DANA CHRISTOPHER MEARS
Medical Practice in Pittsburgh, PA

License number

Pennsylvania MX001975

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Address

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Dana Mears

165 Millview Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Dana Mears

20 Wedgewood Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Dana Mears

1913 Dalkeith St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Dana Mears

165 Millview Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Dana Mears

1030 Broadview Blvd, Brackenridge, PA 15014

Professional information

Clinical Professor Orthopaedic Surgery At University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Position:

Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical center at Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Clinical Professor Orthopaedic Surgery at Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates

Location:

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Industry:

Medical Practice

Work:

Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates - Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical center Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center since Apr 2002 - Clinical Professor Orthopaedic Surgery

Apparatus And Method For Shaping Bone

US Patent:

5409491, Apr 25, 1995

Filed:

Jan 15, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/005887

Inventors:

John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA
John Karpowicz - Glenmoore PA
Sean Kerr - King of Prussia PA
Dana C. Mears - Pittsburgh PA

Assignee:

Boehringer Laboratories, Inc. - Norristown PA

International Classification:

A61B 1714

US Classification:

606 82

Abstract:

Apparatus and method is provided for shaping bone, in which, individually or together, a gaseous fluid such as air is delivered along the shaping member to impinge upon aerosols created by the shaping of the bone and to deliver the aerosols back toward the bone away from an operator, and a cooling liquid is delivered along the shaping member, in order to cool the shaping member where it contacts the bone. Preferably, the gaseous fluid is air and it is delivered through a manifold carried by the shaping member, forming an air curtain. Preferably, the cooling liquid is at least partially water, with or without a curative substance carried therein, with the liquid preferably being delivered through the shaping member and opening in a direction toward the shaped bone. Where the shaping member is a saw, the liquid may be delivered through the interior of the saw, for discharge through at least one narrow side thereof. Alternatively, the cooling liquid may be delivered externally of the saw.

Method And Apparatus For Performing A Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty

US Patent:

7833275, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Sep 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/235286

Inventors:

Dana Mears - Pittsburgh PA, US
Kevin Greig - Leesburg IN, US
Paul A Zwirkoski - Brighton MI, US

Assignee:

Zimmer Technology, Inc. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61F 2/32

US Classification:

623 2211, 623 2215

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty. An approximately 3. 75-5 centimeter (1. 5-2 inch) anterior incision is made in line with the femoral neck. The femoral neck is severed from the femoral shaft and removed through the anterior incision. The acetabulum is prepared for receiving an acetabular cup through the anterior incision, and the acetabular cup is placed into the acetabulum through the anterior incision. A posterior incision of approximately 2-3 centimeters (0. 8-1. 2 inches) is generally aligned with the axis of the femoral shaft and provides access to the femoral shaft. Preparation of the femoral shaft including the reaming and rasping thereof is performed through the posterior incision, and the femoral stem is inserted through the posterior incision for implantation in the femur. A variety of novel instruments including an osteotomy guide; an awl for locating a posterior incision aligned with the axis of the femoral shaft; a tubular posterior retractor; a selectively lockable rasp handle with an engagement guide; and a selectively lockable provisional neck are utilized to perform the total hip arthroplasty of the current invention.

Apparatus For Treating A Fracture

US Patent:

5066296, Nov 19, 1991

Filed:

Feb 2, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/305840

Inventors:

Michael W. Chapman - Sacramento CA
Dana C. Mears - Pittsburgh PA
Charles C. Edwards - Baltimore MD

Assignee:

Pfizer Hopsital Products Group, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A61B 1758

US Classification:

606 64

Abstract:

Apparatus for fixing a fracture of a bone including an elongated body member having a proximal end and a distal end for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the bone; a tab member having at least one aperture to allow for passage of a screw for fastening of the tab member to the bone; and a bolt for selectively removably coupling the tab member to the proximal end of the body member. Preferably, the tab member is of a hollow cylindrical configuration and removably interlocking the first plate member to a second plate member. In another embodiment, the apparatus include a body member for insertion into a bone cavity, the body member having at least one aperture disposed in close proximity to its first end to allow for passage of a screw for fastening the body member to the bone. The present invention is also directed to apparatus for fixing a bone fracture including a first elongated plate member having at least one aperture so as to permit passage of a screw for attachment to the outer surface of a first portion of the bone. The first plate member has a first end and a second end and has a predetermined curvature so as to conform generally to the curvature of the first portion of the bone.

Modular Femoral Component For A Total Knee Joint Replacement For Minimally Invasive Implantation

US Patent:

7799084, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Oct 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/532409

Inventors:

Alastair J. T. Clemow - Princeton NJ, US
Dana C. Mears - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

Mako Surgical Corp. - Ft. Lauderdale FL

International Classification:

A61F 2/38

US Classification:

623 2015

Abstract:

A femoral component () for a total knee joint replacement has a modular structure including a number of segments (), each of the segments () having a femoral fixation surface () for attachment to the distal end of a femur and at least one assembly surface () for joining with an adjacent segment () of the modular femoral component (). The assembly surfaces () are generally planar and arranged to be oriented generally in a plane extending in a proximal-distal direction and in an anterior-posterior direction when the femoral fixation surface () is positioned on the distal end of the femur. Although the assembly surfaces () are generally planar, they may be shaped or provided with complementary structures () to assure self-alignment when the segments () are assembled.

Haptic Guidance System And Method

US Patent:

2009001, Jan 8, 2009

Filed:

Jun 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/144517

Inventors:

Arthur QUAID - North Miami FL, US
Hyosig Kang - Weston FL, US
Dennis Moses - Hollywood FL, US
Rony Abovitz - Hollywood FL, US
Maurice R. Ferre - Key Biscayne FL, US
Binyamin Hajaj - Plantation FL, US
Martin Roche - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Scott Illsley - Waterloo, CA
Louis Arata - Mentor FL, US
Dana Mears - Pittsburgh PA, US
Timothy Blackwell - Miramar FL, US
Alon Mozes - Miami Beach FL, US
Sherif Aly - Boca Raton FL, US
Amardeep Singh Dugal - Hollywood FL, US
Randall Hand - Clinton MS, US
Sandi Glauser - Weston FL, US
Juan Salcedo - Miami FL, US
Peter Ebbitt - Boca Raton FL, US
William Tapia - Weston FL, US

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

606130, 128898

Abstract:

A surgical planning method is provided. A height of a cartilage surface above a bone is detected. A representation of the bone and a representation of the height of the cartilage surface is created. Bone preparation for implanting an implant on the bone is planned based at least in part on the detected height of the cartilage surface.

Haptic Guidance System And Method

US Patent:

2009001, Jan 8, 2009

Filed:

Jun 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/144496

Inventors:

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

606130, 128898

Abstract:

A surgical apparatus includes a surgical device, configured to be manipulated by a user to perform a procedure on a patient, and a computer system. The computer system is programmed to create a representation of an anatomy of a patient; to associate the anatomy and a surgical device with the representation of the anatomy; to manipulate the surgical device to perform a procedure on a patient by moving a portion of the surgical device in a region of the anatomy; to control the surgical device to provide at least one of haptic guidance and a limit on manipulation of the surgical device, based on a relationship between the representation of the anatomy and at least one of a position, an orientation, a velocity, and an acceleration of a portion of the surgical device; and to adjust the representation of the anatomy in response to movement of the anatomy during the procedure.

Haptic Guidance System And Method

US Patent:

2009000, Jan 1, 2009

Filed:

Jun 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/144526

Inventors:

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128898, 606130

Abstract:

A surgical planning method is provided. A representation of a bone of a joint is created. The joint is moved to a first position. A first point corresponding to a first location in the joint is identified when the joint is in the first position. The joint is moved to a second position. A second point corresponding to a second location in the joint is identified, when the joint is in the second position. Bone preparation for implanting an implant on the bone is planned based at least in part on the first and second points.

Haptic Guidance System And Method

US Patent:

2009000, Jan 1, 2009

Filed:

Jun 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/144507

Inventors:

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128898, 606130

Abstract:

A method for joint replacement is provided. A representation of a first bone is created, and a representation of a second bone is created. Bone preparation for implanting a first implant on the first bone is planned. The first bone to receive the first implant is prepared by manipulating a surgical tool to sculpt the first bone. Bone preparation for implanting a second implant on the second bone after preparing the first bone is planned. The second bone to receive the second implant is prepared by manipulating the surgical tool to sculpt the second bone.

Femoral Implant

US Patent:

D625415, Oct 12, 2010

Filed:

Jun 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/338104

Inventors:

Jason Otto - Plantation FL, US
Amit Mistry - Plantation FL, US
Martin Roche - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Thomas Coon - Redding CA, US
Scott A. Banks - Gainesville FL, US
Dana C. Mears - Pittsburgh PA, US
Alastair J. Clemow - Princeton NJ, US

Assignee:

Mako Surgical Corp. - Ft. Lauderdale FL
University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. - Gainesville FL

International Classification:

2403

US Classification:

D24155