A device for stabilizing bone includes a tubular body having first and second end regions defining a longitudinal axis therebetween. A plurality of splines extend from the first end region, the splines including first ends coupled to the first end region, and second ends disposed away from the first...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US20060084998?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20060084998 - Expandable orthopedic device