External fixation systems and methods of use
US-2024382236-A1 · Nov 21, 2024 · US
Foot, ankle and lower extremity compression and fixation system and related uses
US9308025B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9308025-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414273332-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | Sep 11, 2008 |
| Publication date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
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In general, various embodiments of the present invention comprise an external fixation device, an internal fixation device, and a lower extremity stabilizer. The external fixation device is connected to the lower extremity stabilizer and the external fixation device is adjustably connected to the internal fixation device. The internal fixation device is capable of being attached to at least one bone in a patient's foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity. The system is capable of simultaneously compressing and stabilizing at least one bone for treating Charcot neuroarthropathy, fractures, revisional foot and ankle surgery including but not limited to malunions, nonunions, delayed unions, fibrous unions, avascular necrosis, resected osteomyelitis, incorporated autogenous and/or allogenic bone grafts for arthrodesis procedures, pseudoarthrosis and bones with decreased mineral density and cortical stiffness, and/or the like for any reconstructive and/or elective foot and ankle surgery where a compression arthrodesis is needed. The external fixation device and/or lower extremity stabilizer can be removed after a certain period of time, leaving the internal fixation system within the body for prolonged stabilization and maintenance of the arthrodesis site(s).
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for treating a malady of the foot, ankle and/or lower extremity, said malady requiring reduction of at least one bone of a patient's foot, ankle, or lower extremity, said method comprising the steps of: a) attaching an internal fixation device to said at least one bone of a patient's foot, ankle, or lower extremity; b) adjustably connecting an external fixation device to said internal fixation device with an adjustable member to provide a compress…
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- What does patent US9308025B2 cover?
- In general, various embodiments of the present invention comprise an external fixation device, an internal fixation device, and a lower extremity stabilizer. The external fixation device is connected to the lower extremity stabilizer and the external fixation device is adjustably connected to the internal fixation device. The internal fixation device is capable of being attached to at least one…
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- Univ Texas
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- Primary CPC classification A61B17/66. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 12 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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