IMPLANT DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR STABILIZED FIXATION OF BONE AND SOFT TISSUE

摘要

A system for syndesmosis repair includes a flat band secured to bone by pulling a metal button through both the tibial and fibula bones, which button is then toggled into position to create tension, along the band, across the two bone segments to be fixated. Once the button is secure against the bone, flat suture tails against the lock at the initial insertion site serves to tension the band and bone segments in place. The system band offers syndesmosis repair with a knotless closure. The system is designed to provide this stabilized fixation for bone fractures, osteotomies, and arthrodesis, plus soft tissue to bone attachment, if desired. It is designed to apply a restorative fixation force across the tissue segments to stabilize them. The band's rigidity and compliant nature provides consistent and rigid fixation during the healing phase.

主权项

1. An implant system for stabilized fixation of tissue, comprising:
a button having a slot; a band threaded through said slot; and a lock comprising a frame having an intake opening, a movable member, and an exit slot, wherein a free end of material forming the band enters the lock through the intake opening, extends around the movable member, and then through the exit slot; wherein the movable member is movable between an open position and a locking position.