CA2348441C - Fixation device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A fixation device comprises an outer hollow elongate member (11) having a plurality of holes (16a...16h) in its outer wall. An inner member (14) carries a plurality of pins (15a...15h). To use the fixation device, the device is placed in a suitable cavity or hole and the pins are extended through the respective holes. The device may be used as an intra-medullary bone fixation device for fixing fractures in bones, or as a device used in the building industry.
Description
Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 Fixation Device The present invention relates to an intramedullary bone fixation device and to a method of fixing an intramedullary device to a bone. The apparatus and method of the present invention are especially suitable for stabilising bone fractures and for fixing prostheses, such as artificial hips, knees or other joints, into bones.
The present invention also relates to an apparatus for fixing to a structure, beam, member, wall, or the like. The apparatus may be adapted to have other connecting apparatus, such as bolts, screws, nails, hooks or the like affixed thereto, of it may be adapted to join elements, such as bricks, beams, or the like, together.
Fixation and stabilisation of fractures can be difficult, especially in long bones. Two techniques are normally used. The first technique involves placing a plate on one side of the bone and screwing the plate to the bone on either side of the fracture with a plurality of screws.
This technique suffers from the disadvantage that forces are applied to the bone via the screws from one side of the bone only, which can cause uneven loading on the bone.
The second technique for fixation and stabilisation of fractures involves inserting an intramedullary pin into the medullary canal of the bone. Fixation pins may or may not be used.
If fixation pins are not used, the bone at either side of the fracture may rotate around the intramedullary pin which leads to misalignment of the bone. If fixation pins are used, it is necessary to drill holes through the bone on either side of the fracture and insert fixation pins through the holes in the bone and through holes formed in the intramedullary pin. It is often difficult to align the holes in the bone with those in the intramedullary pin, thereby complicating the operative procedure and potentially causing an increase in post-operative recovery time for the patient.
Fixation of prosthesis, such as artificial hips and artificial knees, also faces similar difficulties. For example, fitting an artificial hip to a patient typically involves preparing the upper part of the femur and inserting a stem portion of the hip prosthesis into the medullary canal of the femur. The stem is fixed to the femur by bone cement or by inserting external pins through holes drilled through the femur and into and through holes in the stem portion of the AM~, ' ~t-~c:~ =
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Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 artificial hip. The difficulties with using external pins have been discussed above. In cases where bone cement is used, misalignment and shifting of the prostheses can occur if the cement does not adequately adhere to the bone.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a device and a method that overcomes or at least ameliorates one or more of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.
In a first aspect, the present invention provides an intramedullary bone fixation device comprising a hollow elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone, and an inner member sized to be slidably receivable within the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the inner member having one or more grooves in an outer surface thereof, said at least one pin being positioned in the one or more grooves when the at least one pin is in a retracted position, at least one pin being pivotally connected at one end thereof to the inner member, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the at least one pin extends through respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, and wherein the at least one pin as moved to the extended position by placing free ends of the at least one pin into alignment with the one or more openings and rotating the inner member to thereby extend the pins through the one or more openings.
In another aspect, the present invention provides an intramedullary bone fixation device comprising a hollow elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone, and an inner member sized to be slidably receivable within the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the at least one pin extends through respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, wherein the at least one pin has an enlargement at one end thereof and the enlargement rests in a respective hole or recess formed in the inner n:ember and the at least one pin extends along respective grooves formed in the inner member when in the retracted position, wherein the one or more pins are retained in place by an inner wall of the hollow elongate member and the one or more pins are extended by aligning free ends ~;F=~~ õXZET
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Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 thereof with the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member and rotating the inner member.
The distal end of the hollow elongate member may have a point or a closed end at the distal end thereof to facilitate insertion of the hollow elongate member into the medullary canal.
The distal end of the hollow elongate member is preferably provided with a conical point, which may be formed integrally with the hollow elongate member or provided as a separate part that is subsequently affixed to the hollow elongate member.
The inner member is preferably a solid member but it may also comprise a hollow member. The inner member is preferably sized to fit snugly but not too tightly into the hollow elongate member to thereby allow easy movement of the inner member within the hollow elongate member whilst avoiding slack or "looseness" between the inner member and the hollow elongate member. Preferably, both the inner member and the hollow elongate member are cylindrical for a major portion of their length.
The inner member carried the at least one pin. It is preferred that the inner member carries a plurality of pins. The hollow elongate member should have at least the same number of openings in its side wall as pins on the inner member. Alternatively, the opening(s) may be shaped such that two or more pins may extend therethrough. For example, the hollow elongate member may be provided with a slot through which two or more pins may project The one or more pins are the means by which the device of the present invention is held in position with respect to the bone. In use of the device of the present invention, the device is inserted into the intramedullary canal of the bone. Once in the desired position, the pins are moved from the retracted position to the extended position. In the extended position, the or each pin extends through a hole in the side wall of the hollow elongate member and into the bone, thereby fixing the relative position of the device and the bone. The device is simple to use because it does not require holes to be drilled through the bone to cater for external fixing pins. It also securely holds the bone in position relative to the device.
In preferred embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of pins are carried by the inner member in order to firmly fix or connect the device to the bone. For convenience of description, the invention will hereinafter be described with reference to a plurality of pins.
Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 However, it will be understood that the objects of the present invention could be met with a single pin and that such an embodiment falls within the scope of the present invention.
In the retracted position, the pins preferably do not extend beyond the outer diameter or perimeter of the hollow elongate member. In the extended position, the pins extend through the holes in the side wall of the hollow elongate member and into the bone.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner member is provided with one or more grooves in an outer surface thereof. Such grooves are suitably generally transverse grooves. The pins are placed in the grooves and pivotally connected at or near one end to the inner member. The other end of each pin may extend slightly beyond the surface of the inner member. In order to move the pins to the extended position, the inner member may be rotated or turned when the free ends of the pins are in alignment with the holes in the side wall of the hollow elongate member. The free ends of the pins will extend through the holes. As rotation of the inner member continues, the distance between the pivotally mounted ends of the pins and the holes in the hollow elongate member decreases and this causes the pins to move outwardly through the holes until they are fully extended.
In order to enable the inner member to be rotated with the force required to extend the pins into the bone, the proximal end of the inner member may be provided with an engaging surface for engaging with a handle or a torque applying means. To avoid or minimise rotation of the hollow elongate member may also be provided with a holding surface for holding the hollow elongate member in position. The holding surface may be a square, rectangular, hexagonal or other polygonal surface on the proximal end of the hollow elongate member.
Alternatively, the hollow elongate member may be provided with a keyway to engage with a suitable tool to hold the hollow elongate member in position.
The hollow elongate member and the inner member may be fixed length members or they may be of variable or adjustable length. Variable or adjustable length members are especially useful in cases where the device is used for fixating fractures and it is desirable to adjust the length of the device during healing of the fracture.
The present invention also encompasses a method of fixing an intramedullary device to a bone comprising providing an intramedullary bone fixation device comprising a hollow Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone, and an inner member sized to be slidably receivable within the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended 5 position in which the at least one pin extends through respective one or ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, inserting the intramedullary device into the medullary canal of the bone, and extending the at least one pin from the retracted position to the extended position in which the pins extend through respective one or ones of the at least one opening in the side wall of the hollow elongate member and into the bone to thereby fix the relative position of the device and the bone.
Preferably, the device is provided with a plurality of pins.
In one embodiment, the step of inserting the device into the medullary canal of the bone comprises inserting the hollow elongate member into the medullary canal and subsequently inserting the inner member into the hollow elongate member. Alternatively, this step may comprise inserting the inner member into the hollow elongate member and subsequently inserting the hollow elongate member into the medullary canal. As a further alternative, this step may comprise partly inserting the inner member into the hollow elongate member, inserting the hollow elongate member into the medullary canal and then fully inserting the inner member into the hollow elongate member.
The step of moving the pins from the retracted position to the extended position may comprise rotating the inner member to thereby move the pins so that they extend through the at least one hole in the side wall of the hollow elongate member. The hollow elongate member is preferably held in position whilst the inner member is rotated.
Preferably, pins extend into the bone on either side of a fracture once the device has been fitted, if the device is being used for stabilising or fixing a fracture.
The present invention also provides an apparatus that can be used in the building industry or other industries as a connector or connections or for joining two or more elements together or for fixing to a structure, beam, member, wall or the like.
4~~i~=-...-r, -6,1õ:'w:f Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 In another aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus for fixing to a structure, beam, member or the like comprising a hollow elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a hole in a structure, beam, member or the like, and an inner member that is insertable into the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the inner member having one or more grooves in an outer surface thereof, said at least one pin being positioned in the one or more grooves when the at least one pin is in a retracted position, the at least one pin being pivotally connected at one end thereof to the inner member, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the at least one pin extends through respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, and wherein the at least one pin as moved to the extended position by placing free ends of the at least one pin into alignment with the one or more openings and rotating the inner member to thereby extend the pins through the one or more openings.
In yet a further aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus for fixing to a structure, beam, member or the like comprising a hollow elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a hole in the structure, beam, member of the like, and an inner member the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the at least one pin extends through respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, wherein the at least one pin has an enlargement at one end thereof and the enlargement rests in a respective hole or recess fonned in the inner member and the at least one pin extends along respective grooves formed in the inner member when in the retracted position, wherein the one or more pins are retained in place by an inner wall of the hollow elongate member and the one or more pins are extended by aligning free ends thereof with the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member and rotating the inner member.
The distal end of the hollow elongate member, being the end that is inserted into the hole in the structure, member, beam, wall or the like, preferably has a closed end. This will avoid the hollow elongate member possibly filling with debris when inserted into the hole in the structure or the like (hereinafter, the term "structure or the like" will be used to refer to the Ac!"" .:._: ~
;: , Received 4 September 2000 CE0036901 0.9 "structure, beam, member, wall or the like" for the sake of brevity). A closed end on the hollow elongate member will also act as a stop member for the inner member and ensure that the inner member is inserted to the to the correct depth into the hollow elongate member. The distal end of the hollow elongate member may be provided with a pointed or generally conical end to assist with insertion into the hole of the structure or the like.
The inner member is preferably a solid member but it may also comprise a hollow member. The inner member is preferably sized to fit snugly but not too tightly into the hollow elongate member whilst avoiding slack or "looseness" between the inner member and the hollow elongate member. Preferably, both the inner member and the hollow elongate member 1.0 are cylindrical for a major portion of their length.
The inner member carried the at least one pin. It is preferred that the inner member carries a plurality of pins. The hollow elongate member should have at least the same number of openings in its side wall as pins on the inner member. Alternatively, the opening(s) may be shaped such that two or more pins may extend therethrough. For example, the hollow elongate member may be provided with a slot through which two or more pins may project.
The one or more pins are the means by which the device of the present invention is connected to the structure or the like. In use, the apparatus is inserted into a hole in the structure or the like. The hole in the structure or the like may be made by drilling or by forming during manufacture or construction of the structure or the like. When the apparatus has been inserted to the desired depth, the pins are moved from the retracted position to the extended position in which the pins extend into the material of the structure or the like to thereby fix or connect the apparatus to the structure or the like.
In order to ensure that the apparatus is inserted to the correct depth in the hole in the structure or the like, some embodiments of the present invention may include a flange or outwardly extending abutment member on the proximal end of the hollow elongate member to ensure that the proximal end of the hollow elongate member lies flush with the outer surface of the structure of the like.
In a preferred embodiment of this aspect of the present invention, the inner member is provided with one or more grooves in an outer surface thereof. Such grooves are suitably ~~
Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 generally transverse grooves. The pins are placed in the grooves and pivotally connected at or near one end to the inner member. The other end of each pin may extend slightly beyond the surface of the inner member. In order to move the pins to the extended position, the inner member may be rotated or turned when the free ends of the pins are in alignment with the holes in the side wall of the hollow elongate member. The free ends of the pins will extend through the holes. As rotation of the inner member continues, the distance between the pivotally mounted ends of the pins and the holes in the hollow elongate member decreases and this causes the pins to move outwardly through the holes until they are fully extended.
In order to enable the inner member to be rotated with the force required to extend the l.0 pins into the material of the structure or the like, the proximal end of the inner member may be provided with an engaging surface for engaging with a handle or torque applying means. The torque applying means may be a spanner, wrench, screwdriver, pliers or the like.
The apparatus of the present invention may be fixed or connected to the structure or the like to enable other devices to be fixed thereto. For example, the inner member may be provided with an internal thread to enable another screw or bolt to be joined thereto.
Alternatively, the inner member may extend out of the hollow elongate member (and extend outwardly from the outer wall or surface of the structure or the like when the apparatus is fixed or connected) and the outwardly extending part of the inner member could be used to join or connect other elements thereto.
The apparatus of the present invention could also be used as a fixation device for connecting two structures or the like, such as planks, beams, or bricks together. In this case, holes would have to be made in both of the articles to be connected.
The present invention will now be described further with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show a preferred embodiment of the invention. It will be appreciated that the accompanying drawings are provided to illustrate the invention and the present invention should not be considered to be limited to the particular embodiment shown in the drawings. In the drawings:
Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional side view of a device in accordance with the present invention with the pins in the extended position;
Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the hollow elongate member of the device of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a top view of the inner member of Figure 1 with the pins in the retracted position;
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional end view taken along line 4-4 of Figure 3;
Figure 5 is an end cross-sectional view- showing the inner member inserted into the hollow elongate member;
Figures 6 to 9 are end cross-sectional views showing the pin moving from the retracted position to the extended position;
Figure 10 is a cross-sectional side view of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 11 is a side view, partly in cross section, of the proximal end of an apparatus in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the hollow elongate member holding means shown in Figure 11;
] 5 Figure 14 is a side view of a pin or nail suitable for use in another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 15 is a cross-sectional end view of another embodiment of the present inverition;
Figure 16 is a side view, partly in cross-section, showing the apparatus in accordance with the present invention being used to hold the beams together; and Figures 17 and 18 show embodiments of the present invention in which the apparatus is fixed to a wall.
Figure 13 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention of variable length.
Figure 1 shows an apparatus 10 in accordance with the present invention. The apparatus 10 includes a hollow elongate member 11 which has a distal end 12 that has a closed conical point formed thereon and an open proximal end 13. An inner member 14 having a plurality of .,~.:.
Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 pins 15a, 15b,... 15h mounted thereon. The pins 15a to 15h extend through respective holes 16a to 16h. Holes 16a to 16d are more clearly shown in Figure 2.
Turning now to Figures 3 and 4, which show some details of the inner member 14 of the device of the present invention, the inner member 14 comprises a solid pin having a plurality of 5 transversely extending grooves 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d formed therein, for example, by machining.
The grooves 17a to 17d house respective pins 15a to 15d when the pins are in the retracted position. A wire or nail 18 extends along a substantial part of the length of inner member 14 and through one end of each of the pins 15a to 15d to thereby pivotally mount the pins 15a to 15d to the inner member 14.
i0 As is best shown in Figure 4, the free end of pin 15a extends beyond the outer surface of inner member 14. In order to ensure that the inner member 14 can be inserted into the hollow elongate member 11 without the free end of the pins catching on the inner surface of the hollow elongate member 11, the hollow elongate member 11 may be provided with one or more longitudinally extending grooves 19 (see Figure 2) in which the tips of the free ends of the pins can extend. It will, be appreciated that the longitudinally extending groove 19 extends along the same line as the row of holes 16a to 16d.
The positioning of the fixing pin 15a relative to the groove 19 is more clearly shown in Figure 5.
Figures 6 to 9 show the manner in which the fixing pin 15a is moved from the retracted position (shown in Figure 6) to the extended position (shown in Figure 9). In particular, the inner member 14 is slid along the central bore of hollow elongate member 11, with the tip of pin 15a moving in groove 19, until the fixing pin 15a comes into alignment with hole 16a (as shown in Figure 6). As can be seen from Figure 6, the tip of fixing pin 15a extends a short distance into hole 16a, but in the retracted position the tip of fixing pin 15a does not extend beyond the outer periphery of hollow elongate member 11.
In order to move the fixing pin 15a from its retracted position, the inner member 14 is rotated, typically by applying a turning force to its proximal end. As inner member 14 is rotated, the tip of fixing pin 15a is caught by the edges of the hole 16a. As rotation of the inner member 14 continues, the point 20 at which the fixing pin 15a is pivotally mounted to the wire Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 18 moves closer to the hole 16a. This acts to force the pin 15a to extend outwardly through the hole 16a. Further rotation, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, forces the pin to extend even further until it is in the fully extended position as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of an inner member 30 that has fixing pins 31, 32 mounted in diametrically opposed positions. The pins 31, 32 are fitted in grooves 33, 34 and are held by respective nails 35, 36 that pivotally connect the pins 31, 32 to the inner member 30.
In order to facilitate fixing the device of the present invention into the medullary canal, it is preferred that both the inner member and the hollow elongate member are fitted or shaped at their proximal end with features that enable tools or holding means to be applied thereto. This is best shown in Figure 11 in which the inner member 30 has a square or hexagonal projection 37 formed on its proximal end to engage with the complementarily shaped tool 38 having a handle (not shown) that can apply a torque or turning force thereto. It is especially preferred that the too138 has a ratchet handle fitted to enable easier application of the turning force.
In order to prevent the hollow elongate member turning when the rotational force is applied to the inner member to extend the pins, it is preferred that the outer hollow elongate member has holding means formed on the proximal end thereof, which holding means may include a square, rectangular, hexagonal or other polygona shaped ending that can engage with a stabilising tool 39. As more clearly shown in Figure 12, the stabilising tool 39 includes a handle 40 and an engaging portion 41 that engages with the proximal end of the hollow elongate member.
Figure 13 shows another embodiment of the present invention in which ihe intramedullary bone fixation device is of expandable length. In particular, the device shown in Figure 13 includes an inner member 50 and an outer member 51 that includes a first portion 52 and a second portion 53. Inner a member 50 also includes a first portion 54 and a second portion 55. First portion 54 includes a bore 56 having at least a small threaded portion thereon.
A bore 57 is also included in the second portion 55 of inner member 50 and bore 57 terminates in a blind end 58. A screw 59 is threadably inserted into bores 56, 57. When the screw has been fully inserted, the end of the screw strikes the blind end. Further rotation of the screw then acts to expand the length of the inner member 50 by pushing apart the two portions 54, 55. As the pins have been inserted into the bone surrounding the medullary canal, as the inner member 50 is expanded in length, the outer member 51 also expands in length.
It is also preferred that the proximal end of the inner member is provided with some marking in order to enable the alignment of the inner member to be readily ascertained.
Turning now to Figures 14 and 15, which show another embodiment of the present invention, a pin or nail 130 has a spherical portion 131 at one end with the shanl:
132 of the nail extending from the spherical portion 131 and tapering to a point 133.
The pin or nail 130 shown in Figure 14 is one of a plurality of such pins or nails used in the apparatus of the present invention.
The hollow elongate member 135 (see Figure 15) has at least one hole 136 formed therein, with the at least one hole 136 having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the spherical portion 131 of pin or nail 130. The inner member 137 includes a similar sized hole 138 and a groove 139 runs through this hole transverse to the length of the inner member 137. In order to load the pin or nail 130 with the apparatus, hole 136 and 138 are aligned and the pin or nail is inserted through the holes until the spherical portion 131 of pin or nail 130 rests in hole 138. The point 133 of pin or nail 130 extends into a slot or hole 140 almost opposite hole 136.
When the pin or nail 130 is loaded the outer tube is turned clockwise until the hole 138 in the inner member is covered by the outer tube. The slot 140 moves at the same time and just contacts the distal end of the point 132 of the pin or nail 130. The pin or nail 130 is now armed and ready for insertion.
Once the apparatus has been inserted into an appropriately sized hole in the structure or the like, the inner member 137 is rotated in a clockwise direction until the pins or nails 130 are fully extended. In this regard, extension of the pins or nails is similar to that as shown in Figures 6 to 9.
In the embodiment shown in Figures 14 and 15, the pins or nails 130 are not connected to or mounted to the inner member. Rather, they are retained in place by the interaction between the outer tube (or hollow elongate member) and the inner member.
In this sense, it will be appreciated that the inner member is still carrying the at least one pin or nail even through there is no physical mounting between the inner member and the at least one pin or nail.
Some uses of the embodiments of the present invention in the building industry are shown in Figures 16, 17 and 18. In Figures 16, two beams 150, 151 are joineci together by apparatus 152 of the present invention. Apparatus 152 is inserted througli hole 153 drilled in beam 151 and into an aligned hole drilled in beam 150. The inner member is then rotated, for example by use of a socket, and the pins or nails moved to the extended position as shown in Figure 16.
In Figure 17, the apparatus 60 of the present invention is inserted into a hole 61.
drilled into the surface of a wall 62. The inner member 63 is rotated to fully extend the;
nails or pins and hold the apparatus in position in the wall 62. The inner member 63 has an internal thread formed therein and screw or bolt 64 can be screwed into the intema:l thread.
In Figure 18, the apparatus 60 of the present invention is inserted into a hole 71 formed in wall 72 and the pins or nails extended to hold the apparatus in position. The;
inner member has a proximal end 73 that extends out beyond the surface of wall 72 and this can be used to bolt things onto.
Although not shown, in the embodiments of Figures 17 and 18 the hollow elongate member or outer tube may be provided with an outwardly extending flange, lip or projection on the proximal end thereof to ensure that the proximal end lies substantially flush with the outer surface of the wall.
It will be appreciated that the embodiment of the present invention shown in Figures 14 and 15 may also be used in the intramedullary bone fixation device described in the first aspect of the present invention.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention described herein is susceptible to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. It will be understood that the present invention encompasses all such variations and modifications that fall within its spirit and scope.
The present invention also relates to an apparatus for fixing to a structure, beam, member, wall, or the like. The apparatus may be adapted to have other connecting apparatus, such as bolts, screws, nails, hooks or the like affixed thereto, of it may be adapted to join elements, such as bricks, beams, or the like, together.
Fixation and stabilisation of fractures can be difficult, especially in long bones. Two techniques are normally used. The first technique involves placing a plate on one side of the bone and screwing the plate to the bone on either side of the fracture with a plurality of screws.
This technique suffers from the disadvantage that forces are applied to the bone via the screws from one side of the bone only, which can cause uneven loading on the bone.
The second technique for fixation and stabilisation of fractures involves inserting an intramedullary pin into the medullary canal of the bone. Fixation pins may or may not be used.
If fixation pins are not used, the bone at either side of the fracture may rotate around the intramedullary pin which leads to misalignment of the bone. If fixation pins are used, it is necessary to drill holes through the bone on either side of the fracture and insert fixation pins through the holes in the bone and through holes formed in the intramedullary pin. It is often difficult to align the holes in the bone with those in the intramedullary pin, thereby complicating the operative procedure and potentially causing an increase in post-operative recovery time for the patient.
Fixation of prosthesis, such as artificial hips and artificial knees, also faces similar difficulties. For example, fitting an artificial hip to a patient typically involves preparing the upper part of the femur and inserting a stem portion of the hip prosthesis into the medullary canal of the femur. The stem is fixed to the femur by bone cement or by inserting external pins through holes drilled through the femur and into and through holes in the stem portion of the AM~, ' ~t-~c:~ =
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Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 artificial hip. The difficulties with using external pins have been discussed above. In cases where bone cement is used, misalignment and shifting of the prostheses can occur if the cement does not adequately adhere to the bone.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a device and a method that overcomes or at least ameliorates one or more of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.
In a first aspect, the present invention provides an intramedullary bone fixation device comprising a hollow elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone, and an inner member sized to be slidably receivable within the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the inner member having one or more grooves in an outer surface thereof, said at least one pin being positioned in the one or more grooves when the at least one pin is in a retracted position, at least one pin being pivotally connected at one end thereof to the inner member, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the at least one pin extends through respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, and wherein the at least one pin as moved to the extended position by placing free ends of the at least one pin into alignment with the one or more openings and rotating the inner member to thereby extend the pins through the one or more openings.
In another aspect, the present invention provides an intramedullary bone fixation device comprising a hollow elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone, and an inner member sized to be slidably receivable within the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the at least one pin extends through respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, wherein the at least one pin has an enlargement at one end thereof and the enlargement rests in a respective hole or recess formed in the inner n:ember and the at least one pin extends along respective grooves formed in the inner member when in the retracted position, wherein the one or more pins are retained in place by an inner wall of the hollow elongate member and the one or more pins are extended by aligning free ends ~;F=~~ õXZET
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Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 thereof with the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member and rotating the inner member.
The distal end of the hollow elongate member may have a point or a closed end at the distal end thereof to facilitate insertion of the hollow elongate member into the medullary canal.
The distal end of the hollow elongate member is preferably provided with a conical point, which may be formed integrally with the hollow elongate member or provided as a separate part that is subsequently affixed to the hollow elongate member.
The inner member is preferably a solid member but it may also comprise a hollow member. The inner member is preferably sized to fit snugly but not too tightly into the hollow elongate member to thereby allow easy movement of the inner member within the hollow elongate member whilst avoiding slack or "looseness" between the inner member and the hollow elongate member. Preferably, both the inner member and the hollow elongate member are cylindrical for a major portion of their length.
The inner member carried the at least one pin. It is preferred that the inner member carries a plurality of pins. The hollow elongate member should have at least the same number of openings in its side wall as pins on the inner member. Alternatively, the opening(s) may be shaped such that two or more pins may extend therethrough. For example, the hollow elongate member may be provided with a slot through which two or more pins may project The one or more pins are the means by which the device of the present invention is held in position with respect to the bone. In use of the device of the present invention, the device is inserted into the intramedullary canal of the bone. Once in the desired position, the pins are moved from the retracted position to the extended position. In the extended position, the or each pin extends through a hole in the side wall of the hollow elongate member and into the bone, thereby fixing the relative position of the device and the bone. The device is simple to use because it does not require holes to be drilled through the bone to cater for external fixing pins. It also securely holds the bone in position relative to the device.
In preferred embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of pins are carried by the inner member in order to firmly fix or connect the device to the bone. For convenience of description, the invention will hereinafter be described with reference to a plurality of pins.
Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 However, it will be understood that the objects of the present invention could be met with a single pin and that such an embodiment falls within the scope of the present invention.
In the retracted position, the pins preferably do not extend beyond the outer diameter or perimeter of the hollow elongate member. In the extended position, the pins extend through the holes in the side wall of the hollow elongate member and into the bone.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner member is provided with one or more grooves in an outer surface thereof. Such grooves are suitably generally transverse grooves. The pins are placed in the grooves and pivotally connected at or near one end to the inner member. The other end of each pin may extend slightly beyond the surface of the inner member. In order to move the pins to the extended position, the inner member may be rotated or turned when the free ends of the pins are in alignment with the holes in the side wall of the hollow elongate member. The free ends of the pins will extend through the holes. As rotation of the inner member continues, the distance between the pivotally mounted ends of the pins and the holes in the hollow elongate member decreases and this causes the pins to move outwardly through the holes until they are fully extended.
In order to enable the inner member to be rotated with the force required to extend the pins into the bone, the proximal end of the inner member may be provided with an engaging surface for engaging with a handle or a torque applying means. To avoid or minimise rotation of the hollow elongate member may also be provided with a holding surface for holding the hollow elongate member in position. The holding surface may be a square, rectangular, hexagonal or other polygonal surface on the proximal end of the hollow elongate member.
Alternatively, the hollow elongate member may be provided with a keyway to engage with a suitable tool to hold the hollow elongate member in position.
The hollow elongate member and the inner member may be fixed length members or they may be of variable or adjustable length. Variable or adjustable length members are especially useful in cases where the device is used for fixating fractures and it is desirable to adjust the length of the device during healing of the fracture.
The present invention also encompasses a method of fixing an intramedullary device to a bone comprising providing an intramedullary bone fixation device comprising a hollow Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone, and an inner member sized to be slidably receivable within the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended 5 position in which the at least one pin extends through respective one or ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, inserting the intramedullary device into the medullary canal of the bone, and extending the at least one pin from the retracted position to the extended position in which the pins extend through respective one or ones of the at least one opening in the side wall of the hollow elongate member and into the bone to thereby fix the relative position of the device and the bone.
Preferably, the device is provided with a plurality of pins.
In one embodiment, the step of inserting the device into the medullary canal of the bone comprises inserting the hollow elongate member into the medullary canal and subsequently inserting the inner member into the hollow elongate member. Alternatively, this step may comprise inserting the inner member into the hollow elongate member and subsequently inserting the hollow elongate member into the medullary canal. As a further alternative, this step may comprise partly inserting the inner member into the hollow elongate member, inserting the hollow elongate member into the medullary canal and then fully inserting the inner member into the hollow elongate member.
The step of moving the pins from the retracted position to the extended position may comprise rotating the inner member to thereby move the pins so that they extend through the at least one hole in the side wall of the hollow elongate member. The hollow elongate member is preferably held in position whilst the inner member is rotated.
Preferably, pins extend into the bone on either side of a fracture once the device has been fitted, if the device is being used for stabilising or fixing a fracture.
The present invention also provides an apparatus that can be used in the building industry or other industries as a connector or connections or for joining two or more elements together or for fixing to a structure, beam, member, wall or the like.
4~~i~=-...-r, -6,1õ:'w:f Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 In another aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus for fixing to a structure, beam, member or the like comprising a hollow elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a hole in a structure, beam, member or the like, and an inner member that is insertable into the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the inner member having one or more grooves in an outer surface thereof, said at least one pin being positioned in the one or more grooves when the at least one pin is in a retracted position, the at least one pin being pivotally connected at one end thereof to the inner member, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the at least one pin extends through respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, and wherein the at least one pin as moved to the extended position by placing free ends of the at least one pin into alignment with the one or more openings and rotating the inner member to thereby extend the pins through the one or more openings.
In yet a further aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus for fixing to a structure, beam, member or the like comprising a hollow elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a hole in the structure, beam, member of the like, and an inner member the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the at least one pin being movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the at least one pin extends through respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, wherein the at least one pin has an enlargement at one end thereof and the enlargement rests in a respective hole or recess fonned in the inner member and the at least one pin extends along respective grooves formed in the inner member when in the retracted position, wherein the one or more pins are retained in place by an inner wall of the hollow elongate member and the one or more pins are extended by aligning free ends thereof with the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member and rotating the inner member.
The distal end of the hollow elongate member, being the end that is inserted into the hole in the structure, member, beam, wall or the like, preferably has a closed end. This will avoid the hollow elongate member possibly filling with debris when inserted into the hole in the structure or the like (hereinafter, the term "structure or the like" will be used to refer to the Ac!"" .:._: ~
;: , Received 4 September 2000 CE0036901 0.9 "structure, beam, member, wall or the like" for the sake of brevity). A closed end on the hollow elongate member will also act as a stop member for the inner member and ensure that the inner member is inserted to the to the correct depth into the hollow elongate member. The distal end of the hollow elongate member may be provided with a pointed or generally conical end to assist with insertion into the hole of the structure or the like.
The inner member is preferably a solid member but it may also comprise a hollow member. The inner member is preferably sized to fit snugly but not too tightly into the hollow elongate member whilst avoiding slack or "looseness" between the inner member and the hollow elongate member. Preferably, both the inner member and the hollow elongate member 1.0 are cylindrical for a major portion of their length.
The inner member carried the at least one pin. It is preferred that the inner member carries a plurality of pins. The hollow elongate member should have at least the same number of openings in its side wall as pins on the inner member. Alternatively, the opening(s) may be shaped such that two or more pins may extend therethrough. For example, the hollow elongate member may be provided with a slot through which two or more pins may project.
The one or more pins are the means by which the device of the present invention is connected to the structure or the like. In use, the apparatus is inserted into a hole in the structure or the like. The hole in the structure or the like may be made by drilling or by forming during manufacture or construction of the structure or the like. When the apparatus has been inserted to the desired depth, the pins are moved from the retracted position to the extended position in which the pins extend into the material of the structure or the like to thereby fix or connect the apparatus to the structure or the like.
In order to ensure that the apparatus is inserted to the correct depth in the hole in the structure or the like, some embodiments of the present invention may include a flange or outwardly extending abutment member on the proximal end of the hollow elongate member to ensure that the proximal end of the hollow elongate member lies flush with the outer surface of the structure of the like.
In a preferred embodiment of this aspect of the present invention, the inner member is provided with one or more grooves in an outer surface thereof. Such grooves are suitably ~~
Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 generally transverse grooves. The pins are placed in the grooves and pivotally connected at or near one end to the inner member. The other end of each pin may extend slightly beyond the surface of the inner member. In order to move the pins to the extended position, the inner member may be rotated or turned when the free ends of the pins are in alignment with the holes in the side wall of the hollow elongate member. The free ends of the pins will extend through the holes. As rotation of the inner member continues, the distance between the pivotally mounted ends of the pins and the holes in the hollow elongate member decreases and this causes the pins to move outwardly through the holes until they are fully extended.
In order to enable the inner member to be rotated with the force required to extend the l.0 pins into the material of the structure or the like, the proximal end of the inner member may be provided with an engaging surface for engaging with a handle or torque applying means. The torque applying means may be a spanner, wrench, screwdriver, pliers or the like.
The apparatus of the present invention may be fixed or connected to the structure or the like to enable other devices to be fixed thereto. For example, the inner member may be provided with an internal thread to enable another screw or bolt to be joined thereto.
Alternatively, the inner member may extend out of the hollow elongate member (and extend outwardly from the outer wall or surface of the structure or the like when the apparatus is fixed or connected) and the outwardly extending part of the inner member could be used to join or connect other elements thereto.
The apparatus of the present invention could also be used as a fixation device for connecting two structures or the like, such as planks, beams, or bricks together. In this case, holes would have to be made in both of the articles to be connected.
The present invention will now be described further with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show a preferred embodiment of the invention. It will be appreciated that the accompanying drawings are provided to illustrate the invention and the present invention should not be considered to be limited to the particular embodiment shown in the drawings. In the drawings:
Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional side view of a device in accordance with the present invention with the pins in the extended position;
Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the hollow elongate member of the device of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a top view of the inner member of Figure 1 with the pins in the retracted position;
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional end view taken along line 4-4 of Figure 3;
Figure 5 is an end cross-sectional view- showing the inner member inserted into the hollow elongate member;
Figures 6 to 9 are end cross-sectional views showing the pin moving from the retracted position to the extended position;
Figure 10 is a cross-sectional side view of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 11 is a side view, partly in cross section, of the proximal end of an apparatus in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the hollow elongate member holding means shown in Figure 11;
] 5 Figure 14 is a side view of a pin or nail suitable for use in another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 15 is a cross-sectional end view of another embodiment of the present inverition;
Figure 16 is a side view, partly in cross-section, showing the apparatus in accordance with the present invention being used to hold the beams together; and Figures 17 and 18 show embodiments of the present invention in which the apparatus is fixed to a wall.
Figure 13 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the present invention of variable length.
Figure 1 shows an apparatus 10 in accordance with the present invention. The apparatus 10 includes a hollow elongate member 11 which has a distal end 12 that has a closed conical point formed thereon and an open proximal end 13. An inner member 14 having a plurality of .,~.:.
Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 pins 15a, 15b,... 15h mounted thereon. The pins 15a to 15h extend through respective holes 16a to 16h. Holes 16a to 16d are more clearly shown in Figure 2.
Turning now to Figures 3 and 4, which show some details of the inner member 14 of the device of the present invention, the inner member 14 comprises a solid pin having a plurality of 5 transversely extending grooves 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d formed therein, for example, by machining.
The grooves 17a to 17d house respective pins 15a to 15d when the pins are in the retracted position. A wire or nail 18 extends along a substantial part of the length of inner member 14 and through one end of each of the pins 15a to 15d to thereby pivotally mount the pins 15a to 15d to the inner member 14.
i0 As is best shown in Figure 4, the free end of pin 15a extends beyond the outer surface of inner member 14. In order to ensure that the inner member 14 can be inserted into the hollow elongate member 11 without the free end of the pins catching on the inner surface of the hollow elongate member 11, the hollow elongate member 11 may be provided with one or more longitudinally extending grooves 19 (see Figure 2) in which the tips of the free ends of the pins can extend. It will, be appreciated that the longitudinally extending groove 19 extends along the same line as the row of holes 16a to 16d.
The positioning of the fixing pin 15a relative to the groove 19 is more clearly shown in Figure 5.
Figures 6 to 9 show the manner in which the fixing pin 15a is moved from the retracted position (shown in Figure 6) to the extended position (shown in Figure 9). In particular, the inner member 14 is slid along the central bore of hollow elongate member 11, with the tip of pin 15a moving in groove 19, until the fixing pin 15a comes into alignment with hole 16a (as shown in Figure 6). As can be seen from Figure 6, the tip of fixing pin 15a extends a short distance into hole 16a, but in the retracted position the tip of fixing pin 15a does not extend beyond the outer periphery of hollow elongate member 11.
In order to move the fixing pin 15a from its retracted position, the inner member 14 is rotated, typically by applying a turning force to its proximal end. As inner member 14 is rotated, the tip of fixing pin 15a is caught by the edges of the hole 16a. As rotation of the inner member 14 continues, the point 20 at which the fixing pin 15a is pivotally mounted to the wire Received 4 September 2000 CE00369010.9 18 moves closer to the hole 16a. This acts to force the pin 15a to extend outwardly through the hole 16a. Further rotation, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, forces the pin to extend even further until it is in the fully extended position as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of an inner member 30 that has fixing pins 31, 32 mounted in diametrically opposed positions. The pins 31, 32 are fitted in grooves 33, 34 and are held by respective nails 35, 36 that pivotally connect the pins 31, 32 to the inner member 30.
In order to facilitate fixing the device of the present invention into the medullary canal, it is preferred that both the inner member and the hollow elongate member are fitted or shaped at their proximal end with features that enable tools or holding means to be applied thereto. This is best shown in Figure 11 in which the inner member 30 has a square or hexagonal projection 37 formed on its proximal end to engage with the complementarily shaped tool 38 having a handle (not shown) that can apply a torque or turning force thereto. It is especially preferred that the too138 has a ratchet handle fitted to enable easier application of the turning force.
In order to prevent the hollow elongate member turning when the rotational force is applied to the inner member to extend the pins, it is preferred that the outer hollow elongate member has holding means formed on the proximal end thereof, which holding means may include a square, rectangular, hexagonal or other polygona shaped ending that can engage with a stabilising tool 39. As more clearly shown in Figure 12, the stabilising tool 39 includes a handle 40 and an engaging portion 41 that engages with the proximal end of the hollow elongate member.
Figure 13 shows another embodiment of the present invention in which ihe intramedullary bone fixation device is of expandable length. In particular, the device shown in Figure 13 includes an inner member 50 and an outer member 51 that includes a first portion 52 and a second portion 53. Inner a member 50 also includes a first portion 54 and a second portion 55. First portion 54 includes a bore 56 having at least a small threaded portion thereon.
A bore 57 is also included in the second portion 55 of inner member 50 and bore 57 terminates in a blind end 58. A screw 59 is threadably inserted into bores 56, 57. When the screw has been fully inserted, the end of the screw strikes the blind end. Further rotation of the screw then acts to expand the length of the inner member 50 by pushing apart the two portions 54, 55. As the pins have been inserted into the bone surrounding the medullary canal, as the inner member 50 is expanded in length, the outer member 51 also expands in length.
It is also preferred that the proximal end of the inner member is provided with some marking in order to enable the alignment of the inner member to be readily ascertained.
Turning now to Figures 14 and 15, which show another embodiment of the present invention, a pin or nail 130 has a spherical portion 131 at one end with the shanl:
132 of the nail extending from the spherical portion 131 and tapering to a point 133.
The pin or nail 130 shown in Figure 14 is one of a plurality of such pins or nails used in the apparatus of the present invention.
The hollow elongate member 135 (see Figure 15) has at least one hole 136 formed therein, with the at least one hole 136 having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the spherical portion 131 of pin or nail 130. The inner member 137 includes a similar sized hole 138 and a groove 139 runs through this hole transverse to the length of the inner member 137. In order to load the pin or nail 130 with the apparatus, hole 136 and 138 are aligned and the pin or nail is inserted through the holes until the spherical portion 131 of pin or nail 130 rests in hole 138. The point 133 of pin or nail 130 extends into a slot or hole 140 almost opposite hole 136.
When the pin or nail 130 is loaded the outer tube is turned clockwise until the hole 138 in the inner member is covered by the outer tube. The slot 140 moves at the same time and just contacts the distal end of the point 132 of the pin or nail 130. The pin or nail 130 is now armed and ready for insertion.
Once the apparatus has been inserted into an appropriately sized hole in the structure or the like, the inner member 137 is rotated in a clockwise direction until the pins or nails 130 are fully extended. In this regard, extension of the pins or nails is similar to that as shown in Figures 6 to 9.
In the embodiment shown in Figures 14 and 15, the pins or nails 130 are not connected to or mounted to the inner member. Rather, they are retained in place by the interaction between the outer tube (or hollow elongate member) and the inner member.
In this sense, it will be appreciated that the inner member is still carrying the at least one pin or nail even through there is no physical mounting between the inner member and the at least one pin or nail.
Some uses of the embodiments of the present invention in the building industry are shown in Figures 16, 17 and 18. In Figures 16, two beams 150, 151 are joineci together by apparatus 152 of the present invention. Apparatus 152 is inserted througli hole 153 drilled in beam 151 and into an aligned hole drilled in beam 150. The inner member is then rotated, for example by use of a socket, and the pins or nails moved to the extended position as shown in Figure 16.
In Figure 17, the apparatus 60 of the present invention is inserted into a hole 61.
drilled into the surface of a wall 62. The inner member 63 is rotated to fully extend the;
nails or pins and hold the apparatus in position in the wall 62. The inner member 63 has an internal thread formed therein and screw or bolt 64 can be screwed into the intema:l thread.
In Figure 18, the apparatus 60 of the present invention is inserted into a hole 71 formed in wall 72 and the pins or nails extended to hold the apparatus in position. The;
inner member has a proximal end 73 that extends out beyond the surface of wall 72 and this can be used to bolt things onto.
Although not shown, in the embodiments of Figures 17 and 18 the hollow elongate member or outer tube may be provided with an outwardly extending flange, lip or projection on the proximal end thereof to ensure that the proximal end lies substantially flush with the outer surface of the wall.
It will be appreciated that the embodiment of the present invention shown in Figures 14 and 15 may also be used in the intramedullary bone fixation device described in the first aspect of the present invention.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention described herein is susceptible to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. It will be understood that the present invention encompasses all such variations and modifications that fall within its spirit and scope.
Claims (20)
1. A fixation device comprising a hollow elongate member having at least one opening in a side wall thereof, the hollow elongate member being adapted for insertion into a hole or opening, an inner member being adapted for insertion into the hollow elongate member, the inner member carrying at least one pin, the at least one pin being moveable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the at least one pin extends through respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member, the inner member having at least one groove in an outer surface thereof, the at least one pin being positioned in the at least one groove when the at least one pin is in the retracted position, the at least one pin being moved to the extended position by placing at least one free end of the at least one pin into alignment with the at least one opening and rotating the inner member relative to the hollow elongate member to thereby extend the at least one pin through the at least one opening.
2. A device is claimed in claim 1 wherein the at least one pin is pivotally connected at one end to the inner member.
3. A device is claimed in claim 1 wherein the at least one pin has an enlargement at one end thereof, the enlargement resting in a respective hole or recess formed in the inner member.
4. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the at least one free end of the at least one pin extends slightly beyond the surface of the inner member.
5. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the at least one groove extends in a generally transverse direction.
6. A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the at least one free end of the at least one pin extends into respective ones of the at least one opening in the hollow elongate member when in the retracted position.
7. A device is claimed in claim 4 wherein an inner wall of the hollow elongate member is provided with a groove for receiving the at least one free end of the at least one pin to thereby allow longitudinal insertion of the inner member into the hollow elongate member.
8. A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein rotation of the inner member causes a distance between a pivotally mounted end of the at least one pin and the respective ones of the at least one opening of the hollow elongate member to decrease to thereby cause the at least one pin to move outwardly through the respective ones of the at least one opening of the hollow elongate member.
9. A device as claimed in claim 3 wherein rotation of the inner member causes the distance between the enlarged end of the at least one pin and the respective ones of the at least one opening of the hollow elongate member to decrease to thereby cause the at least one pin to move outwardly through the respective ones of the at least one opening of the hollow elongate member.
10. A device is claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 wherein the hollow elongate member has a point or closed end at a distal end thereof to facilitate insertion of the hollow elongate member into the hole or opening.
11. A device is claimed in claim 10 wherein the distal end of the hollow elongate member is provided with a conical point.
12. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11 wherein the inner member is sized to fit snugly into the hollow elongate member to thereby allow easy movement of the inner member within the hollow elongate member whilst avoiding slack between the inner member and the hollow elongate member.
13. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12 wherein both the inner member and the hollow elongate member are cylindrical for a major portion of their length.
14. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13 wherein the inner member carries a plurality of pins.
15. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14 wherein a proximal end of the inner member is provided with an engaging surface for engaging a handle or a torque applying means.
16. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 15 wherein the hollow elongate member is provided with a holding surface for holding the hollow elongate member in position and preventing rotation thereof.
17. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 16 wherein the hollow elongate member and the inner member are of a fixed length.
18. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1-16 wherein the hollow elongate member and the inner member are of adjustable length.
19. A device is claimed in any one of claims 1 to 18 wherein the device is an intramedullary bone fixation device and the hollow elongate member is adapted for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone.
20. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 18 wherein the device is for fixing to a structure, beam or member.
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUPP6847A AUPP684798A0 (en) | 1998-10-30 | 1998-10-30 | Intra-medullary bone fixation device |
| AUPP6847 | 1998-10-30 | ||
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