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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 05, 2014
Jonathan Feibel, Columbus, OH (US);
Robert Gorsline, Columbus, OH (US);
Jonathan Feibel, Columbus, OH (US);
Robert Gorsline, Columbus, OH (US);
Nicholas Joseph Vallo, New Albany, OH (US);
Christos Ragais, New Albany, OH (US);
Christopher Brown, Columbus, OH (US);
Christopher Hawker, Columbus, OH (US);
Jeffrey J. Root, Columbus, OH (US);
Other;
Abstract
Various embodiments of a device for tensioning an apparatus for fusion, stabilization, and/or fixation of bones are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device for tensioning an orthopedic device is provided, the device comprising: a screw drive; a screw gear; a body portion comprising a first cam lever and a second cam lever; and a cable operatively connected to the orthopedic device and operatively connected to the body portion; wherein rotation of the screw gear causes translation of the screw drive.