초록 ▼

A distal femoral osteotomy system and method according to which an end segment is cut from the bone to be realigned and a wedge-shaped segment is cut from between the end segment and the remaining portion of the bone. The wedge-shaped segment is cut so that it has an angled surface substantially cor

A distal femoral osteotomy system and method according to which an end segment is cut from the bone to be realigned and a wedge-shaped segment is cut from between the end segment and the remaining portion of the bone. The wedge-shaped segment is cut so that it has an angled surface substantially corresponding to the angle of malalignment. The wedge-shaped segment is discarded and the severed end segment is repositioned relative to the remaining portion of the bone at an angle corresponding to the angle of malalignment to realign the end segment and the remaining bone portion and correct for the malalignment. A compressive load is then established across the remaining bone portion and the end segment.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for providing compressive loading across an osteotomy site between two bone segments in an abutting relationship, the system comprising a plate, a single blade having a T-sharped cross section and being connected to one end of the plate and extending at an angle

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for providing compressive loading across an osteotomy site between two bone segments in an abutting relationship, the system comprising a plate, a single blade having a T-sharped cross section and being connected to one end of the plate and extending at an angle to the plate, the plate adapted to extend across the osteotomy site with the blade extending in an opening formed in one of the bone segments, at least one fastener extending through openings in the plate and, adapted to extend into at least one of the bone segments to fasten the plate to the bone segments and secure the blade in the opening.