Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-21
2011-11-29
Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066748
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for affixing a plurality of body structures together in a flexible manner includes a first articulated fastener having substantially rigid proximal and distal portions, longitudinally separated by a first flexible articulating portion. The first articulated fastener has a first thread direction. A second articulated fastener has substantially rigid proximal and distal portions, longitudinally separated by a second flexible articulating portion. The second articulated fastener has a second thread direction opposite the first thread direction. The first and second articulated fasteners are both adapted for insertion into each of the plurality of body structures. A method of affixing a plurality of body structures together in a flexible manner is also provided.
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Kayanja Mark
Lieberman Isador H.
Siemionow Krzysztof B.
St. Clair Selvon
Barrett Thomas C.
Boles Sameh
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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