Patent ID: 8920476
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for bone fusion in an extremity, comprising: providing an intramedullary fixation assembly, wherein the intramedullary fixation assembly further comprises: a proximal member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, wherein the proximal member extends from a first end to a second end and comprises an elongated body and first and second retaining screws; and a distal member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, wherein the distal member extends from a first end to a second end and comprises third and fourth retaining screws, a first aperture at the first end of the distal member diametrically opposed to the second end of the distal member, and a bore extending from the first aperture to an exterior surface on the distal member, wherein the proximal member is configured for coupling to the distal member and provides for an interference fit with the distal member; forming a first medullary canal in a first bone; forming a second medullary canal in a second bone; inserting the distal member into the first medullary canal; aligning the distal member and inserting the third and fourth retaining screws into the first bone and into the distal member; inserting the proximal member into and through the bore of the distal member; aligning the proximal member and inserting the proximal member into the second medullary canal; and inserting the first and second retaining screws into the second bone and into the proximal member, thereby fusing the first bone to the second bone.