Fibular fracture staple and methods for using the same
AssigneeMedshape, Inc.
InventorsJeremy Webster Blair, Courtney Lynne Kline
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a staple including a first leg and a second leg connected to a bridge at a first end and a third leg and a fourth leg that are connected to the bridge in line along a central axis spanning a length of the bridge between the first leg and the second leg. In some embodiments, the first leg and the second leg are substantially parallel with one another at the first end. According to particular embodiments, the staple is configured to provide multi-planer forces as the staple attempts to return to a relaxed position from a deformed position. Such multi-planer forces may align or compress two or more bone fragments. The staple may also include a hole and/or a notch for receiving or connecting with a faster.
Claims11
A staple comprising:
- a first leg and a second leg connected substantially in parallel to a bridge at a first end;
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- a third leg and a fourth leg connected to the bridge in line along a central axis between the first leg and the second leg and spanning a length of the bridge, wherein:
- the staple is deformable from a relaxed position to an active position;
- in the relaxed position:
- the first leg and the second leg are positioned at a first bend angle relative to a y-axis;
- the third leg is positioned at a second bend angle relative to the y-axis;
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- the bridge comprises a twist angle, thereby positioning:
- the third leg at a first torsion angle relative to the y-axis;
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- the fourth leg at a second torsion angle relative to the y-axis;
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- in the active position, the first bend angle, the second bend angle, the first torsion angle, and the second torsion angle are approximately 0 degrees.
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