Systems and methods for treating rib fractures and osteotomies using implantation
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorJohn LaColla
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Abstract
Systems and methods include solutions for fixation at the rib head for fractures and osteotomies adjacent to the rib head and transverse process. The disclosed rib plates, anchor systems, other implants, and instrumentation may also be applied to mid-rib fractures. The systems and methods may be used in the treatment of rib deformities, including the correction of rib hump deformity via thoracoplasty, as well as general corrections of chest and rib deformities. Systems and methods herein may be used in chest wall reconstructions due to trauma, cancer, or deformity.
Claims20
A rib plate for treating a fracture of a rib bone comprising:
- a plate portion configured to contact a surface of the rib bone to be treated;
- a first screw hole configured to receive a first screw to fixate the plate portion to the surface of the rib bone to be treated;
- an implant portion configured to receive a longitudinal member;
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- a fastener to secure the longitudinal member to the implant portion.
A rib plate system for treating a fracture of a rib bone comprising:
- a rib plate configured to contact a surface of the rib bone, the rib plate including:
- a plate portion configured to contact a surface of the rib bone to be treated;
- a first screw hole;
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- an implant portion,
- a first screw configured to be received in the first screw hole to fixate the rib plate to the rib bone;
- a longitudinal member configured to attach to the implant portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.