Wedge plates and methods of use

Abstract

Various embodiments of wedge plates configured to promote bone growth are disclosed. Generally, a wedge plate comprises a first bone contact section, a second bone contact section, and a wedge section located between the first bone contact section and the second bone contact section. The wedge section is sized and configured to be received within a wedge formed in a bone. The wedge section comprises at least one feature configured to promote bone growth. A bone growth stimulant may be located within the at least one feature.

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         21 . A wedge plate comprising:
 a first bone contact section defining at least one hole configured to receive a mounting device therein;   a second bone contact section defining at least one hole configured to receive a mounting device therein, wherein the first bone contact section extends substantially along a first longitudinal axis and the second bone contact section extends substantially along a second longitudinal axis, wherein the first longitudinal axis is transverse to the second longitudinal axis;   a wedge section located between the first bone contact section and the second bone contact section, wherein the wedge section is sized and configured to be received within a wedge formed in a bone, wherein the wedge section comprises a first side wall and a second side wall that are spaced apart from one another so as to define a channel therebetween, the channel configured to aid bone growth through the wedge section, wherein the wedge section comprises a plurality of channels, each of the plurality of channels comprising a channel surface that is continuous for a length of each channel so as to extend along the second longitudinal axis and wherein each of the plurality of channels is sized and configured to receive a bone in-growth; and   a bone growth material located within at least a portion of the wedge section.   
     
     
         22 . The wedge plate of  claim 21 , wherein the first side wall and the second side wall extend longitudinally across the wedge section. 
     
     
         23 . The wedge plate of  claim 21 , wherein the first side wall and the second side wall extend horizontally across the wedge section. 
     
     
         24 . The wedge plate of  claim 22 , further comprising a middle wall located between the first side wall and the second side wall, wherein the first side wall and the middle wall define a first channel therebetween and the second sidewall and the middle wall define a second channel therebetween, wherein the first channel and the second channel are configured to receive bone ingrowth. 
     
     
         25 . The wedge plate of  claim 23 , further comprising a middle wall located between the first side wall and the second side wall, wherein the first side wall and the middle wall define a first channel therebetween and the second sidewall and the middle wall define a second channel therebetween, wherein the first channel and the second channel are configured to receive bone ingrowth.