ALBERTSON, THOMAS,GOHEEN, CHRISTOPHER,MICHELS, MARK
申请号：
CA2611525
公开号：
CA2611525C
申请日:
2006.06.13
申请国别(地区):
CA
年份:
2015
代理人:
摘要：
A sternal reconstruction system for securing parts of a sternum includes atleast one flexible cable (1) with a fused end fitting (2') which may becrimped to one end of the cable, at least one parallel fitting piece (5') withtwo channels (8', 9') and at least one ferrule (9). Optionally, the systemincludes at least one cannulated screw. Circumferential or parasternalfixation may be brought about by use of the sternal reconstruction system.Also provided is a method for sternal reconstruction utilizing the sternalreconstruction system. Also provided is a kit for sternal reconstruction. Theend of the cable without the end fitting may be passed through one of thechannels, around the sternum, and then through the other channel, with theferrule subsequently being crimped onto it.
