President , Treasurer , Secretary , Director , Member , Vice-President:
Theodore W. Crofford (President , Treasurer , Secretary , Director , Member , Vice-President)
Agent:
Theodore W Crofford Md,750 8 Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104(Physical)
TIN:
32036023284
Professional information
Dr. Theodore W Crofford - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Hospitals:
Texas Hip and Knee Center 750 8Th Ave SUITE 400, Fort Worth 76104 Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth 900 8Th Ave, Fort Worth 76104 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth 76104 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth 6100 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth 76132 Texas Hip and Knee Center 750 8Th Ave SUITE 400, Fort Worth 76104 Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth 900 8Th Ave, Fort Worth 76104 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth 76104 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth 6100 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth 76132
Philosophy:
As an Orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of hip and knee disorders, my goal is to help the patient achieve and then maintain an active life style that promotes physical fitness, physical health, recreational activities, amd return to the workforce. I always prefer to use non surgical methods when they have a reasonable chance of being successful, but I am particularly trained in surgical intervention when needed.
Education:
Medical Schools UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON Graduated: 1985
Drilling Guide For Use In Implanting A Femoral Neck Fixation Prosthesis
US Patent:
2008020, Aug 28, 2008
Filed:
Feb 12, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/069693
Inventors:
Theodore W. Crofford - Fort Worth TX, US
Assignee:
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Mahwah NJ
International Classification:
A61B 17/58, A61F 5/00
US Classification:
606 88, 606 87
Abstract:
A femoral neck fixation prosthesis and method of using same which reduces bone loss and the avoids the other shortcomings of the prior art by allowing the fixation of a stable femoral head replacement while reducing the amount of the femur which must be reamed for the insertion of the prosthesis. The preferred embodiment provides that the femoral head is attached to a fixation prosthesis, which extends coaxially through the canal of the femoral neck, into the femur, and is then attached to the opposite lateral wall of the femur. In this manner, the prosthesis serves to imitate the original structure of the femoral neck. No other support members, either crosspins or arms extending into the length of the femur, are required.
Theodore W Crofford, Fort Worth TX
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgeon
Address:
750 8Th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Board certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery
Method Of Resecting A Femoral Head For Implantation Of A Femoral Neck Fixation Prosthesis
US Patent:
2005004, Mar 3, 2005
Filed:
Aug 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/914749
Inventors:
Theodore Crofford - Fort Worth TX, US
International Classification:
A61F002/32
US Classification:
623022460
Abstract:
A femoral neck fixation prosthesis and method of using same which reduces bone loss and the avoids the other shortcomings of the prior art by allowing the fixation of a stable femoral head replacement while reducing the amount of the femur which must be reamed for the insertion of the prosthesis. The preferred embodiment provides that the femoral head is attached to a fixation prosthesis, which extends coaxially through the canal of the femoral neck, into the femur, and is then attached to the opposite lateral wall of the femur. In this manner, the prosthesis serves to imitate the original structure of the femoral neck. No other support members, either crosspins or arms extending into the length of the femur, are required.
Method Of Preparing An Acetabulum For Receiving A Head Of A Femoral Prosthesis
US Patent:
7695474, Apr 13, 2010
Filed:
Sep 11, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/519209
Inventors:
Theodore W. Crofford - Fort Worth TX, US
Assignee:
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Mahwah NJ
International Classification:
A61B 17/00
US Classification:
606 81
Abstract:
A femoral neck fixation prosthesis and method of using same which reduces bone loss and the avoids the other shortcomings of the prior art by allowing the fixation of a stable femoral head replacement while reducing the amount of the femur which must be reamed for the insertion of the prosthesis. The preferred embodiment provides that the femoral head is attached to a fixation prosthesis, which extends coaxially through the canal of the femoral neck, into the femur, and is then attached to the opposite lateral wall of the femur. In this manner, the prosthesis serves to imitate the original structure of the femoral neck. No other support members, either crosspins or arms extending into the length of the femur, are required.
Femoral Head Prosthesis
US Patent:
2010002, Jan 28, 2010
Filed:
Jul 24, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/220433
Inventors:
Theodore Crofford - Fort Worth TX, US Michael Santarella - Essex Falls NJ, US
Assignee:
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Mahwah NJ
International Classification:
A61F 2/36
US Classification:
623 2311
Abstract:
An implant is provided for replacing the proximal portion of a femur having a substantially intact natural femoral neck and a lateral side opposite the femoral neck, with a bore extending from the femoral neck through a lateral side of the femur. The implant comprises a sleeve having a flange for engaging a proximally facing resected surface of the neck surrounding the bore in the femur and having a bore with an inwardly tapered conical portion. A shaft member having a longitudinal axis, a distal end, and a proximal end is placed in the bore through the femur. The shaft member has an intermediate conically tapered male portion for coupling to the conically tapered bore of the sleeve and a proximal end having a conically tapered portion. A head member having a distal end and a proximal substantially-spherical portion and a tapered recess is configured for positioning in a natural or prosthetic hip socket.
Self-Opening Skin Staple
US Patent:
7713284, May 11, 2010
Filed:
Sep 13, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/900720
Inventors:
Theodore W. Crofford - Fort Worth TX, US
International Classification:
A61D 1/00
US Classification:
606219, 606151
Abstract:
A tissue closure apparatus having a collar, a pair of elastically deformable legs, and a flexible adjustment member is provided. The collar includes a collar wall defining a passage therethrough, along which are disposed a plurality of teeth extending outward into the passage. A pair of elastically deformable legs is connected to the collar, and each leg includes a lateral portion adjacent the collar and an engagement portion connected to the lateral portion. A flexible adjustment member is connected to the engagement portion of at least one of the elastically deformable legs. The flexible adjustment member is disposed within the passage of the collar and includes a plurality of teeth to engage the plurality of teeth of the collar.
Femoral Neck Fixation Prosthesis
US Patent:
2003019, Oct 16, 2003
Filed:
Aug 27, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/228907
Inventors:
Theodore Crofford - Fort Worth TX, US
International Classification:
A61F002/36
US Classification:
623/022460, 623/023270, 623/022420
Abstract:
A femoral neck fixation prosthesis and method of using same which reduces bone loss and the avoids the other shortcomings of the prior art by allowing the fixation of a stable femoral head replacement while reducing the amount of the femur which must be reamed for the insertion of the prosthesis. The preferred embodiment provides that the femoral head is attached to a fixation prosthesis which extends coaxially through the canal of the femoral neck, into the femur, and is then attached to the opposite lateral wall of the femur. In this manner, the prosthesis serves to imitate the original structure of the femoral neck. No other support members, either crosspins or arms extending into the length of the femur, are required.
Method Of Preparing An Acetabulum For Receiving A Head Of A Femoral Prosthesis
US Patent:
7104995, Sep 12, 2006
Filed:
Aug 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/914750
Inventors:
Theodore W. Crofford - Fort Worth TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/00
US Classification:
606 81
Abstract:
A femoral neck fixation prosthesis and method of using same which reduces bone loss and the avoids the other shortcomings of the prior art by allowing the fixation of a stable femoral head replacement while reducing the amount of the femur which must be reamed for the insertion of the prosthesis. The preferred embodiment provides that the femoral head is attached to a fixation prosthesis, which extends coaxially through the canal of the femoral neck, into the femur, and is then attached to the opposite lateral wall of the femur. In this manner, the prosthesis serves to imitate the original structure of the femoral neck. No other support members, either crosspins or arms extending into the length of the femur, are required.
Femoral Neck Fixation Prosthesis
US Patent:
2004016, Aug 19, 2004
Filed:
Feb 14, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/779353
Inventors:
Theodore Crofford - Fort Worth TX, US
International Classification:
A61F002/36, A61F002/46
US Classification:
623/022430, 623/023270, 623/022120, 606/104000
Abstract:
A femoral neck fixation prosthesis and method of using same which reduces bone loss and the avoids the other shortcomings of the prior art by allowing the fixation of a stable femoral head replacement while reducing the amount of the femur which must be reamed for the insertion of the prosthesis. The preferred embodiment provides that the femoral head is attached to a fixation prosthesis which extends coaxially through the canal of the femoral neck, into the femur, and is then attached to the opposite lateral wall of the femur. In this manner, the prosthesis serves to imitate the original structure of the femoral neck. No other support members, either crosspins or arms extending into the length of the femur, are required.