Implants for bone fixation or fusion
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1. A method of implanting a curved implant across a joint or fracture between a first bone segment and a second bone segment, the method comprising:
- forming a curved insertion path from the first bone segment, across the joint or fracture between the first bone segment and the second bone segment, and to the second bone segment, wherein the curved insertion path has a predetermined radius of curvature along its length;
inserting a curved guidewire along the curved insertion path;
disposing a drill bit over the curved guidewire;
drilling a curved bore along the curved guidewire;
disposing a broach over the curved guidewire;
shaping the curved bore with the broach to form the insertion path; and
inserting a curved implant having a matching radius of curvature into the curved insertion path and into the first bone segment, across the joint or fracture, and into the second bone segment.
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Abstract
Implants for the fusion or fixation of two bone segments are described. For example, the implants can be used for the fusion or fixation of the sacroiliac joint. The implants can include fenestrations, have a rectilinear overall cross-sectional area, and have a curvature. Some implants can also be used to rescue failed implants.
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1. A method of implanting a curved implant across a joint or fracture between a first bone segment and a second bone segment, the method comprising:
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forming a curved insertion path from the first bone segment, across the joint or fracture between the first bone segment and the second bone segment, and to the second bone segment, wherein the curved insertion path has a predetermined radius of curvature along its length; inserting a curved guidewire along the curved insertion path; disposing a drill bit over the curved guidewire; drilling a curved bore along the curved guidewire; disposing a broach over the curved guidewire; shaping the curved bore with the broach to form the insertion path; and inserting a curved implant having a matching radius of curvature into the curved insertion path and into the first bone segment, across the joint or fracture, and into the second bone segment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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