Medical College of Pennsylvania - Doctor of Medicine Hahnemann University Hospital - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery Hahnemann University Hospital - Residency - Surgery
Board certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Charles E Kollmer, Edgewater FL - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgery
Address:
New Smyrna Orthopedics 812 W Indian River Blvd, Edgewater 32132 (386) 426-1411 (Phone)
Certifications:
Orthopedic Surgery, 2002
Languages:
English
Education:
Medical School Medical College Of Pennsylvania Graduated: 1982 Med College Pa Graduated: 1984
Background:
Malpractice Claim: 1 time(s)
Charles Edward Kollmer, Edgewater FL
Specialties:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Work:
New Smyrna Orthopedics, PA 812 W Indian River Blvd, Edgewater, FL 32132
Education:
Drexel University(1982)
Bone Compression Device And Methods
US Patent:
2011013, Jun 9, 2011
Filed:
Jul 30, 2009
Appl. No.:
13/057824
Inventors:
Charles Kollmer - Edgewater FL, US
Assignee:
USO-CK, LLC - Oviedo FL
International Classification:
A61B 17/84
US Classification:
606324
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a bone compression device for fixing first and second bone fragments together. The device includes an elongated fastener threadedly receivable within an anchor and a lock movably positioned within the anchor bore to lock the fastener and anchor against relative rotation. The lock may include an externally threaded locking screw threadedly receivable within the anchor coaxial with the fastener shank. The locking screw can be advanced within the anchor bore to lock the position of the fastener shank portion within the anchor bore. Embodiments of the device may be inserted within first and second bores formed in two bone fragments and tightened to compress the two bone fragments together.