Curved assembly for reattachment of fragmented bone segments
The present invention is comprised generally of a curved assembly for use in reattaching bone segments created by fracture or for mating bone fragments in other reconstructive procedures. The present invention further comprises a curved drill to create the hole into which the curved screw is attached. Preferably, the curved screw and drill of the present invention are designed such that they can be used singularly or in combination with a bone plate to support bone fragments and prevent them from moving with respect to the plate.
1. A curved assembly for reattachment of fragmented bone segments, the curved assembly comprising:
a curved inner portion;
a hollow outer sleeve encasing said curved inner portion, said hollow out sleeve comprising a flexible material, said hollow outer sleeve including a surface comprising external threading, and said external threading comprising a plurality of rings attaching said external threading to said hollow outer sleeve;
a first proximal end adjacent to one of a screw head or drill bit drive access; and
a second distal end adjacent to the other of a screw tip or drill bit.
2. The curved assembly of claim 1 , wherein said curved inner portion comprises a rigid core.