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US 2021/0228360 A1Published application
Sacroiliac joint fusion systems and methods
Assignee4WEB, Inc.
InventorsJessee Hunt, Dave Matusz
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Abstract
A sacroiliac joint implant is formed from a web structure having a space truss with two or more planar truss units having a plurality of struts joined at nodes. The web structure is configured for fusion of a sacroiliac joint.
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An implant apparatus, comprising:
- an implant configured to interface with bone tissue in a sacroiliac joint of a subject, and wherein the implant is configured to be placed in a channel formed in a sacrum bone of the subject;
- an opening formed longitudinally through the implant;
- and
- a fastener configured to be inserted through the subject's sacrum bone and into the opening of the implant, wherein a distal end of the fastener purchases in bone tissue.
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An implant apparatus, comprising:
- an implant configured to interface with bone tissue in a sacroiliac joint of a subject, and wherein the implant is configured to be placed in a channel formed in a sacrum bone of the subject;
- an opening formed longitudinally through the implant;
- a fastener configured to be inserted through the subject's sacrum bone and into the opening of the implant, wherein a distal end of the fastener purchases in bone tissue;
- and
- a locking mechanism configured to be coupled to a proximal end of the fastener, wherein the locking mechanism secures the proximal end of the fastener to the implant.
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A method, comprising:
- obtaining an implant having an opening formed longitudinally through the implant;
- forming a channel in a sacrum bone of the subject;
- placing the implant into the channel such that the implant interfaces with bone tissue in a sacroiliac joint of a subject;
- and
- inserting a fastener through the subject's sacrum bone and into the opening of the implant, wherein a distal end of the fastener purchases in bone tissue.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.