Patent ID: 7041104
Filing Date: 2006-05-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system for treating bone fractures, the system comprising: an intramedullary nail defining a longitudinal opening, a longitudinal axis, and a first intersecting transverse opening, said first transverse opening having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a second intersecting transverse opening, said second transverse opening having an upper surface and a lower surface; a transverse member including a bone engaging portion and a connection shaft, said connection shaft being sized to pass through at least one of said first and said second said transverse openings, wherein said connection shaft is pivotally joined to said bone engaging portion; and a set screw selectively attached to said nail in said longitudinal opening and movable along said longitudinal axis to rigidly assemble said transverse member to said nail when said connection shaft passes through one of said transverse openings and said set screw is received within said longitudinal opening.