Patent ID: 6689136
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
Implant for fixing two bone fragments to each other, in particular for fixing an axially corrected capitulum of a metatarsal bone, e.g. hallux valgus, which implant comprises a clasp with two arms which are connected to each other at one of their ends and in this area form an eyelet with an opening for passage of a screw which can be screwed into one of the two bone fragments, and which, with their other free ends, can be introduced into the other bone fragment, characterized in that it has a guide bushing for the screw, which guide bushing is inserted into the clasp eyelet and is secured thereon, its inner surface corresponding substantially to the outer surface of the screw in the area adjoining the screw head, and its minimum internal diameter being at least as great as the maximum diameter of the screw thread, the screw being held in the guide bushing substantially free of play.