BONE FIXING IMPLANT DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

Abstract: the present specification relates to devices, systems and methods for fixing a fracture in orthopaedic procedures. the specification provides a bone implant for supporting a damaged bone or for fixing a bone fracture, comprising: a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis (l-l); the shaft having a threaded shaft portion extending in a proximal to distal direction and located proximate the distal end; the shaft having an unthreaded shaft portion located between a proximal end of the shaft and the threaded shaft portion; an archway extending from the distal end of the threaded shaft portion, the archway forming a tunnel that is configured to receive a bone fixing screw in a direction (t-t) that is inclined to the longitudinal axis; and the proximal end of the shaft configured to allow a user to drive the shaft into bone. related methods and systems are also described.

Inventor(s): Robert A. FLAVIN, Ivana IVANKOVIC

CPC Classification: A61B17/863 (Pins or screws {or threaded wires; nuts therefor ( take precedence)})

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