BONE FIXATION IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

• Main Authors: IAN MCDERMOTT, JAMES HOOPER, K. ARJUN JOSEPH, LEONEL DOMINGUEZ, MARK H. FALAHEE, JOHN R. PEPPER
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; Spanish
• Published: 03.10.2007
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

A system for performing bone arthrodesis includes an implant for bone arthrodesis and a bone-fastening device. The implant includes a fastener with an elongated shaft having a head at one end and a bone-piercing point at the opposite end. A first washer has structure for engaging the head of the sha...