Device for tensioning apparatus for fusion, stabilization, and/or fixation of bones

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, Root Jeffrey J, Gorsline Robert, Hawker Christopher, Feibel Jonathan, Brown Christopher, Ragais Christos
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Sprache:eng
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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.