Orthopedic fastener, retainer, and guide methods
US10357260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implants, instruments, and methods for connecting and/or stabilizing first and second bone portions relative to one another are presented including fasteners and retainers connectable in axial force transmitting relationship and instruments for their installation. In one example a guide is configured to clamp two bone portions together while a fastener is inserted through at least one of the bone portions to engage a retainer.
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