Proximal bunion resection guides and plates and methods of use
US10786291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Bone plate systems, resection guides, implants, and methods are disclosed. A bone plate system may include a plate including a plurality of openings and a resection guide. A plate may include a body with a first end and a second end, at least two openings in the body, a first opening positioned in the first end and a second opening positioned in the second end, and an alignment marking disposed on a surface of the body. A guide may include a body with a first end and a second end, at least one first opening in the first end of the body, and at least one second opening in the second end of the body. Surgical methods for using the bone plate system, resection guides, and implants are also disclosed.
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