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1.A system for deploying a fixation member into a bone fastener having an aperture, the system comprising: |
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3.The system of claim 1, wherein the engagement member comprises a lock mechanism comprising: |
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a body connected to the first leg and to the second leg, the body defining the aperture. |
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a second leg having a leading end and a trailing end; and |
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a first leg having a leading end and a trailing end; |
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2.The system of claim 1, further comprising the bone fastener, wherein the bone fastener comprises: |
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wherein the engagement member is configured to secure the guide member at any of the plurality of relative orientations about the engagement axis. |
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an engagement member coupled to the body near the distal end, wherein the engagement member is configured to engage the bone fastener such that the guide member is rotatable, relative to the bone fastener, about an engagement axis to a plurality of relative orientations; |
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a guide member coupled to the body near the proximal end, wherein the guide member is configured to guide placement of the fixation member to secure the bone fastener; and |
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a body having a proximal end and a distal end; |
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a guide comprising: |
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While specific embodiments and applications of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, it is to be understood that the scope of this disclosure is not limited to the precise configuration and components disclosed herein. Various modifications, changes, and variations which will be apparent to those skilled in the art may be made in the arrangement, operation, and details of the methods and systems of the present disclosure set forth herein without departing from it spirit and scope. Such changes may include omitting one or more features, structures, members, or components set forth herein in a particular embodiment, aspect, or example. |
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Those of skill in the art will appreciate that the solutions provided in present disclosure may be accomplished with all or less than all of the components, structures, features, or aspects disclosed in the specification or illustrated in the figures in relation or a particular embodiment or claim. |
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In certain embodiments, securing the guide member may also include a surgeon, or other user, engaging a locking mechanism of the engagement member to secure the guide member at the desired orientation. Next, a surgeon, or other user, may disengage the locking mechanism of the engagement member of the guide. Next, a surgeon, or other user, may rotate the guide to a new orientation about the engagement axis. Next, a surgeon, or other user, may reengage the locking mechanism of the engagement member of the guide. |
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In certain embodiments, deploying the fixation member may also include a surgeon, or other user, confirming an orientation of a cross fixation insertion axis coaxial with the guide member by way of a temporary fastener passed through a pin sleeve positioned within a drill sleeve which is positioned within a fixation member sleeve which is positioned within a passage of the guide member of the guide. Next, a surgeon, or other user, may drill a hole into one of the first bone portion and the second abutting bone portion by way of a bit within the drill sleeve. Next, a surgeon, or other user, may deploy the fixation member into the hole by way of a driver connected to the fixation member within the fixation member sleeve. |
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Next, a surgeon, or other user, may rotate 3006 the guide about the engagement axis to a desired orientation. Next, a surgeon, or other user, may secure 3008 the guide member at the desired orientation. Next, a surgeon, or other user, may deploy 3010 the fixation member to stabilize the bone fastener and the method 3000 ends. |
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Next, a surgeon, or other user, may couple 3004 a guide (e.g., guide 802 or guide 2002) to the bone fastener. The guide may include a body having a proximal end and a distal end; a guide member coupled to the body near the proximal end, the guide member configured to guide placement of a fixation member to secure the bone fastener; and an engagement member coupled to the body near the distal end. The engagement member may be configured to engage with the bone fastener about an engagement axis at a plurality of relative orientations. In addition, the engagement member is configured to secure the guide member at one of the plurality of relative orientations about the engagement axis. |
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In one embodiment, the bone fastener may include an insertion axis, a body having an aperture that has an aperture length and an aperture width, the aperture length being greater than the aperture width; a first leg connected to the body; and a second leg connected to the body. Examples of suitable bone fasteners for use in the deployment step are disclosed and described herein. |
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