Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2002-12-04
2010-10-12
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C623S013120, C623S013140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07811312
ABSTRACT:
A bone alignment implant includes a first bone fastener with a first bone engager that is adapted for fixation into the metaphyseal bone and a second bone fastener with a second bone engager that is adapted for fixation into the metaphyseal bone. A link connecting the two fasteners spans across the physis. These implants act as a flexible tethers between the epiphyseal and the metaphyseal sections of bone during bone growth. These implants are designed to adjust and deform during the bone realignment process. When placed on the convex side of the deformity, the implant allows the bone on the concave side of the deformity to grow. During the growth process the bone is then realigned. A similar procedure is used to correct torsional deformities.
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Justin Daniel F.
Stevens Peter M.
Hoffman Mary
Morphographics, LC
Robert Eduardo C
Workman Nydegger
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