Patent ID: 8974503
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of bone fixation, the method comprising the steps of: implanting at least one first fixation element into a respective first anatomical body such that a portion of the first fixation element extends out from an exterior surface of the first anatomical body; implanting at least one second fixation element into a respective second anatomical body that is adjacent the first anatomical body, such that a portion of the second fixation element extends out from an exterior surface of the second anatomical body; applying a hardenable material to both 1) the exterior surfaces of the first and second anatomical bodies so as to contact each of the exterior surfaces of the first and second anatomical bodies, and 2) the portion of each of the first and second fixation elements that extends out from the exterior surface of the respective anatomical body so as to contact the portion of each of the first and second fixation elements that extends out from the exterior surface of the respective anatomical body, wherein the hardenable material is in an unhardened state during the applying step; and hardening the hardenable material such that the hardenable material forms a hardened construct together with the bone fixation elements that bridges the anatomical bodies wherein the applying step further comprises rupturing a sheath that contains the hardenable material.