Frank P. Castro
Medical Practice at Old Lagrange Rd, Louisville, KY

License number
Kentucky 34653
Issued Date
Mar 18, 1999
Expiration Date
Feb 28, 2018
Category
Orthopaedic Surgery
Type
Private Practice
Address
Address
12307 Old Lagrange Rd #105, Louisville, KY 40245
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, 1993
Phone
(502) 245-5767 (Work)
LicenseFiles verified this license of Apr 21, 2017 at the Ky.gov - Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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Dr. Frank P Castro, Louisville KY - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Dr. Frank P Castro, Louisville KY - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgery
Address:
Palto Alto Spine
12307 Old Lagrange Rd SUITE 105, Louisville 40245
(502) 245-5767 (Phone), (502) 245-5768 (Fax)
Certifications:
Orthopedic Surgery, 2003
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Palto Alto Spine
12307 Old Lagrange Rd SUITE 105, Louisville 40245
Jewish Hospital - Shelbyville
727 Hospital Dr, Shelbyville 40065
Norton Suburban Hospital
4001 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville 40207
Education:
Medical School
Stanford University School Of Medicine
Graduated: 1993

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System And Stabilizer For Spinal Implant And Methods Of Assisting Stabilization Of Spinal Implant

System And Stabilizer For Spinal Implant And Methods Of Assisting Stabilization Of Spinal Implant

US Patent:
8475533, Jul 2, 2013
Filed:
Sep 27, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/628107
Inventors:
Frank Castro - Louisville KY, US
Assignee:
IGIP, LLC - Louisville KY
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1716, 623 1711
Abstract:
A system, stabilizer and method for assisting the inhibition of the inward advancement of the surgically implanted spinal implant. The current system, stabilizer and method are particularly useful with spinal cages or other implants having one or more apertures about their perimeters.

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Spinal Implant And Method Of Using Spinal Implant

Spinal Implant And Method Of Using Spinal Implant

US Patent:
7435261, Oct 14, 2008
Filed:
Mar 24, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/089103
Inventors:
Frank Castro - Louisville KY, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1711
Abstract:
The present invention is a brace or spinal implant that can be inserted into vertebra that has had a cavity surgically created therein. The trapezoidal shaped spinal implant includes an opening that allows the surgical team to view the dura mater prior to packing the implant with osteogenic substances.

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Wedge-Like Spinal Implant

Wedge-Like Spinal Implant

US Patent:
8361149, Jan 29, 2013
Filed:
Aug 27, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/583864
Inventors:
Frank Castro - Louisville KY, US
Assignee:
Cardinal Spine, LLC - Louisville KY
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1711, 623 1716
Abstract:
The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Universal corner posts and one or more lateral universal posts are connected with a series of trapezoidal wedge-like dividers. The series of dividers includes a generally horizontal divider, a first set of dividers diverging away from the horizontal and a second set of dividers diverging away from the horizontal. Embodiments of the current cage can further include brakes, bars and superior and inferior plates.

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Spinal Implant And Method Of Using Spinal Implant

Spinal Implant And Method Of Using Spinal Implant

US Patent:
7942932, May 17, 2011
Filed:
Aug 6, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/221731
Inventors:
Frank Castro - Louisville KY, US
Assignee:
Cardinal Spine, LLC - Louisville KY
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1711
Abstract:
The present invention is a brace or spinal implant that can be inserted into vertebra that has had a cavity surgically created therein. The trapezoidal shaped spinal implant includes an opening that allows the surgical team to view the dura mater prior to packing the implant with osteogenic substances.

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Spinal Implant And Method Of Using Spinal Implant

Spinal Implant And Method Of Using Spinal Implant

US Patent:
8002832, Aug 23, 2011
Filed:
Aug 6, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/221779
Inventors:
Frank Castro - Louisville KY, US
Assignee:
Cardinal Spine, LLC - Louisville KY
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1711
Abstract:
The present invention is a brace or spinal implant that can be inserted into vertebra that has had a cavity surgically created therein. The trapezoidal shaped spinal implant includes an opening that allows the surgical team to view the dura mater prior to packing the implant with osteogenic substances.

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Stabilizer For Assisting Stabilization Of A Spinal Implant

Stabilizer For Assisting Stabilization Of A Spinal Implant

US Patent:
2013026, Oct 10, 2013
Filed:
May 21, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/898554
Inventors:
Frank P. Castro - Louisville KY, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1716
Abstract:
A stabilizer for receiving an end of a spinal implant. The stabilizer includes a gap that creates a socket for receiving the spinal implant. Bodies of the stabilizer are manufactured in a plurality of shapes. A cover is capable of blocking egress of the spinal implant from the socket.

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Stabilizer For Assisting Stabilization Of A Spinal Implant And Method Of Using The Stabilizer

Stabilizer For Assisting Stabilization Of A Spinal Implant And Method Of Using The Stabilizer

US Patent:
2012011, May 10, 2012
Filed:
Nov 6, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/927050
Inventors:
Frank Castro - Louisville KY, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/88, A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606279, 606246
Abstract:
A stabilizer for receiving an end of a spinal implant. The stabilizer includes a gap that creates a socket for receiving the spinal implant. Bodies of the stabilizer are manufactured in a plurality of shapes. A cover is capable of blocking egress of the spinal implant from the socket.

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Doughnut-Like Spinal Implant

Doughnut-Like Spinal Implant

US Patent:
8075620, Dec 13, 2011
Filed:
Mar 18, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/381955
Inventors:
Frank Castro - Louisville KY, US
Assignee:
Cardinalspine, LLC - Louisville KY
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1711, 623 1716, 606246, 606249
Abstract:
A doughnut-like lumbosacral or intervertebral implant having an asymmetrical opening surrounded by a series of load bearing sections of distinct curvatures. The doughnut-like implant can include a forwardly projecting arm and plate combination. Preferred embodiments of the doughnut-like implant can include tapered lateral annular-like sides.

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Spinal Implant With Overlay

Spinal Implant With Overlay

US Patent:
8016887, Sep 13, 2011
Filed:
Jan 9, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/319674
Inventors:
Frank Castro - Louisville KY, US
Assignee:
Cardinal Spine, LLC - Louisville KY
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1711
Abstract:
A spinal implant and an overlay for interlocking with the face of the spinal implant. Grooves and/or channels of the overlay interlock with the face of the implant. The overlay assists in securing the implant within the surgically created cavity.

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