A graft fixation device and method

Details A graft fixation device and method A graft fixation device and method

A - Human Necessities

61

F

A61F 2/44 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2603652

In one aspect a device is disclosed for use as a bone implant comprising, a body having a pre-implantation shape and a post-implantation shape different from the pre-implantation shape. The body is configured to change from the pre- implantation shape to the post-implantation shape in response to the body being activated. The body is configured to be inserted in a bone recess while the body is in the pre-implantation shape. In another aspect a method is disclosed comprising inserting a cable member into a recess in a bone, inserting a retention device into the recess, the retention device containing a shape memory material, and activating the shape memory material.

Dans un aspect, l'invention concerne un dispositif destiné à être utilisé comme implant osseux, comprenant un corps présentant une forme de pré-implantation et une forme de post-implantation différente de la forme de pré-implantation. Le corps est configuré pour passer de la forme de pré-implantation à la forme de post-implantation après avoir été activé. Il est également configuré pour être inséré dans un renfoncement osseux lorsqu'il présente la forme de pré-implantation. Dans un autre aspect, l'invention concerne un procédé consistant: à insérer un élément câble dans un renfoncement osseux; à insérer un dispositif de retenue dans le renfoncement, ce dispositif de retenue contenant un matériau à mémoire de forme; et à activer le matériau à mémoire de forme.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

A graft fixation device and method does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with A graft fixation device and method, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A graft fixation device and method will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-1708678