Orthopedic compression/distraction device
US10631900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8866
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic device configured for use as a compressor or a distractor is provided. The device has two arm members and a locking sleeve for securely holding an elongated pin is attached to each of the two arm members. The locking sleeve are hingeably connected to the outer end of each of the two arm members by a biaxial hinge block, wherein the biaxial hinge block is configured to allow the locking sleeve to swivel in two different directions about two orthogonally oriented axes.
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