Metacarpal bone stabilization device
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1. A device for repairing a bone, the device for being received in the bone and comprising:
- a. a shaft having a length, a uniform diameter, and an outer surface,b. a first end, a second end and a center portion between the first end and the second end;
c. threads on the outer surface juxtapesed the second end, wherein the threads comprise 25% or less of the shaft length;
d. a driving surface at the first end;
e. a cutting surface at a tip of the second end; and
f. an annular gap between the second end and the first end, wherein the annular gap has a diameter, and the shaft on either side of the gap has a diameter, the diameter of the annular gap being less than the diameter of the shaft on either side of the annular gap, the gap for receiving debris generated when installing the device.
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Abstract
A device and method for stabilizing a broken bone while it heals is disclosed. The device is preferably a metal rod that has a threaded portion. The device is positioned into a bone, such as a metacarpal bone, by forming an opening in the bone suitable for receiving the device, and inserting it into the opening wherein the threaded portion retains the device in position.
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1. A device for repairing a bone, the device for being received in the bone and comprising:
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a. a shaft having a length, a uniform diameter, and an outer surface, b. a first end, a second end and a center portion between the first end and the second end; c. threads on the outer surface juxtapesed the second end, wherein the threads comprise 25% or less of the shaft length; d. a driving surface at the first end; e. a cutting surface at a tip of the second end; and f. an annular gap between the second end and the first end, wherein the annular gap has a diameter, and the shaft on either side of the gap has a diameter, the diameter of the annular gap being less than the diameter of the shaft on either side of the annular gap, the gap for receiving debris generated when installing the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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