ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 2 -- United States Patent no. 12,642,540, issued on June 2.
"Bone fixation system for sacroiliac joint and related methods" was invented by Kenan Aksu (Exton, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A system and method for fusing the sacroiliac joint is described herein. The system includes a first sacrum anchor and a first compression anchor for implantation through a bore in the iliac bone into engagement with the first sacrum anchor. The first sacrum anchor includes an external thread portion, and an internal channel defined by an inner surface. The inner surface includes an internal thread portion. The first compression anchor includes an outer thread portion along part o...