GARY EDWARD KRAUS, MD
Medical Practice at Richmond Ave, Houston, TX

License number
Texas MO134
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Neurological Surgery
Address
Address
12121 Richmond Ave SUITE 324, Houston, TX 77082
Phone
(281) 870-9292
(281) 870-8493 (Fax)

Professional information

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Dr. Gary E Kraus, Houston TX - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:
Neurosurgery
Address:
Neurosurgery PA
12121 Richmond Ave STE 324, Houston 77082
(281) 870-9292 (Phone)
Languages:
English, Spanish
Hospitals:
Neurosurgery PA
12121 Richmond Ave STE 324, Houston 77082
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
23900 Katy Fwy, Katy 77494
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
921 Gessner Rd, Houston 77024
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
1635 North Loop West, Houston 77008
Education:
Medical School
Stony Brook Univ Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine


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Surgical Glove And Method Of Securing Surgical Glove

US Patent:
2006018, Aug 24, 2006
Filed:
Nov 14, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/273597
Inventors:
Jamal Taha - Cincinnati OH, US
Gary Kraus - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
A41D 20/00
US Classification:
002170000
Abstract:
A surgical glove and a method of securing a surgical glove are presented to provide an improved surgical glove. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a self-adherent wrap is used to secure the surgical glove to the surgical gown of the user by encircling the self-adherent wrap around a substantial portion of both the cuff portion of the surgical glove and the surgical gown. The self-adherent wrap is configured such that, upon the application of suitable pressure, it adheres to itself in a cohesive state. The self-adherent wrap further defines a degree of adhesion in the cohesive state that is sufficient to bind the surgical glove to the surgical gown. Additional embodiments we disclosed.


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Facet Stabilization Schemes

US Patent:
2006019, Aug 24, 2006
Filed:
Feb 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/351270
Inventors:
Gary Kraus - Houston TX, US
Jamal Taha - Cincinnati OH, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623017110
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of stabilizing a facet joint, wherein the facet joint comprises an inferior articular facet of the superior level, a superior articular facet of the inferior level, and an interfacet space that is defined between the opposing faces of the inferior and superior articular facets. These methods of stabilization may be achieved through a variety of applications and devices. In addition, the stabilization may be provided with various degrees of compression sufficient to stabilize the facet joint.


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Spinal Docking System, Spinal Docking Device, And Methods Of Spinal Stabilization

US Patent:
2006020, Sep 7, 2006
Filed:
Jan 5, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/326592
Inventors:
Jamal Taha - Cincinnati OH, US
Gary Kraus - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/00
US Classification:
606086000
Abstract:
The present invention relates to spinal docking systems, spinal docking devices, and methods of spinal stabilization. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a spinal docking system comprises a spinal docking device, a docking device coupling mechanism, and a surgical instrument guide. In accordance with the present invention, an alternative embodiment of a spinal docking system comprises a spinal docking device and a surgical instrument guide. In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, a spinal docking device comprises a concave end and a longitudinal face. Another embodiment of the present invention relates a method of stabilizing a pedicle.


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Facet Stabilization Schemes

US Patent:
2009012, May 14, 2009
Filed:
Dec 22, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/340840
Inventors:
Gary Kraus - Houston TX, US
Jamal Taha - Cincinnati OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/70, A61F 2/44
US Classification:
606279, 606247, 623 1711
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of stabilizing a facet joint, wherein the facet joint comprises an inferior articular facet of the superior level, a superior articular facet of the inferior level, and an interfacet space that is defined between the opposing faces of the inferior and superior articular facets. These methods of stabilization may be achieved through a variety of applications and devices. In addition, the stabilization may be provided with various degrees of compression sufficient to stabilize the facet joint.


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Facet Stabilization Schemes

US Patent:
2012024, Sep 27, 2012
Filed:
Jun 6, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/489764
Inventors:
Gary Kraus - Houston TX, US
Jamal Taha - Cincinnati OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/88, A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606247, 606279
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of stabilizing a facet joint, wherein the facet joint comprises an inferior articular facet of the superior level, a superior articular facet of the inferior level, and an interfacet space that is defined between the opposing faces of the inferior and superior articular facets. These methods of stabilization may be achieved through a variety of applications and devices. In addition, the stabilization may be provided with various degrees of compression sufficient to stabilize the facet joint.


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Spinal Stabilization Systems Supplemented With Diagnostically Opaque Materials

US Patent:
2006014, Jul 6, 2006
Filed:
Dec 16, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/303750
Inventors:
Gary Kraus - Houston TX, US
Jamal Taha - Cincinnati OH, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/30
US Classification:
606061000
Abstract:
According to the present invention, spinal stabilization systems are supplemented with a diagnostically opaque material to enable the diagnostic recognition of the components of these systems. These spinal stabilization systems may comprise one or more flexible spacers, and one or more elastic cords, either or both of which may comprise a diagnostically opaque material. Additional spinal stabilization systems are contemplated.