Process for fusing bone joints

Details Process for fusing bone joints Process for fusing bone joints

1984-02-21

1985-02-26

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 92C, 3 1, 3 19, A61F 504

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045012695

ABSTRACT:
A process for immediate stabilization and subsequent promotion of bone-to-bone fusion in a joint where separation of the bones is restricted by surrounding ligaments or other soft tissue. A hole is bored transversely across the joint. A slightly larger cylindrical basket is driven into the hole, thereby spreading the bones in resistance to the tensile forces of the surrounding tissue. Immediate stabilization of the joint is achieved by the implantation of the rigid cylindrical basket. Subsequent bone-to-bone fusion is achieved, both through and about the basket, which is filled with bone fragments produced during the boring step.

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