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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2021
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2016
Applicant:
Josef J. Geldwert, New York, NY (US);
Inventor:
Josef J. Geldwert, New York, NY (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/80 (2006.01); A61B 17/84 (2006.01); A61B 17/88 (2006.01); A61B 17/56 (2006.01); A61B 17/17 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/8061 (2013.01); A61B 17/8004 (2013.01); A61B 17/8085 (2013.01); A61B 17/842 (2013.01); A61B 17/8866 (2013.01); A61B 17/1728 (2013.01); A61B 17/1775 (2016.11); A61B 2017/565 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and devices for correcting hallux valgus and tailor's bunion are disclosed. An implant includes a bone engaging feature on each end connected by an intermediate portion. The implant is configured to be positioned on the dorsal side of the metatarsals and stabilizes two adjacent metatarsals toward one another, thereby decreasing the intermetatarsal angle. Depending on the severity of the deformity, a single or multiple implants may be used. In addition, the implant may be used as an adjunctive device in combination with other surgical procedures.