Method and apparatus for repairing the mid-food region via an intramedullary nail

a technology of intramedullary nail and midfoot, which is applied in the direction of non-surgical orthopedic devices, osteosynthesis devices, fasteners, etc., can solve the problems of deteriorating the bones in the foot, limiting diabetic foot treatment to date, and collapse of the foo

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-14
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP
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[0048] In addition, another embodiment of the present invention calls for the use of a compression system that incorporates a depth gauge device which may be used to determine the amount of compression achieved. This device would eliminate the need for guessing or “feeling” the correct amount of compression requir...

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Diabetic neuropathy ultimately results in deterioration of the bones in the foot.
Such deterioration of those bones in the mid-foot region leads to the collapse of the foot, fracture of those bones, or both.
Diabetic foot treatment to date has b...

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[0052] The following description will explain the embodiments of the invention, beginning with a device used for treating deteriorating or damaged bones in the medial column of a human foot, and concluding with the method for treating deteriorating or damaged bones in the medial column of a human foot. Both the first and second figures are skeletal outlines of a human foot, depicting the device therein and the resulting orientation of the bones by using the method specified below.

[0053]FIG. 1 is a top down view of a right human foot, depicting the bones therein and an implant or intramedullary nail 10 running through the mid-foot region. The implant or intramedullary nail 10 runs through the medullary canal of first metatarsal 7, medial cuneiform 3, navicular 2, and talus bone 1. The talus bone 1 makes up the lower part of the ankle joint where the proximal end 11 of the implant or intramedullary nail 10 is attached with at least one fastener (or locking screw, with two depicted in...

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A device, method, and system for treatment or fixation of a fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bone or bones in a mid-foot region. The device comprising an implant with both proximal and distal fastener holes, along with fastener slots in a central elongated body, for securing the implant to the appropriate osseous cortical structures of the foot. The method for treatment or fixation of fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bones in the medial column of the foot with use of a device such as an intramedullary nail that attaches to either the talus or first metatarsal bones to secure the medial cuneiform and navicular bones in place.

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[0001] Applicants hereby claim priority under all rights to which they are entitled under 35 U.S.C. Section 120 based upon the U.S. application Ser. No. 60 / 402,380 for this Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) patent application (USPTO receiving office) filed at the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Aug. 10, 2002.BACKGROUND [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The field of the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for repairing damaged, deteriorating, or fractured bones in the mid-foot region. More particularly, the present invention relates to both a method and device for treating the bones in the medial column of a human foot that are effected by Diabetic Charcot mid-foot collapse, LisFranc injuries, and the like. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] The utilization of implants, such as intramedullary nails, rods, and screws is well known in the art, specifically in the treatment of long or large bone fractures. Implants are those devices which may be...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F5/00A61B17/72
CPCA61B17/7216A61B17/7291A61B17/72A61B17/7225A61B17/846A61B17/8897A61B17/7241A61B2017/681A61B17/7233
Inventor SIMON, WILLLIAM H.
Owner HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP
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