Intramedullary skeletal distractor and method

Details Intramedullary skeletal distractor and method Intramedullary skeletal distractor and method

1993-10-22

1996-04-09

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 62, 606 68, 606105, 192 4892, 74 8915, A61B 1756, A61B 1766, A61B 1772

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055057330

ABSTRACT:
A device for effecting progressive elongation of a sectioned bone having no extracutaneous elements, and a method for using the device, are presented. The device, which includes a pair of telescopically engaged cylindrical members, is inserted into the medullary space of the bone, and one cylindrical member is affixed to each section of bone. Under the normal torsions experienced by the affected limb, a clutch mechanism is provided that causes the cylindrical members to be forced apart, separating the sections of bone, at which site new bone growth is stimulated. Rotations as small as 1 degree are sufficient to activate elongation. In order to limit excessive rotational displacement, a keyring mechanism is provided that limits rotation to that which is physically tolerated yet provides sufficient lengthening, typically between 3 and 5 degrees. In order that excessive separation of the cylindrical members not occur, an indicator mechanism is further provided that prevents elongation beyond a predetermined amount per unit time. The indicator mechanism can be overcome by forcible external manipulation so that a new cycle of elongation may begin.

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