US20050240186A1 - Bone fracture fixation systems with both multidirectional and unidirectional fixation devices - Google Patents
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- This invention relates broadly to surgical devices. More particularly, this invention relates to a bone fixation system having support pegs.
- Fracture to the metaphyseal portion of a long bone can be difficult to treat. Improper treatment can result in deformity and long-term discomfort.
- a Colles' fracture is a fracture resulting from compressive forces being placed on the distal radius, and which causes backward displacement of the distal fragment and radial deviation of the hand at the wrist.
- a Colles' fracture will result in multiple bone fragments which are movable and out of alignment relative to each other. If not properly treated, such fractures result in permanent wrist deformity. It is therefore important to align the fracture and fixate the bones relative to each other so that proper healing may occur.
- Alignment and fixation of a metaphyseal fracture are typically performed by one of several methods: casting, external fixation, interosseous wiring, and plating.
- Casting is non-invasive, but may not be able to maintain alignment of the fracture where many bone fragments exist. Therefore, as an alternative, external fixators may be used.
- External fixators utilize a method known as ligamentotaxis, which provides distraction forces across the joint and permits the fracture to be aligned based upon the tension placed on the surrounding ligaments.
- ligamentotaxis which provides distraction forces across the joint and permits the fracture to be aligned based upon the tension placed on the surrounding ligaments.
- external fixators can maintain the position of the wrist bones, it may nevertheless be difficult in certain fractures to first provide the bones in proper alignment.
- external fixators are often not suitable for fractures resulting in multiple bone fragments.
- Interosseous wiring is an invasive procedure whereby screws are positioned into the various fragments and the screws are then wired together as bracing. This is a difficult and time-consuming procedure. Moreover, unless the bracing is quite complex, the fracture may not be properly stabilized.
- Plating utilizes a stabilizing metal plate typically against the dorsal side of the bones, and a set of parallel pins extending from the plate into holes drilled in the bone fragments to provide stabilized fixation of the fragments.
- the currently available plate systems fail to provide desirable alignment and stabilization. Similar problems regarding fracture stabilization are present in non-metaphyseal fractures, as well.
- a fracture fixation and stabilization system which generally includes a device intended to be positioned against a non-fragmented portion of a fractured bone, one or more bone screws for securing the device along the non-fragmented portion of the bone, and a plurality of bone pegs coupled to the device and extending therefrom into bone fragments adjacent the non-fragmented portion.
- the device includes a plurality of threaded peg holes adapted to receive the pegs therethrough.
- the peg holes include an upper internally threaded portion, and a lower spherically concave surface.
- two types of pegs are provided for insertion through the threaded peg holes, and the peg holes and the pegs are adapted such that either type of peg can be used in any one of the peg holes of the device.
- the first type of peg includes a head and a shaft, with the head having an upper externally threaded portion adapted to engage the threads of the peg hole, a lower spherically convex portion, and a driver receiving means, such as a proximal hex socket.
- Pegs of the first type can be threadably engaged within the peg holes of the plate to extend in alignment with axes through respective peg holes; i.e., the first type of pegs are unidirectional or fixed-directional.
- the second type of peg includes a head and shaft, with the head defining an upper cup and an outer spherically convex portion.
- the second type of peg is adapted to operate in conjunction with a cap having an externally threaded portion adapted to engage within the threaded portion of the peg hole, a driver receiving means, and a lower preferably spherically curved ball portion (or nub) sized to be at least partially received within the cup.
- a peg of the second type can be inserted through any peg hole and oriented in any angle within a permitted range of angles relative to the axis of the peg hole.
- the cap is then inserted into the peg hole and tightened to clamp the head of the peg between the cap and the lower concave surface surrounding the peg hole.
- the second type of pegs can be independently fixed in a selectable orientation; i.e., the pegs are multidirectional.
- This system is adaptable to substantially any fixation system that can use stabilization pegs.
- volar plates for the distal radius, ulna, femur, and tibia
- shoulder plates for the distal radius, ulna, femur, and tibia
- humeral plates etc.
- volar plates can all be provided as a system adapted to use by unidirectional and multidirectional pegs.
- FIG. 1 is a top view of a volar fixation system according to a first embodiment of the system of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a section view of a head portion of the volar fixation system according to the invention, showing a unidirectional fixed-angle peg inserted in a peg hole therein;
- FIG. 3 is a section view of a head portion of the volar fixation system according to the invention, showing a multidirectional peg inserted in a peg hole therein;
- FIG. 3 a is a top perspective view of a cap for the peg shown in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 3 b is a bottom perspective view of a cap for the peg shown in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 , in which a multidirectional peg is angled relative to the orientation of the peg in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4 , illustrating an alternate multidirectional peg for use in accord with the system of the invention
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the multidirectional peg shown in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a broken longitudinal section view across line 7 - 7 in FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view of a first alternate cap for a multidirectional peg.
- FIG. 9 is a view similar to FIG. 4 showing the cap of FIG. 8 in use;
- FIG. 10 is a top view of a multidirectional peg provided with engagement structure
- FIG. 11 is a top view of a multidirectional peg provided with other engagement structure
- FIG. 12 is a view similar to FIG. 4 showing a second alternate cap for a multidirectional peg
- FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of the cap of FIG. 12 ;
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a nail-plate device provided with both unidirectional and multidirectional pegs in accord with the invention.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a humeral plate provided with both unidirectional and multidirectional pegs in accord with the invention.
- FIG. 1 a fracture fixation system 100 according to the invention is shown.
- the system is particularly adapted for aligning and stabilizing multiple bone fragments in a Colles' fracture.
- the preferred aspects of the invention are applicable to numerous other fractures fixation systems adapted to align and stabilize other bone fractures, and particularly fractures occurring at or adjacent the metaphyseal portion of long bones.
- the system 100 generally includes a substantially rigid T-shaped plate 102 , commonly called a volar plate. Such a plate is intended to be positioned against the volar side of a fractured radial bone.
- the T-shaped plate 102 defines a head portion 116 , and an elongate body portion 118 preferably angled relative to the head portion.
- the angle between the head portion 116 and the body portion 118 is preferably approximately 23° and bent at a radius of preferably approximately 0.781 inch.
- the distal edge 121 of the head portion 116 is preferably angled proximally toward the medial side at an angle, e.g. 5°, relative to a line that is perpendicular to the body portion 118 .
- the plate 102 has a thickness of preferably approximately 0.1 inch, and is preferably made from a titanium alloy, such as Ti-6A-4V.
- the body portion 118 includes four preferably countersunk screw holes 124 , 126 , 127 , 128 for the extension of bone screws 104 therethrough.
- One of the screw holes, 128 is preferably generally oval in shape permitting longitudinal movement relative to the shaft of bone screw.
- the head portion 116 includes four peg holes 130 , preferably closely spaced (e.g., within 0.25 inch of each other) and preferably arranged along a line or a curve, for individually receiving pegs, discussed in detail below, therethrough.
- the peg holes 130 include an upper internally threaded portion 132 , and a lower spherically concave surface 134 .
- Each peg hole defines its own axis A H , and axes through the plurality of peg holes may extend parallel to or obliquely relative to each other.
- two types of pegs are provided for insertion through the threaded peg holes, and both types of pegs can be used in any of the peg holes 130 .
- the first type of peg 140 includes a head 142 and a shaft 144 .
- the head 142 has an upper externally threaded portion 146 adapted to engage the threads 132 of the holes 130 , a lower spherically convex portion 148 adapted to seat against the concave surface 134 of the peg holes, and a driver receiving means, such as a proximal hex socket 150 .
- the shaft 144 is preferably non-threaded, as the pegs when inserted through the peg holes and coupled to the plate are adapted to provide a supporting framework about which bone fragments of the fracture can heal, but are not necessarily intended to provide a compressive force to the fragments.
- the shaft 144 may be threaded for an application in which positive engagement between the peg and bone is desired.
- Peg 140 when threadably engaged within any of the respective peg holes 130 of the plate 102 , has an axis A P that extends in alignment with the axis A H of the respective peg hole.
- the second type of peg 160 includes a head portion 162 and a shaft 164 .
- the head portion 162 defines an upper cup 166 (concave receiving surface) and an outer spherically convex portion 168 .
- the spherically convex portion 168 has a radius of curvature that substantially corresponds with the radius of curvature of surface 134 about each peg hole.
- Surface 134 about the peg hole, and/or the convex portion 168 of the peg are preferably roughened, e.g., by electrical, mechanical, or chemical abrasion, or by the application of a coating or material having a high coefficient of friction.
- peg 160 is adapted to operate in conjunction with a cap 170 having an externally threaded portion 172 adapted to engage within the threaded portion 132 of a peg hole 130 , a driver receiving means 174 , and a lower preferably spherically curved ball portion (or nub) 176 sized to be at least partially received within the concave upper cup 166 of the peg 160 .
- peg 160 can be inserted through any of peg holes 130 and infinitely adjusted such that an axis A P of the peg may be oriented at any angle ⁇ within a range of angles (e.g., ⁇ 15°) relative to axis A H defined by the peg hole.
- the cap 170 is then inserted into the peg hole 130 and tightened to clamp the head portion 162 of the peg 160 between the cap 170 and the lower spherically concave surface 134 surrounding the peg hole.
- peg 160 can be independently fixed in an orientation selectable by the surgeon; i.e., the peg is multidirectional.
- the plate 102 is brought against the bone and aligned with the fracture such that the peg holes are situated substantially over the bone fragment or fragments.
- a first screw hole is drilled by the surgeon through hole 128 and into the radius bone.
- a first bone screw 104 is then inserted through the hole 128 in the plate 102 and secured to the bone.
- the plate Prior to fully tightening the first bone screw 104 against the plate, the plate may be longitudinally adjusted relative to the screw. Once the proper position is established, the first screw can be tightened, and additional screws 104 may be inserted through the other screw holes 124 , 126 , 127 in a like manner.
- the fractured bones are adjusted under the plate 102 into their desired positions for healing.
- the surgeon then drills holes into the bone for the pegs.
- the drilled holes may either be axial (i.e., parallel to the respective A H of the peg holes) or angled relative to the axes of the respective peg holes.
- the holes may be drilled in any direction within the permissible range of angles relative to the axes A H through the peg holes in accord with the treatment designed by the surgeon.
- Such holes may be drilled freehand, or may be assisted by a drill guide (not shown) that limits the relative angle of the drilled holes to be within the acceptable range of angles.
- one of the first or second types of pegs 140 , 160 is inserted through the peg hole in the plate and into the drilled hole.
- pegs 140 or 160 may be used for a peg hole drilled axial with the axis AH of the peg hole. If the peg is of type 140 , the shaft 144 of the peg is inserted through the peg hole 130 and into the drilled hole, and the peg is simply rotated about its axis to couple the head 142 of the peg to the plate 102 .
- the peg is of type 160
- the peg is inserted through the peg hole and into the drilled hole, and the cap 170 is inserted over the head 162 of the peg and into the peg hole and then tightened to clamp the peg 160 in axial position.
- a peg of type 160 is inserted through the peg hole 130 into the bone, and then retained with a cap 170 , as discussed above.
- Each hole may be drilled at the same angle as the others or at relatively different angles, depending upon the circumstances of the fracture being treated and the surgeon's treatment plan.
- the preferred supporting framework for the pegs 140 , 160 will indicate pegs that extend in a plurality of oblique directions such that, even though the shafts of the pegs are preferably non-threaded, the pegs once inserted in the holes operate to lock the bone fragment or fragments relative to the plate 102 .
- Peg 160 a includes a head portion 162 a defining a an upper cup 166 a including substantially spherically-curved concave surfaces 165 a , and a Philips slot 167 a .
- the head portion 162 a also includes an outer spherically convex portion 168 a .
- the peg 160 a also includes a shaft 164 a , which may be threaded or non-threaded.
- the peg 160 a is utilized in conjunction with cap 170 .
- the peg 160 a may be inserted through a peg hole in a fixation device and into a hole drilled in bone with the aid of an instrument having a Philips driver.
- the Philips driver is received in the Philips slot 167 a , and rotational force is provided to the peg.
- the rotational force facilitates insertion of the shaft 164 a of the peg 160 a into a drilled hole, even where the shaft is non-threaded.
- the cap 170 b includes a point 178 b (e.g., a conical, frustoconical, cylindrical, or other shaped protuberance) extending from the spherically curved ball portion (or nub) 176 b at the center of rotation thereof.
- the point 178 b or the entirety of the cap 170 b is preferably made from a material harder than the material of the peg 160 .
- the point 178 b is adapted to make a substantially point-to-surface contact 180 with the surface of the cup 166 of the peg when the cap is threaded into the upper portion 132 of the peg hole 130 of the fixation device having a peg received therein. As the area being contacted is greatly reduced, the force at the point of contact is substantially increased, thereby enhancing the stability of the peg.
- the cup 166 b at the head 162 b of the peg can optionally be provided with structure to aid engagement of the cup 166 b by the point 178 b of the cap 170 b so at to fix the peg in an angular orientation.
- structure may include the formation of a plurality of compartments defined, e.g., by a plurality of wells 167 b ( FIG. 10 ) or an orthogonal (or honeycomb) arrangement of walls 169 b ( FIG. 11 ).
- the point 178 b engages with the structure, e.g., enters into a well or a location between walls on the surface, to positively fix the peg in a particular angular orientation.
- the cap 170 c comprises two parts: a base 182 c and a set screw 184 c .
- the base 182 c has a diameter and threads 186 c such that it is adapted to be threadably received into the threaded upper portion 132 of a peg hole 130 .
- the base 182 c also includes a bore (defined at the location of set screw 184 c ) with internal threads 188 c , preferably of a smaller pitch (i.e., a relatively greater number of threads per inch) than threads 186 c .
- the upper side 190 c of the base 182 c includes a recess 192 c adapted to receive a driver for rotational driving the base.
- the recess 192 c can have a hexagonal shape (as shown) or be provided in any other non-circular shape than can be defined about the bore.
- the set screw 184 c includes an upper square recess 194 c for receiving a rotational driver, external threads 196 c corresponding to internal threads 188 c , and a lower spherical nub 198 c.
- the base 182 c is rotationally inserted into the upper portion 132 of the peg hole 130 . It is noted that rotation of the base 182 c is subject to little resistance, as even fully seating the base will not cause any portion of the base to contact the head of the peg.
- the set screw 184 c is rotationally driven into the threaded bore of the base. The set screw 184 c is inserted until the nub 198 c contacts the cup 166 of the peg 160 and places thereon a force sufficient to stabilize the peg. As the set screw is rotated on relatively smaller threads, greater mechanical advantage is provided and thus significant frictional force can be effected between the set screw 184 c and the cup 166 .
- the above described system allowing the use of common peg holes to receive either a peg at a fixed direction or a multidirectional peg is adaptable to substantially any fixation system that uses pegs.
- a nail-plate system 200 is shown.
- Nail-plates are suitable for fixation of fractures at the ends of long bones (metaphyseal fractures), such as the radius, the ulna, the femur, and the tibia, with the device and pegs provided in a size suitable for the bone for which the device is to be used.
- the nail-plate system 200 includes a device 202 having a proximal nail portion 212 and a plate portion 214 that is preferably horizontally and vertically offset relative to the nail portion, e.g., by a curvilinear neck portion (or transition zone) 216 .
- the nail portion 212 and the plate portion 214 are preferably fixed in a parallel, but non-coaxial relationship.
- the nail portion 212 is preferably substantially circular in cross section and includes a resilient section 220 , and a tapered relatively rigid section 222 generally substantially larger in diameter.
- the rigid section 222 of the nail portion 212 preferably includes two cortical screw holes 224 , 226 arranged along the length of the rigid section 222 and adapted to receive cortical screws.
- the plate portion 214 is substantially rigid and has a low and narrow profile.
- the plate portion 214 has a preferably slightly concave bottom surface 232 and a preferably slightly convex upper surface 233 .
- the plate portion 214 preferably includes a screw hole 250 adjacent or in the neck portion 216 that is adapted to receive a stabilization screw.
- the plate portion 214 also includes one or more, and preferably three longitudinally displaced, threaded peg holes 234 , 236 , 238 , each of which includes an upper threaded portion and a lower spherical concave portion, as discussed above with respect to peg holes 130 (see FIG. 2 ).
- the axes of the peg holes 234 , 236 , 238 may be parallel or oblique relative to each other. Regardless, the exact orientation of pegs placed through the peg holes may be adjusted (within a range of angles) by the use of all multidirectional pegs, such as peg 160 (and the associated cap 170 ), or with a combination of fixed-direction and multidirectional pegs 140 , 160 , in the manner described above with respect to the volar plate system 100 .
- the implantation of the nail-plate is discussed in detail in previously incorporated, co-owned U.S. Ser. No. 10/159,611, filed May 30, 2002.
- the humeral plate 300 is an elongate plate having a body portion 302 with a plurality of screw holes 304 , and a head portion 306 with a plurality of peg holes 308 , similar in design to peg holes 130 ( FIG. 2 ).
- Pegs 140 ( FIG. 2 ) and pegs 160 ( FIGS. 3 and 4 ) and 160 a ( FIG. 6 ) and a cap therefor 170 ( FIGS. 3 a and 3 b ), 170 b ( FIG. 8 ), or 170 c ( FIG. 13 ) can be used in the peg holes in the manner described above.
- the head of a peg is preferably clamped between a portion of the fixation plate and a discrete cap, preferably with the head of the peg and fixation plate thereabout being treated to have, or having as material properties, high friction surfaces to enhance the fixation of the peg.
- the cup of the peg may have structure to adapted to receive and capture a portion of the cap.
- the lower portion of the head of the peg is shaped in accord with a peg hole structure adapted for the directable peg.
- the pegs may be directed through a range of 15°
- the peg holes and the heads of the pegs may be modified to permit a greater, e.g. up to 30°, or smaller, e.g. 5°, range of such angular direction.
- a hex slot is disclosed on both the head of the fixed angle peg and the cap for receiving a driver to applying rotational force to the peg and cap, it will be appreciated that other rotational engagement means, e.g., a square, a Phillips, slotted, star, multi-pin, or other configuration may be used.
- the device and pegs may be provided in different sizes adapted for implant into different size people.
- the set screw of a two-part cap can be provided with a point on its ball portion adapted to engage the cup of a peg.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/307,796, filed Dec. 2, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part of both U.S. Ser. No. 10/159,611, filed May 30, 2002 now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,730,090, and U.S. Ser. No. 10/159,612, filed May 30, 2002, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,767,351, which are each continuations-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 09/735,228, filed Dec. 12, 2000, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,440,135, which is a continuation-in-part of both U.S. Ser. No. 09/524,058, filed Mar. 13, 2000, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,364,882 and U.S. Serial No. 09/495,854, filed Feb. 1, 2000, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,358,250, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates broadly to surgical devices. More particularly, this invention relates to a bone fixation system having support pegs.
- 2. State of the Art
- Fracture to the metaphyseal portion of a long bone can be difficult to treat. Improper treatment can result in deformity and long-term discomfort.
- By way of example, a Colles' fracture is a fracture resulting from compressive forces being placed on the distal radius, and which causes backward displacement of the distal fragment and radial deviation of the hand at the wrist. Often, a Colles' fracture will result in multiple bone fragments which are movable and out of alignment relative to each other. If not properly treated, such fractures result in permanent wrist deformity. It is therefore important to align the fracture and fixate the bones relative to each other so that proper healing may occur.
- Alignment and fixation of a metaphyseal fracture are typically performed by one of several methods: casting, external fixation, interosseous wiring, and plating. Casting is non-invasive, but may not be able to maintain alignment of the fracture where many bone fragments exist. Therefore, as an alternative, external fixators may be used. External fixators utilize a method known as ligamentotaxis, which provides distraction forces across the joint and permits the fracture to be aligned based upon the tension placed on the surrounding ligaments. However, while external fixators can maintain the position of the wrist bones, it may nevertheless be difficult in certain fractures to first provide the bones in proper alignment. In addition, external fixators are often not suitable for fractures resulting in multiple bone fragments. Interosseous wiring is an invasive procedure whereby screws are positioned into the various fragments and the screws are then wired together as bracing. This is a difficult and time-consuming procedure. Moreover, unless the bracing is quite complex, the fracture may not be properly stabilized. Plating utilizes a stabilizing metal plate typically against the dorsal side of the bones, and a set of parallel pins extending from the plate into holes drilled in the bone fragments to provide stabilized fixation of the fragments. However, the currently available plate systems fail to provide desirable alignment and stabilization. Similar problems regarding fracture stabilization are present in non-metaphyseal fractures, as well.
- It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved fixation and stabilization system for bone fractures.
- It is another object of the invention to provide an improved fixation and stabilization system for metaphyseal bone fractures.
- It is also an object of the invention to provide a fixation and stabilization system that desirably aligns and stabilizes multiple bone fragments in a fracture to permit proper healing.
- It is a further object of the invention to provide a fixation and stabilization system that is highly adjustable to provide a customizable framework for bone fragment stabilization.
- It is an additional object of the invention to provide a fixation and stabilization system that is relatively easy to implant.
- In accord with these objects, which will be discussed in detail below, a fracture fixation and stabilization system is provided which generally includes a device intended to be positioned against a non-fragmented portion of a fractured bone, one or more bone screws for securing the device along the non-fragmented portion of the bone, and a plurality of bone pegs coupled to the device and extending therefrom into bone fragments adjacent the non-fragmented portion.
- According to the invention, the device includes a plurality of threaded peg holes adapted to receive the pegs therethrough. The peg holes include an upper internally threaded portion, and a lower spherically concave surface. In accord with the invention, two types of pegs are provided for insertion through the threaded peg holes, and the peg holes and the pegs are adapted such that either type of peg can be used in any one of the peg holes of the device.
- The first type of peg includes a head and a shaft, with the head having an upper externally threaded portion adapted to engage the threads of the peg hole, a lower spherically convex portion, and a driver receiving means, such as a proximal hex socket. Pegs of the first type can be threadably engaged within the peg holes of the plate to extend in alignment with axes through respective peg holes; i.e., the first type of pegs are unidirectional or fixed-directional.
- The second type of peg includes a head and shaft, with the head defining an upper cup and an outer spherically convex portion. The second type of peg is adapted to operate in conjunction with a cap having an externally threaded portion adapted to engage within the threaded portion of the peg hole, a driver receiving means, and a lower preferably spherically curved ball portion (or nub) sized to be at least partially received within the cup. A peg of the second type can be inserted through any peg hole and oriented in any angle within a permitted range of angles relative to the axis of the peg hole. The cap is then inserted into the peg hole and tightened to clamp the head of the peg between the cap and the lower concave surface surrounding the peg hole. As such, the second type of pegs can be independently fixed in a selectable orientation; i.e., the pegs are multidirectional.
- This system is adaptable to substantially any fixation system that can use stabilization pegs. For example, volar plates; nail-plate systems for the distal radius, ulna, femur, and tibia; shoulder plates; humeral plates; etc., can all be provided as a system adapted to use by unidirectional and multidirectional pegs.
- Additional objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the detailed description taken in conjunction with the provided figures.
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FIG. 1 is a top view of a volar fixation system according to a first embodiment of the system of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a section view of a head portion of the volar fixation system according to the invention, showing a unidirectional fixed-angle peg inserted in a peg hole therein; -
FIG. 3 is a section view of a head portion of the volar fixation system according to the invention, showing a multidirectional peg inserted in a peg hole therein; -
FIG. 3 a is a top perspective view of a cap for the peg shown inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 3 b is a bottom perspective view of a cap for the peg shown inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 4 is a view similar toFIG. 3 , in which a multidirectional peg is angled relative to the orientation of the peg inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a view similar toFIG. 4 , illustrating an alternate multidirectional peg for use in accord with the system of the invention; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the multidirectional peg shown inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a broken longitudinal section view across line 7-7 inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view of a first alternate cap for a multidirectional peg. -
FIG. 9 is a view similar toFIG. 4 showing the cap ofFIG. 8 in use; -
FIG. 10 is a top view of a multidirectional peg provided with engagement structure; -
FIG. 11 is a top view of a multidirectional peg provided with other engagement structure; -
FIG. 12 is a view similar toFIG. 4 showing a second alternate cap for a multidirectional peg; -
FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of the cap ofFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a nail-plate device provided with both unidirectional and multidirectional pegs in accord with the invention; and -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a humeral plate provided with both unidirectional and multidirectional pegs in accord with the invention. - Turning now to
FIG. 1 , afracture fixation system 100 according to the invention is shown. According to a first embodiment of thesystem 100, the system is particularly adapted for aligning and stabilizing multiple bone fragments in a Colles' fracture. However, as discussed further below, the preferred aspects of the invention are applicable to numerous other fractures fixation systems adapted to align and stabilize other bone fractures, and particularly fractures occurring at or adjacent the metaphyseal portion of long bones. - According the first embodiment, the
system 100 generally includes a substantially rigid T-shapedplate 102, commonly called a volar plate. Such a plate is intended to be positioned against the volar side of a fractured radial bone. The T-shapedplate 102 defines ahead portion 116, and anelongate body portion 118 preferably angled relative to the head portion. The angle between thehead portion 116 and thebody portion 118 is preferably approximately 23° and bent at a radius of preferably approximately 0.781 inch. Thedistal edge 121 of thehead portion 116 is preferably angled proximally toward the medial side at an angle, e.g. 5°, relative to a line that is perpendicular to thebody portion 118. Theplate 102 has a thickness of preferably approximately 0.1 inch, and is preferably made from a titanium alloy, such as Ti-6A-4V. - The
body portion 118 includes four preferably countersunk screw holes 124, 126, 127, 128 for the extension ofbone screws 104 therethrough. One of the screw holes, 128, is preferably generally oval in shape permitting longitudinal movement relative to the shaft of bone screw. - The
head portion 116 includes fourpeg holes 130, preferably closely spaced (e.g., within 0.25 inch of each other) and preferably arranged along a line or a curve, for individually receiving pegs, discussed in detail below, therethrough. Referring toFIG. 2 , the peg holes 130 include an upper internally threadedportion 132, and a lower sphericallyconcave surface 134. Each peg hole defines its own axis AH, and axes through the plurality of peg holes may extend parallel to or obliquely relative to each other. - In accord with the invention, two types of pegs are provided for insertion through the threaded peg holes, and both types of pegs can be used in any of the peg holes 130.
- Still referring to
FIG. 2 , the first type ofpeg 140 includes ahead 142 and ashaft 144. Thehead 142 has an upper externally threadedportion 146 adapted to engage thethreads 132 of theholes 130, a lower sphericallyconvex portion 148 adapted to seat against theconcave surface 134 of the peg holes, and a driver receiving means, such as aproximal hex socket 150. Theshaft 144 is preferably non-threaded, as the pegs when inserted through the peg holes and coupled to the plate are adapted to provide a supporting framework about which bone fragments of the fracture can heal, but are not necessarily intended to provide a compressive force to the fragments. Alternatively, theshaft 144 may be threaded for an application in which positive engagement between the peg and bone is desired.Peg 140, when threadably engaged within any of the respective peg holes 130 of theplate 102, has an axis AP that extends in alignment with the axis AH of the respective peg hole. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , the second type ofpeg 160 includes ahead portion 162 and ashaft 164. Thehead portion 162 defines an upper cup 166 (concave receiving surface) and an outer sphericallyconvex portion 168. The sphericallyconvex portion 168 has a radius of curvature that substantially corresponds with the radius of curvature ofsurface 134 about each peg hole.Surface 134 about the peg hole, and/or theconvex portion 168 of the peg are preferably roughened, e.g., by electrical, mechanical, or chemical abrasion, or by the application of a coating or material having a high coefficient of friction. - Referring to
FIGS. 3, 3 a, and 3 b, peg 160 is adapted to operate in conjunction with acap 170 having an externally threadedportion 172 adapted to engage within the threadedportion 132 of apeg hole 130, a driver receiving means 174, and a lower preferably spherically curved ball portion (or nub) 176 sized to be at least partially received within the concaveupper cup 166 of thepeg 160. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , peg 160 can be inserted through any of peg holes 130 and infinitely adjusted such that an axis AP of the peg may be oriented at any angle α within a range of angles (e.g., ±15°) relative to axis AH defined by the peg hole. Thecap 170 is then inserted into thepeg hole 130 and tightened to clamp thehead portion 162 of thepeg 160 between thecap 170 and the lower sphericallyconcave surface 134 surrounding the peg hole. As such, peg 160 can be independently fixed in an orientation selectable by the surgeon; i.e., the peg is multidirectional. - More particularly, and referring now to
FIGS. 1 through 4 , in use, theplate 102 is brought against the bone and aligned with the fracture such that the peg holes are situated substantially over the bone fragment or fragments. A first screw hole is drilled by the surgeon throughhole 128 and into the radius bone. Afirst bone screw 104 is then inserted through thehole 128 in theplate 102 and secured to the bone. Prior to fully tightening thefirst bone screw 104 against the plate, the plate may be longitudinally adjusted relative to the screw. Once the proper position is established, the first screw can be tightened, andadditional screws 104 may be inserted through the other screw holes 124, 126, 127 in a like manner. - The fractured bones are adjusted under the
plate 102 into their desired positions for healing. The surgeon then drills holes into the bone for the pegs. The drilled holes may either be axial (i.e., parallel to the respective AH of the peg holes) or angled relative to the axes of the respective peg holes. The holes may be drilled in any direction within the permissible range of angles relative to the axes AH through the peg holes in accord with the treatment designed by the surgeon. Such holes may be drilled freehand, or may be assisted by a drill guide (not shown) that limits the relative angle of the drilled holes to be within the acceptable range of angles. - After each hole is drilled through a respective peg hole and into the bone, one of the first or second types of
pegs pegs type 140, theshaft 144 of the peg is inserted through thepeg hole 130 and into the drilled hole, and the peg is simply rotated about its axis to couple thehead 142 of the peg to theplate 102. If the peg is oftype 160, the peg is inserted through the peg hole and into the drilled hole, and thecap 170 is inserted over thehead 162 of the peg and into the peg hole and then tightened to clamp thepeg 160 in axial position. - For each hole that is drilled into bone at an angle relative to the direction of the axis AH, a peg of
type 160 is inserted through thepeg hole 130 into the bone, and then retained with acap 170, as discussed above. - Each hole may be drilled at the same angle as the others or at relatively different angles, depending upon the circumstances of the fracture being treated and the surgeon's treatment plan. In most cases, the preferred supporting framework for the
pegs plate 102. - Turning now to
FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, a first alternatemultidirectional peg 160 a for use in the above described system is shown.Peg 160 a includes ahead portion 162 a defining a anupper cup 166 a including substantially spherically-curvedconcave surfaces 165 a, and aPhilips slot 167 a. Thehead portion 162 a also includes an outer sphericallyconvex portion 168 a. Thepeg 160 a also includes ashaft 164 a, which may be threaded or non-threaded. Thepeg 160 a is utilized in conjunction withcap 170. In the first alternate embodiment, thepeg 160 a may be inserted through a peg hole in a fixation device and into a hole drilled in bone with the aid of an instrument having a Philips driver. The Philips driver is received in thePhilips slot 167 a, and rotational force is provided to the peg. The rotational force facilitates insertion of theshaft 164 a of thepeg 160 a into a drilled hole, even where the shaft is non-threaded. - Referring now to
FIGS. 8 and 9 , a first alternate embodiment of a cap 170 b for a multidirectional peg is shown. The cap 170 b includes a point 178 b (e.g., a conical, frustoconical, cylindrical, or other shaped protuberance) extending from the spherically curved ball portion (or nub) 176 b at the center of rotation thereof. The point 178 b or the entirety of the cap 170 b is preferably made from a material harder than the material of thepeg 160. The point 178 b is adapted to make a substantially point-to-surface contact 180 with the surface of thecup 166 of the peg when the cap is threaded into theupper portion 132 of thepeg hole 130 of the fixation device having a peg received therein. As the area being contacted is greatly reduced, the force at the point of contact is substantially increased, thereby enhancing the stability of the peg. - Referring to
FIGS. 10 and 11 , as an alternate to a smooth cup surface, the cup 166 b at the head 162 b of the peg can optionally be provided with structure to aid engagement of the cup 166 b by the point 178 b of the cap 170 b so at to fix the peg in an angular orientation. Such structure may include the formation of a plurality of compartments defined, e.g., by a plurality of wells 167 b (FIG. 10 ) or an orthogonal (or honeycomb) arrangement of walls 169 b (FIG. 11 ). Then, when the cap is inserted into the peg hole, the point 178 b engages with the structure, e.g., enters into a well or a location between walls on the surface, to positively fix the peg in a particular angular orientation. - Turning now to
FIGS. 12 and 13 , a second alternate embodiment of a cap 170 c for amultidirectional peg 160 is shown. The cap 170 c comprises two parts: a base 182 c and aset screw 184 c. The base 182 c has a diameter and threads 186 c such that it is adapted to be threadably received into the threadedupper portion 132 of apeg hole 130. The base 182 c also includes a bore (defined at the location of setscrew 184 c) with internal threads 188 c, preferably of a smaller pitch (i.e., a relatively greater number of threads per inch) than threads 186 c. The upper side 190 c of the base 182 c includes arecess 192 c adapted to receive a driver for rotational driving the base. Therecess 192 c can have a hexagonal shape (as shown) or be provided in any other non-circular shape than can be defined about the bore. Theset screw 184 c includes an uppersquare recess 194 c for receiving a rotational driver, external threads 196 c corresponding to internal threads 188 c, and a lower spherical nub 198 c. - In use, after a
multidirectional peg 160 is inserted through apeg hole 130 of a fixation device, the base 182 c is rotationally inserted into theupper portion 132 of thepeg hole 130. It is noted that rotation of the base 182 c is subject to little resistance, as even fully seating the base will not cause any portion of the base to contact the head of the peg. After the base 182 c is fully seated, theset screw 184 c is rotationally driven into the threaded bore of the base. Theset screw 184 c is inserted until the nub 198 c contacts thecup 166 of thepeg 160 and places thereon a force sufficient to stabilize the peg. As the set screw is rotated on relatively smaller threads, greater mechanical advantage is provided and thus significant frictional force can be effected between theset screw 184 c and thecup 166. - The above described system allowing the use of common peg holes to receive either a peg at a fixed direction or a multidirectional peg is adaptable to substantially any fixation system that uses pegs.
- For example, turning now to
FIG. 14 , a nail-plate system 200 is shown. Nail-plates are suitable for fixation of fractures at the ends of long bones (metaphyseal fractures), such as the radius, the ulna, the femur, and the tibia, with the device and pegs provided in a size suitable for the bone for which the device is to be used. The nail-plate system 200 includes adevice 202 having aproximal nail portion 212 and aplate portion 214 that is preferably horizontally and vertically offset relative to the nail portion, e.g., by a curvilinear neck portion (or transition zone) 216. As such, thenail portion 212 and theplate portion 214 are preferably fixed in a parallel, but non-coaxial relationship. - The
nail portion 212 is preferably substantially circular in cross section and includes aresilient section 220, and a tapered relativelyrigid section 222 generally substantially larger in diameter. Therigid section 222 of thenail portion 212 preferably includes two cortical screw holes 224, 226 arranged along the length of therigid section 222 and adapted to receive cortical screws. - The
plate portion 214 is substantially rigid and has a low and narrow profile. Theplate portion 214 has a preferably slightlyconcave bottom surface 232 and a preferably slightly convexupper surface 233. Theplate portion 214 preferably includes ascrew hole 250 adjacent or in theneck portion 216 that is adapted to receive a stabilization screw. Theplate portion 214 also includes one or more, and preferably three longitudinally displaced, threaded peg holes 234, 236, 238, each of which includes an upper threaded portion and a lower spherical concave portion, as discussed above with respect to peg holes 130 (seeFIG. 2 ). The axes of the peg holes 234, 236, 238 may be parallel or oblique relative to each other. Regardless, the exact orientation of pegs placed through the peg holes may be adjusted (within a range of angles) by the use of all multidirectional pegs, such as peg 160 (and the associated cap 170), or with a combination of fixed-direction andmultidirectional pegs volar plate system 100. The implantation of the nail-plate is discussed in detail in previously incorporated, co-owned U.S. Ser. No. 10/159,611, filed May 30, 2002. - Turning now to
FIG. 15 , ahumeral plate system 300 is shown for fixation of a humeral fracture. Thehumeral plate 300 is an elongate plate having abody portion 302 with a plurality of screw holes 304, and ahead portion 306 with a plurality of peg holes 308, similar in design to peg holes 130 (FIG. 2 ). Pegs 140 (FIG. 2 ) and pegs 160 (FIGS. 3 and 4 ) and 160 a (FIG. 6 ) and a cap therefor 170 (FIGS. 3 a and 3 b), 170 b (FIG. 8 ), or 170 c (FIG. 13 ) can be used in the peg holes in the manner described above. - There have been described and illustrated herein several embodiments of fracture fixation systems having threaded peg holes adapted to individually receive both unidirectional (fixed angle) and multidirectional (or directable) pegs. In the directable peg embodiment, the head of a peg is preferably clamped between a portion of the fixation plate and a discrete cap, preferably with the head of the peg and fixation plate thereabout being treated to have, or having as material properties, high friction surfaces to enhance the fixation of the peg. Alternatively, the cup of the peg may have structure to adapted to receive and capture a portion of the cap. In the unidirectional embodiment, the lower portion of the head of the peg is shaped in accord with a peg hole structure adapted for the directable peg. While particular embodiments of the invention have been described, it is not intended that the invention be limited thereto, as it is intended that the invention be as broad in scope as the art will allow and that the specification be read likewise. Thus, while exemplar devices have been discussed, it is not intended that such discussion define a limitation to the claims. Other bone fixation devices, for example and not by way of limitation, such as spinal fixators, are also within the intended scope. Also, while particular materials for the elements of the system have been disclosed, it will be appreciated that other materials may be used as well. In addition, fewer or more peg holes and pegs may be used, preferably such that at least two pegs angled relative to each other are provided. Also, while it is disclosed that the pegs may be directed through a range of 15°, the peg holes and the heads of the pegs may be modified to permit a greater, e.g. up to 30°, or smaller, e.g. 5°, range of such angular direction. Furthermore, while a hex slot is disclosed on both the head of the fixed angle peg and the cap for receiving a driver to applying rotational force to the peg and cap, it will be appreciated that other rotational engagement means, e.g., a square, a Phillips, slotted, star, multi-pin, or other configuration may be used. Also, the device and pegs may be provided in different sizes adapted for implant into different size people. Furthermore, while some elements have been described with respect to the mathematically defined shapes to which they correspond (e.g., spherical), it is appreciated that such elements need only correspond to such shapes within the tolerances required to permit the elements to adequately function together; i.e., the elements may be only “substantially” spherical in curvature such that the elements can rotate relative to one another and be securely clamped. Furthermore, where parts are intended to rotate relative to each other, it is appreciated, although less preferred, that the parts may together define sufficient space therebetween permitting such rotation even if surface-to-surface contact is not maintained along the facing portions of the relevant parts. Moreover, various aspects of the several embodiments can be combined in yet other embodiment. For example, the set screw of a two-part cap can be provided with a point on its ball portion adapted to engage the cup of a peg. It will therefore be appreciated by those skilled in the art that yet other modifications could be made to the provided invention without deviating from its spirit and scope as claimed.
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