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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2022
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2020
Crossroads Extremity Systems, Llc, Memphis, TN (US);
Chad Hollis, Collierville, TN (US);
Vernon Hartdegen, Collierville, TN (US);
Daniel Sayger, Southaven, MS (US);
Daniel J. Triplett, Providence, UT (US);
Gregory C. Berlet, Westerville, OH (US);
Christopher F. Hyer, Columbus, OH (US);
CrossRoads Extremity Systems, LLC, Memphis, TN (US);
Abstract
A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.