Osteosynthetic implants and methods of use and manufacture

Details Osteosynthetic implants and methods of use and manufacture Osteosynthetic implants and methods of use and manufacture

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Ramana, Anu (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07985222

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides bone fracture fixation devices, systems and methods of use and manufacture. One such bone fixation device includes an elongate element having a responsive zone. The element is adapted to be coupled to the bone so that the responsive zone is positioned adjacent a fracture site in the bone. The responsive zone is adapted to apply a desired pressure to the bone when coupled thereto. In some embodiments, the responsive zone comprises a shape memory material, which may be nickel titanium or Nitinol, to apply compressive pressure across the fracture site for longer periods of time than standard bone screws.

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