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Devices, systems and methods for re-alignment of bone

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-09
INBONE TECH
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There are many occasions in orthopedic surgery when a bone is angled improperly due to congenital deformity, trauma, failed surgeries, and uneven arthritic wear in joints.

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[0043]Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodiments herein disclosed merely exemplify the invention which may be embodied in other specific structures. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.

[0044]FIGS. 1 and 2 show the anatomy of the human foot and leg, respectively. While it is contemplated that osteotomy may be in any part of the human anatomy, osteotomy is commonly performed on the metatarsal and the femur.

I. Re-Angling Device with Separate Fixation Plate

[0045]FIG. 3 shows a device 10 for re-angling or realigning a bone region according to the present invention. This device 10 is sized and configured to be inserted into a gap formed in the bone region to accommodate placement of the device 10. The device 10 is sized and configured to re-angle or realign the bone region toward a de...

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A bone re-angling device may be used in performing an osteotomy. The re-angling device may be a generally wedge-shaped body. The re-angling device maybe coupled to the bone using a fixation member.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention generally relates to devices, systems, and methods for realignment of bone, e.g. during bony osteotomy.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]There are many occasions in orthopedic surgery when a bone is angled improperly due to congenital deformity, trauma, failed surgeries, and uneven arthritic wear in joints. A surgical operation called an osteotomy is done to correct this misalignment. In an osteotomy the bone is cut and then realigned to correct the improper angle.[0003]In an osteotomy procedure, the surgeon removes a wedge of bone near a damaged joint. The procedure shifts weight from an area where there is damaged cartilage to an area where there either more cartilage or healthier cartilage. In this manner, weight is spread more evenly across the joint cartilage.[0004]Osteotomy is commonly performed on the knee or hip joint. Osteotomy may help correct knee deformities such as bowleg or knock-knee deformities. Osteotomy may also be used to c...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F5/00A61B17/80A61B17/04
CPCA61B17/846A61B17/80A61B17/8095A61B2017/564A61B2017/681
Inventor REILEY, MARK A.
Owner INBONE TECH
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