DEVICE FOR TENSIONING APPARATUS FOR FUSION, STABILIZATION, AND/OR FIXATION OF BONES

Various embodiments of a device for tensioning an apparatus for fusion, stabilization, and/or fixation of bones are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device for tensioning an orthopedic device is provided, the device comprising: a screw drive; a screw gear; a body portion comprising a first cam lever...

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Hauptverfasser:	VALLO, Nicholas, Joseph, HAWKER, Christopher, RAGAIS, Christos, BROWN, Christopher, ROOT, Jeffrey, J
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng ; fre ; ger
Schlagworte:	DIAGNOSIS HUMAN NECESSITIES HYGIENE IDENTIFICATION MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE SURGERY
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Zusammenfassung:	Various embodiments of a device for tensioning an apparatus for fusion, stabilization, and/or fixation of bones are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device for tensioning an orthopedic device is provided, the device comprising: a screw drive; a screw gear; a body portion comprising a first cam lever and a second cam lever; and a cable operatively connected to the orthopedic device and operatively connected to the body portion; wherein rotation of the screw gear causes translation of the screw drive.