Orthopedic implant
Orthopedic implants described herein are used for fractures, inter-digital fusion of the fingers, toes, and other small bones of the body, as well as other procedures. Each implant has first and second drive ends for insertion into bone. The drive ends may be on the same or separate implant componen...
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Zusammenfassung: | Orthopedic implants described herein are used for fractures, inter-digital fusion of the fingers, toes, and other small bones of the body, as well as other procedures. Each implant has first and second drive ends for insertion into bone. The drive ends may be on the same or separate implant component(s) and include external threading. In one form, a single component includes the first and second drive ends, while in another form, a first component has the first drive end and a second component has the second drive end. In the two component version, a head of one component receives an end of the other component to provide coupling or joining of the two components. |
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