System for fusing joints

Details System for fusing joints System for fusing joints

2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Reip, David O. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C470S010000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06984235

ABSTRACT:
A method of fusing a joint between two bones, comprising boring a hole through one of the bones across the joint therebetween and into the other bone, placing the leading end of a screw into the hole, where the screw has a threaded region having a pitch that is larger toward a leading end of the screw and smaller toward a trailing end of the screw, and driving the screw into the bone until the threaded region spans the joint.

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