Internal joint stabilizer for a multi-axis joint, such as a carpo-metacarpal joint or the like, and method of use

摘要

An internal device is provided for stabilizing a joint having multiple axes of rotation. The device includes two axles, separated by a body portion. The two axles are maintained by the body portion in a geometric relationship that replicates the geometric relationship of the rotational axes of the joint. The axles are installed into the bones of the joint to stabilize the joint.

主权项

1. An internal joint stabilizer for a joint having multiple axes of rotation, comprising:
a first axle portion adapted to be installed in a first bone of the joint having a first axis of rotation; a second axle portion adapted to be installed in a second bone of the joint having a second axis of rotation; a body portion in communication with said first axle portion and said second axle portion, said body portion including a threaded eyelet for removably engaging a threaded head on the second axle; the body portion being configured to simultaneously hold the first axle collinear with the first axis of rotation and the second axle portion collinear with the second axis of rotation; and wherein the internal joint stabilizer is formed from a plurality of interlocking parts.