Abstract: Implants, systems and related methods for correcting bunions are disclosed. The implants, systems and methods may include a first bone engaging implant configured to couple to a first bone, and a second bone engaging implant configured to couple to a second bone that is adjacent the first bone. The implants, systems and methods may further include a flexible cable member extending between the first and second implants that allows motion between the first and second implants but for movement of the first and second implants away from each other. The length of the cable member may draw the first bone towards the second bone and decrease an angle formed between therebetween. The cable member may be rigidly or slidably coupled to the first and second implants.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 6, 2019
Date of Patent:
January 18, 2022
Assignee:
PROCEPTION MEDICAL, LLC
Inventors:
Brian Schumacher, Nicholas Slater, Josef J. Geldwert
Abstract: Implants, systems and related methods for correcting bunions are disclosed. The implants, systems and methods may include a first bone engaging implant configured to couple to a first bone, and a second bone engaging implant configured to couple to a second bone that is adjacent the first bone. The implants, systems and methods may further include a flexible cable member extending between the first and second implants that allows motion between the first and second implants but for movement of the first and second implants away from each other. The length of the cable member may draw the first bone towards the second bone and decrease an angle formed between therebetween. The cable member may be rigidly or slidably coupled to the first and second implants.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 6, 2019
Publication date:
February 20, 2020
Applicant:
PROCEPTION MEDICAL, LLC
Inventors:
Brian SCHUMACHER, Nicholas SLATER, Josef J. GELDWERT