发明名称 |
Apparatus and method for affixing body structures |
摘要 |
An apparatus for affixing a plurality of body structures together in a flexible manner includes a first articulated fastener having substantially rigid proximal and distal portions, longitudinally separated by a first flexible articulating portion. The first articulated fastener has a first thread direction. A second articulated fastener has substantially rigid proximal and distal portions, longitudinally separated by a second flexible articulating portion. The second articulated fastener has a second thread direction opposite the first thread direction. The first and second articulated fasteners are both adapted for insertion into each of the plurality of body structures. A method of affixing a plurality of body structures together in a flexible manner is also provided. |
申请公布号 |
US8066748(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2011.11.29 |
申请号 |
US20080254910 |
申请日期 |
2008.10.21 |
申请人 |
LIEBERMAN ISADOR H.;ST. CLAIR SELVON;SIEMIONOW KRZYSZTOF B.;KAYANJA MARK;THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION |
发明人 |
LIEBERMAN ISADOR H.;ST. CLAIR SELVON;SIEMIONOW KRZYSZTOF B.;KAYANJA MARK |
分类号 |
A61B17/88 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/88 |
代理机构 |
|
代理人 |
|
主权项 |
|
地址 |
|