is to utilize a cylindrical retractor. As explained above, since the equation for a cylindrical retractor mandates that the lateral and vertical expansions are equal, the cylindrical retractor would quickly reach beyond the practical or acceptable size for many, if not most, multilevel patient candidates.
Another embodiment of this invention is the contouring or configuring of the bottom of the retractor in order to meet the requirements of certain operation procedures and/or permit the retractor to be positioned closer to the target. This invention contemplates angling the tip in both a cylindrical and ovoid shaped retractor and/or locating a tunnel in the bottom thereof which allows for a rod or implant to be passed through the distal tip of the cannula and into a pedicle screw.
While much has been accomplished in the medical field to limit tissue disruption, use minimal incisions, reduce the hospital stay and increase the speed in which the patient recovers, this invention is intended to raise the surgical procedure to a higher level. This invention in the field of minimally invasive surgery is particularly efficacious in performing such spinal medical procedures as laminotomy, medial facetectomy, foraminotomy, nerve root retraction, discectomy and the like.
As discussed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,159,179, supra, atypical procedure in performing a lumbar discectomy is to advance a guidewire through a small incision which is advanced to the inferior edge of the superior lamina. A small incision is then made that extends either cranially or caudally. A dilator is then inserted over the guidewire. Larger diameter dilators are sequentially inserted over each other to increase the opening into the body cavity. Typically the guide wire is removed after the first dilator is installed and eventually the dilators are all removed after the tubular retractor has been inserted over the largest of the dilators. Once these procedures are accomplished, the retractor is locked into position by a retractor clamp that is clamped to a retractor clamping arm which is fixed to a rigid member such as the operating table. This provides an unencumbered zone where the surgeon can perform the medical procedure that was intended to be performed. According to the present invention, the dilators, of course will now conform to the configuration discussed above.
Instead of sizing the cannula to the largest depth that is anticipated in the surgical procedure, the U.S. Pat. No. 6,159,179 patent, supra, teaches providing to the surgeon a series of different sizes in a kit so that the surgeon can measure the depth of the cavity of the patient and select the requisite size from the kit. Hence, the surgeon measures the depth by measuring from the exterior of the cavity to the most interior position in the cavity (inferior edge of the superior lamina) and then selects, for example, either a 10 millimeters (mm), 20 mm, 30 mm, etc. as the situation requires. The dilator retractor will also have the same cross sectional shape as the dilator, but it may have a predetermined configuration at the distal end. This invention improves the state of the art of spinal surgery by expanding the current boundaries of minimally invasive surgery. This provides a new option to patients that would otherwise be delegated to the more disruptive open muscle stripping surgical approaches. The ovoid design with or without the angled distal tip, allows a surgeon greater vertical access without having to be encumbered by unnecessary lateral access.
Also, it is contemplated within the scope of this invention, that the dilator retractor will be provided in a kit where a given configuration will be provided in a series of dilator retractors that have different lengths, so that the depth of the cavity of the patient will determine the particular sized dilator retractor that will be utilized for that procedure.
An object of this invention is to provide a cannula used in minimally invasive technique that is tailored for a patient and pathology.
A feature of this invention is to provide an ovoid shaped retractor and a complementary shaped dilators. Other configurations that are not cylindrical are contemplated within the scope of this invention.
Another feature of this invention is to contour the tip of the distal end of the retractor to match the bone structure in the patient.
Another feature of this invention is to provide an access channel at the distal end of the retractor to allow passage of medical hardware.
Another feature of this invention is to provide retractors that are made from a series of predetermined sizes having tailored contouring that the surgeon can select to match the depth of the cavity in the patient made by the dilator.
The foregoing and other features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings.
These figures merely serve to further clarify and illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope thereof
While the preferred embodiment of this invention is described herein, it will be appreciated, as one skilled in this art will recognize, that the invention although directed toward non-cylindrically shaped dilator retractors, under certain circumstances, the invention contemplates cylindrically shaped dilator retractors where the bottom or distal end is configured to accommodate the shape of the bone structure of the patient or to accommodate different procedures that are available to the surgeon. As for example, the distal end of a cylindrically shaped dilator retractor may be tunneled so as to allow the insertion of an implant. The terms "cannula" and "dilator retractor" have the same meaning and are used herein interchangeably. The term cavity as used herein means the cavity that is created by the dilators and when the dilator retractor is inserted in this cavity it becomes a working channel for the surgeons use in performing the minimal invasive surgery. While the invention is particularly efficacious for use in performing minimal invasive surgery, as would be obvious to any skilled artisan, this invention would also be useful for other types of surgery.
While in the preferred embodiment the description of this invention details the use of a non cannulated dilator of the type described and claimed in the Cross Reference of this patent application and which is incorporated herein by reference, as one skilled in the art will appreciate, this invention also contemplates the use of a guide wire for certain surgical procedures.
To better understand this invention reference is made to the prior art configuration of a dilator retractor as viewed in the target area of a patient. In this example, the patient is inflicted with a herniated disc in the spinal column and the surgeon targets the posterior portion of the vertebra to perform the surgical procedure. The dilator retractor or cannula 10 is inserted in the body and up to where the distal end rests on the bone structure. Obviously, there is a space from left to right between the bone and the end of the dilator retractor and as mentioned above, tufts of muscle remains in or migrates to this area. The surgeon needs to remove this material before performing the procedure for repairing the herniated disc to the discomfort of the patient.
In accordance with one embodiment of this invention and as best seen in
As mentioned in the Background section of this patent application, in accordance with this invention the distal ends of the dilator retractors are "tailored" to meet certain criteria resulting from the anatomical structure of the target area of the patient.
The dilator retractor 54 of
It is apparent from the foregoing and particularly with the embodiments depicted in
What has been shown by this invention is a novel, unique and functional dilator retractor that is "tailored" to meet the anatomical configuration of the patient. In addition, each of the configured dilator retractors are sized so that they conform to the depth of the cavity in which they are inserted into the patient. In addition to the benefits of these configured dilator retractors that have been enumerated above, these dilator retractors and the dilators associated therewith, afford opportunities to the surgeon to operate in areas of the spine that were not operable with minimal invasive surgery heretofore or at best were operable with a given risk.
Although this invention has been shown and described with respect to detailed embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated and understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail thereof may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed invention.
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Valentine's Day Ideas for Valentine's Day Haters
Valentine's Day Ideas for Valentine's Day Haters
Have you been dreading Valentine's Day since the moment those heart-shaped boxes of chocolate appeared in the drugstore? You're not alone. If the schmoopy stuff isn't for you, check out these noncheesy ways to celebrate February 14—whether you're single or attached.SEE MORE
Valentine's Day idea: Have a scary-movie fest.Why keep those scary movies shelved until Halloween? Queue up a list of the most bone-chilling films you can think of, put your feet up and start imagining Cupid starring in place of characters whose fates take a more unfortunate turn.
Valentine's Day idea: Ditch the cliché restaurant scene.A wallet-busting prix fixe romantic meal for two? Save your dollars and show off your master chef skills instead. Consider trying out a new, unboring recipe if you're cooking with a guy, or go big and host a potluck dinner for other Valentine's Day haters. Another idea? Have a chocolate fondue party. Fondue pots are surprisingly cheap. Pick one up and lay out skewers and pretzels, strawberries, pineapple chunks, marshmallows—whatever you like—and get dippin'.
Valentine's Day idea: Have a game night.Some classic ideas are so good, they transcend cheesy. Case in point: game night. Round up your silliest board games (Pretty Pretty Princess, anyone?) and some good company—couples and singles alike—and go out of your way to go all out. A little competitive spirit can be very sexy.
Valentine's Day idea: Break a sweat.Got a little Valentine's Day rage? Grab your single friends and sign up for a kickboxing class. Or if you think your date might want in on the action, consider booking a couples session with a private trainer to learn how to go one-on-one in the ring. (Just keep it in the ring, OK?)
Valentine's Day idea: Declare a pajamas-only day.Make Valentine's Day a comfies-only day! Whether that means camping out in your pajamas or exercising your right to a makeup-free evening, skip the pressures of getting frill-ified. Instead, mark an arbitrary day on your calendar to get all dolled up…just because.
Valentine's Day idea: Spread the love by volunteering.Show your friends, community or some adorable furry animals that you love 'em all. Call up a local organization, such as a soup kitchen or shelter, to explore volunteer opportunities. Or get in touch with your pals who are exhausted parents and offer to babysit on Valentine's Day, so they can get out and take a child-free breather.
Valentine's Day idea: Go bowling.When's the last time you laced up some terribly ugly shoes and got the ball rolling? Bowling is a perfect group activity, whether you're with your girls or in a group of couples. If you have a boyfriend, it can also make for some sweet-natured competition (though we know you'll kick his butt!). If your game is a bit off, consider just sitting in the crowd for an offbeat sport, like, say, roller derby. Game on!
Valentine's Day idea: Eat with your fingers.Listen, white linen tablecloths and candlelight are lovely the rest of the year, but if there's something about Valentine's Day that makes you want to puke at the thought of a stuffy maitre d', consider booking a reservation at a restaurant where it's allowed—nay, encouraged!—to pooh-pooh the silverware and eat with your fingers. You might try Ethiopian or Indian foods made to be eaten with bread, not silverware, or sushi or a dive bar with chicken fingers and fries.
Valentine's Day idea: Have a crazy-girly girls' night.Pay homage to some of the most loving relationships in your life: those with your girls. Chick it up with fun dresses, pink champagne or other fun cocktails, sparkly eye makeup, cupcakes, the works. Consider it a grown-up sleepover, though with less Truth or Dare being played. Or not—maybe they'll push you to finally call the boy you have a crush on!
Valentine's Day idea: Start a "Covert Cupid" tradition with friends.Don't let Secret Santa get all the fun. Like the popular office routine, try getting together and picking friends' names out of a hat, then buying them a sweet Valentine's Day surprise. Unlike the pressure on boyfriends to buy jewelry or lingerie, you can go wild with your gifts for a friend. Pick up the sex toy she's too shy to shop for or send her flowers. That way, even the single girls can expect to unwrap a little something fun every year.
Valentine's Day idea: Have an anti-rom-com film festival.Sure, everyone likes to indulge in some harmless romantic comedies from time to time. When Harry Met Sally? Practically life-changing. But all that schmaltz can be a bit too much this time of year. Turn the genre on its head by watching your favorite comedy sweethearts in more girl-power roles. So instead of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, try her in Erin Brockovich. Instead of Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama, catch her in the most excellent Election. Jennifer Lopez in The Wedding Planner? No, how about Selena! You get the idea. Alternatively, see slide one.
Valentine's Day Idea: Have a spa night.Valentine's Day is often about taking care of your heart (and his), but why not take care of your body, too? Break out the bath salts, the nail polish or that hair oil treatment that sits in the back of your bathroom drawer, woefully unused.


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Sleek mini cutout-back top is long sleeved with an exposed trim detail. Stay fresh in the gym or double this shirt as lounge wear. Fitted leggings will set this Tee off!
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Riding Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) just got easier.
The Employee Alternate Transportation Program is now promoting the OCTA E-PASS. The E-PASS is a magnetic card that you simply swipe when boarding the bus. No more hassles of having to purchase a monthly pass. Gone also are the days of making sure you have enough money in your pocket for a day pass. This new E-PASS takes care of it all. The best part? The E-PASS is completely subsidized by the Rideshare Program.
Additionally for your convenience, the E-PASS is a year-long pass that will not expire until June 30, 2008. For further information on the OCTA E-PASS, contact Christy Hart at 562/985-4091.


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On The Scene: Amber Rose, Eva Marcille, Wendy Williams & Raven Symone
Amber Rose was spotted leaving her New York City hotel yesterday looking like a West Coast rapper from the 90's. When asked about the budding romance between her ex Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, she flashed a huge smile and said 'Love is Love, man'.
Eva Marcille let it all hang out a few weeks ago as she partied it up at the Playboy Golf Finals Lingerie and Pajama Party. She posed in a bra and pajamas as she showed off the gun in a holster tattooed around her waist line.
How you doooiing! Wendy Williams was full of energy yesterday as she arrived at the Dave Letterman show dressed in a cinched dress and yellow pumps. In case you didn't know, she's one of the many celebs that are in the movie, 'Think Like A Man'.
Raven Symone hit up 106 and Park yesterday in some Rag & Bone skinny jeans and grunge boots as she promoted her current stint in the Broadway Musical, 'Sister Act'. Raven always keeps multiple checks coming in. She is definitely doing her thing.
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According to reports provided by the Aiken County Sheriffs Office:
A Warrenville woman reported on Wednesday that an unknown person entered her Piney Heights Road home and took a digital camera and a smartphone.
A trailer loaded with fence posts was reported stolen from Camp Rawls Road in Wagener on Thursday.
A burglary was reported on JB Swartz Road in Wagener on Thursday. Metal pipes were reported missing.
Additional burglaries were reported on Foreman Floyd Circle in Beech Island and Augusta Road in Beech Island.
A vehicle break-in was reported on Willow Lane in North Augusta on Thursday. The owner reported a gun missing.
An additional vehicle break-in was reported Thursday on Jackson Street in Warrenville.
Vehicles were reported stolen on Thursday from Dunbar Street in Warrenville and Charleston Highway in Aiken.
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The X Factor
Did Cher Lloyd Win The X Factor UK?
Cher Lloyd can credit The X Factor U.K. edition for her worldwide fame and abundant radio time, but the British singer wasn't actually the last one standing on the show.
It turns out the "Want U Back" singer came in fourth when she appeared on the show in 2010, not that she's too torn up about it.
"It's a blessing that I didn't win," she told MTV. "I mean, a girl like me was never going to win anyway, but I'm glad I came fourth because otherwise I wouldn't be doing all this now."
It seems that Cher credits not winning the show with being able to express herself more freely as an artist.
"I don't have no one holding me back. No one ever will. I'm allowed to do whatever I want creatively," she added. "I might have come from a reality TV show, but I'm not a puppet and I won't be treated like one. You can't put me in a box."
Source: MTV UK
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Scottsdale Trails
Major Trails
Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve covers 30,000 acres with over 120 miles of trails.
Pinnacle Peak Park has a trail for hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing.
Minor Trails
Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park has a desert botanical nature trail.
George "Doc" Cavalliere Park has a ¾ mile loop trail.
McCormick Railroad Park has a nature trail in the Arboretum at the southeast corner of the park, which displays low-water use plants.
Mescal Park has a trail for hikers and horseback riders. The path around the park is mile.
Nature Park has a nature trail that runs along the Arizona Canal.
Stonegate Equestrian Park has a nature trail.
Via Linda Senior Center - Desert Trail
Trail Etiquette
Are you a courteous trail user? The universal rule of trail courtesy is for all trail users to yield the right-of-way to horses, and for bicycle riders to yield to all other types of users.
When approaching a person on horseback, speak in a soft voice to alert the horse and rider of your presence. Users of Scottsdale trails are reminded that all users are on the trail for the same reason—to enjoy the outdoors and the beauty of the Sonoran desert.
Did you know that you could be fined up to $250 for driving a motorized vehicle on a non-paved trail in the City of Scottsdale? Scottsdale Ordinance 17-62 prohibits the use of motorized vehicles, including ATVs and motorcycles, on Scottsdale's trails and Preserve lands.
By obeying this law you will help eliminate conflicts with other trail users such as equestrians, and help reduce negative impacts on adjacent property owners. Know the rules, obey all signs, and please act responsibly!