Granted Patent B2

US 8,808,293 · App. 13/352,860 · Granted Aug 19, 2014

Abstract

Claims (27)

1. A device for bone fixation, comprising:

a bone fixation nail extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end having a helical structure configured to engage a bone, the proximal end having a first opening extending thereinto;

a first sleeve configured for insertion over a proximal portion of the bone fixation nail and through an intrarnedullary nail hole, the first sleeve permitting the bone fixation nail to move axially therewithin within a predetermined range of movement;

a first threaded connector attached to the proximate end of the bone fixation nail, the first threaded connector having a second opening extending therethrough, and a lip on a distal end of the first threaded connector to engage a groove provided in the bone fixation nail; and

a locking screw configured to limit movement of the bone fixation nail relative to the first sleeve, the locking screw configured to lockingly engage the first and second openings and having a head and a threaded shaft extending distally therefrom.

2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a first radial abutment located adjacent a distal end of the first sleeve configured to prevent proximal retraction of the first sleeve out of the intramedullary nail hole therepast.

3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first radial abutment is radially compressible against the first sleeve during distal advancement through the intramedullary nail hole.

4. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a second radial abutment located adjacent a proximal end of the first sleeve configured to prevent distal movement of the first sleeve into the intramedullary nail hole therepast.

5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second sleeve provided over the first sleeve and axially moveable relative thereto.

6. The device of claim 1 , wherein a proximal portion of the first sleeve comprises a plurality of longitudinal slots defining a respective number of radially deflectable arms.

7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second threaded connector configured to threadedly engage the first threaded connector and having an outer diameter substantially equivalent to an outer diameter of the proximal portion of the bone fixation nail.

8. The device of claim 7 , wherein a distal face of the second threaded connector comprises a treated surface configured to engage a respectively treated surface on the proximal portion of the bone fixation nail.

9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the treated surface is one of serrated and notched.

10. The device of claim 7 , wherein the second threaded connector comprises a pair of slots defining a radially protruding tab extending thereoutof for engaging an insertion instrument.

11. The device of claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the head of the locking screw is one of greater than and equal to an inner diameter of the first sleeve.

12. The device of claim 1 , wherein the bone fixation nail comprises a central longitudinal channel extending therethrough and being open at proximal and distal ends thereof to permit insertion of a tool therethrough.

13. The device of claim 12 , wherein the helical structure comprises a first opening extending thereinto and open to the central longitudinal channel to permit one of an infusion and a withdrawal of a material therethrough.

14. The device of claim 1 , wherein a proximal end of the helical structure comprises an increased diameter portion to prevent proximal retraction of the bone fixation nail into the first sleeve therepast.

15. The device of claim 1 , wherein the helical structure is one of a helical blade and a threaded portion.

16. The device of claim 1 , wherein a proximal portion of the bone fixation nail comprises a first serrated portion extending along a first longitudinal side wall thereof.

17. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a notch located on the proximal end of the bone fixation nail, the notch being configured to ratchetly engage a grooved portion of the first sleeve to lock a position of the bone fixation nail relative to the outer sleeve.

18. The device of claim 17 , further comprising a second notch located on the distal end of the locking screw, the second notch configured to ratchetly engage the grooved portion of the first sleeve to lock a position of the locking screw relative to the outer sleeve.

19. A device for bone fixation, comprising:

a bone fixation nail extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end having a helical structure configured to engage a bone, the proximal end having an opening extending thereinto;

a first sleeve configured for insertion over a proximal portion of the bone fixation nail and through an intramedullary nail hole, the first sleeve permitting the bone fixation nail to move axially therewithin within a predetermined range of movement, wherein the first sleeve is substantially conical in shape so a distal end thereof has a greater diameter than a proximal end thereof; and

a locking screw configured to limit movement of the bone fixation nail relative to the first sleeve, the locking screw configured to lockingly engage the openings in the bone fixation nail and having a head and a threaded shaft extending distally therefrom.

20. The device of claim 19 , wherein the proximal end of the first sleeve threadedly engages a proximal end of the second sleeve.

Assignments (11)