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US 2016/0106471 A1Published application
Orthopedic Extendable Rods
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorsBobby Lynch, Kurt Faulhaber
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Abstract
Embodiments herein are generally directed to extendable rods for use in orthopedic assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants may be used in conjunction with procedures to treat spinal deformities, including, but not limited to, early onset scoliosis.
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An extendable rod assembly, comprising:
- an elongate sleeve having a longitudinal axis comprising a conduit extending therethrough, and further comprising a housing member in fluid communication with the conduit, the housing member being offset from the longitudinal axis;
- a gear assembly disposed within the housing member;
- an actuating rod at least partially disposed within the conduit and extending in a first direction, the actuating rod comprising a plurality of teeth configured to mesh with a member of the gear assembly;
- and
- a fixed rod at least partially disposed within the conduit and extending in a second direction.
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An extendable rod assembly, comprising:
- an elongate sleeve having a longitudinal axis comprising a conduit extending therethrough and a housing member disposed thereon, wherein the housing member is in fluid communication with the conduit;
- a gear assembly mounted in the housing member, the housing member being offset from the longitudinal axis;
- an actuating rod at least partially disposed within the conduit and extending in a first direction;
- and
- a fixed rod at least partially disposed within the conduit and extending in a second direction;
- wherein a member of the gear assembly is configured to directly engage the actuating rod.
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An extendable rod assembly, comprising:
- an elongate sleeve having a longitudinal axis comprising a conduit extending therethrough from a first end to a second end;
- an actuating rod comprising a plurality of gear teeth and at least partially disposed within the first end of the conduit;
- a fixed rod at least partially disposed within the second end of the conduit;
- and
- a gear assembly offset from the longitudinal axis configured to actuate the actuating rod.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.