Systems and methods for orthopedic repair
First Claim
1. An implant for correcting a deformity in or near a joint of a subject, comprising:
- an implant body comprising an internal lumen extending from a first end to a second end of the implant body, the implant body having a wall that defines the internal lumen, wherein the implant body is rigid;
wherein the implant body comprises a suture side hole extending through the wall of the implant body, the suture side hole being positioned between the first and second ends of the implant body, and wherein the suture side hole provides access to the internal lumen from an exterior of the implant body; and
a tension assembly comprising a first bone anchor and a second bone anchor, wherein the first and second bone anchors are positioned on opposite sides of the implant body;
the tension assembly further comprising at least one adjustable suture loop coupling the first bone anchor to the second bone anchor, wherein at least a portion of the at least one adjustable suture loop is positioned within the internal lumen of the implant body;
wherein the at least one adjustable suture loop comprises at least one suture tail that extends through the suture side hole and to an exterior of the implant body, wherein, upon deployment and fixation of the first and second bone anchors within bone bores of a subject and upon the application of tension to the at least one suture tail in a direction away from the implant body, a tension between the first and second bone anchors is increased.
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Abstract
According to some embodiments, an implant for correcting a deformity in or near a joint of a subject includes an implant body having an internal lumen, a suture side hole or window extending through a wall of the implant body and providing access to the internal lumen through an exterior of the implant body, a tension assembly comprising a first bone anchor and a second bone anchor, wherein the first and second bone anchors are configured to be placed on opposite sides of the implant body, and an adjustable suture loop coupling the first bone anchor to the second bone anchor, wherein at least a portion of the at least one adjustable suture loop is positioned within the internal lumen of the implant body.
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17 Claims
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1. An implant for correcting a deformity in or near a joint of a subject, comprising:
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an implant body comprising an internal lumen extending from a first end to a second end of the implant body, the implant body having a wall that defines the internal lumen, wherein the implant body is rigid; wherein the implant body comprises a suture side hole extending through the wall of the implant body, the suture side hole being positioned between the first and second ends of the implant body, and wherein the suture side hole provides access to the internal lumen from an exterior of the implant body; and a tension assembly comprising a first bone anchor and a second bone anchor, wherein the first and second bone anchors are positioned on opposite sides of the implant body; the tension assembly further comprising at least one adjustable suture loop coupling the first bone anchor to the second bone anchor, wherein at least a portion of the at least one adjustable suture loop is positioned within the internal lumen of the implant body; wherein the at least one adjustable suture loop comprises at least one suture tail that extends through the suture side hole and to an exterior of the implant body, wherein, upon deployment and fixation of the first and second bone anchors within bone bores of a subject and upon the application of tension to the at least one suture tail in a direction away from the implant body, a tension between the first and second bone anchors is increased. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An implant for correcting a deformity in or near a joint of a subject, comprising:
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an implant body comprising an internal lumen, wherein the implant body is rigid; a first bone anchor and a second bone anchor, wherein the first and second bone anchors are configured to be placed on opposite sides of the implant body when the implant is assembled for use; and at least one adjustable suture loop coupling the first bone anchor to the second bone anchor, wherein at least a portion of the at least one adjustable suture loop is positioned within the internal lumen of the implant body; wherein the at least one adjustable suture loop comprises at least one suture tail that extends through a side hole of the implant body and to an exterior of the implant body, wherein the at least one adjustable suture loop is configured to maintain tension between the first and second bone anchors upon implantation. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An implant for correcting a deformity in or near a joint of a subject, comprising:
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an implant body comprising an internal lumen, wherein the implant body is rigid; a first bone anchor and a second bone anchor, wherein the first and second bone anchors are configured to be placed on opposite sides of the implant body; and at least one adjustable suture loop coupling the first bone anchor to the second bone anchor, wherein at least a portion of the at least one adjustable suture loop is configured to extend within the internal lumen of the implant body; wherein the at least one adjustable suture loop comprises at least one tail that extends through a side opening of the implant body; and wherein the at least one adjustable suture loop is configured to maintain tension between the first and second bone anchors upon implantation. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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