#$%^&*AU2017272257A120180104.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for correcting malformed joints, in particular the "hammer toe" contraction of the proximal interphalangeal joint. The disclosure comprises a two-component implant: a proximal phalanx component and a middle phalanx component. An endosseous stem on each component is inserted axially into the end of a respective host bone and, after insertion, the components are attached. The attached components are held together in various ways, for example a detent arm/aperture mechanism. Each component can be cannulated to allow for the passage of a kirschner wire, if necessary, to stabilize adjacent joints such as the proximal interphalangeal joint. The bones of the treated joint can be set to form a desired angle by adjusting the angle formed by the corresponding endosseous stems.2/7 6 4 119/129 128 6 7A FIG. 2 S1 1 A 11 4118 112 11 120 122 124 129FIG. 3A 128 3134 5B 1307 7136 138 5B FIG. 3B
