BONE FIXATION METHODS AND DEVICES

摘要

Bone fixation systems and methods are provided herein. A system may include a plate, having at least one face configured to be affixed to a bone surface, and an adhesive for affixing the plate to a bone surface. In some examples, the plate may include at least on indentation on its face, such as a dimple. The system may also include an application device for dispensing adhesive onto a plate or bone surface, which may include a chamber for containing the adhesive, a heating element in communication with the chamber, a nozzle for dispensing the adhesive, a piston slidably disposed within the chamber for advancing the adhesive towards the nozzle, and a control mechanism for controlling release of adhesive from the nozzle.

主权项

1. A method for reattaching a removed section of bone to in situ bone without use of a mechanical fixation implement, the method comprising:
positioning the removed section of bone in an abutting relationship with the in situ bone; applying a bioabsorbable polymer adhesive in a melted state to a removed bone and the in situ bone; maintaining the position of the removed bone relative to the position of the in situ bone; and allowing the adhesive to set and affix the removed bone to the in situ bone.