Segmented intramedullary structure

An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engage...

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Main Authors STONEBURNER JAMES D, JUSTIN DANIEL F, HARMON MATTHEW T, MOHR KAREN E, CREGER CARLYLE J, TRIP ROELOF, LARSEN CHARLES E, GOSHAYESH MOJAN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.07.2013
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
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IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213610686