Paragraph Number97
4818
| Application | BONE FIXATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | NXT-5PROV | Reference Case 1 | NXT-5PROV |
| Created | 8/16/21, 12:00 AM | Modified | 8/16/21, 12:00 AM |
In one embodiment, the fastener openings 414 may include internal threads configured to engage a bone screw driven from a lateral side of the long bone and into the fastener opening on the medial side of the long bone and in the body 406 or fixation feature 416. In such an embodiment, the fastener openings 414 provides a nut-like device for fixation. Also in such an embodiment, the arm 408 may include one or more fastener openings 414 that include internal threads configured to engage a bone screw or other fastener driven from a posterior side or anterior side of the long bone and into the fastener opening on the anterior side or posterior side of the long bone. In certain embodiments, fasteners can be deployed from a lateral side of the long bone and secured to the fixation feature 416 on the medial side.
Added by DJM 8 2021