ORTHOPEDIC APPARATUS FOR CORRECTING ROTATIONAL BONE DEFORMITIES AND METHOD FOR USING THE ORTHOPEDIC APPARATUS

摘要

Embodiments of an orthopedic apparatus and method for using the orthopedic apparatus to correct rotational bone deformities are disclosed. Embodiments of the orthopedic apparatus include a stationary segment having a fixed portion engaged to a first bone portion and a track portion engaged to a mobile segment that is engaged to a second bone portion separated by the first bone portion by a growth plate such that the mobile segment migrates over time from a first position along the stationary segment to a second position along the stationary segment in such a way that torsional growth and correction of an angular deformity are promoted.

主权项

1. An orthopedic apparatus comprising:
a stationary segment comprising:
a fixed portion; anda track portion that extends from the fixed portion; a mobile segment configured to engage and guide the mobile segment along the track portion of the stationary segment; and a plurality of fastening members configured to engage the stationary segment to a first bone portion of an individual and the mobile segment to a second bone portion of the individual, wherein the first bone portion and the second bone portion are separated by a growth plate of the individual.