Formable mesh for correcting bone defects

A formable implant for skeletal fixation or correction of skeletal defects, the formable implant comprising a formable mesh region, the formable mesh region comprising:

• a plurality of node plates spatially arranged according to a two-dimensional lattice;
• wherein each of the plurality of node plates is surrounded by a plurality of intermediate connection structures that provide connections between the respective node plate and a set of neighbouring node plates of the plurality of node plates;
• each of the plurality of intermediate connection structures comprising a plurality of connecting arms that extend outwardly in a pinwheel configuration, such that each connecting arm of the plurality of connecting arms connects with one respective node plate of the plurality of node plates, the plurality of connecting arms being configured such that when a lateral compressive force is applied within the formable mesh region, the laterally applied compressive force is converted into torsional forces, and the laterally applied compressive force is torsionally absorbed via rotation of the plurality of intermediate connection structures while the node plates remain rotationally static.