ANCHOR-IN-ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR USE IN BONE FIXATION

An anchor-in-anchor fixation system is provided for securing underlying structure, such as bone. The fixation system includes a first bone anchor having a shaft for fixation to underlying bone, and a head that defines an internal bore. A second bone anchor extends through the bore and into underlyin...

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Main Authors APPENZELLER, ANDREAS, ZURSCHMIEDE, SILAS, OVERES, TOM, FRIGG, ROBERT
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 16.12.2015
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:An anchor-in-anchor fixation system is provided for securing underlying structure, such as bone. The fixation system includes a first bone anchor having a shaft for fixation to underlying bone, and a head that defines an internal bore. A second bone anchor extends through the bore and into underlying bone. A fixation assembly is also provided that includes one or more fixation systems coupled to an auxiliary attachment member configured for long bone fixation, spinal fixation, or fixation of other bones as desired.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20150174083