Advanced Fracture Fixation System with Customizable Wire Configurations

An improved fracture fixation system offering customizable wire configurations, real-time wire tension feedback, and hybrid fixation capabilities, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of femoral cerclage fixation procedures.

The original patent's fracture fixation system, while effective, has limitations in terms of wire thickness and fixation configuration. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a plate with varying bore diameters, accommodating wires of different thicknesses, and enabling customized fixation configurations.

The advanced fracture fixation system comprises a plate with multiple laterally extending bores of varying diameters, allowing surgeons to select the optimal wire thickness for a specific fracture pattern. A wire tension sensor integrated into the plate provides real-time feedback, ensuring proper wire tension and minimizing the risk of wire breakage or bone damage. Additionally, the plate features a built-in anchor point for securing additional fixation devices, enabling hybrid fixation configurations. The system also includes a novel wire-locking mechanism, ensuring secure wire fixation.

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the introduction of a plate with varying bore diameters, accommodating wires of different thicknesses, and the integration of a wire tension sensor and a built-in anchor point for hybrid fixation configurations. These features, combined with the novel wire-locking mechanism, provide a significant improvement over the original patent, offering enhanced flexibility, safety, and efficiency in femoral cerclage fixation procedures.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include plates with adjustable bore diameters, modular plates with interchangeable bore patterns, or plates with integrated sensors for monitoring bone density and wire tension. Variations may also include different materials, surface coatings, or textures for the plate and wires to enhance biocompatibility and osseointegration.

The advanced fracture fixation system has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic and trauma surgery markets, offering improved outcomes, reduced complications, and enhanced patient satisfaction. The system may be particularly valuable for hospitals, clinics, and surgeons specializing in femoral cerclage fixation procedures.