Fixators for bone stabilization and associated systems and methods
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorDavid Machamer
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Abstract
The present technology relates generally to ring fixators and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a ring fixator assembly comprises a ring configured to surround a fractured bone, a retention device disposed at a first position on the ring, and a tensioner clamp disposed at a second position on the ring. A wire extends between the retention device and the tensioner clamp. The tensioner clamp includes a first screw configured to secure the wire in position with respect to the tensioner clamp and a second screw configured to apply additional tension to the wire.
Claims19
A ring fixator assembly comprising:
- a ring configured to surround a bone;
- a spacer coupled to the ring and extending radially inwardly from the ring, the spacer configured to engage a patient's anatomy when the ring is positioned around a patient's limb;
- a retention device disposed at a first position on the ring;
- a tensioner clamp disposed at a second position on the ring;
- and
- a wire extending between the retention device and the tensioner clamp,
- wherein the tensioner clamp comprises a clamping member configured to secure the wire in position with respect to the tensioner clamp and a tensioning member configured to apply tension to the wire.
A ring fixator assembly comprising:
- a ring configured to surround a bone;
- a spacer coupled to the ring and extending radially inwardly from the ring, the spacer configured to engage a patient's anatomy when the ring is positioned around a patient's limb, and
- a tensioner clamp, wherein the tensioner clamp comprises:
- a central passage configured to receive a wire therein;
- a clamping member configured to secure the wire in position within the central passage;
- and
- a tensioning member configured to apply tension to the wire after the clamping member has secured the wire in position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.