Vasta, Paul J.,Stevens, Peter M.,Thomas, Michael Gregory,Reinecke, Steven M.
申请号：
AU2006302474
公开号：
AU2006302474B2
申请日:
2006.10.05
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
A bone alignment implant includes a first bone fastener with a first bone engagerthat is adapted for fixation into the metaphyseal bone and a second bone fastenerwith a second bone engager that is adapted for fixation into the diaphyseal bone.A link connecting the two fasteners spans across the physis. Alternatively,the bone alignment implant is adapted for fixation into the diaphyseal sectionsof two adjoining vertebral bodies. These implants act as a flexible tethers betweenthe metaphyseal and the diaphyseal sections of bone during bone growth. Theseimplants are designed to adjust and deform during the bone realignment process.When placed on the convex side of the deformity, the implant allows the bone onthe concave side of the deformity to grow. During the growth process the bone isthen realigned. A similar procedure is used to correct torsional deformities.
