Expandable vertical prosthetic rib

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A - Human Necessities

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A61F 2/28 (2006.01) A61B 17/80 (2006.01) A61F 2/02 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2051665

The invention includes a prosthetic rib which is adjustable in length through relatively minor surgical pro- cedures subsequent to initial implantation along with methods for using same in the treatment of chest wall deformities and scoliosis and in immobilizing fractured ribs. The prosthetic rib is designed for secure attachment to existing natural ribs in a manner which minimizes constricture thereof, provides substantial torsional stability, and permits the prosthesis to accommodate traumatic impact thereto while resisting fracture of the associated natural ribs.

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