DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SEMI-RIGID BONE FIXATION

摘要

Apparatus and methods are provided for the approximation of two bones, the apparatus including a first anchor that is rotationally driven into a first bone by a second bone anchor, which receives driving torque from a driver tool. After the first anchor is secured in the first bone, the second anchor is disengaged from the first anchor but remains connected to the first anchor by a flexible link of a designed length. The second bone anchor is secured in the second bone and has provisions to be lengthened or shortened to adjust the overall length of the implant, thereby adjusting the approximation between the two bones.

主权项

1. An apparatus for the approximation of two bones, comprising:
a first anchor comprising a proximal end, a distal end configured for insertion into a first bone, and a bore extending from the proximal end towards the distal end, the bore including a proximal region defining a plurality of walls, and an intermediate region distal to the proximal region including a first mount; and a second anchor comprising:
a first component including a proximal end, a distal end sized to be inserted into the proximal region of the bore in a delivery configuration and having a predetermined shape such that the distal end engages the plurality of walls in the delivery configuration to transfer force from a driver tool coupled to the first component to the first anchor, and a second mount;a second component including a tubular body sized to be advanced over the first component proximal end and including one or more features for cooperating with one or more corresponding features on the first component to control advancement of the second component over the first component, and an enlarged head on a proximal end of the tubular body; anda flexible link extending between the first and second mounts for limiting spacing of the first component from the first anchor when the first component distal end is disengaged from the proximal region of the bore in a deployed configuration.