Bone shortening device and method
US10631902B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Bone fixation devices and plates are disclosed. The bone fixation device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion includes at least one opening. The second portion includes at least one second opening. The third portion is positioned between the first portion and the second portion and is configured to guide the cutting of a bone. The bone fixation plate includes a first plate portion, a second plate portion, and a third plate portion. The first plate portion includes at least one screw hole for receiving a first bone screw. The second plate portion includes at least one slot for receiving a second bone screw. The third plate portion is positioned adjacent to the first and second plate portions and is configured to guide bone cutting A method of altering a bone using the bone fixation devices and plates is also disclosed.
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