Device and method for securing a ligature to an osseous structure

摘要

Embodiments disclosed herein provide a device for securing a ligature to an osseous structure, the device comprising a first part, a second part, a flexible elongate member for engaging the osseous structure, a closure element, and a deformable element between the first and second parts for holding open a gap G between them. The flexible elongate member is threaded through an orifice in the first part and the gap G. The closure element is configured for clamping the first and second parts against each other, overcoming the resilience of the deformable element, so as to frictionally lock the flexible elongate member threaded through the gap G. Embodiments disclosed herein also provide a method for using the device.

主权项

1. A device for securing to an osseous structure, comprising:
a first part; a second part; a ligature including a flexible elongate member for engaging the osseous structure, the flexible elongate member being threaded through an orifice in the first part and a gap between the first and second parts; a closure element extending through the first part and engaging with the second part for clamping the first and second parts against each other so as to frictionally lock the flexible elongate member threaded through the gap between the first and second parts; and a deformable element between the first part and the second part, which in an initial, undeformed position is suited to hold open said gap, and which in a second, deformed position allows the gap to be narrowed; wherein the deformable element is plastically deformable between said undeformed and deformed positions; wherein said closure element is screw-threaded.