System and method for altering growth of bones
AssigneeOrthopediatrics Canada ULC
InventorsFady Rayes, Dror Paley, Bobby Liontis
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Abstract
The present inventions relate to a system and method for altering growth of bones. More precisely, the system is an orthopedic apparatus for correcting rotational deformities and limb length discrepancies. A system of cable-couplings with linking members is used, the linking members being posts or screws traversing bones. Due to the flexibility and adaptability of the system and its components, the cable-coupling members may be installed at varying angles and locations while allowing for growth arrest or rotational corrections of said bones. A method to limit growth using cable-couplings systems is also provided.
Claims4
A coupling assembly positionable on a side of a bone, the coupling assembly comprising:
- two couplings, each coupling comprising an aperture for receiving a bone fastening element and tethering apertures;
- and
- a flexible tethering member received by the tethering apertures and linking the two couplings for the two couplings to be positioned to conform to the side of the bone,
- wherein the tethering apertures allow free translation of the flexible tethering member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.