Balloon compressor for internal fixation of bone fractures

Details Balloon compressor for internal fixation of bone fractures Balloon compressor for internal fixation of bone fractures

1995-06-05

1997-08-19

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

606 60, 604 96, A61M 2900

Patent

active

056583109

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed toward a method and apparatus for performing an internal fixation of fractures of tubular bones using a balloon catheter fixation device which is guided and transported through the medullary canal and fracture site of the bone by a plurality of guide wires mounted in said balloon catheter fixation device. A bone cement is applied to the fracture site and the balloon catheter is inflated inside the bone and tightened by applying pressure on the catheter outside of the bone by tightening the catheter tube and holding the same in place in an inflated condition to apply a compression force across the fracture site enhancing the stability of the fractured bone and promoting osseous healing.

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