Patent ID: 8506641
Filing Date: 2013-08-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An arthrodesis implant for a finger joint of a hand of a patient comprising: an extramedullary proximal anchor comprising a first member having at least one fastener-receiving passageway extending entirely therethrough to receive at least one fastener to anchor said first member to an extramedullary portion of a proximal bone of the finger joint of the hand of the patient; an intramedullary distal anchor comprising a second member including a threaded shaft for being anchored within an intramedullary portion of a distal bone of the finger joint of the hand of the patient; a coupling for securing said first and second members together, said coupling formed from a tube connected to said first member and extending transversely therefrom; and a threaded sleeve that extends into said tube and threadably receives said threaded shaft of said second member for securing said first and second members together, said threaded sleeve being positioned between said threaded shaft and said tube, said second member engaging said coupling to prevent relative movement between the second member and the coupling.