Fixators for bone stabilization and associated systems and methods
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorDavid Machamer
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Abstract
The present technology relates generally to ring fixators and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a ring fixator assembly comprises a ring configured to surround a fractured bone, a retention device disposed at a first position on the ring, and a tensioner clamp disposed at a second position on the ring. A wire extends between the retention device and the tensioner clamp. The tensioner clamp includes a first screw configured to secure the wire in position with respect to the tensioner clamp and a second screw configured to apply additional tension to the wire.
Claims20
A method for stabilizing bone comprising the steps of:
- providing a ring fixator assembly comprising:
- a ring configured to surround a bone;
- at least one tensioner clamp disposed on the ring at a first position;
- and
- a wire disposed within the tensioner clamp and fixated to the ring at a second position,
- positioning the at least one tensioner clamp to clamp the wire by rotating a clamping member and provide tension to the wire by rotating a tensioning member.
A ring fixator assembly comprising:
- a ring configured to surround a bone;
- a spacer coupled to the ring and extending radially inwardly from the ring, the spacer configured to engage a patient's anatomy when the ring is positioned around a patient's limb;
- at least one tensioner clamp disposed on the ring at a first position;
- and
- a wire disposed within the tensioner clamp and fixed to the ring at a second position,
- wherein the at least one tensioner clamp is configured to clamp the wire by rotating a clamping member and provide tension to the wire by rotating a tensioning member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.