Segmented intramedullary system and apparatus

An implantable segmented intramedullary structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a bone configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone treatment. The segmented intramedul...

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Main Authors Justin, Daniel F, Mohr, Karen E, Creger, Carlyle J, Borchert, Jeremy D, Stoneburner, James D, Goshayesh, Mojan, Harmon, Matthew T, Trip, Roelof, Larsen, Charles E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.03.2012
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Summary:An implantable segmented intramedullary structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a bone configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone treatment. The segmented intramedullary structure comprises a plurality of interconnected segments with a first interface and a complementarily-shaped second interface such that the first interface of a segment cooperatively engages the second interface of an adjacent segment. The segments define a channel for a tensioning member to lock the structure in a compressed configuration.