SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINT FUSION

    公开(公告)号:US20220370211A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-24

    申请号:US17748301

    申请日:2022-05-19

    IPC分类号: A61F2/46 A61B17/15 A61B17/064

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for excising a joint between first and second bones to define a resected joint, approximating the first and second bones to reduce the resected joint, and fixing the first and second bones relative to each other. The excising step can be performed using a cut guide that is movable from a first orientation to cut the first bone to a second orientation to cut the second bone. A compressor block can be driven over temporary fixation members that extends into the first and second bones to reduce the resected joint. A staple, along or in combination with other fixation elements, can then permanently fix the first bone to the second bone.

    SMALL BONE FIXATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20210298748A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-30

    申请号:US17194894

    申请日:2021-03-08

    摘要: A bone fixation system can be used to stabilize two bone portions intended to be fused together. The system include a bone staple or clip that includes a cross bar and two legs. The system can include a plurality of screws or other additional implant(s) configured to be implanted at an angle to the legs of the bone staple on opposite sides of the interface between two bone portions. The system can improve fixation strength and/or stability of the two bone portions. The fixation system can be used, for example, in small bones such as bones in the foot or hand.