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JP2005278819A
JP2005278819A JP2004095899A JP2004095899A JP2005278819A JP 2005278819 A JP2005278819 A JP 2005278819A JP 2004095899 A JP2004095899 A JP 2004095899A JP 2004095899 A JP2004095899 A JP 2004095899A JP 2005278819 A JP2005278819 A JP 2005278819A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an engagement structure that a bone fixing tool inserted into a transverse hole provided on the nail body can be engaged with the nail body easily, assuredly and precisely. <P>SOLUTION: The subject intramedullary nail 100 has the nail body having transverse holes 114 and 115 crossing its axis line and is used by insertion into a marrow of a bone, and has a feature that it provides an engaging member 121 having an engaging edge 121b which can engage with the bone fixing tool 10 inserted into the transverse hole 114 and the engaging member 121 has elasticity in the abutting direction against the bone fixing tool 10 upon its engagement. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

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本発明は髄内釘に係り、特に、髄内釘に設けられた横断孔に挿通される骨固定具を係合保持するための係合部材の構造に関するものである。   The present invention relates to an intramedullary nail, and more particularly to a structure of an engaging member for engaging and holding a bone fastener inserted through a transverse hole provided in the intramedullary nail.

一般に、大腿骨上部の骨折を治療する骨接合具として、大腿骨の近位部から髄内に挿入される釘本体を備えた髄内釘が用いられている。この髄内釘は、基端部に設けられた端部開口から軸線方向先端部側に伸びる軸孔と、軸線方向と交差する方向に形成される横断孔とを有し、この横断孔に骨固定具(骨ねじ或いはラグスクリュウ)を挿通させてその先端を骨内部に挿入固定することによって、骨折を防止したり、或いは、髄内釘の回旋を防止したりするようにしている(例えば、以下の特許文献1参照)。   In general, an intramedullary nail having a nail body inserted from the proximal portion of the femur into the medulla is used as an osteosynthesis device for treating a fracture of the upper femur. The intramedullary nail has an axial hole extending from the end opening provided at the proximal end portion toward the distal end side in the axial direction, and a transverse hole formed in a direction crossing the axial direction. By inserting a fixing tool (bone screw or lag screw) and inserting and fixing its tip into the bone, it prevents fractures or prevents rotation of intramedullary nails (for example, See Patent Document 1 below).

この種の髄内釘は、その基端部に設けられた開口から係合部材として用いられる調整ねじ(セットスクリュー)を軸孔にねじ込むことにより、この調整ねじの先端が上記横断孔に挿通された骨固定具の外周面に係合し、骨固定具が釘本体に対して回転止めされたり、或いは、完全に固定されたりするようになっている。   In this type of intramedullary nail, an adjustment screw (set screw) used as an engaging member is screwed into a shaft hole from an opening provided at a base end portion thereof, and the tip of the adjustment screw is inserted into the transverse hole. The bone fixing device is engaged with the outer peripheral surface of the bone fixing device, so that the bone fixing device is prevented from rotating with respect to the nail body or is completely fixed.

一方、大腿骨の骨頭部と管状部との間に骨折線のあるケースにおいて上記の髄内釘を用いると、骨頭部に挿入された骨固定具の軸線を中心として骨頭部が回転してしまう恐れがある。これを防止するためには、釘本体にその軸線方向に配列された複数の横断孔を設け、これらの横断孔にそれぞれ挿通させた複数の骨固定具を骨頭部内に挿入するように構成する場合がある(例えば、以下の特許文献2参照)。
欧州特許公開第0257118号明細書 米国特許第5531748号明細書
On the other hand, when the above intramedullary nail is used in a case where there is a fracture line between the femoral head of the femur and the tubular portion, the head of the bone rotates around the axis of the bone anchor inserted into the bone head. There is a fear. In order to prevent this, when a plurality of transverse holes arranged in the axial direction are provided in the nail body, and a plurality of bone anchors respectively inserted through these transverse holes are inserted into the bone head (For example, refer to Patent Document 2 below).
European Patent Publication No. 0257118 US Pat. No. 5,531,748

しかしながら、前述の髄内釘では、釘本体の横断孔に骨固定具を挿通し、大腿骨内に向けてねじ込んだ後に、調整ねじを釘本体の軸孔にねじ込み、その先端を骨固定具に係合させる必要があるが、骨固定具に対する係合状態は、調整ねじのねじ込み量によって調整されるため、その調整度合が難しいという問題点があった。   However, in the aforementioned intramedullary nail, after inserting the bone fixing tool into the transverse hole of the nail body and screwing it into the femur, the adjustment screw is screwed into the shaft hole of the nail body, and the tip is used as the bone fixing tool. Although it is necessary to engage, since the engagement state with respect to a bone fixing device is adjusted with the screwing amount of an adjustment screw, there existed a problem that the adjustment degree was difficult.

より具体的に述べると、多くの場合、骨固定具の外周面上にはその軸線方向に伸びる係合溝が形成されている。そして、この係合溝に調整ねじの先端を係合させることにより、釘本体に対して骨固定具がその軸線方向にはスライド可能であるが、その軸線周りに回転することはできない状態(スライド可能状態)にすることができ、また、係合溝の底面に調整ねじの先端を強く当接させることで、釘本体に対して骨固定具が完全に(その軸線方向にも)固定された状態(ロック状態)にすることもできる。   More specifically, in many cases, an engagement groove extending in the axial direction is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the bone anchor. Then, by engaging the tip of the adjusting screw with the engagement groove, the bone fixing tool can slide in the axial direction with respect to the nail body, but cannot rotate around the axial line (slide The bone fixing tool is completely fixed to the nail body (also in the axial direction) by strongly abutting the tip of the adjusting screw against the bottom surface of the engaging groove. It can also be in a state (locked state).

ところが、一般的には、骨の再生過程における骨頭部の移動量を吸収するために、釘本体に対して骨固定具をスライド可能状態にしておくことが多いため、このスライド可能状態を得るために調整ねじのねじ込み量を微妙に調整する必要がある。例えば、手術現場では、通常、骨固定具がロック状態となるように調整ねじを完全にねじ込んだ位置から所定量だけ調整ねじを戻すといった微妙な操作が行われており、この微妙な操作を誤ると、骨固定具がロック状態となったり、逆に骨固定具がフリー状態となったりする恐れを完全に否定できない。また、調整ねじは釘本体に対してねじ込まれているだけであるので、その螺合構造のガタによって調整ねじの位置が正確に定まらない場合があり、これが上記の操作の誤りを助長するとともに、時間の経過と伴にねじに緩みが発生し、骨固定具に対する係合保持力が失われて重大な事故を招く恐れがある。また、螺合構造のガタを低減すると操作抵抗が大きくなり、操作が困難になる。   However, in general, in order to absorb the amount of movement of the bone head during the bone regeneration process, the bone fixing device is often slidable with respect to the nail body. It is necessary to finely adjust the screwing amount of the adjusting screw. For example, at the surgical site, usually, a delicate operation such as returning the adjustment screw by a predetermined amount from the position where the adjustment screw is completely screwed so that the bone fixing device is locked is performed, and this delicate operation is mistaken. In such a case, it is impossible to completely deny the possibility that the bone fixing device is locked or the bone fixing device is free. In addition, since the adjustment screw is only screwed into the nail body, the position of the adjustment screw may not be accurately determined due to the looseness of the screwed structure, and this facilitates the above error in operation, As time passes, the screws may loosen, and the engagement holding force with respect to the bone anchor may be lost, resulting in a serious accident. Further, when the backlash of the screwed structure is reduced, the operation resistance increases and the operation becomes difficult.

さらに、釘本体に複数の横断孔を設け、大腿骨の骨頭部内に2本以上の骨固定具を挿入する(ねじ込む)場合には、釘本体の基端部側に形成された横断孔に挿通された骨固定具については、釘本体の基端部に設けられた開口から挿入した上記の調整ねじによって係合保持することができるが、先端部の側に形成された横断孔に挿通された骨固定具については、基端部側に挿通された骨固定具が障害となって上記の調整ねじを係合させることができないと言う問題点がある。   Furthermore, when a plurality of transverse holes are provided in the nail body and two or more bone anchors are inserted (screwed) into the femoral head of the femur, the transverse holes formed on the base end side of the nail body are inserted. The bone fixing device that was made can be engaged and held by the adjusting screw inserted from the opening provided in the base end portion of the nail body, but is inserted into the transverse hole formed on the tip end side. Regarding the bone fixing device, there is a problem that the above-described adjusting screw cannot be engaged because the bone fixing device inserted through the proximal end side becomes an obstacle.

そこで、本発明は上記の問題点を解決するものであり、その課題は、釘本体に設けられた横断孔に挿通される骨固定具を釘本体に対して容易かつ確実乃至は精密に係合させることのできる係合構造を提供することにある。   Therefore, the present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and the problem is to easily and reliably or precisely engage a bone anchor inserted through a transverse hole provided in the nail body with the nail body. It is an object of the present invention to provide an engagement structure that can be made to operate.

斯かる実情に鑑み、本発明の髄内釘は、その軸線と交差する横断孔を備えた釘本体を有する、骨の髄内に挿入されて用いられる髄内釘であって、前記横断孔内に挿通される骨固定具に係合可能な係合端部を備えた係合部材を具備し、前記係合部材が前記骨固定具に対する係合時における当接方向に弾性を有することを特徴とする。   In view of such circumstances, the intramedullary nail of the present invention is an intramedullary nail having a nail body having a transverse hole intersecting the axis thereof, and used by being inserted into the bone marrow. An engagement member having an engagement end portion engageable with a bone fixing device inserted through the bone fixing device, wherein the engagement member has elasticity in a contact direction when engaged with the bone fixing device. And

この発明によれば、係合部材の係合端部を横断孔に挿通された骨固定具に当接させることによって骨固定具を釘本体に対して係合保持することができるが、係合部材が骨固定具に対する当接方向に弾性を有することにより、係合部材の弾性力で係合端部が骨固定具に圧接した状態とすることができる。したがって、係合部材の位置調整が或る程度ラフであっても、或いは、係合部材の位置変化があっても、骨固定具に対する係合保持力を安定して得ることができることから、係合部材の位置調整が容易になる。また、係合時において係合部材と骨固定具との間に弾性力が介在しているため、係合部材の位置ずれを防止することができ、特に、係合部材が螺子構造によって位置調整される場合には、螺子の緩みを防止することができる。   According to this invention, the bone fixing tool can be engaged and held with respect to the nail body by bringing the engaging end of the engaging member into contact with the bone fixing tool inserted through the transverse hole. When the member has elasticity in the contact direction with respect to the bone fixing device, the engagement end can be brought into pressure contact with the bone fixing device by the elastic force of the engagement member. Therefore, even if the position adjustment of the engagement member is rough to some extent or the position of the engagement member is changed, the engagement holding force with respect to the bone anchor can be stably obtained. It becomes easy to adjust the position of the combined member. Further, since an elastic force is interposed between the engaging member and the bone fixing device at the time of engagement, it is possible to prevent the displacement of the engaging member, and in particular, the position of the engaging member is adjusted by the screw structure. In this case, it is possible to prevent the screw from loosening.

なお、本発明においては、係合部材が所定範囲に位置するときの係合端部が骨固定具に与える弾性力を、骨固定具が完全にロックされ得る大きさとすることもでき、また、スライド可能状態を実現できる程度の値に設定することもできる。後者の場合、係合部材をさらに大きく弾性変形させたとき、或いは、係合部材の弾性限界を超えたときに、係合部材の弾性係合力が増大してロック状態を実現することができるように構成することもできる。   In the present invention, the elastic force applied to the bone fixing tool by the engagement end when the engaging member is positioned within the predetermined range can be set to a size that allows the bone fixing tool to be completely locked, It can also be set to a value that can realize a slidable state. In the latter case, when the engaging member is further elastically deformed, or when the elastic limit of the engaging member is exceeded, the elastic engaging force of the engaging member increases so that the locked state can be realized. It can also be configured.

本発明において、前記釘本体は、その基端部に形成された端部開口から先端部に向けて前記軸線に沿って伸びる軸孔を有し、該軸孔は前記横断孔に開口し、前記係合部材は前記軸孔内に配置され、前記係合端部が前記横断孔に突出可能に構成されていることが好ましい。これによれば、釘本体の基端部から先端部に向けて伸びる軸孔内に係合部材を配置し、当該軸孔の横断孔に対する開口を通して係合端部が横断孔内に突出可能に構成することにより、係合部材の位置調整を釘本体の軸孔を通して行うことができるため、位置調整作業が容易になるとともに、係合部材の位置調整のための構造を簡易なものとすることができる。特に、軸孔に螺合する螺合構造を係合部材或いは係合部材に作用する調整部材に設けることで、係合部材或いは調整部材を回転させるだけできわめて容易に係合部材の位置を調整することが可能になる。   In the present invention, the nail body has an axial hole extending along the axis from an end opening formed at a base end portion thereof toward the distal end, and the axial hole opens in the transverse hole, It is preferable that the engaging member is disposed in the shaft hole, and the engaging end portion is configured to protrude into the transverse hole. According to this, the engagement member is disposed in the shaft hole extending from the base end portion of the nail body toward the tip portion, and the engagement end portion can protrude into the transverse hole through the opening of the shaft hole with respect to the transverse hole. By configuring, it is possible to adjust the position of the engaging member through the shaft hole of the nail body, so that the position adjusting operation is facilitated and the structure for adjusting the position of the engaging member is simplified. Can do. In particular, the position of the engaging member can be very easily adjusted by simply rotating the engaging member or the adjusting member by providing the engaging member or the adjusting member acting on the engaging member with a screwed structure that is screwed into the shaft hole. It becomes possible to do.

本発明において、前記係合部材は、前記釘本体に対して固定される基端部と、前記係合端部を備えた先端部とを有し、前記基端部と前記先端部との間に前記当接方向に弾性変形可能な弾性変形部が設けられていることが好ましい。これによれば、釘本体に固定される基端部と係合端部を備えた先端部との間に弾性変形部が設けられているので、例えば基端部及び先端部を剛体とすることで、釘本体に対する係合部材の位置を基端部にて確実に位置決めし、また、係合端部により骨固定具に対する係合状態を確実に得つつ、その中間に配置された弾性変形部によって係合部材の弾性を確保できる。したがって、係合部材の弾性力を骨固定具に対してより安定した状態で印加できる。   In the present invention, the engagement member has a proximal end portion fixed to the nail body and a distal end portion provided with the engagement end portion, and is provided between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion. It is preferable that an elastically deformable portion that is elastically deformable in the contact direction is provided. According to this, since the elastic deformation portion is provided between the base end portion fixed to the nail body and the tip end portion having the engagement end portion, for example, the base end portion and the tip end portion are made rigid. Thus, the position of the engagement member with respect to the nail body is reliably positioned at the base end portion, and the engagement state with respect to the bone fixing device is reliably obtained by the engagement end portion, and the elastic deformation portion disposed in the middle thereof Thus, the elasticity of the engaging member can be ensured. Therefore, the elastic force of the engaging member can be applied to the bone fixture in a more stable state.

本発明において、前記弾性変形部は、一体の前記係合部材に設けられた弾性を備えたばね構造であることが好ましい。弾性変形部は、係合部材の他の部分とは別の素材(例えばゴムなどの弾性素材)で構成したり、別部材として構成したりすることもできる。しかし、上記のように係合部材の一部が弾性を備えたばね構造として構成されていることにより、部品点数の削減を図ることができ、製造コストも低減できる。このばね構造は、一般に、係合部材の一部を細幅にしたり係合部材にスリットを形成したりすることによって弾性率を高めた構造である。   In this invention, it is preferable that the said elastic deformation part is a spring structure provided with the elasticity provided in the said integral engaging member. The elastic deformation portion can be formed of a material different from other portions of the engaging member (for example, an elastic material such as rubber) or can be formed as a separate member. However, since a part of the engaging member is configured as a spring structure having elasticity as described above, the number of parts can be reduced and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. This spring structure is generally a structure in which the elastic modulus is increased by narrowing a part of the engaging member or forming a slit in the engaging member.

本発明において、前記ばね構造は、前記基端部と前記先端部との間に設けられた横断開口部と、該横断開口部の開口縁の一部を切除してなる切断部とを有することが好ましい。これによれば、横断開口部と切断部を設けるだけでばね構造を形成できるので、加工が容易であり、製造コストをさらに低減できる。   In the present invention, the spring structure has a transverse opening provided between the base end portion and the distal end portion, and a cut portion formed by cutting off a part of the opening edge of the transverse opening portion. Is preferred. According to this, since the spring structure can be formed only by providing the transverse opening and the cutting part, the processing is easy and the manufacturing cost can be further reduced.

本発明において、前記釘本体には、前記係合部材の前記横断開口部に対応する位置に、別の横断孔、すなわち、係合部材に係合される骨固定具が挿通される横断孔とは別の横断孔を有することが好ましい。これによれば、釘本体の別の横断孔と係合部材の横断開口部とに上記とは別の骨固定具を挿通させることが可能になるので、係合部材で一方の骨固定具を係止しつつ、別の骨固定具をも用いることが可能になる。   In the present invention, the nail body includes another transverse hole, i.e., a transverse hole into which a bone fastener engaged with the engaging member is inserted, at a position corresponding to the transverse opening of the engaging member. Preferably has another transverse hole. According to this, since it becomes possible to insert another bone fixing tool different from the above into another transverse hole of the nail body and the transverse opening of the engaging member, one of the bone fixing tools can be inserted by the engaging member. While locked, another bone anchor can be used.

本発明において、前記係合部材は、前記軸孔内に配置された調整部材と弾性部材とによって挟持された状態で位置決めされることが好ましい。係合部材は、それ自体に軸孔に螺合可能な螺合構造を設けることによって釘本体に対して直接位置調整可能に構成されているものであってもよいが、螺合構造にはガタが発生する可能性がある。これに対して、軸孔内において調整部材と弾性部材とによって挟持された状態で係合部材が位置決めされる構造とすることにより、簡易な構造で係合部材をより確実かつ正確に位置決めすることができる。この場合に、調整部材に軸孔に螺合可能な螺合構造を設けることが望ましい。これによって調整部材による位置調整が容易になる。また、調整部材を釘本体の基端側から先端方向に向けて係合部材に当接させ、弾性部材の弾性力を釘本体の基端方向に向けて係合部材に及ぼすことが望ましい。これによって軸孔の端部開口を通して調整部材を操作することができるようになるので、位置調整がさらに容易になる。   In the present invention, it is preferable that the engaging member is positioned in a state of being sandwiched between an adjusting member and an elastic member disposed in the shaft hole. The engaging member may be configured so that the position of the engaging member can be directly adjusted with respect to the nail body by providing a screwing structure that can be screwed into the shaft hole. May occur. On the other hand, by adopting a structure in which the engaging member is positioned while being sandwiched between the adjusting member and the elastic member in the shaft hole, the engaging member can be positioned more reliably and accurately with a simple structure. Can do. In this case, it is desirable to provide the adjustment member with a screwing structure that can be screwed into the shaft hole. This facilitates position adjustment by the adjustment member. Further, it is desirable that the adjustment member is brought into contact with the engagement member from the proximal end side of the nail body toward the distal end direction, and the elastic force of the elastic member is exerted on the engagement member toward the proximal end direction of the nail body. Accordingly, the adjustment member can be operated through the end opening of the shaft hole, so that the position adjustment is further facilitated.

以下、本発明の実施の形態を図示例と共に説明する。図1は、本発明の髄内釘を示す概略縦断面図である。この髄内釘100は、基端部から先端部に軸状に伸びる釘本体110を有している。この釘本体110は、生体適合性材料、例えば、チタン、チタン合金、生体内分解性樹脂などで構成することが好ましい。釘本体110は、基端側に設けられた基端側部分111と、基端側部分に接続された先端側部分112とを有する。基端側部分111は先端側部分112より大きな外径を有することが好ましく、また、基板側部分111と先端側部分112は、相互に僅かな角度差を備えた軸線を有することが好ましい。   Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view showing an intramedullary nail of the present invention. The intramedullary nail 100 has a nail body 110 extending in a shaft shape from the base end portion to the tip end portion. The nail body 110 is preferably made of a biocompatible material such as titanium, a titanium alloy, or a biodegradable resin. The nail body 110 has a proximal end portion 111 provided on the proximal end side, and a distal end side portion 112 connected to the proximal end portion. The proximal end portion 111 preferably has a larger outer diameter than the distal end portion 112, and the substrate side portion 111 and the distal end side portion 112 preferably have axes having a slight angle difference from each other.

釘本体110には、基端部に設けられた端部開口113aを有し、この端部開口113aから軸線方向先端側に伸びる軸孔113が設けられている。この軸孔113は図示例のように釘本体110の先端部に達する貫通孔となっていることが望ましいが、少なくとも以下の横断孔114,115に達するように構成される。また、釘本体110には、その軸線と交差するように構成された横断孔114,115が設けられている。本実施形態では、複数(図示例では2つ)の横断孔114と115がそれぞれ軸線方向に配列されている。横断孔114,115は、図示例のように釘本体110を軸線がほぼ垂直になるような姿勢としたとき、斜め上方に釘本体110を貫通するように設けられている。この横断孔114,115の方向は、髄内釘100を大腿骨の近位部側の髄内に配置したときに大腿骨の骨頭部に向かう方向と一致する。   The nail body 110 has an end opening 113a provided at the base end, and is provided with an axial hole 113 extending from the end opening 113a toward the distal end in the axial direction. The shaft hole 113 is preferably a through hole reaching the tip of the nail body 110 as shown in the figure, but is configured to reach at least the following transverse holes 114 and 115. Further, the nail body 110 is provided with transverse holes 114 and 115 configured to intersect the axis thereof. In the present embodiment, a plurality (two in the illustrated example) of transverse holes 114 and 115 are arranged in the axial direction. The transverse holes 114 and 115 are provided so as to penetrate the nail body 110 obliquely upward when the nail body 110 is in a posture in which the axis is substantially vertical as in the illustrated example. The directions of the transverse holes 114 and 115 coincide with the direction toward the femoral head of the femur when the intramedullary nail 100 is placed in the medulla on the proximal side of the femur.

釘本体110の軸孔113の内部には係合部材121が配置されている。この係合部材121は、横断孔114の内部にその係合端部121bが臨む位置に配置される。具体的には、係合部材121は、横断孔114よりも基端部側に形成された横断孔115よりもさらに基端部側から、当該横断孔115を横切り、さらに横断孔114に臨む範囲にまで延在する態様で配置されている。   An engaging member 121 is disposed inside the shaft hole 113 of the nail body 110. The engaging member 121 is disposed at a position where the engaging end 121 b faces the inside of the transverse hole 114. Specifically, the engaging member 121 is a range that crosses the transverse hole 115 from the proximal end side further than the transverse hole 115 formed on the proximal end side from the transverse hole 114 and further faces the transverse hole 114. It arrange | positions in the aspect extended to.

係合部材121は、基端部121Aと、先端部121Bとを有する。基端部121Aには軸孔113内の端部開口113a側に配置された調整部材123が軸線方向先端側に向けて当接しているとともに、釘本体110との間に配置された弾性部材125が軸線方向基端側に向けて当接し、これによって基端部121Aは釘本体110に対して固定されている。この弾性部材125は、コイルバネ、さらばね、トーションスプリングなどの各種のばね、合成ゴムや弾性樹脂などの各種の弾性素材などで構成できる。   The engaging member 121 has a base end part 121A and a front end part 121B. An adjustment member 123 disposed on the end opening 113a side in the shaft hole 113 is in contact with the proximal end portion 121A toward the distal end side in the axial direction, and an elastic member 125 disposed between the base end portion 121A and the nail body 110. Abuts toward the base end side in the axial direction, whereby the base end portion 121A is fixed to the nail body 110. The elastic member 125 can be composed of various springs such as a coil spring, a plain spring, and a torsion spring, and various elastic materials such as synthetic rubber and elastic resin.

また、係合部材121には、横断孔115に対応する位置及び方向を有する横断開口部121cが設けられている。さらに、係合部材121の側面には、釘本体110に嵌合された規制部材124が当接し、これによって係合部材121が軸孔113の内部において軸線周りに回転しないように規制されている。この規制部材124は、釘本体110の側壁に形成された段付孔に圧入固定されている。   Further, the engaging member 121 is provided with a transverse opening 121c having a position and a direction corresponding to the transverse hole 115. Further, a restricting member 124 fitted to the nail body 110 abuts on the side surface of the engaging member 121, thereby restricting the engaging member 121 from rotating around the axis within the shaft hole 113. . The restricting member 124 is press-fitted and fixed in a stepped hole formed in the side wall of the nail body 110.

図2(a)は係合部材121の正面図、図2(b)は係合部材121の背面図である。係合部材121は全体として上下に延長された形状(図示例では円柱形状)を有する、係合部材121の基端部121Aには調整部材123が当接する端面121aと、外周に張り出した鍔部とが設けられている。この鍔部には、図1に示す弾性部材125が先端側から当接し、係合部材121を基端方向に付勢するようになっている。また、係合部材121の先端部121Bは、係合端部121bに向けて徐々に小径になるように(先細形状に)構成されている。   FIG. 2A is a front view of the engaging member 121, and FIG. 2B is a rear view of the engaging member 121. The engaging member 121 has a shape that extends vertically (cylindrical in the illustrated example) as a whole. The base end portion 121A of the engaging member 121 has an end surface 121a with which the adjustment member 123 abuts and a flange that protrudes to the outer periphery. And are provided. An elastic member 125 shown in FIG. 1 is brought into contact with the collar portion from the distal end side to urge the engaging member 121 in the proximal direction. Further, the distal end portion 121B of the engagement member 121 is configured to have a gradually decreasing diameter (tapered shape) toward the engagement end portion 121b.

また、係合部材121には、上記基端部121Aと先端部121Bとの間に、横断開口部121cが形成されている。この横断開口部121cは、釘本体110に設けられた横断孔115に対応した位置に配置され、横断孔115の軸線方向と一致する軸線を有するように形成されている。図示例では、横断開口部121cは横断孔115の軸線と平行に伸びるとともに、やや上下方向に延長された開口形状を備えている。すなわち、この横断開口部121cは、係合部材121が上下に或る程度移動しても、図1に示す骨固定具20の挿通に支障のないように構成されている。   The engaging member 121 has a transverse opening 121c between the base end 121A and the tip 121B. The transverse opening 121c is disposed at a position corresponding to the transverse hole 115 provided in the nail body 110, and is formed to have an axial line that coincides with the axial direction of the transverse hole 115. In the illustrated example, the transverse opening 121c extends in parallel with the axis of the transverse hole 115 and has an opening shape slightly extended in the vertical direction. That is, the transverse opening 121c is configured so as not to interfere with the insertion of the bone fastener 20 shown in FIG. 1 even if the engagement member 121 moves up and down to some extent.

また、横断開口部121cの一側(開口縁の一部)には、横断開口部121cの内部と外部とを連通させる切断部(スリット)121dが形成されている。この切断部121dは、横断開口部121cの形成されている部分である弾性変形部121xが弾性変形しやすくなるように、すなわち、弾性変形部121xの弾性率が大きくなるように構成するためのものである。本実施形態では、横断開口部121c及び切断部121dが弾性変形部121xの弾性率を決定している。なお、本実施形態では、基端部121Aと先端部121Bは剛体であり、その間に弾性変形可能な弾性変形部121xが設けられている。   Further, on one side (a part of the opening edge) of the transverse opening 121c, a cutting part (slit) 121d that connects the inside and the outside of the transverse opening 121c is formed. The cutting portion 121d is configured to make the elastic deformation portion 121x, which is a portion where the transverse opening portion 121c is formed, easily elastically deformed, that is, to increase the elastic modulus of the elastic deformation portion 121x. It is. In the present embodiment, the transverse opening 121c and the cutting part 121d determine the elastic modulus of the elastic deformation part 121x. In the present embodiment, the base end portion 121A and the tip end portion 121B are rigid bodies, and an elastically deformable portion 121x that can be elastically deformed is provided therebetween.

係合部材121の側面には平坦部121eが形成され、この平坦部121eに図1に示す規制部材124が当接することにより、係合部材121が軸線周りに回転しないように規制される。すなわち、係合部材121は、図1に示す釘本体110の軸孔113内において軸線方向には移動可能であるが、軸線周りには回転しないようになっている。なお、この平坦部121e及び規制部材124の代わりに、係合部材121を非円形の横断面を有する形状とし、軸孔113の内面形状を係合部材121の横断面に対応した非円形の開口断面形状とするなど、他の適宜の方法によって釘本体110の軸孔113内において係合部材121が回転しないように構成してもよい。   A flat portion 121e is formed on the side surface of the engaging member 121, and the restricting member 124 shown in FIG. 1 abuts on the flat portion 121e so that the engaging member 121 is restricted from rotating around the axis. That is, the engagement member 121 can move in the axial direction within the shaft hole 113 of the nail body 110 shown in FIG. 1, but does not rotate around the axis. Instead of the flat portion 121e and the regulating member 124, the engaging member 121 has a shape having a non-circular cross section, and the inner shape of the shaft hole 113 is a non-circular opening corresponding to the cross section of the engaging member 121. The engaging member 121 may be configured not to rotate in the shaft hole 113 of the nail body 110 by another appropriate method such as a cross-sectional shape.

上記調整部材123は、図2(c)に示すように、やや拡大された横断面を備えた頭部123aと、この頭部123a以外の軸部の外周面に形成された雄ネジ123bとを有する。この調整部材123は、係合部材121を弾性部材125の弾性力に抗して上方から押圧することにより位置決めする機能を有するとともに、釘本体110の基端部の端部開口113aを閉鎖するキャップとしても機能する。釘部材110の軸孔113のうち、端部開口113a側の内面部分には図1に示すように雌ネジ118が形成されている。調整部材123はこの雌ネジ118に螺合することによって釘本体110の軸線方向の位置を調整できるように構成されている。   As shown in FIG. 2C, the adjusting member 123 includes a head 123a having a slightly enlarged cross section and a male screw 123b formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion other than the head 123a. Have. The adjustment member 123 has a function of positioning the engaging member 121 by pressing it from above against the elastic force of the elastic member 125, and a cap for closing the end opening 113a at the base end portion of the nail body 110. Also works. A female screw 118 is formed on the inner surface of the shaft hole 113 of the nail member 110 on the end opening 113a side as shown in FIG. The adjustment member 123 is configured to be able to adjust the position of the nail body 110 in the axial direction by screwing with the female screw 118.

なお、図1に示す端部開口113aの開口縁に設けられた切り欠き部119は、図示しない髄内釘の取付具(ターゲットデバイス)を髄内釘100の基端部に連結したとき、取付具の連結端部に設けられた突起に嵌合することにより、取付具に対して釘本体110が軸線周りに回転しないようにするためのものである。このとき、上記の雌ネジ118は、上記の取付具に釘本体110をボルトなどにより接続固定する場合にも用いられる。   The notch 119 provided at the opening edge of the end opening 113a shown in FIG. 1 is attached when an intramedullary nail fixture (target device) (not shown) is connected to the proximal end of the intramedullary nail 100. The nail body 110 is prevented from rotating around the axis with respect to the fixture by fitting with a protrusion provided at the connecting end of the fixture. At this time, the female screw 118 is also used when the nail body 110 is connected and fixed to the fixture with a bolt or the like.

以上説明した本実施形態の髄内釘100においては、釘本体110の基端部の端部開口113aから工具などを挿入し、調整部材123を回転させてねじ込むことによって、調整部材123が係合部材121を下方に移動させ、係合部材121の係合端部121bが横断孔114内に突出し、骨固定具10に係合する。ここで、係合部材121は弾性部材125により調整部材123の押圧方向とは反対方向に付勢されているので、軸孔113内の係合部材121の軸線方向の位置は、調整部材123と弾性部材125とに挟持された位置に定まる。   In the intramedullary nail 100 of the present embodiment described above, the adjustment member 123 is engaged by inserting a tool or the like from the end opening 113a of the base end portion of the nail body 110, and rotating and screwing the adjustment member 123. The member 121 is moved downward, and the engagement end portion 121 b of the engagement member 121 protrudes into the transverse hole 114 and engages with the bone anchor 10. Here, since the engaging member 121 is urged by the elastic member 125 in the direction opposite to the pressing direction of the adjusting member 123, the position of the engaging member 121 in the shaft hole 113 in the axial direction is the same as that of the adjusting member 123. The position is fixed between the elastic member 125 and the elastic member 125.

係合部材121の係合端部121bが骨固定具10の外周面と係合すると、骨固定具10は係合端部121bから係合保持力を受けるが、この係合保持力は、上記弾性変形部121xの弾性変形領域内であれば弾性変形部121xの弾性力と一致する。ここで、骨固定具10の外周面には、係合端部121bに嵌合する係合構造が形成されていることが好ましい。これにより、骨固定具10に対する係合保持作用を高めることができる。例えば、骨固定具の外周面上にその軸線方向に伸びる係合溝を設けることにより、係合部材121の係合によって骨固定具10をその軸線周りの回転が禁止された状態とすることができる。   When the engagement end portion 121b of the engagement member 121 is engaged with the outer peripheral surface of the bone fixing device 10, the bone fixing device 10 receives an engagement holding force from the engagement end portion 121b. If it is within the elastic deformation region of the elastic deformation portion 121x, it matches the elastic force of the elastic deformation portion 121x. Here, it is preferable that an engagement structure that fits into the engagement end portion 121b is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the bone fastener 10. Thereby, the engagement holding | maintenance effect | action with respect to the bone fixing tool 10 can be improved. For example, by providing an engagement groove extending in the axial direction on the outer peripheral surface of the bone fixing device, the rotation of the bone fixing device 10 around the axis line is prohibited by the engagement of the engagement member 121. it can.

係合部材121の係合端部121bが骨固定具10に当接していても、その係合保持力が弱い場合には、骨固定具10は軸線周りの回転動作と軸線方向のスライド動作が可能な状態となる。また、上記の係合保持力がある程度大きくなると、骨固定具10の回転動作とスライド動作が困難になり、特に骨固定具の外周面上にその軸線方向に伸びる係合溝を設ける場合には、骨固定具10が軸線周りには回転しないが、スライド動作は可能なスライド可能状態とすることができる。さらに、上記の係合保持力がさらに大きくなると、骨固定具10の回転動作もスライド動作も生じないロック状態とすることができる。   Even if the engagement end 121b of the engagement member 121 is in contact with the bone fixing device 10, if the engagement holding force is weak, the bone fixing device 10 can rotate around the axis and slide in the axial direction. It becomes possible. Further, when the engagement holding force is increased to some extent, the rotation operation and the slide operation of the bone fixing device 10 become difficult. In particular, when an engagement groove extending in the axial direction is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the bone fixing device. The bone fixing device 10 does not rotate around the axis, but the slide operation can be made possible. Further, when the engagement holding force is further increased, the locked state in which neither the rotation operation nor the slide operation of the bone fixing device 10 occurs can be achieved.

上記の係合保持力は、係合部材121の弾性変形部121xが弾性変形領域にある状態ではその弾性力に基づくものである。このとき、その弾性力は、弾性変形部121xの弾性変形量が増大することによって徐々に増大するように構成することもでき、また、弾性変形量の所定範囲においては弾性力がほとんど変化しないように構成することもできる。このような弾性力の変化態様は、弾性変形部121xの構造設計によって容易に得ることができる。   The engagement holding force is based on the elastic force when the elastic deformation portion 121x of the engagement member 121 is in the elastic deformation region. At this time, the elastic force can be configured to gradually increase as the elastic deformation amount of the elastic deformation portion 121x increases, and the elastic force hardly changes in a predetermined range of the elastic deformation amount. It can also be configured. Such a change mode of the elastic force can be easily obtained by the structural design of the elastic deformation portion 121x.

本実施形態では、係合部材121が骨固定具10に対する当接方向に弾性を有するため、係合部材121を調整部材123により位置調整したとき、係合端部121bが骨固定具10に係合した状態でも弾性変形部121xの弾性変形によって係合部材121の位置に或る程度の自由度が生ずるため、係合部材121の位置調整をそれほど厳密に行わなくてもその係合状態を確保できる。したがって、従来のように実質的に剛体として構成された係合部材(調整ねじ)を用いる場合に較べて、係合部材121を骨固定具10に係合させるための作業を容易に行うことができる。   In this embodiment, since the engaging member 121 has elasticity in the contact direction with respect to the bone fixing device 10, when the position of the engaging member 121 is adjusted by the adjusting member 123, the engaging end 121 b is engaged with the bone fixing device 10. Even in the combined state, a certain degree of freedom is generated in the position of the engagement member 121 due to the elastic deformation of the elastic deformation portion 121x, so that the engagement state is ensured even if the position adjustment of the engagement member 121 is not performed so strictly. it can. Therefore, the work for engaging the engagement member 121 with the bone fixture 10 can be easily performed as compared with the case where the engagement member (adjustment screw) configured as a substantially rigid body is used as in the prior art. it can.

また、本実施形態では、係合部材121を骨固定具10に係合させた状態において、係合部材121と骨固定具10との間に弾性応力が常に存在するように構成できるので、調整部材123の緩みが発生することを抑制できる。また、調整部材123に多少の緩みが発生しても、係合部材121の弾性変形状態が復元することによって係合部材121と骨固定具10との係合状態を維持することができるという利点もある。   Further, in the present embodiment, the elastic member can be configured such that elastic stress always exists between the engaging member 121 and the bone fixing device 10 in a state where the engaging member 121 is engaged with the bone fixing device 10. Occurrence of loosening of the member 123 can be suppressed. In addition, even if the adjustment member 123 is somewhat loosened, the engagement state between the engagement member 121 and the bone fastener 10 can be maintained by restoring the elastic deformation state of the engagement member 121. There is also.

本実施形態において係合部材121が弾性変形した状態で骨固定具10と係合しているときには、骨固定具10が外力を受けるなどの理由で釘本体110の横断孔114内において骨固定具10が僅かに傾く場合がある。この場合、従来用いられていた剛体の係合部材(調整ねじ)を用いるときには、骨固定具10が僅かに傾いたときに剛体である係合部材(調整ねじ)の係合端部の位置は全く移動しないので、その係合保持力が完全に失われてしまう恐れがある。しかし、本実施形態では、係合部材121が骨固定具10に対する当接方向に弾性を有しているため、係合部材121を弾性変形させた状態で骨固定具10に係合させておけば、骨固定具10が横断孔114内において僅かに傾いた程度では、その弾性復元力によって骨固定具10に対する係合端部121bの係合状態が維持されるので、係合部材121の係合保持力が失われてしまう恐れはない。   In the present embodiment, when the engaging member 121 is engaged with the bone fixing device 10 in an elastically deformed state, the bone fixing device is received in the transverse hole 114 of the nail body 110 because the bone fixing device 10 receives an external force. 10 may tilt slightly. In this case, when a conventionally used rigid engagement member (adjustment screw) is used, the position of the engagement end of the engagement member (adjustment screw) which is a rigid body when the bone fixing tool 10 is slightly tilted is Since it does not move at all, the engagement holding force may be lost completely. However, in this embodiment, since the engaging member 121 has elasticity in the contact direction with respect to the bone fixing device 10, it can be engaged with the bone fixing device 10 in a state where the engaging member 121 is elastically deformed. For example, when the bone fixing device 10 is slightly inclined in the transverse hole 114, the engagement state of the engagement end portion 121b with the bone fixing device 10 is maintained by the elastic restoring force. There is no fear that the holding power will be lost.

さらに、係合部材121には横断開口部121cが形成されているので、係合保持対象である骨固定具10とは別の骨固定具20を挿通させることが可能になる。もちろん、上述のように横断開口部121cは弾性変形部121xの弾性変形を可能とするためのばね構造の一部にもなっている。この横断開口部121cは骨固定具20を挿通可能な開口範囲を有するものであればよいが、係合部材121を骨固定具10に押し付けたとき、その弾性変形部121xの弾性変形によって横断開口部121cが変形し、横断開口部121c内に挿通されている骨固定具20を弾性変形部121xが係合保持する(締め付ける)ように構成することもできる。このようにすると、係合部材121によって骨固定具10と20の双方を同時に係合保持することが可能になる。この場合、横断開口部121cの内面に骨固定具20の外周面に係合するための突起、溝などの係合構造を設けるようにしてもよい。   Further, since the transverse opening 121c is formed in the engaging member 121, it is possible to insert a bone fixing device 20 different from the bone fixing device 10 which is an object to be engaged and held. Of course, as described above, the transverse opening 121c is also a part of a spring structure for enabling elastic deformation of the elastic deformation portion 121x. The transverse opening 121c may have any opening range in which the bone fixing device 20 can be inserted. However, when the engaging member 121 is pressed against the bone fixing device 10, the transverse opening is caused by elastic deformation of the elastic deformation portion 121x. The part 121c may be deformed so that the elastic deformation part 121x engages and holds (tightens) the bone fixing device 20 inserted into the transverse opening 121c. If it does in this way, it will become possible to engage and hold both the bone anchors 10 and 20 simultaneously by the engaging member 121. In this case, an engagement structure such as a protrusion or a groove for engaging with the outer peripheral surface of the bone anchor 20 may be provided on the inner surface of the transverse opening 121c.

本実施形態では、係合部材121と調整部材123とを別体に構成してあるが、係合部材121を調整部材123と一体に構成してもよい。このとき、調整部材123の頭部123aに相当する部分を設けないことにより、係合部材を軸孔113内に完全に収容配置することができる。ただし、このように係合部材121と調整部材123とを一体に構成した場合には、螺合構造により横断開口部121cが軸線周りに回転することになるので、横断開口部121cが横断孔115に整合しないと骨固定具20を挿通させることができない。これを防止するには、係合部材121と調整部材123とを相互に軸線周りに回転自在に連結すればよい。これによって、係合部材121を回転させずに調整部材123のみを回転させることができるため、調整部材123の回転操作により係合部材121の軸線方向の位置を調整しても、係合部材121の横断開口部121cを横断孔115に対する整合位置に保持することができる。このときの連結構造としては、係合部材121の基端部(図示上端)と調整部材123の先端部(図示下端)とを同軸に回転自在に嵌合保持させた構造が挙げられる。   In the present embodiment, the engagement member 121 and the adjustment member 123 are configured separately, but the engagement member 121 may be configured integrally with the adjustment member 123. At this time, the engagement member can be completely accommodated in the shaft hole 113 by not providing a portion corresponding to the head 123 a of the adjustment member 123. However, when the engaging member 121 and the adjusting member 123 are integrally configured as described above, the transverse opening 121c rotates around the axis by the screwing structure, and thus the transverse opening 121c becomes the transverse hole 115. If they are not aligned with each other, the bone fastener 20 cannot be inserted. In order to prevent this, the engagement member 121 and the adjustment member 123 may be connected to each other so as to be rotatable around the axis. Accordingly, since only the adjustment member 123 can be rotated without rotating the engagement member 121, even if the axial position of the engagement member 121 is adjusted by the rotation operation of the adjustment member 123, the engagement member 121 is rotated. The transverse opening 121c can be held in the aligned position with respect to the transverse hole 115. As a connection structure at this time, a structure in which the base end portion (the upper end in the drawing) of the engagement member 121 and the tip end portion (the lower end in the drawing) of the adjustment member 123 are fitted and held coaxially and rotatably is exemplified.

図3は、上記と異なる係合部材221の形状を示す概略図である。この係合部材221において、端面221aを備えた基端部221Aと、係合端部221bを備えた先端部221Bとは上記と同様に構成されている。この係合部材221では、基端部221Aと先端部221Bとの間に螺旋状に伸びる弾性変形部221xが設けられている。弾性変形部221xは、所定幅の帯部もしくは条部が螺旋状に伸びるように構成されたものである。この弾性変形部221xは、係合部材221の一部に切り込み221cを設けることによって構成される。なお、この係合部材221は、上記の実施形態の係合部材121に代えて用いることができるものであり、上記実施形態で説明した各事項及び上記実施形態の変形構成については全く同様であるので、それらの説明は省略する。   FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the shape of the engaging member 221 different from the above. In this engagement member 221, a base end portion 221A having an end face 221a and a tip end portion 221B having an engagement end portion 221b are configured in the same manner as described above. In the engaging member 221, an elastic deformation portion 221x extending in a spiral shape is provided between the base end portion 221A and the tip end portion 221B. The elastically deformable portion 221x is configured such that a belt portion or a strip portion having a predetermined width extends spirally. The elastic deformation portion 221x is configured by providing a cut 221c in a part of the engagement member 221. The engaging member 221 can be used in place of the engaging member 121 of the above embodiment, and the matters described in the above embodiment and the modified configuration of the above embodiment are exactly the same. Therefore, the description thereof is omitted.

図4は、さらに異なる係合部材321の形状を示す概略図である。この係合部材321においても、端面321aを備えた基端部321Aと、係合端部321bを備えた先端部321Bとは上記と同様に構成されている。この係合部材321では、基端部321Aと先端部321Bとの間に1又は複数のスリット321cが形成されてなる弾性変形部321xが設けられている。弾性変形部321xは、スリット321cを設けることによって残存した小さな断面部分によって構成される。軸線方向(図示左右方向)に複数のスリット321cが形成された場合には、弾性部材321xには隣接するスリット321cに挟まれた板状の構造部分が設けられる。なお、この係合部材321も、上記の実施形態の係合部材121に代えて用いることができるものであり、上記実施形態で説明した各事項及び上記実施形態の変形例については全く同様であるので、それらの説明は省略する。   FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the shape of a further different engaging member 321. Also in this engaging member 321, the base end part 321A provided with the end surface 321a and the front end part 321B provided with the engaging end part 321b are configured in the same manner as described above. The engaging member 321 is provided with an elastic deformation portion 321x in which one or a plurality of slits 321c are formed between the base end portion 321A and the tip end portion 321B. The elastic deformation portion 321x is constituted by a small cross-sectional portion remaining by providing the slit 321c. When a plurality of slits 321c are formed in the axial direction (left-right direction in the figure), the elastic member 321x is provided with a plate-like structure portion sandwiched between adjacent slits 321c. The engaging member 321 can also be used in place of the engaging member 121 of the above-described embodiment, and the matters described in the above-described embodiment and the modifications of the above-described embodiment are exactly the same. Therefore, the description thereof is omitted.

尚、本発明の髄内釘は、上述の図示例にのみ限定されるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲内において種々変更を加え得ることは勿論である。例えば、上記実施形態の調整部材123は釘本体110に螺合するねじであり、この調整部材123と係合部材121とは単に軸線方向に当接した状態となっているが、本発明はこのような態様に限られるものではなく、釘本体121に係合保持された調整部材123と係合部材121とが相互にカム係合した構造とすることにより、調整部材123を回動させると係合部材121の軸線方向の位置が変わるようにしてもよい。   The intramedullary nail of the present invention is not limited to the above-described illustrated examples, and various changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the adjustment member 123 of the above embodiment is a screw that is screwed into the nail body 110, and the adjustment member 123 and the engagement member 121 are in a state of simply contacting in the axial direction. The present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the adjustment member 123 engaged with the nail body 121 and the engagement member 121 are configured to be cam-engaged with each other, so that the adjustment member 123 can be rotated. The position of the joint member 121 in the axial direction may be changed.

また、係合部材121は調整部材123と弾性部材125とによって挟持された状態で軸線方向に固定される(位置決めされる)ように構成されているが、係合部材121と調整部材123とを一体に構成し、これを釘本体110に螺合させてもよいことはもちろんである。   The engaging member 121 is configured to be fixed (positioned) in the axial direction while being sandwiched between the adjusting member 123 and the elastic member 125, but the engaging member 121 and the adjusting member 123 are connected to each other. Of course, they may be integrally formed and screwed into the nail body 110.

本発明に係る実施形態の全体構成を示す概略縦断面図。1 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view showing an overall configuration of an embodiment according to the present invention. 実施形態の係合部材の正面図(a)及び背面図(b)並びに調整部材の正面図(c)。The front view (a) and back view (b) of the engaging member of embodiment, and the front view (c) of an adjustment member. 異なる実施形態の係合部材の正面図。The front view of the engaging member of different embodiment. さらに異なる実施形態の係合部材の正面図。Furthermore, the front view of the engaging member of different embodiment.

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100…髄内釘、110…釘本体、114,115…横断孔、118…雌ネジ、121…係合部材、121A…基端部、121a…端面、121B…先端部、121b…係合端部、121c…横断開口部、121d…切断部、121e…平坦部、123…調整部材、123a…頭部、123b…雄ネジ、124…規制部材、125…弾性部材 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Intramedullary nail, 110 ... Nail main body, 114, 115 ... Cross hole, 118 ... Female screw, 121 ... Engagement member, 121A ... Base end part, 121a ... End surface, 121B ... Tip part, 121b ... Engagement end part , 121c ... transverse opening, 121d ... cutting part, 121e ... flat part, 123 ... adjusting member, 123a ... head, 123b ... male screw, 124 ... regulating member, 125 ... elastic member

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その軸線と交差する横断孔を備えた釘本体を有する、骨の髄内に挿入されて用いられる髄内釘であって、
前記横断孔内に挿通される骨固定具に係合可能な係合端部を備えた係合部材を具備し、前記係合部材が前記骨固定具に対する係合時における当接方向に弾性を有することを特徴とする髄内釘。
An intramedullary nail having a nail body with a transverse hole intersecting its axis and used by being inserted into the bone marrow;
An engagement member having an engagement end portion engageable with a bone fixing device inserted through the transverse hole is provided, and the engagement member is elastic in a contact direction when engaged with the bone fixing device. An intramedullary nail characterized by having.
前記釘本体は、その基端部に形成された端部開口から先端部に向けて前記軸線に沿って伸びる軸孔を有し、該軸孔は前記横断孔に開口し、前記係合部材は前記軸孔内に配置され、前記係合端部が前記横断孔に突出可能に構成されていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の髄内釘。   The nail body has an axial hole extending along the axis from an end opening formed at a base end thereof toward the distal end, the shaft hole opening in the transverse hole, and the engaging member is The intramedullary nail according to claim 1, wherein the nail is arranged in the shaft hole, and the engagement end portion is configured to protrude into the transverse hole. 前記係合部材は、前記釘本体に対して固定される基端部と、前記係合端部を備えた先端部とを有し、前記基端部と前記先端部との間に前記当接方向に弾性変形可能な弾性変形部が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の髄内釘。   The engaging member has a proximal end portion fixed to the nail body and a distal end portion provided with the engaging end portion, and the contact between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion. The intramedullary nail according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an elastically deformable portion that is elastically deformable in a direction. 前記弾性変形部は、一体の前記係合部材に設けられた弾性を備えたばね構造であることを特徴とする請求項3に記載の髄内釘。   The intramedullary nail according to claim 3, wherein the elastically deforming portion is a spring structure having elasticity provided in the integral engaging member. 前記ばね構造は、前記基端部と前記先端部との間に設けられた横断開口部と、該横断開口部の開口縁の一部を切除してなる切断部とを有することを特徴とする請求項4に記載の髄内釘。   The spring structure includes a transverse opening provided between the base end portion and the distal end portion, and a cut portion formed by cutting a part of an opening edge of the transverse opening portion. The intramedullary nail according to claim 4. 前記釘本体には、前記係合部材の前記横断開口部に対応する位置に、別の横断孔を有することを特徴とする請求項5に記載の髄内釘。   The intramedullary nail according to claim 5, wherein the nail body has another transverse hole at a position corresponding to the transverse opening of the engaging member. 前記係合部材は、前記軸孔内に配置された調整部材と弾性部材とによって挟持された状態で位置決めされることを特徴とする請求項1乃至6のいずれか一項に記載の髄内釘。
The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the engagement member is positioned in a state of being sandwiched between an adjustment member and an elastic member disposed in the shaft hole. .
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