Bone plate system
US10231762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/842
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone fixation system including a bone plate, a flexible member, and an actuator. The flexible member connected to both the actuator and the bone plate whereby the actuator operates to move or control the movement of the flexible member. In one example, the actuator applies a force to the flexible member placing the flexible member in tension. Correspondingly, the flexible member transmits the force to the bone plate and operates to draw or pull the bone plate toward or to the actuator.
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