SYSTEMS, METHODS, AMD APPARATUSES FOR FUSION, STABILIZATION, OR FIXATION OF BONES

摘要

In one embodiment, an apparatus for causing compression between bone elements is provided, the apparatus comprising: an elongated shaft comprising an longitudinal inner bore and at least one compression slot: at least one channel oriented longitudinally along at least a portion of the longitudinal inner bore, wherein the at least one channel is in communication with the at least one compression slot In another embodiment, an apparatus for causing compression between bone elements is provided, the apparatus comprising: an elongated shaft comprising an longitudinal inner bore, at least one compression slot, a proximal end, and a distal end; a first channel oriented longitudinally along at least a portion of the longitudinal inner bore on a first side of the longitudinal inner bore and in communication with the proximal end of the elongated shaft.