Orthopedic Dowel Fusion Devices, Systems, and Methods
AssigneeInnovative Midfoot Solutions, Inc.
InventorsGregory C Berlet, Stephen A. Brigido, Murray J. Penner, Christopher E. Banas, Jeremy H. Morgan, Jeffrey N. Steinmetz
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for joint fusion or arthrodesis of articular joints in treatment orthopedic disorders, including a dowel fusion kit, a frustoconical dowel configured to be implanted within the articular space of an articular joint and secured within the joint by either or both of a compression screw and/or a staple.
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An arthrodesis dowel, comprising a frustoconical dowel having a porous body made of a biocompatible material, a non-porous proximal surface, and an opening in the non-porous proximal surface configured to removably couple to a dowel delivery device, wherein the frustoconical dowel is configured to be placed within a bore between adjacent resected bones.
A joint arthrodesis dowel, comprising frustoconical dowel a substantially planar proximal surface, a substantially planar distal surface, and side walls extending between the substantially planar proximal surface and the substantially planar distal surface, wherein the substantially planar proximal surface has a diameter larger than a diameter of the substantially planar distal surface and the side walls are made of a porous material having a porosity configured for osteointegration and the substantially planar proximal surface is made of a non-porous material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.