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US 2026/0256469 A1Published application
Stabilization devices
AssigneeWright Medical Technology, Inc.
InventorsGeorge Matthew AWTREY, Robert Michael CARLO, III
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Abstract
Stabilization device embodiments for use in orthopedic procedures to couple to target areas of tissue. Stabilization devices described can be used to fuse, fix, provide a preselected spacing, and/or provide a preselected compression to target areas during use. Stabilization devices can be coupled to target areas using alignment elements such as pins, k-wires, and/or screws.
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A method of implanting a stabilization device comprising:
- drilling a first pilot hole in a first target area of tissue;
- positioning a first alignment pin in the first pilot hole;
- drilling a second pilot hole in a second target area of tissue;
- positioning a second alignment pin in the second pilot hole;
- positioning a cut guide over the first and second alignment pins;
- making a cut for a cross-member of the stabilization device;
- and
- inserting the stabilization device.
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A stabilization device comprising:
- a first cannulated leg defining a first longitudinal slot arranged in a wall of the first leg;
- a second cannulated leg arranged substantially parallel to the first leg and defining a second longitudinal slot arranged in a wall of the second leg;
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- at least two cross-members coupling the first leg to the second leg, wherein the at least two cross-members connect to (i) one another and (ii) the first and second legs.
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A method of implanting a stabilization device, the method comprising:
- drilling a first pilot hole in a first target area;
- positioning a first alignment element in the first pilot hole;
- drilling a second pilot hole in a second target area;
- positioning a second alignment element in the second pilot hole;
- positioning a cut guide over the first and second alignment elements;
- making a cut for a cross-member of the stabilization device using the cut guide;
- and
- inserting the stabilization device such that a first leg of the stabilization device is positioned in a first target area of a bone and a second leg of the stabilization device is positioned in a second target area of the bone.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.