Biologic Intramedullary Fixation Device and Methods of Use
OwnerSaid G. Osmaninventor
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Abstract
A biologic intramedullary fixation device for treating a bone fracture includes an internal tubular wall formed of a bioabsorbable synthetic material; and an outer wall coupled with and surrounding the internal tubular wall with an annular space therebetween. The outer wall is at least partially fenestrated and is formed of the bioabsorbable synthetic material. A biologically replaceable cement material is injectable into the annular space between the internal tubular wall and the outer wall.
Claims17
A biologic intramedullary fixation device for treating a bone fracture, the device comprising:
- an internal tubular wall formed of a bioabsorbable synthetic material;
- an outer wall coupled with and surrounding the internal tubular wall with an annular space therebetween, the outer wall being at least partially fenestrated and being formed of the bioabsorbable synthetic material;
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- a biologically replaceable cement material injectable into the annular space between the internal tubular wall and the outer wall.
An intramedullary rod insertable into a cavity formed in a fractured bone, the intramedullary rod being formed of a bioabsorbable synthetic material, wherein the intramedullary rod is cooperable with a biologically replaceable cement material to secure the intramedullary rod in the cavity.
A method of treating a bone fracture using a biologic intramedullary fixation device including an internal tubular wall formed of a bioabsorbable synthetic material, and an outer wall coupled with and surrounding the internal tubular wall with an annular space therebetween, the outer wall being at least partially fenestrated and being formed of the bioabsorbable synthetic material, the method comprising:
- (a) forming a cavity in the bone that extends across the bone fracture;
- (b) inserting the biologic intramedullary fixation device in the cavity;
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- (c) injecting a biologically replaceable cement material into the annular space between the internal tubular wall and the outer wall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.