VECTOR COMPRESSION SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention is a new technology that addresses some of the deficiencies of current fracture fixation technology used in surgical procedures. It involves the use of a polymeric cored braided suture held in place by anchors implanted on each side of a fracture. The anchors must be secured into the bone while yet maintaining very high tensions in the suture during the deployment process. The polymeric cored braided suture is tensioned so as to compress the fracture and hold it in place, functioning as though it has sewn the bone fragment back together. This provides the rigid fixation of the fracture that is essential for primary healing to occur. Simultaneously, the tension preload provides compression which maintains fixation in the face of tensile and shear loads applied to the bone as a result of movement and weight bearing.

主权项

1. A surgical anchor operable for securing surgical cable, said surgical anchor comprising:
a. an essentially rotated “E” shaped staple, said staple having three prongs and a bridge, b. wherein said three prongs are parallel to each other, said three prongs defining a longitudinal axis, c. wherein said bridge is unitary with and perpendicular to each of said three prongs, said bridge defining a bridge axis that is perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.