Systems, methods, and apparatuses for fusion, stabilization, or fixation of bones

摘要

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for fusion, stabilization, or fixation of bones are provided.

主权项

1. An apparatus for causing compression between bone elements, the apparatus comprising:
an elongated shaft comprising a longitudinal inner bore, at least one compression slot, an external surface, a proximal end, and a distal end,
wherein the longitudinal inner bore extends from the distal end to at least a longitudinal position of the at least one compression slot; at least one channel oriented longitudinally along at least a portion of the longitudinal inner bore,
wherein the at least one channel is in communication with the at least one compression slot; and at least one tensioning cable aperture,
wherein the at least one tensioning cable aperture is in communication with the longitudinal inner bore,wherein the at least one tensioning cable aperture provides at least one of an ingress into the longitudinal inner bore, and an egress out of the longitudinal inner bore for at least one tensioning cable end,wherein the at least one tensioning cable aperture is oriented longitudinally between the proximal end of the elongated shaft and the distal end of the elongated shaft,wherein the at least one tensioning cable aperture is in communication with the external surface of the elongated shaft, andwherein the at least one channel extends from a longitudinal position of the at least one tensioning cable aperture to at least a longitudinal position of the at least one compression slot.